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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1940
Page
6
Local items report a pneumonia case linked to Hetty Haiman, calls for clothing donations to the Lindsey family, a police warning about sharpers posing as repairmen, and updates on debts, court settlements, and open meetings. Other notes cover relief payments, photography club activities, Elks district attendance, railroad freight figures, deer reports, and a forthcoming meeting.
John T. Jones president of the Maryland and District of Columbia Industrial Union Council urged a drive to organize Bethlehem Steel Company and Glems L. Mastin Attcraft Company in Baltimore. He said organization of those two plants is the key to successful CIO organization across Maryland.
Four freight cars derailed on a Pennsylvania Railroad line in Trenton New Jersey shortly after 7 2 m today. Police dispersed a crowd of school children gathered near a box car marked high explosives as officials assessed a car said to contain explosives.
Auction listing shows ammounta items including bipods and daisy brooms with price 59 each. Local buyer will find varied odds and ends among the lot.
Postmasters urge entry of complete addresses on parcels with return addresses in upper left of packages. Postage prepaid and stamps available, with windows open until 2 p.m. nightly from Saturday to Christmas Eve for stamp and parcel post services. Package tracking and registration recommended for gift shipments.
James accuses WPA of shortchanging Pennsylvania by more than 100 million dollars in federal aid. Governor asserts state contributions funded the relief effort, while 12 000 sewing project workers face layoffs after January 27 without more funds. Matthews warns job losses unless legislature acts.
Produce demand moderate with mixed prices for apples and other fruits and vegetables in Pittsburgh. Butter, cheese, poultry, and eggs steady. hogs, cattle, and calves traded slowly at lower to steady quotes. New York stocks edge higher with selective gains and midday trading activity.
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