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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1940
Page
3
Congressman Rodgers predicts conscription will be altered this session with the final form likely delaying full draft fate to next year. He warns the government cannot equip conscripts, detailing needs for training and gear as a potential obstacle.
Erie police hunted the victim of a freight train fatality near Riblet Woods near Ellsworth Avenue. A U S Marine Corps reply ruled out a missing Sharps... man as the victim. Investigators and PBI Agent Rooney continued fingerprint work to identify the deceased.
The gas company detailed a plan to install thermostatically controlled valves at the Municipal building and the station to regulate heat separately. A steam pipe insulation upgrade was proposed to reduce heat loss. Estimated costs: valves about 220 dollars and pipe insulation around 59 dollars. Director Pred Barnes to oversee installation for improved winter heating.
The eleventh annual Tripp family reunion gathered at D O Tripp's home with 32 guests from Stirling Creek Corry Galim hus Harborcreek and North East. A short business meeting preceded a program and names. Officers for the coming year were elected: president Mrs Clay ehot Cox vice president Ross Tikes secretary treasurer Pauline Tripp historian Lydle dukes lunch committee Mrs D Tripp program committee Mrs Clarence Cox. Ice cream and cake were served.
Secret Navy Department articles describe Adolf Hitler’s use of a fifth column to undermine societies from within. It details methods, named agents, and examples in Austria Norway Holland Belgium and Poland, noting propaganda, betrayals, and internal subversion as decisive weapons.
The council discusses a sewer damage claim settlement with affected property owners following a storm. Regular hospital executives meet Monday with Mayor presiding as bills are read and orders approved, including payment to Shuvford Mowe Company and sewer project funding.
Martin J. Mattie 82 and Watson injured when a ball struck near DuBois during a severe storm. Mattie died from burns after the impact as neighbors, using lights, sought to view the wrecked Fairview Avenue home where the bolt hit. Watson survived with injuries as the storm halted work.
Fragmentary wartime note describes southward movement and delays to French and British forces aiding Belgium. Claims German airplane factories produce a certain quantity of planes per day, with emphasis on strategic production and battlefield impact.
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