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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1948
Page
3
Erie County plans a 1.5 million courthouse project to consolidate offices and the jail under one roof. Officials expect state funds and postwar support, estimating new debt around 1.0 million if matching money is secured, with current debts nearly paid by year’s start.
A chaotic scene unfolds as a speech by a nominee draws a crowd around 1,000 at Beaucoup. Dewey makes a joking remark about a lunatic attendant, then comments on poetic justice. An Oklahoma City stop is planned with a prepared delay address.
Jay Jackman 17 died at his parents home in Cutting at 12 40 this morning after brief illness. Survived by father Edward Jackman and mother. paternal grandmother Mrs Ellen Jackman of B D Cory. maternal grandmother Mrs Lulu Hooker of Sherman. great grandmother Mrs Gertrude Bowlin of Sherman. Private service Friday 2 p m at David Curtis Cemetery Columbus. Flowers omitted per family request.
Rev Donelson of Glenwood Evangelical United Brethren Church Erie will lead a Corry Sunday School self-analysis in the local church auditorium at 7 45 p m as part of the Strengthen the Sunday School program This feature is highlighted by Rev Donelsons week long direction Friendly visitation by Sunday School classes was held last night and will continue Thursday evening The Friday meeting has been moved to Monday November 1 when the Sunday School executive council and the local church council will hear Donelsons report and recommendations for improvements All class officers are urged to attend the 7 45 p m gathering The article notes the first white settlers in New York state were Walloon Belgian refugees who fled Spanish persecution.
Paris reports France cracking down on food speculators as Communist led unions push a nationwide strike wave. Prosecutors warned of prosecutions for profiteers while a 24 hour dock workers walkout threatens ports. Coal mine stoppage hits 11th day, fueling fuel shortages and raising tensions with communiquer informelle.
Mont Walters 74, well known Route 1 Spartansburg resident and farmer, died after a brief illness at Corly Hospital. Born Bradford August 25, 1874, he lived there until age 18 before moving to Spartansburg. He is survived by wife Ethel and five children, including Raymond Peel and Donald Walters, among others, plus grandchildren. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at Torrey Funeral Home with Rev. Armitage officiating. interment in Rose Cemetery.
False Teeth Wearers are urged to use Brodhead's Dental Plate Powder to hold teeth firmly in place with no stale taste. Available at drug stores in pocket and thrift sizes. A ten day supply offer via mail from Widnoon Co. Keystone Bldg Kittanning, PA.
In Boston on October 11 Joe McCarthy announced the Boston ball club’s coach resignation of Det Baker. Haven Cuyler former Pirates and Cubs outfielder will replace him. Also in Lancaster Pennsylvania Dr Mitchell Carroll 63 head of biology at Franklin and Marshall College died today at New England Deaconess Hospital Boston.
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