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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1949
Page
2
Jamestown Sun faces corporate restructuring after 109 stockholders were asked to approve treasury stock sales to Harry B. Sharkey, editor and GM. The Sun’s charter previously barred majority ownership by one group, with changes sought after 20 weeks of operation.
Admitted lists include Patricia and Connie Messinger of 414 Mead Avenue, Mrs. Gerald Hall of Wattsburg, and others from Erie to Spartanburg, with ages and relations. Discharged Sally Dimitek of 512 Mast Street and several named residents. Also reports a sagging Pittsburgh district business index, court sentences, Y M C A appointment, and local ads on cardigans and nightgowns. A 54 year old Frank Santoro suffered a fractured ankle after a 16 foot fall at the Viscose plant. condition stable.
A fragmentary item notes Willie Jenkins also known as Henry Kidd of Brocton being handed to West Virginia authorities to serve the remainder of a prison term. It mentions guards G D Wamsley and Kenny and references Truman nominations and a student accident policy offering. The text is garbled with ad copy and local notices mixed in, including Moore heating, Franz Furniture, and Pleasantville postal matters.
Warren report notes Carl Malloy of Youngsville was slated for a hearing before Justice Tracy Greenland on threats charges but was discharged due to the complainant failing to appear. A Meadville update states Meadville plant workers of American Viscose Corporation dropped from about 500 idle last spring to around 100 now, per Local 8, IOW Textile Workers Union, cited by Edward J. Pearson. Carry Diner announces Monday to Thursday 6 am to 11 pm and Friday to Sunday extended hours with Sunday dinners.
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