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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1940
Page
2
Claude A Poole a prominent farmer from the Randolph vicinity aged 53 passed away yesterday at his Randolph home. He was master of Emerald Grange M. P. of the local community and a longtime figure in the area. Funeral arrangements are to be announced by his family.
Watt Erie area notices list state aid to Warren General Hospital, motor oil deals, and shop specials. Local injuries and hospital transfers include Corry and St. Vincent’s patients, while town meetings discuss sewage funding, Odd Fellows planning, and upcoming school openers.
Wool and silk dresses in range five ninety five to seven ninety five unveiled at Mable's Shappeit in City. Arlington hotel undergoing major modernization as part of an extensive program. Wade Newell of Uniontown named to State Elks presidency at Washington Pa convention. D. B. Prichard of Troy township acquitted of drunken driving in Venango County. Weather: Great Lakes region forecast through August 28 includes occasional rain and below normal temperatures.
Harrisburg Aug 28 Governor James proposed four tentative appointments for tomorrow at 1 PM to discuss a solution to the coal problem with four joint committees of anthracite operators and United Mine Workers representatives. Pedigo said the plan depends on whether the twelve-member committee can assemble in the state capital.
The Democratic drive to win the corn belt for the third straight presidential contest begins with Henry A. Wallace formally accepting the vice presidential nomination in Des Moines. Officials expect about 10,000 people to hear Wallace start the Midwest campaign in his hometown, as the New Deal faces its appeal nationwide.
The bushmaster, a member of the rattlesnake family, is the largest venomous snake. It can reach nine feet and is noted for pursuing humans with lunges of its fangs. Its tail has a horny spur that produces a rattling sound when struck against the ground.
Associated Press reports that a British inspired revolt in France's African empire was disclosed by the government. General Charles De Gaulle said Chad's governor chose to fight alongside the British rather than the Vichy regime, signaling continued colonial instability amid appeals for British protection.
Harold R. Wolf age 28 of 18 Colfax Street North East died at Hamet hospital at 8 45 am from injuries after his milk truck was struck by a station wagon at Sixth and Reed streets in Erie. Police said the wagon was operated by Peter McGarvie a baggage foreman at Union Station New York Central offices East Second Street.
Hitler receives Italian Foreign Minister Count Ciano at Obersalzberg mountain chalet near Salzburg. Officials say they discussed current affairs with Ribbentrop Keitel Dietrich and Italian Ambassador Dino Alfieri attending the meeting.
Port Said and Alexandria came under air attack early today as enemy planes raided the British held northern Suez Canal area. No damage or casualties were reported in Port Said in the first raid on the city this war. Alexandria has been a frequent target.
Relatives gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Charles Akam home on Saturday August 24 for the Akam family 20th annual reunion. Merle Akam was elected president with George Gathers as vice president and Myrtie Alem as secretary. The year saw two marriages four births and three deaths in the family. Attendees came from Corry Union City Elgin and Frontline. The next reunion will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Burrows in Elgin Texas.
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