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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1945
Page
3
Partial text mentions individuals such as Robert, Nobby, Hayden, and Nobbs along with scattered figures like 260 and 1. The legible items hint at a list or roster but lack clear context or a coherent event or outcome.
Local item notes Harry Farker off duty with a sprained ankle after playing with his spaniel at the Country Club. The piece also recounts brief notices on health, industry, veterans jobs, housing loans, wartime policy, and community events amid postwar reconversion and rising costs.
Sept. 5 report describes a new strip mine east of the city yielding about 600 tons daily of premium semi‑bituminous coal. Venture leaders Logue and Jess Perry discovered a surface coal seam after tunneling 80 feet, with a vein 34 to 42 inches thick. F. and B. Co. invested heavily. equipment included huge shovels spanning a mile by 60 to 80 feet. Logue and Perry will manage coal handling while a crusher and tipple are installed within weeks. Coal shows ash around 44 percent and a fusion point near 2000 degrees, indicating clinker‑like properties.
Henry D Wille of 203 East Pleasant Street died last evening at Corty Hospital after a week as patient. Born in Williamsburg Iowa he served in World War I then settled in Corry 18 years ago. He belonged to Lutheran Church Williamsburg American Legion Aero Lodge and Co A. Survived by wife Ellen Kirch Wille four sisters three in town one in California two Williamsburg brothers, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements pending confirmation from remaining siblings.
An inscribed artifact titled World King In 1013, noted as a 2,500 year old relic, was found in Palestine. Researchers identify the artifact as a ceremonial piece from ancient times. The find sheds light on early regional power and inscriptions.
Erie county voters will decide in November whether to increase bonded debt by about 200000 for an addition and improvements at the Erie County Tuberculosis Hospital. Commissioners directed their solicitor to draft the ballot question and tackle related legal issues. Formal action on the referendum to be taken at Friday’s meeting.
Corry riding enthusiasts from the No-Bar Riding Club earned awards at two district events over the weekend. At the Walisburg Poll, Reva Burlingame placed second in Amateur Jump and Jumpers' Roevek Down and Owl, while CB Storkton on White Font earned multiple placings. At the Horsesmen's Convention in Saegers Town, Peggy Fox on Pri placed fourth in the Pony Class, with other riders including Wattsburg Pair, Stockton on White Pont, and Mrs. Payne of Greenville achieving top placements in Western Pairs and related events. Monday at Wattsboro Fair saw AL Fox and Bill Averill as part of the winning Potato Race team. Doris Stockton and Leo Nellie placed in Western Pairs. Sherry Stockton earned top marks in Ladies Western Class. and a relay race was won by Messinger, Follett, Nichols, and others.
The article outlines funding for a disposal plant at 314100 and notes amendments to city maintenance, including right of way quitclaims on Vine and Shea streets, along with sidewalk grade changes on Delaware and Wright streets. It covers land sales confirmations to Ziluwecke Brothers for 315, and authorizes health and fire department officials to attend state conferences and renovate quarters.
A Penn State official notes that few high school graduates enlist after graduation, citing reluctance to return to school and doubts about value. He argues against segregation and supports joint training that blends classroom study with practical experience for returning students.
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