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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1940
Page
2
Representatives from two parking meter firms will address the Aub at an upcoming meeting. They will explain operation experiences, revenue potential, and traffic relief. The firms offer to install for six months at no city cost with revenue sharing, or remove at the end if unsatisfactory.
Police investigate several daytime heists across Ol City and nearby areas Jimson reports show burglars ransacked multiple residences and business premises causing extensive damage with limited thefts amid hurried searches Personal effects were targeted while valuables largely remained. Several notices urge church attendance and community events while local sports action includes golf matches and a football game at Oil City High.
Emma Schaub, longtime Corry resident and wife of John A. Schaub, died after a brief illness at her daughter Mrs A A Merker's home on Wright Street. Born in Alden New York on July 8, she moved to Corry 54 years ago and leaves two sons Pred and Arthur, a daughter, a grandson Rich Merker, a great grandson Jack Merker, and other relatives. Funeral arrangements await word from out of town relatives.
Requiem high mass was held at St Elizabeths church for Mrs Arthur Ewing of Mendiville formerly Miss Josephine Kolanesti. Burial followed in St Elizabeths cemetery with pallbearers listed. Attending out of town were Miss Gertrude Lewis and several families including Felisak Bulger Ewing and Kolanosky from nearby areas.
It is estimated American women spent about 350000 on furs and about 800000 bought new coats in 1939. Corry will not be officially represented at the American Legion convention in Boston starting Monday. An attendance of 300000 is expected for the national gathering.
Harrisburg reports the state moves toward civilian leadership for the draft system with governor and advisers selecting 1,600,000 eligible men in Pennsylvania. An executive director and assistant director will head the draft, with civilian appointees serving without pay. The plan includes seven regional appeal boards and local draft boards, plus penalties up to 45000 and five years imprisonment for evaders or falsifications.
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