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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1945
Page
3
The fragment mentions a government inquiry or court matter with references to a council and a date around September 10. It references a signed request or notice and includes unclear wording about an inquiry or proceeding. Names, places, or exact actions are not readable.
Local Corry Pa publication notes pricing and mailing terms. Advertising rates available on application. Subscription options listed with yearly and territorial restrictions.
The article surveys wartime contractions and reconversion, noting index declines to 19 for late August, with expectations of a brief downturn followed by renewed activity as industry shifts to civilian demand. It cites unemployment boosts in Detroit and Baltimore, a looming boom per Chamber official Emerson Schmidt, and President Truman’s optimism on peacetime production.
A ten day period of August water bill payments shows strong demand for a revision of the Corry Water Supply Company rate schedule. News from Bellingham reports Mr and Mrs William Rust and Mr and Mrs H C Rust returning from a 3400 mile trip. A near miss occurred when William Gumbleton’s son was struck by a car but sustained only minor injuries. A burglar looted a West Main street grocery taking bread loaves and canned goods. Less than three months of concrete remain on the Corry to Wrightsville road project as work nears completion early next week.
The Medical Society of Pennsylvania notes fewer common colds in July and August with new colds announced recently. One hundred million working days are lost annually to colds, costing between one half and two billion dollars. Mondays see more new colds, especially among men and free workers. Cold incidence is higher in unconditioned, warm places and correlates with temperature drops. Pasture and exercise reduce colds. walkers have fewer colds than sedentary workers.
Harry JG Gehret, born November 2, 1909 in Bellefonte, died September 9 in Jacksonville, Fla., at his daughter Z J Cook’s home where he had resided for the past several years. Survived by five daughters and timer sons, with services in Bellefonte Wednesday at 3 p.m. Interment Union Cemetery.
A wildfire struck the EB Vrooman farm six and a half miles north of Ti hs ville on Spring Creek Road destroying a two story barn rented by Chirenee Anthony. Neighbors aided odds against nearby structures as firemen arrived but the barn and its contents were a total loss. Enos Gifford witnessed the lightning flash and reported the ensuing blaze. The Harvard School of Medicine note appears as a separate fragment.
A lengthy court schedule outlines 26 cases to begin today with many dragging into Wednesday. District Attorney Burton B. Lab notes remaining cases will be disposed of by Wednesday afternoon, while a trial for A O Johnson, a skating rink proprietor, is postponed amid racial discrimination charges.
Frank Darrow, committee chair, announced the annual meeting of the Corry Cooperative GIF will open at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday September 12 at the State Armory. Two Patrons committee members will succeed Leon Van Tassel and Darrow. continuing are Stilts, Williams, Swart, and Morris. Charter members will outline the Grange League Federation Exehosive history and a district manager will review 25 years, followed by a report on last year. An open forum will discuss future plans.
James Lovely, Dewittville, arrested by federal agents for selling government property tools. Burle H. Jenkins, Crescent Tool Co. salesman, pleaded guilty and held on 100 bail. Honard H. Pope, 50, Dewittville, charged with receiving 250 government tools and not guilty plea entered. Tools moved to Buffalo by U.S. marshals.
Erie's transit projects outline a major bridge and overpass program expected to begin in spring. Officials indicate plans include bridges and overpasses at key crossings: East 42nd Street near the Pennsylvania Railroad, under Nickel Plate crossings on Parade, Peach, and Petlings, Cherry Street near the New York Central line, and at Raspberry or Cberry Street.
Three year old Brad Douglas Jones Jr. of 2307 East Led street died in Hamot Hospital after inhaling lead fumes from burning battery boxes in a hut used for cooking. Coroner Warren W. Wood reported autopsy findings showing lead poisoning in lungs and bloodstream. the boy’s parents said he played near the fire before becoming drowsy and collapsing.
Court stenographers testifying in the Robert Pep perm and Jack West murder hearing said they do not expect to finish before mid September. They have started the transcript and will be interrupted next week by criminal court sections, delaying any verdict until after trials are completed.
Federal taxpayers in this area are reminded by Peterem Gallagher, division chief of the Internal Revenue office, that the third installment of estate and income tax for 145 must be paid by September 18. Gallagher emphasized that in many cases payment may not be necessary if incomes have dropped. renewed estimates can be filed January 15 with amended figures as more accurate information becomes available.
Erie police report a persistent burglar hitting two homes in a June night spree. At 17 East Lith Street the thief stole a wallet with 470 and trousers from a chair. At Mass Street 1th between midnight Friday and Saturday the intruder entered via a docked window and lifted a wallet containing 58 and papers from Perry’s trousers.
Distressing gas and a harmful stomach upset are mentioned as causes while GOLDEN LAX FABLES claim to restore comfort and heart health. The ad notes a laxative product called GOLDEN LAX Tan LETS priced at 25¢ and 40c, distributed to all druggists.
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