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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1940

Page

6

City Council to Meet Wednesday and Postpone Monday

Reported city actions note a Wednesday council meeting, with Monday’s session delayed due to a holiday. Fire officials warn motorists against tailgating fire apparatus after a Sunday alarm near Spring Creek. Police probe vandalism at Murphy & Company on Northenter Street. Minor collision at South Street and First Avenue involved Martin Wise and John Kurelo-Wich. Erie County Democratic Committee to meet at the courthouse Wednesday at 8 p.m. New Sinclair gas station construction advances at East Frederick and North Center. State motor police urge motorists to signal turns and stops, citing recent minor incidents. Barber shops in Corry raise prices to 50 cents for a haircut starting September 1.

Fire Department Spring Creek Martin Wise R. D John Kurelo- Wich South Street First Avenue Sinclair Gasoine East Frederick North Center Street

Funeral of Mrs. E. Farrington

Funeral services for Mrs. E Farrington were conducted at the United Brethren church in Dunkirk with Rev H Ray Harris officiating. Many local residents attended. burial followed in Pine Grove cemetery. Attendees included relatives and friends from Corry, Ripley, Union City, Titusville, Spar tansburg, Clymer, Grand Valley, and Washington D C.

Edgar Farrington Hier Gas Corry Hencot North Center Street United Brethren Church Dunkirk H. Ray Harris Kathryn van Willers Northwestern Tassel Pennsylvania Pine Grove Cemetery Leon VanTassel Walter Keppel George Akam Charles Keppel Harley Marsh EE. Bush Elmer VanTassel Virgil VanTassel Lea Ash Archie VanTassel Riceville Mary Rust Muildred Bryant Chaffee Harry Hinkson Union City A. E. Rigby Titusville Eson Rowley Charles Rowley Frank Henton John Farrington Lincoln Farrington Clyde Garry Spartansburg Emma Hoover George Dean Grand Valley Leon Tenfililsen Norma Jean Clymer N. Y N. Y.; Mr Ahd Mrs. Robin Loveland Bod Ellsworth Hawley Cassius VanTassel Erle Milan Williams Washington, D.C

Congressmen Split Over Draft Measure

A Pennsylvania delegation vote poll shows a near tie on the selective service bill with six for passage and six likely, six against and six likely, and several undecided. Representatives Rich and Walzdit weigh amendments or conditions while Dunn cautions on obstructing defense. Names mentioned include McDowell Rutherford Jarrett Paddis Gross Sacks Van Zandt and others across party lines.

Rich Wal Zaidt Dunn McDowell England Rutherford Senate Jarrett Paddis Tam Gross Sacks Allen Boland Eherjwrter McGranery Myers Jarrell Tibbett Kinzer McArdis van Zandt

Theft reported at Lee Second Hand store on Main Street

Mr. Lee reported a coat theft from his store on West Main Street yesterday noting the garment held valuable papers inside. A two week old mystery centers on the missing coat as police investigate.

Lee West Main Street

Thompson's Morsema Tablets Public Health Ad

An old advertisement promotes Thompson's Morsema Tablets to support kidney function and cleanse the blood of poisonous waste. The copy claims the product aids sluggish kidneys and relieves leg and back pains and diversing palms, urging readers to trust genuine Thompson's Morsema Tablets and mentioning Golden Bax and other items.

Thompson Thonepson

Corry Residents Drawn for Erie Civil Jury Service

Jury commissioners Katherine T. Leary and Harry Wagner selected Corry and nearby residents for the Erie County civil jury term. About one hundred cases are listed for the October court term opening Monday October 1. Notables drawn include Frank A. Crowell J V Growell B Sp Mrs Sumi A Desmond Mrs Mune N Goodwill Mrs Mayine Hines Willam Lewis Perry M Nichols Mrs Margaret Ryan Lynn Shreve Blair Barins and David Hart. Hart is recently deceased. Barnies lives in the west.

Seivil Court Erie County Erie Katherine T. Leary Harry Wagner Corry Juste Sneha Frank A. Crowell J. V. Growell B. Sp Sumi A. Desmond Mune N. Goodwill Mayine Hines Willam Lewis Perry M. Nichols Margaret Ryan Lynn Shreve Union City Blair Barins David Hart Mr. Barnies West Mr. Hart

HOLC Maps Sales Drive Pushes House Plan

HOLC advertising continues to promote the home purchase plan used across the year. Over 100000 families have adopted the budget plan with 4 percent interest and a 10 percent cash down payment. Harry W. Hagmann, contract management broker for Corry properties, will be at the Corry Hotel on Thursday September 5 from 10 to 4 to answer inquiries and explain the HOLC finance plan.

HOLC United States Harry W. Hagmann Corry Properties Corry Hotel W. Pleasant St W. Wayne Bt W. Washington E.south St Park St Gentec Mott St Spring St Wolkht St King Bt WIT Mott Sh. Re. D Spartansburg W.matni Church St Harry W. Hagman John Hammond

Indiana Leads U S Mint Supply of Peppermint and Spearmint

Two thirds of all peppermint and spearmint produced in the United States comes from northern Indiana. The report highlights Indiana as the primary mint supplier and notes the strong regional output.

Indiana United States

Move Straw Avert Blaze at D G Curtis Farm Barn

Straw in a large barn on the D G Curtis farm near Eldred Hill northeast of Spring Creek triggered fear of spontaneous combustion. Kenneth Pitt occupied the barn and fire units from the First Ward laid two lines to extinguish the threat, removing the straw before any blaze. Destruction would have meant a several thousand dollar loss.

D.G. Curtis Eldred Hill Spring Creek Kenneth Pitt First Ward

Erie Academy Lions trounce Warren High 24 to 0 at Russell Field

Erie Academy Lions defeated Warren High 24 to 0 at Russell Field yesterday afternoon. Captain Bill Draimer ran in three touchdowns, with a fourth score on a pass from Pete Kivonak to Schwindt in the fourth period. Warren never reached the Lions’ 40-yard line. Officials Bill Myers and Bob Williams assisted. The mention of Jamaica is noted but unrelated.

Erie Academy Lions Warren High Russell Field Warren Bill Draimer Lions Pete Kivonak Schwindt Bill Myers Bob Williams

Milk profits surge for farms as cash income climbs

New York on September 3 reports June and year to date cash income from milk rising sharply. Milk alone added 24 million to farmers' cash in June versus 1938, with July up 12 million year over year. Seven months of 1940 total 885 million, up from 791 million in 1939. Strong milk production and pastures boost farmer purchasing power as milk remains the largest cash income source.

New York Mill Industry Foundation

Answers to Todays Quiz One Author Tenure

Fragmentary OCR yields a quiz answer list with names such as A. Laugat Oliver Hazara Petty Henry Slonkiewicz and places like Williams burg Monticello. The readable items include items numbered 1 through 10 and partial phrases about eye treatment and deity.

A. Laugat Ti Wtlil Dous Willen and Miry Williamsburg Vie Oliver Hazara Petty Monticello Henry Slonkiewicz

Whittier Triumphs Over Sanderson in Presidents Cup Round

Robert Whittier defeats Stan Anderson in a semi final round of the Presidents Cup at Wolf Towers on Sunday. Whittier advances to face Charles Realing, with the winner to meet Howard Sheen in the final.

Robert Whittier Vo Wetary Stanloy Anerson Wolf Towers Whittier Charles Realing Howard Sheen Engls

Buffalo Livestock and Pittsburgh Produce Markets Report

Buffalo livestock trading shows 3200 hogs with weights above 210 pounds trading 10 to 25 cents over Friday. cattle holdovers and grassers steady to higher with steers and heifers mostly $10.89 to $11.85, cutters and cows weaker, weights and price ranges listed. Pittsburgh produce demand fair with apples and potatoes steady, various regional price points noted. stock market gains buoy steel and industrials as traders digest mixed signals.

Buffalo Pittsburgh West Virginia Pennsylvania Maryland Duchess New Jersey Long Island

Local Sports Roundup With Fragmented OCR Text

Fragmented OCR reads like a sports brief with scattered names and numbers. It mentions players such as Graham and Snell ton, with unclear team references and unclear dates or venues.

Unclear OCR fragment hints at sports scores and names

Fragmentary text lists players and scores across multiple names and places, including Fogle and Redmond, with scattered locations like Newark and Rochester. The garbled OCR obscures完整 meaning. cannot determine a coherent event or outcome.

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