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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1941

Page

8

Parolees Sought After High Speed Ride in Scranton

Two parolees identified as Thomas Martin Gallagher and Joseph Brunner fled a gasoline station in Scranton, reaching high speeds before abandoning their coupe. Chief Bhmke pursued through East Susquehanna area. suspects were apprehended after a car chase ending near Swil on. Gallagher, Brunner listed with ages 22, heights around five feet eight and five feet, weights 165 and 130 pounds respectively, wearing CCC shirts and dirty brown clothing.

Lakewood Oci Max June Waeat Areiowits Pennsylvania East Suitairres Miles Relph Carleton Bhrmke Jamestown Was Swilon Thomas Martin Gallagher Ita Richard Gallaher Monroe Street Scranton Josepht Brunner Alder Street

Cronin Investigating Assignment at State Department

Det. Michael J. Cronin, listed as clerk for the state department, is assigned to a regional office investigation. The 3¢-hour payroll record shows Cronin earning about 1,500 annually, with prior ties to local Democratic committees.

Cronin Michael J. Cronin Stenot Eric Gre Wity Thursdy Farrisburg Tresnimy Gyonin Democratig Milttee

Ridgway Bond Issue Sells With Premium Bid

Ridgway town council approved the sale of an $38,000 bond issue at a regular meeting on a Wednesday evening. Phillips, Schmertz & Company of Pittsburgh submitted the highest bid of $42,739.10, exceeding the par value and placing a premium of $4,739.10 on the issue.

Ridgway Rineway Phillips, Schmertz & Company Pittsburgh

New Store Opens in Spartansburg with Halloween Festivities

Spartansburg prepares for a new Red and White general store owned by Mr. and Mrs. E. Beg of Oil City. The former Scott building has been remodeled for groceries meats vegetables and ladies' wear. In recent days local children and clubs celebrated Halloween with Indian relics, costumes, and games as part of a busy community season.

Scott Grangers Woman's Club Helen Greer Roy Ehrhart Spartansburg Virginia Hammond Mildred Fulfist Yoon Charloote Siciit Sheila Minton Wilma Stuve Dorothy Ayers Wilma Burlingame Verna Goodville Concord Corners Mrs Lawrence Soupy Connie Phyllis Troy Ingram Harry Firth Carl Smith James Pail James Pan Spatia Grange Duvenije Grange WHDL Bradford Sill D. W. Kinney Eileen Brie New Cumberland Fort Belvoir Virginia Washinton Fort Knox Roy Cameron Blakeslee Mr. Ehrhart Ivy Embroidery Chit J. A. Winans Women's Club Sylvia Morris Helen R. Bennett Helen Shreve Mellie Stead~man Elnora Farley Grace Burton Fern Sayre Mabel Weidner Katherine Healy Ava Ritenberfek Ine King Bowen Pauline Bryant Edna Higgins Tha King Bowen Lawrence Snapp Bridge Club Walter Pfeiffer Glenn Steadman Ralph Mranineli Pred Bates American Red Cross Club Clyde Inney Wave Relek Fort Fox Mag. David Reick

Gas Jets Open at Hofbrau Erie

Erie officials investigated a Hofbrau debris scene after a blast caused by gas jets. Tenor boosters and investigators, including district attorney Burton and coroner Dr. W. G Stroble, examined fragments while state troopers and fire department personnel collected samples for analysis. Authorities noted two gas jets were open and three closed as debris was inspected in the kitchen area.

Erie Steponer Hofbrau Burton. Lab Lawrence P. Scully Erie Department Peter Kuhn Battalon Vhclef W. G Stroble M. Mathias Harry Stinnelt Lowh Park’ Withovies Hind Miu Fey

Woman Takes Own Life in Home at Cochranton

Mrs. Sh An Jey Reese, 57, of Wayne township five miles east of Cochran ton, shot herself in the head with a .22 rifle Thursday evening and died instantly. Coroner Luther J. King ruled death by own action. She lived with her husband on the near Cochran ton farm.

Agaly Ili Sh An Jey Reese Wayne Township Cochranton Luther J King Cochrantor

Community sale and local notices spill into weekend events

The item lists a bake sale style promotion with prizes including 24 bushel baskets of groceries for $1 purchases, plus free cake and coffee Saturday. It notes several local residents and family news, church activities, and upcoming services across Tabernacle, Methodist, and Baptist notes with event times and speakers.

K.A. Bennett Pauline Shreve Helen Campbell Cochrot Stillman Smith Hiram Johnson T. Wond Benus Point Tabernacle Ramon

Clymer School News Highlights Student Activities

Members of the upper grades plan pretend plane rides after reading books and writing short reports. Fourth Grade tours the Amazon. spelling winners travel 500 miles on five perfect papers. Library Club schedules book reports and decorates for Christmas. Senior Class to present Mystery at the Tower on November 14 in the gym.

Méinbers Tve Milton’ Gouright Winifred Wiggers Haze Pan Amazon Firu Joan Chamberlin Carol Kooman Armold Green Tor Haewe Library Club Carlisch Betty Neckers Robert Wassink Irwin Bensink John Weeks Nyladine Wallace Lucy Schruers Mintine Beaters Boursl Clymer Central School

Harrow Escape in Blast Eris and Old West Virginia Tale

Fire officials reported a blast at 2627 Fairmont Parkway as a water heater exploded after 5 pm on a Wednesday. The building housed several occupants including Charles Wavnsthel and Thomas C. Conyngham. The article also notes a Civil War tale of hidden gold in a mountain tower room and a mystery play featuring Young Myf Vernon, with actor Lillia Wigners.

Eris Thomas C. Conyngham Tore Filth Gilee Harold Hayme Widl Og Wilke Anc Pountains West Virginia Potamag Cooe Myf Vernon Lillia Wigners Gilbert Meyovink National FF. A Kansas City American Livestock Share Nny Bank Chicago

Ambitious Magazine Solicitor Jailed in Union City Case

A garbled 15-year-old case from Union City references an ambitious magazine solicitor jailed after a disturbance involving an Everett Willitung or similar names. The text mentions an address in St. Louis, a subscriber’s complaint, and police involvement with unclear details.

Ambitious Magazine Solicitor 15 Union City Wndar Everett Willitung St. Louis Irene Euilley Eien Polenta I Police Young Williams Leven Hal

Williams Wis managing editor the Inca newspaper Pyom

A garbled report notes Williams Wis, managing editor at the Inca newspaper, accused of aiding a scam by a salesman raising funds for a high school band. It mentions a nephew, a city editor, and a scheme involving magazine subscriptions and advance money, with the office alerted and later a reveal identifying those who signed for magazines.

Jaulk Willimns Moly Biwisi Sb. Lords Erle Newinst Wiliams

Fragmentary listing from era article about animals and suppliers

Fragmentary OCR reads like a local listing or notice mentioning animals and a supplier. It hints at a public sale or breach but unreadable names and dates prevent precise facts. No clear event or entities are salvageable.

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