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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1940
Page
1
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Atlanta dispatch reports the worst tropical hurricane to hit the South Atlantic coast in years, killing at least six and causing widespread flooding and road closures from Georgia to South Carolina. Charleston communications were down after a power station was flooded. Fort Moultrie sheltered about 400 civilians while others moved to safety. Casualties included six drowned near Folly Beach, a Savannah woman killed by glass, and a man who died from a heart attack under a blown-down tree. Mindling notes the storm’s force spent inland and wind danger subsided.
George McKee and his wife Mrs. Wily McKee were injured when their car collided with a vehicle driven by B. B. Gray near the Sherman Stedman and Sherman Mayville roads. George McKee, 60, was in critical condition. his wife, 43, suffered multiple fractures and bruises. Gray, Ruth Miller, 21, Jean Kill, 12, and Ruth Rich, 12, were in the other car. Both cars left the road into the cemetery area. police and ambulance aid were provided.
Wallace Bros circus arrives early Sunday at the old Fairgrounds North Corry with two performances. The afternoon show starts at 2 o clock and the evening show at 6 o'clock, doors opening an hour early for the menagerie and attractions. Lee Powell the original Ranger will be a featured draw among youngsters.
Police seek Naylord Small of Port Allegany wanted by Mansfield Pa. police in a murder case. Described as Indian or gypsy, medium build 128 pounds, dark complexion, last seen with Ruth and Leonard Coleman. They may be traveling in a car with South Carolina plate C 28 186.
Pennsylvania highway officials tighten restricted driving license requirements for motorists with spying law violations who need the license for business. AP dispatches from Harrisburg say the move reduced restricted permits by about two percent. The Department of Revenue reports suspensions and allowances figures through July and earlier years.
British defenses repelled waves of Nazi bombers as 200 German planes attacked a southern port near Portsmouth. Despite heavy anti aircraft fire, 55 fighters penetrated briefly. observers reported several ships damaged and at least a dozen bombers forcing landings inland. Berlin claimed massive bombardment with continued strikes on Portsmouth naval facilities and targets along the coast.
A Sunday night fire at Lovell’s Station destroyed a frame garage and its contents, with estimated losses around $2,000, likely sparked by hay in the rear. Kenneth Grant’s home was saved by nearby fire crews while the airmail service resumed after an extended lapse, with several routes reopened and planes operating from Lawrence Airport.
Pennsylvania's 14 000 soldiers join with artillery units in big scale maneuvers near Lisbon New York area. The 109th Field Artillery under Col. Thomas Atherton faces arrival with 31 officers and 719 men. The 107th Field Artillery under Col. Erle F. Wood arrives from Harrisburg and other towns. The 108th Regiment from Philadelphia and the 176th from Pittsburgh come from Indiantown Gap. The 186th under Col. Albert H. Stackpole includes troops from Philadelphia Lewistown Du Bois Bellefonte and Waynesboro. Yesterday focused on camp setup as units new to the area rested after travel.
Police blocked an anti-British mass meeting of about 3,000 beneath foreign flags in Tokyo. The municipal council sponsored the rally demanding British withdrawal from the Far East and stronger ties with the Rome-Berlin axis. Hundreds of police sealed the area around the meeting hall and the Imperial hotel to prevent incidents involving foreigners.
Police investigated an attempted knifing on First Avenue after reports of a man threatening another individual. The unnamed foreman allegedly threatened Toby Fowler with Jennifer following a dispute over an delivery, and faces additional improprieties involving his two children. No arrests were made as officers continued a search for the suspect.
Mrs Sarah Betty Gasg Stanford a Union City woman died from abdominal injuries suffered when a boy accidentally struck her while diving into French Creek at McMahon s Bridge near Union City She was rushed to Hamel hospital where her condition worsened leading to her death She leaves a husband Alfred and one son
Investiture services at United Brethren Church inaugurated a new Boy Scout troop No 89 The ceremony featured Lloyd Dougherty and Walter Fleming with Rev Ray Barris presenting the oath Don Mosher led the oath and Charles Stainforth and Ray Yohe led parts of the ritual The charter was handed to the church committee and officials from Erie Council attended A later address by Rev E Seluefer and a Scout prayer by Richard Davies concluded the nine new scouts ceremony. A separate report notes a Mold man questioned in Miss Alberta Brown slaying in York Pa.
Associated Press reports Senator Barkley proposes annual national registration of men through age 44 to map industrial and military manpower. The plan would supplement conscription and affect the Burke-Wadsworth measure with a broader roster for active training and noncombatant roles.
Lisbon August 2. John Cudahy U S ambassador to Belgium reprimanded last week by Under-Secretary of State Sumner Welles for comments on his situation in Berlin. He is to return by clipper today.
A demonstration of the iron lung respirator will be held tomorrow at Corry Hospital Thursday at 1 o clock. A representative from Lafty First Supply Company of Pittsburgh, Emerson Company reps, will showcase the device. Doctors and others interested have been invited to attend.
Federal officials probe counterfeit one dollar note found at Citi Nations Bank during early afternoon. The front appears authentic while back features unusual markings. Merchants warned to watch for similar bills in the area. Reinforcements arrive to bolster defenses at Berbera against advancing Australian columns.
Three men injured when car veered off Roosevelt highway in Freehold Township Warren County early today. Driver Cal Kornelius 21 Bradford faced injuries above left eye and right ankle. Henry Peiffer 48 Bradford sustained rib fractures and facial injuries. Andrew Sprakes of Gust City probable broken ribs and leg injuries. All taken to Corry hospital. vehicle wrecked. damage about 900 dollars.
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