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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1940
Page
3
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A string of highway accidents in the district left two killed and multiple injuries. Herbert Rugar of Spartansburg claimed blurred vision from headlights and lost control, overturning a vehicle that collided with Neil Thompson’s car near Union City. Betty Kerr and Mable Burns, both of Union City, were treated for minor injuries. A semitruck from Chicago caused a pileup at Lily Fond Crossing, Warren County, injuring Melvin Killer, Richard Gergerich and Miss Hazel Proper. Mrs Flora Loomis and Frena Loomis were injured in a separate collision near Grand Valley. David Passinger, 99, suffered a broken leg after a road skid and rollover. Charles Roberts and an additional Russell resident sustained minor injuries as another car collided with a third vehicle near the underpass. A Chicago motor party sustained severe injuries in a later accident near Columbus Avenue.
An advertisement touts Thompson's Bosom Tab as quick relief for aches headaches and back pain blamed on clogged kidneys. It claims the pills help kidneys remove poisons and waste and offers relief from constipation. The copy promotes drug store sales at 50e and 25¢.
A September court calendar lists two involuntary manslaughter cases, a larceny charge against George D Baldwin a claimant by Phil Cunningham and a disorderly house case involving Eve builder and partner Dan House. Prominent defendants include Archie Tanner Jr Warren Ridgway and Curtis Walker Ummerly case details noted. The calendar is expected to grow beyond 50 cases with further magistrate court transcripts pending.
Dr George A Washabaugh past president of the Erie County Dental Society dies at 9 90 p m Saturday at Hamot hospital after a three week illness. He lived at 256 W 26th street and maintained his Erie office. Born November 22 1885 in Butler county he attended Grove City High School and Grove City College before graduating from University of Pittsburgh Dental School in 1914 and moving to Erie to practice. Funeral at his brother's home 25 1 2 W Jim street Tuesday afternoon friends invited to attend after Monty Home burial will be private.
The article notes aliens must register, with Tuesday as the start date. It details registration rules for those who obtained papers, adults and children under 14 needing parent or guardian help, and answers to nine of forty five questions about identity, origin, occupation, military service, organizations, and foreign government interests. Penalties include fines up to 1000 dollars and possible imprisonment. Southampton is described as Britain's leading port on the English Channel.
Pennsylvania general assistance rolls fell again in the week ended May 17, with 2,105 fewer cases and 1996 fewer persons on welfare. Total families and individuals counted 184,258, as WPA and general aid shifts altered caseloads. Private industry lost 386 jobs, while WPA rolls rose due to program changes, and total expenditures dropped by 25,016 dollars to 1,118,420 across cash grants and in-kind payments.
Dunkirk NY Aug 28 Triple A sanctioned auto races set for Saturday Sept 7 at Chautangag County Fair after a lapse. Featured drivers include Ted Horn Bill Holland Everett Saylor Mark Light Walt Brown Vic Nauman Tod Quist and others. Secretary G Cain optimistic for record speed day attendance and a six race program starting with stock ten lap races and a ten lap feature final.
Canadian and American members of the joint defense board met in Ottawa led by Prime Minister King and President Roosevelt. The US delegation was headed by New York Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia and was expected to arrive around noon. The two groups planned to meet for about two hours to discuss cooperation.
Young people injured in a two car crash on lower Liberty Street as a car driven by George Black failed to stop and struck Robert Irwin's vehicle. Betty Miller 21 suffered leg and head lacerations Nolene Hanna 27 sustained body bruises Roy Martin from Clintonville had head and hand cuts.
Aug 26 Erie Housing Authority received clearance from the United States Housing Authority. President Roosevelt approved an 895,000 housing project for 205 dwelling units. Authority officials will meet in city hall Tuesday to select a site for construction with Washington officials. Joseph A. Schmid said the project borrows 90 percent from the federal authority and 10 percent from local groups via proceeds from rents.
In Williamsport the noted educator Dr. William Lyon Phelps has given an estimated 10,000 lectures since 1905. His audience totals around 5,000,000, not including radio talks or related appearances.
Weather report from Kane notes a cold morning with a 29 degree low and 20 degree wind chill. Observers describe a dusty scene near the Mercury dens and wildflowers as trains and crews operate hot weather equipment amid broken bulbs and limited damage.
Howard D. Gibbs of the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association reported July 1940 saw 6,783 commercial motor vehicles registered, paying $169,158.70 in fees, up from 3,480 registrations and $105,086 last July, indicating healthier business conditions this month.
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