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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1940
Page
6
A local play titled Fatin Jemima and Her Pickanin is set for this evening with Mrs Mecriit Hint leading the committee. Over 1000 students participate, reflecting active school and community involvement in the event.
The local United Brethren In Christ Church announces its seventy fourth anniversary day exercises led by Rev. H. Ray Harris. Three services Sunday December ath feature Dr. Paul Weaver and Dr. J Ruskin Hows with Otterbein College musical groups performing. The Gospel Quartet and College Brass Sextette will present classical and gospel numbers. Public invited to morning 11 a. m. afternoon 3 p.m. and evening 7 45 p.m. services.
A chaotic report from Sugar Grove and Hunter Hills recounts a deer encounter where Archie G. Richardson wrestled a deer with a broken blade after feeding a bear pall into a nearby woods. A neighbor intervened, killing the deer. Several other hunters across nearby areas reported deer and buck sightings, with weights ranging from 70 to 195 pounds and multiple doe and buck counts noted in scattered accounts.
James A. Gelta of Allegheny, who entered politics after a law practice, was chosen by 32 party colleagues to lead the Senate majority. He will back veteran Charles Hi. Baly of Somerset as president pro tempore, a position traditionally held by the senior member.
Delegates at the Great Lakes St Lawrence conference reacted with guarded relief to President Roosevelt’s pledge to urge Congress to approve the Waterway treaty. Ri. F. Maha of Milwaukee, secretary of the National Seaway Council, called the message decisive as A A. Berle read the statement. A stray note mentions collecting mushroom liquor for culinary use.
William Henry Donoghue aged 82 died at Corry Hospital after an illness of more than a year. He came to the United States from Canada in early life and lived in Corry most of his life. He is survived by two nephews Raphael and Angela who lived at 44 Auction Street, another nephew Herbert Donoghue of Pittsburgh and a niece in Rochester New York. The body was moved to Bracken Keating funeral parlors where arrangements will be completed this afternoon.
The article notes that federal and state aid to employable individuals means larger relief costs if WPA cuts occur. It argues employment relief is improving in recent years and that current assistance needs are largely unaffected by potential rises in employment, though overall relief pressures remain.
Two Kane youths were injured near Port Allegany as they attempted to couple trucks. William Steger 23, returning from New York, suffered internal injuries and was taken to the Community hospital in serious condition. Lyle Hallberg incurred minor injuries. both men were hospitalized.
Ed ward Kraumer of Charleroi died after hunting at Benedett Elk County amid Pennsylvania deer season. He was the fifth hunter in the state to die from a heart condition since opening day. Kraumer, a Pennsylvania Railroad agent at McKeesport, bagged a deer Tuesday and died the following morning after collapsing that night.
Horses cattle and vehicles for sale with many listings from Thompson's Poultry Farm in Clymer New York eight miles from Corry. Also real estate ads for several houses in Erie area with hot water heat garage baths and favorable monthly payments and terms. Names Harry Hagmann Walter Seat and others appear with contact details.
Chicago December 6 Miss Florence M Little 23 the stewardess of Unlued Air Lines died from skull fracture and internal injuries after a crash near Chicago Municipal Airport two other crew members Capt Philip C Scott and co pilot George B Young were killed instantly seven passengers were injured two in critical condition Officials report the incident occurred Wednesday evening at the airport area.
Coravite writes of FD R s Miami visit. Police lines held back tens of thousands as Secret Service men guarded the president. At 1 10 PM he moved to an open car, waved and smiled amid a cool 72 degree Tuesday in the city of the south.
Market notes from Pittsburgh and Buffalo report moderate demand for produce with mixed fruit and vegetable prices and steady eggs and cheese. Listings show apples, Staymans, Cortlands, Jonathans, Baldwins, and McIntosh varieties with varied price ranges. potatoes, eggs, and dairy items cited with unchanged or minor shifts.
An official of the Interstate Compact Commission said the oil industry is ready to meet government needs without federal regulation, insisting the industry can do the job better if the government controls the declared JC. Hunter, Texas, representative in the committee, stressed knowing only government requirements.
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