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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1939
Page
3
Sparta youths and community groups provide notices from Sparta, October events include a Halloween party at Firemen's Hall with admission at the door and refreshments, plus meetings of the Sparta Grange and American Legion Auxiliary. Obituaries and local social notices feature names such as Damon, Thacker, and J. Huff Post.
Edward J. Conner aged 64 and his wife Bien C. aged 60 were found dead in their gas filled apartment in Ouban New York. Police said fumes from a gas stove caused the deaths and the coroner withheld final death certificates pending a full investigation.
Oil City Pa Jan 27 two industrial workers were hospitalized after separate accidents. Ralph Wome of Titusville Pennzoil employee suffered possible skull fracture concussion and facial abrasions with fair condition. Merico Postrich of Oil City Continental Can employee had a lacerated right hand and was in good condition. Worner driving a 1931 Chevrolet turned into a driveway when a northbound 1938 Ford coupe collided. Bower of Rouseville and a passenger escaped injury as both cars suffered damage.
Funeral services for Mrs Jennie Burdick, former Corry resident, were held after prayer services at the home of daughter Mrs F W Johnson in Sherman's Bay New York. Rev J Ray Harris officiated at the United Brethren church in Christchurch with songs by Mrs Harley Banks and Mrs Harold Fish. Interment followed in the family lot at Garland Presbyterian Cemetery. Bearers were kin Winfield Wilkins Fred Williams Arthur Johnson David Simms James Pike and Dr A J Reisig. Members from out of town included several Burdick relatives and friends from nearby towns.
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Warren October 27. A talk on the federal wage and hour law and state comparisons was given by 8 8 Ricile of the Pennsylvania State Chamber of Commerce before about one hundred Warren businessmen at the high school auditorium. The speaker explained that the federal act requires time and a half for hours over 42 in a workweek for covered employees, with a base rate in effect starting Tuesday. The act does not limit hours but raises wages after 42 hours.
Erie city records nine poliomyelitis cases this year with mild symptoms in most. Health officer Dr James R. Smith notes October end sees reduced activity and cites seasonal pattern, while nearby towns report higher rates amid limited work hours and welfare concerns. Fire crews battle blaze at Cleveland public hall as hose and chemical units respond.
Rumors swirled that Olson would be ousted as commander of the Pennsylvania Soldiers' Home. Officials denied any definite action by November 1, while Republicans expected a change following Governor James’s potential board replacement.
Erin Oct. 1 police hunt missing youth Oren Griffin aged about 18 at West 4th Street after he failed to report to Gridley Junior High. His mother Myrtle Griffin asked for help noting he is five feet five inches tall and weighs 185 pounds wearing a blue tan hooded sweater and dark corduroy trousers. A city official said a new house name remains undetermined and local officials expect future action from the governor's timing remains unclear.
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