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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1940
Page
8
Corry churches list weekly services and programs across multiple denominations. church details include Paris Mens Wear listings, Corry Diner, and local pastors. Advent and Christmas services are noted along with Sunday school and evening services at First Presbyterian, Elgin Methodist, Seventh Day Adventist, Christian Science, and others.
Rev. J. Allen Waugeman leads Bible School at 10:00 A M with classes for all ages. Morning Worship at 11:00 A M. Young People's service at 7:00 P M. Evening Worship follows.
A fragmented OCR list names multiple churches in a town, including Corry Wethel Tabernacle at 30 East Church St, Christian and Misdingry Alliance at East Washingtion and Maple Ave, Church of the Namrene near Essex and West Washington St, United Brethren in Christ at Center St, Episcopal at New Center and West Smith, First Baptist at We Mimaant and Second Ave, First Church of Civilist at Park St, First Methodist at Center and Pleasant St, First Presbyterian at Pitnauld and Center St, Seventh Day Adventist at Center St, St Elizabeths on Wy Pleasant at St Thomas, St Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran near South and Concord Sts, and The Salvation Army at Washington and Park St.
Church listings from Essex Street Nazarene and several nearby churches outline services Sunday School at 10, worship at 11, evening events, and Christmas program rehearsals. Rev. Altic leads Nazarene with openings for families, youth meetings, and a roads to Christmas pageant. Other bodies include United Brethren in Christ and Tabernacle groups with varied sermons, prayer meetings, and youth activities.
Erie council received a NYA plan to grant land of at least 200 by 300 feet near water and utilities for an $80,000 factory to employ 200 youths in machine metal welding and electronics. Pella of NYA indicated a 140 by 400 foot prefab building and full equipment could be added, with city land options reviewed by Finance Director Watson. Mayor Barber offered to grant concessions if suitable property is found, signaling potential local completion of the project.
Farm calendar notes the 1940 Pennsylvania state show classifications for vegetable displays and dairy feeds. It reports 19 counties with 41 clubs preparing baby beeves and a Pennsylvanian farm show in Harrisburg. Also covered are bone meal research results for dairy cows, turkey handling tips, horse exercise needs, and two two week short courses at Pennsylvania State College starting January 6 and ending February 15.
Emil J. Zilka of Tarentum, a National Guard member, was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the death of Richard T. Sheriff. The shooting followed a tavern dispute on October 22 outside a Blairville tavern after a round of tap rooms with two companions. Sheriff testified he was challenged to shoot.
The Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters reports an annual output near 16 million white pine, norway spruce, white spruce, pitch pine, Scotch pine, Japanese larch, and black locust seedlings and transplants. Orders reserve stock until available, with prices per thousand at 2.00 pounds for seedlings and 5.40 dollars for transplants. Private buyers must source ornamental or windbreak stock from nurseries. department supplies only forest stock and offers dealer listings for nursery stock.
Local coverage outlines Hare's plan to appoint Thomas in a key Ruthey case. Details indicate a pending decision, with officials signaling formal steps and possible voting timeline. Public interest centers on the outcome and potential impact on local governance.
Fragmentary radio and concert references include WABC and WIZ-N stations, mentions of Ginger Girl and Christmas content amid wartime airplay notes. This card sketches broadcast variety and program branding from a period press snippet.
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