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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1950
Page
3
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Reno and related real estate terms with unclear dates and names. Readable details are sparse but the note concerns a clock spec and a tentative sale or listing, with no definite actions or parties clearly identified.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announced a sweeping postwar equipment program totaling $522.241 million, with 5,000 new freight cars on order and deliveries starting next year. The plan covers 26,610 more cars, 1,036 diesel locomotives, and extensive modernization for freight and passenger service.
FDIC moved all Cecil bank assets to First National Bank of McDonald after the Cecil bank cashier died by self inflicted means. The transfer, supported by a $500000 advance, aims to protect depositors while noting no loss to their funds. John Cecil, a FDIC attorney, indicated the total assets exceeded earlier estimates. In Pittsburgh, 800 Dravo Corp employees at Nes Island shipyards gain a five cent hourly raise under a CIO backed two year pact.
An advertisement touts Golden Lax Tablets as a gentle remedy to cleanse sluggish bowels and relieve distress from constipation. It claims internal cleanliness is healthy and urges forming this habit with Golden Lax, available at drug stores.
Vice President Alben Barkley will address an Erie rally on October 24 with Senator Francis Myers. Myers seeks re election on the Democratic ticket and will join Barkley for a high profile campaign event amid adjustments to schedule and fundraising plans.
In Philadelphia the AFL and OIG unions announced a potential hotel strike affecting 15 properties including Belleme-Stratford Adelphia and Sheraton. About 4,000 workers face job risks at midnight if new contracts are not signed, with raises proposed up to 3 per week for the lowest paid. The strike could intersect World Series preparations at Shibe Park and impact local hotels like the Waldorf and Warwick.
Announcements list area church schedules and leadership for Elgin and surrounding towns. Elgin Methodist church Rev S J Schmittle pastor and Howard Ladd key leader present Sunday School at 10, hymn sing 7 48 p m and divine worship. McGraw Community Church Revie J Schmilie pastor Webb P McCray lay leader Sunday School Josephy T McCray superintendent 7 15 p m service and plans for upcoming year. Abbe Reformed Church Clymer New York John H Muller pastor morning worship 10 00 a m sermon 11 50 a m Sunday School 2 45 p m Junior Christian Endeavor 8 p m evening praise and sermon 9 15 p m Intermediate and Senior Christian Endeavor Tuesday 9 45 a m prayer meeting Wednesday 9 10 p m chaid practice Mee
Sunday services listed for Blue Eye Wesleyan Methodist Church and Brokenstraw Parish with world communion observance and interdenominational events. Activities include Sunday School sessions, worship, and a cottage prayer meeting, plus a World Communion Sunday emphasis and interdenominational cooperation.
Mrs Roy Lilley superintendent lists ghost practice Wednesday at 7 p m Ladies Aid meets at the church then visits Mrs Cole in Columbus Sunday School at 1015 a m with Mrs Da Vid Lines superintendent Mrs An drew Thompson pianist worship with sermon at 1115 a m Mrs Arthur Hill pianist and choir director Wednesday trustees meet with Rev Fred Cook Milroy Thursday choir practice
Bible study and worship times listed for Verdam Mennonite Church and Cottage Hill Wesleyan Methodist. Includes pastors Rev Charles FH Lincoln and Rev John d Wellleh, Sunday School 10 a m, morning worship 11, evening services, and midweek prayer meetings. Also notes Spartansburg Methodist and other area church services with their respective superintendents and pastors.
Rev J Leon Munegal will speak on missionary work in the Philippines at Wayne Valley Evangelical United Brethren Church. Sunday School starts at 10 with Woushin Service at 11 and a revival message by the pastor. An emphasis on world communion and member welcome. All worshippers invited.
The Cottage Hill and Harbor Wesleyan Methodist Churches announce a combined Sunday School on Sunday October 1 at 10 o clock at Harbor Church. Mrs Burnal Shreckenvost of Franklin will speak with instrumental and vocal numbers planned. Friends of both groups are invited.
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