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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1939
Page
3
After a severe electrical storm and heavy showers today Corry merchants announce a Harvest Sale on September 28 20 and 30 Police seek assistance in a search for Catherine Crandall 22 missing from her Bradford home She wore a grey jacket orchid colored jacket and white moccasin shoes when she left home.
James L. Hall prominent grocer and longtime Columbus booster died at St. Vincent's hospital in Erie Saturday evening. Born October 4 1865 in Spring Creek township he spent his life in the area and operated a Columbus grocery since 192%. He and wife Nellie Loveland Hall celebrated their golden anniversary last November. Surviving are wife three daughters Mrs Frank Dodd Mrs Ellen Blanchard of Columbus and Mrs Frank Faulkner of Tionesta six grandchildren and one great grandson. Funeral services from daughter Mrs Frank Dodd's home in Columbus Tuesday at 2 30 PM with interment in West Dawn Cemetery.
Advice for preparing a fall war garden urges spading and soil building before winter. Emphasizes friable soil, humus from decayed material, mixing ashes and limestone, and avoiding working soil when too wet or too dry. Recommends testing soil moisture by molding a ball and crumbling it to decide.
Mrs Anna Sklepka of Jessup Pennsylvania widowed and claiming control of a coal company led by a woman operator and the head of Enkulenko Company that employs about 20 men argues she is the rightful owner and manager in a contested arrangement involving a 45th street property and related mining interests.
An advertisement quotes Bays Verna praising Adlerika for clearing pimples and improving skin tone. It claims the product cleanses both bowels and relieves temporary constipation that worsens complexion. Kelster's Cut Rate Store offers the item.
A Sparta mother Mrs William Watson and her three year old son Junior were treated at Corry hospital Sunday for injuries from a Saturday night crash near Spartansburg. Mrs Watson had bruises. Junior fractured his right arm and remained hospitalized while the mother was released. The Watson family, returning from Spartansburg Community Fair, were driving when a frightened child seized the wheel causing the car to lose control and overturn.
The body of Myrtle Emma Anderson, 38, of 13 Early Avenue, Ridgway, was found on a hillside about 6 p.m. Friday by her brother Freedolph. A glass jug with gasoline and a purse with two matches were found near the body. Investigators say she poured gasoline on her clothing and set them ablaze, dying instantly. She had bought gasoline earlier at a Ridgway filling station and left home around 3:30 p.m., becoming despondent over poor health.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 11 AM from the Spencer home Cory FR. D. 8 for Miss Mable Spencer who died after a lengthy illness. Rev H Ray Harris of United Brethren led the ceremony, with Rev Edward Armitage assisting. Burial followed in Beaverdam cemetery. Bearers were Thomas Fullom Ralph Morris Thorvild Nielsen and John Munsee. Relatives and friends, including Mr and Mrs Roosevelt Sorenson and family of Reynolds Dale Pa, attended.
United Press report from Pittsburgh notes 14-year-old Isabelle Jacksa died after gasoline ignited while being poured on her clothing. Her mother Marcella Jacks and friend William Shtatin, aged 22, were seriously burned while attempting to assist.
Paul Meerdine plans to open a men s clothing store named Paul s Men s Wear in the storeroom previously occupied by Mor story Grocery at 40 North Center Street within three weeks. He has ordered a complete stock and store fixtures and expects a formal opening by mid October with remodeling underway this week.
A chaotic OCR fragment describes a half fare railway offer in France allowing travel up to 1200 miles for the first portion of the journey. The wording is garbled but indicates a reduced rate or halftariff with distance limits and referenced months or entitlements.
In Conneaut on September 25 carbon monoxide from a hot water heater killed Mrs. Sophia Degman, 45, and her 16 year old son James Degman in their 444 Washington Street residence. The body was found after husband reportedly failed to report to work. police forced entry as the heater burned full blast.
Harrisburg Sept 25 The Auditor General Warren H Roberts begins a statewide inquiry into relief recipients in Franklin and Adams counties. He recommends discontinuing 57 cases in Franklin and 28 in Adams. The review will expand to all counties and will be reported to Governor A. A. Smith. In Franklin county 14 cases were recommended for discontinuance and 20 for grant reductions. Eight cases were urged for transfer to special assistance and 16 slated for further study.
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