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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1940
Page
6
Glndy and colder outlook as Columbia Gas and Elipile Corp announce first dividend on common stock since 1937, 20 cents per share payable May 1 to record April 20. Local residents may observe a partial solar eclipse about 65 percent of total if skies clear Sunday afternoon.
After heavy rains and melting snow, the Allegheny River and Conewango Creek rose to four year highs but subsided by Thursday. At Oakview Park the Conewango spread widely, forcing about twenty families to move belongings. one family with six children evacuated. The Beaty playground and athletic field submerged while the Pennsylvania Gas Company mixing plant narrowly escaped flooding.
The Rev Pam UW Porc, a returned missionary from the West Indies, will speak at the Methodist Church Sunday evening April 7 at 7:30. It is the annual tank offering service of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. The lecture will feature slides and pictures from Jamaica, with Mrs Carlisch giving a short organ recital and the choir offering special music. All are welcome.
Edward H. Carney of 431 East 11th Street and a University of Pittsburgh Law School graduate was admitted to practice in county courts. The oath was given by T. T. Taylor with Judge Elmer L. Evans presiding. He will associate with brother Attorney William J. Curney in the Masonic Temple offices.
Gerald L K Smith, radio figure and national agitator of the Committee of 1,000,000, will speak Monday night April 15 at the Public Arborum in Erie. He will discuss Hitler Stalin treaty, Nazi Communist activity, and issues of 1940 affecting American free government.
Funeral services for C W Clark of Colry R D 2 were held Thursday at 3 PM from Bracken Keating chapel. Rev Gilbert L Boyd officiated. Burial in Pine Grove cemetery. Bearers included Dani Little Orlie Wynn Frank Lillie Arain dole grove LeRoy Ondy John Lillie. Attending from out of town were Seward Park Benton Bartlett Evelyn Clark Meadville Emma Dutton Nelson Trisket Charley Dedd of Columbus.
Flood threats stretch 200 miles as the river rises. 250 workers under army engineers fight a Kingstone break with sandbags earth and rock. Guard duty shifts to Kingston by the 109th Field Artillery and state police reclaim pumps to keep cellars dry.
Erie County growers are invited to a series of meetings next week on cabbage values, cultural methods, fertilization and diseases. speakers include JM Huffington from Penn State and H W Rankin, disease specialist, with demonstrations of cabbage and cauliflower practices.
Notice is given that Letters Testamentary for the estate of Frank P Blair deceased late of Corry Erie County Pennsylvania have been issued to Grace L Blair executor. All indebted in said estate to make payment and those with claims to file with Blain Kincaid attorney Corry. War affects Eskimos and Baguisland economies as European conflict raises taxes and disrupts trade.
Prices for hogs and cattle moved in a narrow range with steady to firm tone in Buffalo livestock numbers and Pittsburgh apples and vegetables showing steady to higher bids. Steel and aircraft shares led a broader market advance with major industrials and rail groups posting gains amid strong investor sentiment.
Officials at the county fairgrounds announce the start of a 40 hour licensing window for wine and related permits. The event, tied to Lake Glenesd and surrounding towns, draws attention to historic site protections and local governance. Community leaders including Lloyd, Lawrence, and Wyonin address attendees about regulatory steps and safety measures.
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