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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1940

Page

6

Automobiles and local concerns dominate Frederic and Denier area notes

Over Tuesday to date, Frederic and Denier streets see new construction and stalled projects. The Union City auto license dispute with Raymond Humes ends with police action after he refused to show documents. Council weighs trips to York for League of Third Class Cities convention amid tight finances while sewer and back-up issues plague East Main Street. The Phoenix Hotel owner complains of storm tax and odors, and a thief targets a Graves coupe trunk with clothing and tools. The 140 Watersbore Pair opens next week with a Ginabeur contest, while census work wraps in Erie Crawford District. Oil production rises slightly to 9,590,648 barrels for the week ended August 7. Betty Wood, disabled by infantile paralysis, remains largely unchanged. A new solar error device is noted and staffing changes include Mary Elizabeth, a stenographer, joining the local office. further details emerge from a muddled report.

T.H. Patterson Phoenix Hotel Fist Main Street East Main Street Tate Patterson State Health Department Waters Council Harry Graves Graves Oxford Union City

County crops saved by recent rains

Eris Aug 20 Sunday rains brought relief to Erie County farmers. Officials reported the showers saved corn, tomatoes, cabbage, peaches, apples and grapes after a hot spell. Temperatures fell from the 90s to the 60s with cooler, cloudy conditions expected Tuesday.

Eris Eirie Hiesenes Mercury Jax Ralph Thames S. Barmures

Will Continue Defense Classes Through Winter

Dr Haas advised school authorities to keep defense classes running with state funds while districts supply shops and equipment. He proposed two shop schedules under national defense training, including after hours and all night shifts, to expand regular vocational and national defense courses for the program.

Haas Soca Plun Paul B Oyossman National Defense Industial Leimens Grebengelven

British Bombers Strike German Port in Weekend Raid

British bombers attacked a German port after a raid by German planes. RAF formations targeted the coast 20 miles from the English south shore with searchlights and fires, claiming to have destroyed one ammunition dump and shot down 445 German planes in prior action.

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Dairymen Picnic Set at Wheelock Church Lawn

Dairymen's League subdistricts 17 and 176 will hold a picnic Friday at Wheelock church lawn between Corry and Gutting starting 11 a.m. N H Rathbin VP New Hartford MN will speak. Families bring tables and a dish. milk and cream provided. Parking and activities arranged by local committees. shelter available if weather turns. All members and friends invited.

N. H. Rathbin Dairymen's League Cooperative Association Tne New Hartford Wheelock Church Corry Gutting Tron Fmily Lele Mie Frent Harvey T J Neckers Clymer George Legters Warner McCray Allan Leet de Wittville August Bloomauist Eleaner Glyde L. Barber al Waterford Dairymen’s League

Guardsmen in Major Combat

Associated Press reports Pennsylvania's 28th Division clashing with the First Division as both sides claim early successes in a war of maneuver. The 11th Infantry captured Madrid after a bold assault, while higher up the line Allied and enemy forces traded gains and a large-scale engagement developed near Colen and beyond.

Associated Press Lisbon Pennsylvania 11Th Infantry Philadelphs Madrid Céneral Edward Martin Sard Artilery Blue Collen

Bradford Field Oil Production Holds Steady Amid Week

Bradford field output averaged 37 840 barrels daily, up 35 from the prior week, per the Bradford Oil Producers Association. Allegany field saw 8 969 barrels per day, down 262 from the week ending August 10, reflecting varied regional activity.

Bradford Orde O Bradford Saltric Pennsylvania Oil Producers Association Allegany

Meadville Test Case Ruling On Double Parking Arrest

Meadville Bread Company appeals a police court conviction for double parking in front of a West Main Street grocery, seeking county court review. The case could set precedent for truckers and other operators facing similar infractions amid a broader traffic crusade.

Brie Meadville Bread Company Tage West Main Street Erie Meadville

Former Corry Resident Dies at 69 in Warren

Harper W. Smith 69, former manager of the Everett Rack Store in Corry, died after a lengthy illness in Warren, Pennsylvania. He previously lived in Cochranton and was a photographer. Survived by his wife, two daughters Maguerite Noble and Genevieve Page, a son Welmer, a brother George Amith, and a sister Mrs Frank Lamb. Services set at McCabe Funeral Home in Cochranton with burial in Cochranton Cemetery.

Ward Corry Harper W. Smith Everett Warren Aller Mc. Smith Cochranton Garry Maguerite Noble Genevieve Page Welmer Eps George Amith Mendyills Mrs Prank Lamb Townville McCabe Cochraston Cochranton Vet Piery

Churchill Appeals 10 U S for Warships

Prime Minister Churchill asks the United States for warships while praising British air production as surpassing Germany. He outlines a plan for long term bases in the western hemisphere under US control with British sovereignty unchanged. He stresses sea power and US friendship as essential for a global war effort.

France Belgium Hul' Aheh Germany Larcely Dominion Lori Caldecot House of Fords Britain United States Tod Polone

Pay aviators to fly across ocean for $500 a trip

Oklahoma City reports an offer of 500 dollars per trip to ferry planes across the North Atlantic. The note mentions the Dkilhomes lying fraternity puzzled today. In Pittsburgh an estate valued at 7090 dollars is left to her husband with a wish he spends and enjoys it.

Associated Press Oklahoma City North Atlantic Pittsburgh George W. Tissue Sewtuleley

Stock Market Edges Higher Amid Uncertain War News

New York August 20 The stock market showed cautious confidence despite unclear European war developments with steels and motors among favored groups at the open. Gains near one point were pared by midday as volume remained light following a 24 year low, with quotes modestly higher for several major names including American Can American Smelting Bethlehem Steel General Motors and International Nickel. Pittsburgh produce trades were light with mixed spot prices for apples and potatoes US beef and hog markets in Buffalo showed steady to fluctuating activity and prices.

Associated Press New York Setive Moon Prides Aiericad Smelters Orie HM International Mickel Bennecabt Vere Bom Montgomery Ward National Biscuit National Bakes New York Central Nornem Fusloe - Packatth Seysc0 Penna Bebbey Hanetviney Esi Pure Oil Fadia Warnes Brow Wealinghouse Melo Thes Youingstown & & Ts NY Carn

Broken season notes from Greens 49th and nearby games

Fragmented report outlines coach Henle and players Ernie Tom Buser and Mike Ferrari in a limited season summary. Mentions Greens, Rimersburg, Union City and Grove City with scattered dates and scores including a 75 point result.

Henle Ernie Tom Buser Aixokson Ail Dinusville Sphember Sophemusey Zittober An. Irith Greens Rimersb Agl New Bur

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