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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1939

Page

8

Harvest Sale Opens Amid Traffic Warnings and Local News

Fairland hosts a harvest sale running through Saturday while drivers face heavy congestion on area highways. Public utility penalties rise for trucking firms moving goods beyond certified routes. Marriage license filings appear in Corry and Pittsfield. Industrial and rail updates include CCC uniforms, electric power records, Jamestown line repairs, and late trains. Local officials report relief projects progressing with 24 workers on the hospital job and further street work planned.

Robert Catlin Bureau of Public Assistance Corry Catlin

Golgotha film planned for senior high auditorium

Colgotha, billed as a splendid and moral cinema event, will be shown at the Senior High auditorium on Saturday October 14 under the PT A Council. The production, costing about 800000, promises a spectacular English spoken drama with grand cast and settings.

Colgotha PT. A. Council Crolgotha Hollywood Old Country

Requiem Mass for Jos Burkhart at St Thomas Church

A requiem Mass was held at St Thomas Church for Joseph Burkhart, well known city resident, who died Monday afternoon. Rev Francis Graves officiated at 9:30 am, large attendance, flowers abundant. Interment followed in the family plot. Attending mourners and out of town relatives are listed, including John Slattery, Charles Kinley, Charles F Burkhardt, John Shields, Raymond Sandburg, Austin Dempsey, and numerous others from Warren, Meadville, Jamestown, Union City, and nearby areas.

Francis’ J. Graves St. Thomas’ Church Joseph Burkhart St. Elizabeth's Cemetery John Slattery Charles Kinley Charles F. Burkhardt John Shields Raymond Sandburg Austin Dempsey M. J. McMahon Elizabeth Strickland Genevieve McMahon Ruth Thompson Warren Waller Aaron and Son Meadville James McMahon Niel McMahon Brocton Ruth McMahon Jamestown N.Y James Zafiropulos Andrew Hanlin P. J. Curran D. J. ‘Toner John Still Emmett Layden T. H. ‘Treat William Zafiropulos Union City Leo D. Shields Exle William Reed City

Death of John J. Weis 75 St Marys Father of Corry Man

Richard Wels reports the sudden death of John J. Weis 75 of St Marys. He had been in poor health but remained active at home. Survived by five sons Richard Leander Clarence John Weis Jr and Germaine Weis a daughter Mrs Fred Wells and a grandson Jack. Funeral services are set for Saturday in St Marys.

Corry Richard Wels John J. Wels St. Marys Mr. Weis Richard Leander Clarence John Weis Germaine Weis Cape Girardo Fred Wells Richard Weis Jack West South Street

Russian Armies Threaten Estonia Across Baltic Seas

The article notes Moscow's suspected desire for influence beyond the Baltic states into the Balkan belt, prompting Allied capitals to search for signs of discord between Hitler and Stalin or Russian plans to oppose the Nazis. The cautious tone reflects speculation with limited concrete data.

New Voting Districts Planned for Erie and Millcreek

Erie officials report need for extra voting districts to serve expanding suburbs and new Millcreek settlements after the September 12 primary. Chief Clerk Ralph Benedict cites overcrowded Fourth ward polling places where over 800 ballots were cast in the Eighth district and many voters could not vote before 8 p.m. deadline. A Ninth district in the Fourth ward is likely to be created to ensure adequate facilities for all voters.

Erie Millcreek Township Ralph. Benedict Benedict

Plan Bicycle Shed At School In Corry District

Corry Public Schools face a bicycle parking shortage as 197 bikes are counted near the Junior High each morning. Board heard a request for protection from weather and a shed with parking stands behind the Junior High, with a similar need at the Senior High. The issue was sent to the property committee for investigation and report.

Corry Cleve Marton

Thompson’s Borsoma Tablets Ad Claims Quick Fever Relief

Thompson’s Borsoma Tablets touted to relieve headaches dizziness and body aches amid claims they aid kidneys in filtering wastes and poisons. The ad promises relief with comfort, priced 50e at all drug stores and suggests Golden Lax Tablets for constipation to aid the product’s effects.

Thompson

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