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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1940
Page
3
A funeral service was conducted for Brooks after a sudden loss, with community members gathering to honor the deceased. Details remain limited as relatives requested privacy and the ceremony reflected the solemn tone of the event.
A dog caused a scene at a local property when it bolted through a wall clock and frightened residents. The incident involved a minor, whose age was not specified, and prompted an owner to address the aggressive behavior and secure the animal. Police were not cited as involved.
Columbus news item outlines local happenings with church services, meetings, socials, and guests visiting from nearby towns. It notes plans for a future fire department organization in Columbus, plus community events such as a box social, Valentine party, and PTA and Home Economics programs. The piece mentions many residents and several small local gatherings.
Howard N. Blavcard of Prescott heads the Family Congress of America proposing a permanent national plan to unite families and safeguard rights. The program includes a $60 monthly pension for citizens 60 and retired, universal medical care, productive public work, and a tax financed job program, with nationwide chapters forming local clubs in Arizona.
Erie February nine 1940 county board members move to slash four thousand from requisitions to balance the 1940 budget. First revision finished over ten days ago with no further action. Current plan consumes the operating balance of forty nine thousand and may require a temporary loan of two hundred fifty thousand if tax revenues are delayed.
New acting dean and acting director Dr Stevenson W Fletcher at the School of Agriculture and Experiment Station of Pennsylvania State College was named dean and director by the college board of trustees. He has led since Dean Watts retired January 1 1939 and joined Penn State in 1916 after degrees from Massachusetts Agricultural College and Cornell University.
A muddle aged couple and five of seven children were injured in a fire that destroyed two houses and damaged a third in Austin Pennsylvania, 40 miles south of midtown. Charles Nore, abdominal injuries, and his wife were hospitalized with undetermined injuries. Mary Nore 22 sprained ankle John 30 fractured leg Frances 15 leg injuries. Agnes 13 Regina 11 Stanley 7 Theodore 2 treated for minor injuries. Neighbor Haruki Major said four younger children were tossed from a second story window by their father and oldest brother.
Democratic City Chairman John B. Kelly blamed Philadelphia for the state's WPA quota deficiency in response to Governor Anthony F. James charges. Kelly said Philadelphia failed to do its part during the past six years, countering claims that national WPA headquarters were at fault.
William Boyd, 89, a Pittsburgh steel worker, was acquitted of the slaying of James R. Crawford in the basement of the Boyd home last June 24 after a four day trial. Nine jurors, seven men and two women, deliberated over more than two hours before the verdict. Boyd said he would strive to simplify life for himself his wife and their two children.
A vintage car ad touts a 181 inch Chevrolet model with Royal Clipper styling and exclusive Vacuum Power Shift claiming superior performance and ride. It markets the car as star for styling and performance among low-priced cars, highlighting luxury touches and smooth ride.
Assemblyman John E. Wah Alisburg of North East reports a special session of the state legislature is likely, to craft legislation allowing borrowing from other state departments to fund relief for the year. The session would be short, with general relief left for the regular bicentennial session opening next January.
Mrs. Rice died Thursday at 3 48 pm after a long illness at 262 West Frederick Street in Corry. Born August 16 1877 in Rome Township Crawford County she leaves a daughter Mrs. Mable Jones and several Taylor and Snapp relatives. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm Whitney Cemetery Rome Township. Interment follows at Whitney Cemetery.
Mrs Christine Bull, 28, of Erie, was in Hamot hospital after pneumonia when a serum was rushed from Buffalo. An American Airlines Flagship held 40 minutes at Buffalo airport to allow the urgent transport. The serum arrived late Wednesday night and was administered to try to save her life.
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