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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1940
Page
3
Muriel Amgeisis in Los Angeles obtained SerMtist papers for citizenship. She said she came to the United States seven years ago but delayed applying because England “wan at wan” and she felt it would not be sporting to rush the process.
Erie August 7 The Pennsylvania Railroad reports a July record in ore traffic at Erie, unloading 628 915 tons of iron ore from ships and transferring to cars for shipment via the Pennsylvania system. The record surpasses all prior monthly totals, reflecting wartime demand and defense program needs.
Erie detectives halted an alleged $500 scam aimed at Sara Maze, arresting Wayne Cameron and William Glen as ringleaders. The victims were lured to withdraw funds to secure a home, but no money changed hands during the arrest. investigation continues.
Mrs. Cera Dettink of Clymer New York died yesterday afternoon at 4 45 in Corry Hospital after a long illness. She had been a patient since July 27 and was in critical condition for several days. The body was taken to Spitzer Funeral Home in Clymer where funeral arrangements are being completed.
The Republican division and volunteers in Pennsylvania launch a statewide drive to boost new registrations and help carry the state for Wilkie in November. Organizers estimate 2.5 million eligible voters are unregistered. 7,500 chapters across the state will push registration with 1 percent cooperation pledged by state officers. Harman’s project aims to energize Republicans amid Democratic headwinds, hoping many voters will sign up ahead of the election.
Pittsburgh officials brace for rapid evacuations as a 100 foot sewer collapse blocks the city’s outlet, caused by a housing project fill pile up. Pumps and excavating gear rush to the scene while 2000 families in Soho fear flood threats from heavy rainfall and river levels.
A Jerusalem dispatch reports enemy raiders dropping bombs in Hist only tas morning. The note mentions 600,000 retail tobacco outlets in the Tl. 8, reflecting wartime shortages and economic disruption.
Harrisburg report notes a proposal by Game Provector Pullin Hy Gobtin to the Game Commission urging bells on cattle to deter deer from milking. The message recounts a dairyman's trouble with deer suckling milk, details the investigation, and cites related government fee comparisons for patent processes.
Colonel Philip Mathews said the state and Philadelphia area are advancing in the industrial training program for defense industry staffing. He noted cooperation among departments and agencies to place unemployed workers into skilled crafts through public instruction and federal relief, hoping to speed up national defense readiness across Pennsylvania.
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