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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1940
Page
1
A fragmentary note mentions a committee linked to Pit ater in a regional matter. Names, dates, and clear actions are unreadable, but the reference signals a local organizing effort and potential advocacy activity within a broader United nation context.
William C Reagan 68 of Union City RD 1 former highway maintenance supervisor died four hours after his car left Route 89 crashed into a culvert near North East Erie. He sustained a skull fracture and internal injuries. Survived by wife Florence Rabe Reagan and three children William Jr Betty and Maureen. Funeral services at St Theresa's Church Union City with burial at St Theresa's Cemetery.
Corry man Cnaries Foley, 32, of Erie, escaped serious injury when his Sterling Mix Co. truck left Route 19 two miles south of Kearsarge, struck a guard rail and overturned into a ditch while returning to Erie. He suffered minor bruises and was treated at Hamp Hospital, Erie. Truck and case damage estimated at 200 dollars.
Harrisburg reports major party leaders prepare for the biennial reorganization meeting of the Republican and Democratic state committees created in last week's primaries. The committee must meet before May 24, with Republican state chairman James Torrance announcing a date change from May 11 to May 16.
United Press reports in Washington that counsel for M. L. Annenberg started talks with Treasury and Justice officials on the government’s claim he owes 6.6 million dollars in taxes plus interest and penalties from 1926 through 1936. Discussions are expected to last several days after Annenberg pleaded guilty in Chicago federal court on April 23 to one tax evasion count.
Curtis Walker 28 of Waterford died from a broken back sustained in a April 19 auto crash on Route 18 near Kearsarge. Warren Ridgway 19 faces involuntary manslaughter charges. James Cassell 24 and Rex Whittlesey 18 were injured. Walker had lived in Corry years ago and, with his brother, ran a Waterford gasoline service station. He leaves his mother Provenice Walker and sister Mrs William Walden. Funeral set for Park Presbyterian Church Waterford at 2:30 p m Wednesday. viewing at first street mortuary until noon.
Harrisburg April 20 Attorneys general opinion ruling that charging personal loan insurance at 6 percent or five dollars per one hundred is usurious and not permissible under state law. The ruling accompanies statutes capping loan charges and governs loans issued by institutions under the state banking department.
A blaze swept a West Philadelphia row house today trapping two men on the second floor. Harry Rothstein, 46, and Oscar Bloch, 28, were overcome before firefighters reached them. Five others were injured or burned as the fire spread through the dwelling.
Allied and German forces warily clash in Gudbrands Valley as German columns sortie from southern Norway. Reports say Germans seized Sloernen, 25 miles south of Trondheim, while Allies reinforce Nordfjord positions and establish a new base near Andalsnes to support a coastal line.
Harrisburg April 20 A movement to bar the Communist party from the ballot gains momentum as Elwood J Turner speaker of the Pennsylvania House orders a survey into amending state election laws The Congressional committee on un American activities backs a constitutional amendment outlawing the Communist party The party has already secured a place on the November ballot for its presidential candidate A separate note: a 6 year old boy disappears prompting a local search with residents scouring Virginia Township and nearby areas for Jack Gouller ending with a farewell message found on the doorstep
Otterbein College president Dr J Ruskin Howe of Westerville Ohio will speak at Corry High School commencement exercises on Wednesday evening June. Howe is a noted speaker within the United Brethren church and is expected to share sound and practical thoughts for the graduating class. Pastor Gordon Abrams of the Christian and Missionary Alliance will give address on Sunday evening June as part of the graduation events under the Corry Ministerial Association.
Harrisburg April 30 Gov Arthur H James issued a proclamation calling a special session to replenish deficient funds and address four surprise items. First harmonize dependent children definition with federal acts to unlock additional federal support. second transfer 1 million from veterans' compensation to meet sinking fund needs and fund a 50 million soldiers’ housing issue, creating relief money. third authorize operation of a 1 million dollar Harrisburg office building. fourth amend election code to handle vacancies when the legislature is not in session.
Clyde Dingfelder reports Corry observes Boys and Girls Week during April with students visiting local industries and commercial firms. selections include Helen Bush and Mary Wells among others. events include Boy s and Girls Day in school and public affairs with school officials and Rotary sponsorship.
A meeting of representatives from several local civic groups in Corry discussed the purchase of an Emerson respirator for the Corry Hospital. The device would cost 1534.20 fully installed, with a committee formed to report back to their organizations and draft a policy governing respirator use. Representatives included Rotary Club, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, andCorry Flemen's Relief Association figures, while hospital directors backed the proposal.
In Pittsburgh on April 40 the State Federation of Labor convention heard James J. McDevitt Pennsylvania APL leader call Gov. Arthur James's administration gruesome as he criticized the record and pledged to reward all trends and defeat enemies.
A United Press report from New York states Mrs. Bara Yelena Roosevelt is improving at home. She is said to be feeling quite well and has recovered completely from a food poisoning attack.
The Liquor Control Board reported that wealthy, prominent buyers purchase botolgy and other imported liquors in New York and New Jersey and ship them into Pennsylvania to exploit lower out-of-state prices.
Floyd Leray Stevens and Kenneth Willian Fromkeneht of Clymer confess to assaulting six year old Kurtz at the Korte farm near Sherman. The victim, hospitalized in serious condition, was struck with a fence post as he left the barn. District Attorney Edwin G. O’Connor said five Clymer men were questioned after the incident as investigators traced tracks near the farm.
Erie Pa April 30 a city policeman was stabbed during an early morning disturbance involving Alvin H Wright 99 and others attempting to enter a home. The assailant Charley Schorr 31 a bartender was named by Wright as his assailant. Several others William Schory 9 father of Schorr Monts Ca rome 24 Edward Dalley 38 and Fredrick 40 were held for questioning in the attack case.
The Golden Rule Club endorses adopting daylight saving time in Corry during the summer of 1940. Workers across shops and factories show broad sentiment in favor, while some oppose clock changes. The mayor urges a fair test to avoid congestion and confusion before residents vote on May 13th to advance one schedule and revert later if needed.
Police investigate a third break-in at the Central Garage on East South Street. Entry likely gained via a door, a window shattered, and the cash register opened. Officers photographed latent prints. owners Mr and Mrs Murray R. Olly were away in Washington, D.C. awaiting updates on arrests.
At the regular dinner at the American Legion Home the Rule Club voted to continue monthly awards now distributed as scrip. The next drawing will be May 4 with total prizes of 100 dollars including one 50 prize, one 25 prize, and five 6 prizes. The program aims to boost merchant participation and local business activity.
Mayor Frank E. Hepler issues a proclamation as Corry votes 33 to 5 to adopt daylight saving time starting Monday May 13. The Golden Rule Club and local business leaders back the plan, citing reduced evening congestion and energy savings, while opponents fear disruption to farmers and daily routines.
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