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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1940
Page
3
Mrs elnin in residing article notes George Jessel and Lois Andrews wed in Detroit. The 16 year old showgirl joins the radio and stage comedian in a publicized marriage event. The segment highlights the couple and confirms the wedding location and parties involved.
Important dates for 1940 listed by Chief Registration Clerk E. E. Lindmark include April 23 primary election polls open 7 am to 8 pm. April 29 first registration day after the primary. September 4 last day to move electors to another district. October 5 last day to register before the general election. October 7 last day to change party enrollment. October 26 waiver for disabilities to vote with assistance. November 3 general election polls open same hours as primary. December 6 first day to register after the general election.
Warren Democratic county committee and supporters gathered in the YWCA building for a Town Hall style meeting. Clyde Elder resigned as county chairman, E. Lunerquist became temporary chair, and strong endorsements were voiced for W A Walker for re election to the state committee and Mrs Victoria Peguignol for delegate at large to the national convention.
Samuel Young Ramage, a prominent Oil City figure and longtime leader across business, civic, financial, political, and welfare spheres, died after fleeing to Duke Hospital in Durham, North Carolina at age 86. He rose from clerk to director in the Gal tumbla Gas and Electele Corp and aided many local organizations including Venango Country Club and Oil City Hospital. His body to be moved to Oil City for services.
City council accepted bids after opening for the Euclid Street sewer project. Hammond Elevator Company to supply parts for the works while Davison-Fogle Lumber Company provides lumber and materials. both to be financed under Works Progress Administration supervision with property owners bearing material costs. Sewer line runs from Prospect Street to beyond Sherman Street and includes widening work approved by WPA.
In Sheffield, 11 people were arrested during a Sunday morning raid on a gambling room in the basement of the I. O. O. F. building. Officers confiscated $127 and seized a table of stakes. The alleged operator Nick Zeppella, 48, Rochester NC, now at Sheffield Glass Bottle, posted $300 bond. Sanford Secor led the raid with Sheriff William Stuart assisting.
Berne Indiana report states salesman Fred Vor Gunten agreed to a deal aware he would be shorted. He sold a typewriter to a barber and planned to accept payment for Marhino shadedouts over 190 aviators. South Carolina aviation clubs form with 14 chapters and biweekly meetings for members.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 PM from the United Brethren church in Bearlake for Mrs Mary Hankin. Rev J W Barrett officiated with Mrs Barrett singing two hymns. Numerous Hankin relatives and friends attended from Kane Warren Jamestown N Y Youngsville and other towns.
Philadelphia reporters say the Methodist ministers meeting passed a resolution urging immediate recall of Myron O. Taylor from the Vatican. They argue his appointment as Roosevelt's personal representative violates church state separation.
In Erie on April 16 Judge Miles B. Kitts sentenced two men after guilty pleas on various charges. Gerard Trey received six months to a year at Allegheny county workhouse for bicycle theft and receiving stolen goods. Paul Murray drew 60 days in Erie county prison for open lewdness. Henry Wheaton was paroled for one year and must pay $31.05 costs after a battery suit by his wife Olga. James Cam pleaded guilty to forged unsigned checks totaling $18.50 drawn on a First National Bank account of the Pennsylvania Electric company. restitution of $55.50 and $81.90 costs were imposed with September sentencing.
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