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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1939
Page
3
Mixed town report covers revenue rises with a 21 percent year over year gain, plus entertainment crowds at midweek events. Winners announced for Penn-Drake ad contest and weekly On the Avenue spelling prize. Local contracts awarded for Route 8 widening, school reopening plans, and Pennsylvanial liquor distribution changes. Labor Day post office hours listed and several local officials noted in ongoing projects and appointments.
A group of 17 children, aged up to 15, are questioned at the Welsh Street school hall after windows doors and fittings were damaged in a vandalism incident. Borough police and the public schools superintendent oversee the inquiry with School Solicitor Berkhouse to decide next steps and possible damages check.
A renowned speaker, Rev. Falkeliberg, will visit the area to deliver sermons and address social issues. The event is part of a nationwide tour highlighting youth outreach and preventive crime messaging, with services scheduled for Sundays at the local church.
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