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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1950
Page
3
Erie plans a 1950 city budget of 4 million dollars while keeping the tax rate at 16 mills. Finance Director Kenneth Momeyer notes increased costs from street repairs and other city services, with 60 percent of district income taxed. Requisitions are due by October 24 as talks begin to keep totals near 4 million.
Raymond Mfg Co promoted its night superintendent on the first of the month. Mr Glenn marked his 40th year with the plant, having joined September 19, 1910. He has served in multiple departments and was foreman of the light spring division from 1931 until his current promotion.
Local items from Spring Creek recount social visits and family gatherings. The Truth-Seekers class met at the Community House for September with a tureen dinner and business session. Numerous residents and guests from Corry Warren Erie and Jamestown are mentioned with travels, visits, and weekend stays. A new sign was installed at the Dairymen's League Spring Creek plant and a Republican rally was attended at the Warren Court House.
David A. Rieck, 84, of Spirta township near Spartanaburg died suddenly at home. Survived by wife Ella and many children including William of Corry and Mrs Mildred Soodwill with more in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Thirty grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren. Services at Torrey Funeral Home Spartanaburg Monday at 2 pm with burial at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Warren A. Tubbs, 68, died at his home on Route 2, Centerville, at 8 20 a m Friday after a stroke Monday. Survived by wife Jessie and eight children Harald Marian Harrion Charles at home, Mrs Virginian Foley of Corry, sister Mrs Mabel Strawbridge of East Troy. Friends may call at Torrey Funder Home in Sportensburg. Services at Rickville Methodist Church Sunday at 1 p m with Rev Charles Ay Fuller and Rev Paul Thomas officiating. interment Genterville Cemetery.
Pittsburgh Sept 23 A Pennsylvania Railroad freight train fatally struck John Hadaljok 55 while he worked in the Verney yards yesterday.
New York reports Sens. 28 Branch Rickey, famed Brooklyn Dodgers figure, appears to end his association with the team. He telephoned officials to announce a contract sale of his 2 percent share and real estate interests in Manhattan.
Drivers for Noble J Dick Lines Mor Valley Bus vote today on a two year wage plan. The proposal would give drivers 13 cents immediately with 10 cents retroactive to July 11 and four cents more next July plus three cents January 4. The measure seeks a total increase over the period with gradual raises and retroactive pay.
Officials discussed automatic gate installations for railroads awaiting PUC ruling. Delays and rising costs push projected completion to mid to late summer next year.
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