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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1949

Page

6

Erie County aid rolls rise as veterans vote drive grows

The winded report shows Erie County aid totals rising with 9 105 cases in aid programs and 5 178 recipients listed. Also noted are Bon refuge cases 490 76 blind pension and several local obituaries and a fatal crash in Titusville with multiple casualties. Buffalo police probe a shooting death of George Roualt as autopsy confirms a 24 calibre bullet and possible murder or self-inflicted action. A large area of Mercer county farmland is posted against hunting. WERC Erie gains power approval while nearly 5 million Pennsylvanians register to vote in the November election driven by the veterans bonus proposal.

Erie Buffalo George F. Roualt Buffalo Harbor Rouall Franklin Commonwealth Veterans’ Organizations

Pennsylvanian Railroad Finances Hit by Coal Strike and Labor Action

The Pennsylvania Railroad reports a first nine months deficit of 1.87 million amid a coal strike and a new five day work week for employees. Revenues drop from 20.44 million to a deficit as weather and strikes disrupt operations. Relief rolls rise with 2 727 more recipients due to coal and steel stoppages. Department notes 91 904 people received general assistance statewide in late October.

Pennsylvania Railroart Nbtionis Jamucary Pennsylvania Department of Public Assistance Fayette County Parsons

Pennsylvania voters eligible for general election totals

A statewide tally shows 4,932,640 eligible voters one week from tomorrow. Republicans lead with 2,925,440 to 1,945,190 for Democrats, and 61,960 align with minor parties. In Erie County GOP totals reach 49,805 to 33,911 for Democrats.

Pennsylvania Erie County GOP

Convicted man seeks new trial in manslaughter case

Harrisville W Va Oct 29 A 79-year-old man Williams Alfred Blackford of Goal Run Ohio asked the circuit judge Max De Berry to set aside his voluntary manslaughter verdict. Blackford was convicted Saturday by a six hour jury in the death of his sister 62 year old Cleopatra Cunningham found July 26 at her home near Pennsboro. The state charged she was fatally shot July 29 after Blackford rode a Marietta taxicab. Testimony showed a farm ownership dispute between the two.

Soa Eces Rence Uperrs Harrisville W. Va Williams Alfred Blackford Goal Run State Penitentiary Max de Berry Cleopatra Gunningham Pennsboro Blackford Marietta

Miss Elizabeth Merrick Dies After Lingering Illness

Miss Elizabeth Merrick formerly taught naturalization classes for 25 years and was active in Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Born March 28, 1880s in this city, she lived here all her life and graduated from Corry Senior High School in 1904. Survived by two brothers and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at Emmanuel Episcopal Church after calling hours at Davison Funeral Home. Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Aernien Washington Street Austin Mary Merrick Miss Merrick Corry Senior High School Emmanuel Episcopal Church Emmanuel Guild Churchenan Marishall R. Merrick Evie Walter H. Merrick Rleces Jana Davison Pine Grove Cemetery

Classified Ad Mindset: Value in Every Buy Sell Move

In trade practice the rule holds true. If an item is worth buying it is worth listing for sale. The guide underscores practical decision making in every classified listing and market action.

HUNDREDS VIEW SPARTA PARADE IN HALLOWEEN NIGHT

Spartansburg Lions Club sponsored a second Halloween parade with about 70 costumed participants. Prizes covered oldest archer, cutest and most original outfits, and best dressed couples. Winners included Elizabeth McDaniels, Rose Marie Walton, Norman Kirmey, and Judy Orovic among others. Lions Club tag day raised $20.40 for community development fund.

Spartansburg-area Spartansburg Lions Club Spartan Gauge Hall Elinabeth McDaniels Rose Marie Walton Norman Kirmey Ralph Mosier Eva Golden Sherry Clark Ellen Edwards Bendy Kinmey Joan ‘Tillot Jane Roberts Pa Kettle Nona Lee Terrill Sandra Blakeslee Angi Judy Orovic A the Pig Jo Sherwood Patricia Kinney Ars Tomy Crosby Wallace Cudy Charles Tubbs Norman Kinney May Kinney Louis Sherwood Gudett

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