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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1940
Page
1
Amid scattered reports from Washington to Harrisburg, early potatoes face heavy losses with price fear mounting. News briefs cover theatre, weather, draft delays, film industry attitudes, and political organizing as communities brace for economic jitters and wartime uncertainty.
Er ie county farmers face sizable losses from heat and drought with Beaverdam potato and wheat yields hit. Big potato grower Lynn Sill says early potatoes suffer while water varieties fare better. Cobblers damaged by heat and lacking rain threaten overall yield. forecast depends on weather in coming weeks. Continued on Page Seven.
Orrin M. Hitburg and David E. Nines at Carry are chosen for the Erie county grand jury for the September term. Jury commissioners drew 108 grand and traverse jurors. term opens September 9 with jurors reporting at 10 a.m. Trials begin Monday afternoon after grand jury presentments. Traverse jurors include Earl Brown Carry John Batton Pred J Genres R D 2 Howard C Kimmy James A Win Cop Selden Hillgens Union City Arvin Munsee Minnie Thompson Wattsburg Aurelius D Smith Elgin.
Aug 15 a man at 734 State Street Alhion is in serious condition after attempting self harm and injuring his wife with a stove poker. Police report the act failed to end his life. His wife, 53, is recovering from scalp lacerations. The incident occurred in the early morning at the Yarrington home.
Associated Press reports that strategists expect Senate to favor a Burke Wadsworth compromise delaying compulsory service to January 1941. Army officials say the force cannot absorb a full conscript quota before December, boosting supporters of a voluntary enrollment plan and a delayed draft. House leaders push for final vote on Senate bill as debate continues.
Robert Butler of Kane escaped with bruises after his Ford truck used in the family beverage business left Roosevelt Highway near the Fish Hatchery. It struck a telephone pole and a tree, then stopped in the Sorenson yard. Vehicle damage about 400 dollars with minor injuries to Butler.
Harrisburg August 13 The Republican state committee began a drive toward 3 000 000 registered voters and started setting quotas for each precinct in Pennsylvania as part of a broader registration push.
The 112th Infantry battalion and supporting units in the 7 mile area near Lise bow New York were praised for a sharp attack that disrupted enemy lines and communications. Major General Martin commended the Philadelphia and Wilkes Barre elements for swift actions during maneuvers in a multi-branch exercise.
The Carey Hospital Association finance committee reports substantial progress in reducing debts from 1931‑32. Last month all outstanding bills were paid in full, and 1940 bills were paid to date. Aims include a note reduction schedule and paying more bills on time. The board accepted the Emerson iron lung donated by supporters and approved usage rules.
Edinboro State Teachers College may install an eight member temporary president as the search for a permanent head continues. Dr Harry Kreiner who was named president six weeks ago awaits gubernatorial confirmation while state education officials consider a faculty interim leader amid disagreement over the Kreiner appointment.
Harrisburg Aug 15 Church and movie interests push to mobilize support for a November vote on Sunday motion pictures in 325 communities. Petition deadline September 1 to place the issue on the star ballot, with many midelpatities voting five years ago.
Aerial onslaught pounds the British Isles in a 30 mile wide armada said to include upwards of 1,000 German planes. The British government reported 55 enemy raiders destroyed by 5 pm, while seven British fighters were lost in the attack.
Witnesses recount dramatic air combat along the southeast coast of England as German raiders attack twice in one day. RAF Hurricanes and Spitfires engage, multiple bombers shot down, one plane seen to crash into the sea while a parachute drifts away. Rescue boats respond as second wave targets coastal ports.
A newly equipped Quality Cash Store in the Barlow block at Center and Main Streets will reopen tomorrow morning with self service groceries and new fixtures. The Corry unit replaces the Traction Building location after 25 years and features modern refrigeration, black Wyor glass exterior, and rustless trim. Frank Swanson and Clifford Hines lead the opening team, with Glenn Middleton continuing management.
The Greek high sea cruiser Helle, 2,115 tons and American built, was torpedoed and sunk off Tins Island harbor in the Aegean Sea. One officer died and 29 crew members were injured. The sinking was announced by Greek authorities.
The newly organized Juvenile Court will convene Saturday morning in the Cornell Chambers of the Municipal Building to hear infractions of bicycle ordinances. Carlyle Caldwell presides with Jack Dempsey as associate justice. Thomas Jansen prosecutes. Five Boy Scouts sworn as special policemen will assist enforcement. licenses cost 25 cents for 1940-41 and 290 days.
In McKeehs Roges, Andrew Drumbi a five year old factory worker was stabbed to death during a fight with his brother. Police reported the suspect was under liquor influence and unable to answer questions. Investigators stated the specific motive and exact time remain undetermined.
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