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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1939
Page
3
Fragments describe morning routine and work, with vague references to time and plans. No clear people or organizations are identifiable. The text reads as a partial casual note about daily tasks and a hopeful outlook.
Corry hospital directors urge City Council to approve a per capita tax of 1.00 per resident annually to subsidize free and charity care, arguing the hospital bears deficits from unpaid or low pay patients and must remain open to serve all in the community. The plan would shift costs from private donors to the broader city population.
Deputy Coroner ruled no inquest needed in the death of Joseph W. Moore 24 who shot himself with a 16 gauge shotgun in the rear yard of William Vogel Jr. on Broad Street. He had been despondent over a love affair and had threatened self harm, living with his mother at 116 East Sprite Place.
Nelle B Diehl 32 held for trial next month on murder charges after confessing to smothering her three day old son last June at a hearing before Alderman T Mark Brungard. State patrolman Wallage Ely filed the formal accusation.
The Joseph Seep Purchasing Agency of the South Penn Oil Company raised crude prices by 10 cents per barrel effective today. Bradford Allen, Southwest Pennsylvania Pipe Line, and Buckeye crude saw new price levels while Quaker State adjusted Buckeye grade up 9 cents to 2.05. Overall this fall crude has advanced about 50 cents per barrel after prior increases in November.
The Northwestern rural Secure Cooperative Association plans to add about 750 subscribers in Crawford and Exe counties. The district now has 744 miles energized and targets families near existing lines. A 160 mile expansion into Warren and Venango awaits federal REA approval.
Warrier) wee, 1 Wun B. Metzgar of 607 Michigan Avenue Buffalo paid a $250 fine and $18 costs for shooting a deer near Gorydon on Wednesday night. Game Protector Lawrence Linder spotted Metzgar and two companions spotlighting deer. Metzgar was arrested while his companions escaped.
A $100,000 damage suit against the city arises from the McBride viaduct project on I avenue. City Works and Well-McLoin Co. are named as defendants, with attorney W. Pitt Gifford filing the complaint before the city’s appeal assessments.
Maple syrup producers from Ete County invited to Wattsburg Presbyterian Church on Wednesday December 6 at 10 45 am for a program by Erle County Maple Syrup Producers in cooperation with Extension and Research Forestry Department of the Pennsylvania State College. Speakers include F T Murphy and Prof B D Stevenson. noon meal to follow. reserve with H M Burrows Wattsburg or the Agricultural Extension Association office in Bele.
The Eyck avenue viaduct opened last year after Lakhele properties faced alleged damage from nearby construction. While initial disputes centered on impact to adjacent blocks, it remains unclear if further damage simulations are planned or anticipated.
The Senate approved the government bill extending cabinet powers by decree for wartime rule. The vote was 259 to 22 as Daladier urged maintenance of measures proposed by the Chamber of Deputies, following passage yesterday by the Chamber.
Aram Raybuck 51 a Meadyills railroad engineer on the Buffalo run died from a heart attack in the Meadville locker room after work. He resided in Meadville 23 years and leaves a widow. Services at Roomer funeral home in Meadville Monday morning with burial at Falls Creek.
Alabama born members of the Montgomery Rotary Club faced a challenge as foreign members edged them by one point in a history quiz. The friendly contest highlighted local ties and interclub rivalry within Montgomery.
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