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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1940
Page
3
The article describes an experimental pilot program with stations installed at numerous points, enabling morning trips from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia and other connections to reach destinations for same day delivery. Afternoon schedules are arranged to extend beyond pickup routes.
Walton, director of the General Sicrel Dale Historical society, posits Indians sold Mam batty plang for 24 dollars. He links the name Mu-Na-Hatia to the island where spirits punished wickedness. He suggests ten Indians lived there when the sale occurred and that pipeline contacts were copied to Muduhuna, citing fragments from Crp. Samal Dale who died in 1841.
Frew VICHY Aug Mance reports the Petain government ordered the dissolution of Free Masonry and other secret societies in Prairie Irving. Official charges accuse Free Masonry of sapping morale and undermining Petain. Le Nouvelliste blames foreign enemies and secret lodges for France’s difficulties.
The gun club announces a field meet set for September 14 with George Kettleberger named general chairman. RH. Van Tassel will assist as club president and a long list of committee chairs was named including HL. G. Oswalt skeet and W. H. Lenz grouse shoot. A general meeting is called for August 5 to finalize field meet plans and discuss accepting Indy members.
In Colorado Springs on August 1 Wendell Willkie met with Republican leaders including Chairman Joe Martin of the Republican National Committee. They discussed gearing up the campaign as preparations continue and sentiment for Willkie is expected to rise, with reports of further talks planned for tomorrow.
In Harrisburg on August 4 an effort began to preserve the U S S Wolverine, the nation s first iron warship launched at Erie in 1843. State commerce secretary Richard P Brown will meet Erie chamber secretary James I Shields to discuss saving the ship. A druggist in Bethany Mo quickly provided a marriage license and related items after being asked.
Brig Aug. funeral in memory of Haro Mok Mer known Erie attorney who died at a government hospital in Washington Delaware will be held at his mother home in Saegertown this afternoon at 2 o clock Burial in Saegertown cemetery Attorney Monk was a former county solicitor and had served as counsel for the Public Utility Commission He was 46 years old He fell ill after the first of the year and after two months condition grew serious He was a patient in several hospitals and was moved to the government institution in the capital His death shocked many friends especially local bar and military groups active here
A crash on Route 9 near Kearsarge injured three Erie youths. Jean Ida Ohmer, 16, remains in serious condition with multiple fractures at St. Vincent's hospital. Vera Altler, 15, and Anna Rocco, 14, show signs of improvement at Hanzo hospital. A later report notes separate incidents caused by a cow and a bee, with minor injuries and hospital stays.
John Ring, 99, arrested in Ol City for allegedly depositing $93 of a creditor's money in his own account and withdrawing it before fleeing to Michigan. An automobile flag purchased in Michigan was brought to Tionesta. Forest County Sheriff J. Bruce Haggerty holds Ring as the victim Nick Hanna’s funds are tied to the Tonesta dam commissary.
Mrs Ursily Schley of Hahey Loud Erle Ry D appeared before Alder Georgy Brotender to pay 104 restitution to the state Public Assistance Board for a case involving false pretenses. The original $1 346 98 filing was reduced after state agents rechecked records amid an error noted in initial documents. AMERICUS Ind Phyllis Gray reports she killed a snake with a silver ring while cutting weeds.
In a river section west of Sheffield a mass fish kill occurred as pollution from a pumping source dumped substances into the stream. County Fish Warden RC Bailey reported the incident and ordered salvage actions while blaming the responsible pumping operation for the deaths of numerous species and hundreds of fish.
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