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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1941

Page

8

Jamestown Fire Hero Colonel Dies Rescuing Residents

Jamestown records report Colonel Harry A. Schwabe, 67, died from smoke inhalation after arousing Mrs. Sheldon and others during a mid night blaze at 110 Lake View Avenue. He collapsed in his bedroom while trying to escape as fire blocked the exit. Mrs. Sheldon survived with help from firefighters and her daughter. The $20,000 fire damaged about half the two story house.

Jamestown Coronel Harry A. Schwabe Ralph Sheldon Lake View Avenue Occupais Col Sehwibe Schwabe Saars

Woman Struck by Car Killed in East Randolph

Mrs. Oph 7-Dirs. Eins M. Swan 65 wife of George A. Swan was struck and killed instantly as she crossed the road in front of her East Randolph home around 11:30 Friday night. Driver My. Wright of Little Valley stopped and authorities ruled accidental death without an inquest. Survived by husband and five grandchildren. funeral at Myers & Myers in Randolph Monday at 2 p.m.

Eins M. Swan George A. Swan My. Wright Little Valley de. Fleming Ben Ralph George Middleton Middleton Swan Marshall Marsh Randolph Lawrence B. Marsh Elmira N. Y James E. Swan Est Randolph Lester G. Swan East Randolph Myers & Myers

Motor Club chief denounces curfew continuation

The Jamestown Automobile Club secretary Harold White Jr denounces the decision by gasoline dealers to continue 7 am to 7 pm hours after curfew lift. The club, affiliated with the American Automobile Association, says night service remains essential to motorists and criticizes the break in faith with drivers.

Mamustown Harold White, Jr Jamestown Automobile Club American Automobile Association Welle Ngional Aaa Toca Hhit HupMe Uuility

Irin ers Strike Despite Second Plea

Workers in Pennsylvania West Virginia and Kentucky strike despite a second plea. The union action involves the United Mine Workers and centers on labor rights and agency intimidation. Each side argues over legality and the right to organize in the mining sector.

Rage One West WMI Pennwo West Virginis Kentucky Union Pasar UMW al Ts Union

Fourteen Traffic Deaths In State Over Week End

A weeks end spike in accidents across Pennsylvania claimed fourteen lives and injured several others. Names and ages span cities from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh with deaths linked to crashes, fires, drownings, and carbon monoxide incidents.

Berea College Exhibit at Ellis Electric Store

The Brokenstray Chapter of the D A R Corry presents a Mountain Handicraft exhibit from Berea College Kentucky at Ellis Electric Store on Saturday November 5. Berea Collegeoffers academic work from ABC to B S degrees with a "learn to work" program and student industries supporting education for mountain youth since 1885. Dr F S Butlins, a Berea graduate, serves as college president.

Corry Horton Davis Berea College Kentucky Ellis Electric Miuntain Bene College ABC

Funeral services for Reuben Dunham observed

Rev H Ray Harms of the United Brethren church led funeral services Saturday at 4 PM in Bracken-Keating chapel for Reuben Dunham who died Thursday evening. Burial followed in Pine Grove cemetery. Attending were JJ Mitchell Arch Patton Dot Williams Harley Marth R B Peterson and Freman White with neighbors from Cory and Columbus present.

H. Ray Harms United Brethren Church Bracken-Keating Reuben Dunham Pine Grove JJ Mitchell Areh Patton Dot Williams Harley Marth Peterson Freman White Cory and Columbus Abridance

Death Notice of Arthur Lilliott in Dunedin Florida

Arthur Lilliott of Dunedin Florida dies after long illness on Saturday. Survived by three daughters Mrs Metill Wilcox of Hudson Ohio and two sons, with other children Nell Dredse William and Johnett noted locally. Funeral services to be held at Duketin today. Mrs Wilcox was in Florida at time of death.

Arthur Lilliott Dunedin Tle Lilliott Metill Wilcox Hudson Ohio Nell Dredse William John

Thompson's Borsoma Tablets Offer Kidney Relief

Mysterious aches and pains tied to waste in blood are claimed to fade as kidneys are helped by Thompson's Borsoma Tablets. The ad urges demand for genuine tablets priced at 50 and suggests Golden Tax Tablets 250 for constipation to rid the system of waste matter.

Thompson

Joel Wesley Sherlock remembered at funeral services

Funeral services for Joel Wesley Sherlock were held Saturday at the Davison funeral home with Rev. Leon Frant officiating. Interment followed in Pine Grove cemetery. Attending relatives and friends came from Erie and multiple New York and Pennsylvania towns, with grandsons Harold Lloyd and others serving as bearers.

Prneris Joel Wesley Herlock Charles Nichols East Main Street Davison Leon 4 Alfred Wright Out of Own Maude Rickers Joseph Hart Julia Puller Tred Shantill Erie John Buntury Frank Sherlock Like Issse Sherlock Evelyn Im Stockton Ben Kelly Arthur Scoulen Amd Neil Scouten Hilbert Scouten Paul Scoubeh Clair Scouten Douis James Sherlocke Ord Gerald Sherlock Spertansburg Hart Homidue George Stockton Asnabnia Etta Miller

Rio Grande Bridge Collapse After Week of Flooding

The international Rio Grande bridge in Rio Rico collapsed early today as Hood waters battered the structure for a three week period. Only concrete slabs remained after the $66,000 bridge failed, and residents evacuated by boat last week as flood levels topped four feet in the town.

Auto Accidents Claim Two Lives in Elk County

Two fatal auto accidents in Elk County claim lives and injure others. Gerry resident Robert Dorman, 61, dies at a hospital after a truck collision near Ridgway. Emparlinton resident Felix DeSio, 32, dies later at St Marys Hospital from injuries suffered on Bucktail Trail. Hospitalized victims include Edward Sterley and Joh Compson of Emporium with non life threatening injuries. Dr. Stanley Barratt confirms both fatalities accidental. no inquests.

Ing Company Delaware River Philadelphia Passyunk Avenue Tucy Thunglers Narberth George W. Snyder Haysville Crossing Pittsburgh Margaret Ruth Teltes McKees Rocks Joseph Mccullough Wilkinsburg Anthony Ziner Johnstown Elmer Dorman Waterford Penninsylvania Railroad Waterford Station Erie County Felix Desto St. Marys Helen Willams Raven Run Schuylkill County Lehigh County Ridgway Robert Dorman Gerry N.Y Robert Dorman NYY Mhleieri At & Bleinok Huapihas Mariott E. Bursman Edward Sterley Joh Compson Emporium DeSio St. Marys Hospital Compson Sterley

Body of Dunkirk Man Recovered in Accidental Drowning

The body of Joseph Kazmierst a 52 year old Dunkirk resident of Lake Shore Drive east was recovered at Mount Montgomery's Beach near Silver Creek. He disappeared Wednesday night after leaving in a rowboat and was identified by his brother Stanley Knesmierski. Coroner ruled accidental drowning. body released to Supkoski Funeral Home.

Associated Press Tereide Delaware River Tridé Lal Philadelphia Pennnsylvania Adam Liszewski Minnie Church Camdet N. 1 Lionel Hancock, Jr Shirley Ann Mahoney Lewistown Nancy Ann Britain Erie Hofbrau Waldsmeer Lake Erie Joseph Kambic Pittsburgh Joseph Ciccasella Darby Drede- l Lamu Gene Gogy Joseph Kazmierst Lake Shore Drive Mountgomery's Beach Silver Creek William Sickelee Madison Street Corber George E. Blood Fredonia Stanley Knesmierski Dunkirk Supkoski Undertaking

Beauty on a Budget: Compact House Design Notable for Simplicity

Describes a small budget home with a white exterior, attached garage, and distinctive roof line. Inside features include a spacious living area with a large fireplace, a breakfast nook, a good kitchen, a lavatory, and multiple bedrooms. Ground-floor bedroom may serve as a dining room. references Design 2-8-7-T from the National Lumber Manufacturers Association in Washington.

National Lumber Manufaceurers’ Association Connecticut Avenue Washington, D. C

Services Held Sunday for Mrs Edith Little

Sunday services at Bracken chapel honored Mrs Edith Little who died Friday at Corry Hospital. conducted by C O Luce of International Bible Students of America. Bearers included Clarence Lamong Harry Lamona Jana Little Roy Tittle Glen Davis Eugene Davis. Interment in Spring Creek cemetery. Attendees from Waterford Warren Scandia Garland Spring Creek North East Jamestown Buffalo Spartansburg and Columbus bonded the gathering.

Edith Little Waterford Warren Scandia Garland Spring Creek North East Jamestown Buffalo Spartansburg

Death of Mrs Ray E Palmer

Mrs Anna V Palmer age 63 wife of Ray E Palmer of Elgin died at home this morning. She leaves daughters Mrs James Brooks and Mrs Rudolph Appel of Carralion Ohio Mrs Earl Keppel of Dunkirk NY Mrs Theodore Vanderhoof of Spring Creek and son Arthur E Palmer of Elgin and brother Clyde Morrison of Corry. Funeral arrangements at Glenn funeral home in Onion City with services at 2 oclock Wednesday afternoon.

Anna V. Palmer Ray E. Palmer Elgit Kings Tollowine James Brooks Rudolph Appel Carralion Earl Keppel Dunkirk N.Y Theodore Vanderhoof Spring Creek Arthur E. Palmer Elgin Clyde Morrison Corry Therbodysiman Glenn Onion City N’olown

Attorney’s Claim Upheld by Court in Stock Recovery

Supreme Court Referee Harry L. Taylor ruled attorney Robert Hitchcock earned a share of stock recovered by Mrs Grace M Lally from the Dunkirk State Theater. The pre trial agreement split the stock value between Hitchcock and Lally. Lally refused to pay as appraisal valued at 159 a share while some argue 45. Hitchcock’s fee could total 12601.49 plus costs.

Dunkirk Ord Supreme Court Harry L. Taylor Robert Mr. Hitchcock Grace M. Lally Hitchcnck Lally Mr. Hitcheesk

Loot In Vault Robbery At Mayville School

Mayville Central School vault robbery yielded about 800 in cash and silver. Principal Robert P. Dye said most loss covered by insurance. A cardboard box in a jimmied cabinet held about 60 in bills and the rest in silver wrapped in Beale vaults.

Mayville Mayville Central School Robert P. Dye

Warren County Stations Close Amid Night Restrictions

Warren County Petroleum Association members vote to keep stations closed from 10 p m to 6 a m citing savings and reduced costs. Spokesman says many motorists already adapt to limited hours and that few benefits are lost by the ban on night sales. Limited service remains at all hours only at select garages and restaurants.

Warren War County Petroleum Association Tp. m Wreciston Association Certa

Car Stolen From Erie Display Room

Erie police report the theft of a 1942 gray Hudson door sedan from the Bisiland Motor Sales display at 2% East 10th Street. Salesman C Foster saw the car missing shortly after noon Saturday after burglars forced a rear window and entered through the rear entrance, license plate 8103.

Erie Birkland Bisiland Motor Sales East 10Th Street C. Foster Hudson

Stirre Actio Tie u Work Exec Resul CAPTI sLo By WASHI

Fragmentary text references a Washington defense official and a named individual Bailey with a mention of Roc L. Lewis and a cited sp event. Readable content is limited. cannot determine a clear outcome or full context.

Stirre Actio Washi Ator Bailey's L. Lewis

Incomplete OCR Note From Historic Paper

Fragmentary text appears to report a labor strike context with unclear details and multiple garbled words. No identifiable persons or organizations are present to ground a precise summary.

Fragmentary OCR note hints at labor union and state tension

An unreadable OCR fragment mentions PAEE, labor union references, and possible political or labor action. It hints at clashes between states and unions, with phrases about work and dire consequences, but lacks coherent details or concrete names and dates.

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Gol Harry Schwabe Ralph Sheldon Motor Club Iriners Florida Sherlock Rio Elk County Johnsonburg Theo, G, Williams Servier Dial Beauty Hed Whitt Manhattan H. P. Wa Ge Ford H. P A “Y Lincoln-Zephyr Powell Motor Company N. Center Robert Hitchcock Mayville School Erie Display Room Hoover Flaover Sues Vale Root’s Furniture Store The Citizens National Bank of Corry Cologne Rexall Drig N. Center St Thae Hemb Setion
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