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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1938
Page
5
Philadelphia reports rising divorces seen as a city financial barometer. Prothonotary records show 1,944 decrees issued in 1937, the highest since 1921’s 1,949 marriages by divorce, with last year up 238 from 1936. Thomas F. Riordan notes the pattern amid economic depression.
John ONeill, 22, tossed a milk bottle through a police station window and told officers he wanted to be locked up. He was.
A long list of residents and visitors is noted. Mr and Mrs Roy Burley formerly of Corry and Mr and Mrs George Baker of Rochester plan weekend hosts. Betty Loucks of Jamestown visits David Waller Sears in the city. Several others travel, host, or attend events including funerals and church services.
The Rev Frederick G DeSaussure 57 died of a heart attack Thursday evening in the First Presbyterian church after concluding duties as past master at a testimonial dinner. Services will be held at 2:30 this afternoon at Christ Episcopal church in Moakulville. He had served at Emmanuel Episcopal in Corry after Rev Macnamara’s resignation until Rev Kuhn’s appointment and attended many local church events. Corry friends mourn his sudden passing.
The public utilities commission requires all utilities proposing higher rates to justify the increase with data. Utilities must file complete rate schedules and keep copies in offices for public viewing. The commission demands full information for customers about changes and notes the prior period saw thousands of tariffs filed.
Enflara Kincaid a prominent Cur ry resident laid to rest in Pine Grove cemetery this afternoon after funeral services at AC Nurth Center Street conducted by Rev. Roger F. Creasey and Rev. Edward Wagner. The ceremony featured soloists and tributes from many friends. relatives including Elmer Kincaid and a large turnout from Beaveria.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2 from the corner of Delaware and West Wayne streets for Charley J. Munn. Interment followed at Fine Grove cemetery amid a list of mourners and attendees including Plant No. 2 and Aer Supply Company employees, and relatives from Jamestown and Clymer New York.
United Press reports from Council Bluffs quote France Knox, former Republican vice presidential candidate, arguing that abandoning the ways that lead to recovery will hinder prosperity. The item also notes Richard French and J Hawkins applying for a patent, referencing early U.S. patent history in 1802.
A fragmented ad page shows LOBLAW'S self serve grocetarias pricing with tiny unit prices including 19c 23c 25c and 21c in unclear listings. The readable bits suggest a sale or clearance with multiple items priced under a quarter.
Pittsburgh markets report mixed prices across produce with apples cabbage and onions steady to slightly unsteady while potatoes show scant demand. In New York stocks, steel shares hit fresh highs with United States Steel leading gains as industry firms surge and investors weigh liquor and chemical names amid varied trading.
Nature magazine notes tulips misnamed by Tirror Tilips with Turks and Persians linked through a garbled ambassadorial report. The 1712 Variaties in Grad Vizier Theaima casita kebla’s garden appear in scattered references.
Philadelphia report says Democratic City Chairman John Bayanked RepublicanTi a platesnoodlo broadcoat last night to explain how they gave the aminesty to Frome good government to the people of Pennsylvania when they are Hurup tie the kind of government we get to Philadelphia.
On the coast of France at New Branklin's Quik in Auray the harbor quay bears the name of Benjamin Franklin. He landed a rowboat there in 1776 during a voyage to Joabetia, choosing not to wait for winds to push his boat into Neptune.
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