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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1940
Page
1
The readable bits reference Renovo and August ages, a move to Italy, and a racing or division push. Details are incomplete but indicate a local notice about a person named Michel with a weight portion and a division context.
Highways into Corry were largely opened after the severe winter storm. Only the northbound route toward Cutting to the Pindley Locks remained closed this morning. Highway crews brought in equipment to reopen that one main road by late afternoon. Route 3, the main east-west highway, led the day's traffic.
Highway department offices in Erie announce at nine o'clock morning that all main highways in Erie County are clear and open to normal traffic. Route 6 blockage lifted. other routes cleared gradually as crews work with equipment. Some lines report one way traffic initially, with full clearance expected later. Snowbound towns like Wattsburg and Union City faced delays. travelers sought shelter in local hotels. Express shipments moved by air or urgent routes, some routes still limited. Continued efforts aim to restore full service and reopen all corridors by evening.
Revenue Secretary William J. Hamilton announces an advance deadline for filing personal property tax forms. Forms must be notarized by midnight February 7 due to bad weather conditions. Penalties may be levied for late filings.
Washington Feb 15 United Press reported Senator Bilson D Smith of South Carolina attacked President Roosevelt for demoralizing the Democratic party to seek renomination. He said he would oppose a second Roosevelt term and warned that if Roosevelt is renominated he may walk out. Republicans prepared for a national committee meeting to set a convention date.
Roosevelt nominates McEntee to lead a Civilian Conservation Corps unit. The White House announced the choice amid cabinet and administration reshuffles as the executive branch pushes New Deal reforms nationwide.
Washington Pennsylvania reports a dramatic case where a wounded wife, Mrs. Ralph Caldwell, 25, witnessed the shooting of her husband by a discharged farm hand Glenn Plants, then, after an all night struggle, was compelled to pull the trigger on Plants as he held the shotgun to his own chest. The scene unfolded in an isolated North Kilbane Township farmhouse with Caldwell severely injured and Plants dead. The incident ends with plants dead and Caldwell wounded while protecting her two children.
Alvin T Tholey, a Long Beach policeman, was sentenced to Sing Sing for 15 to 20 years for the murder of Mayor Louis Adwerd. Co defendant A Johnson received 10 to 20 years on a manslaughter charge. A third related sentence ranged up to 10 years for weapon use in a felony.
Trustees resign as of February 15 in Narribburs. Asthie GH Jip reports the resignation was submitted at the request of Usher members of the Wisconsin Hock State Teachers College Board of Trustees.
Federal flood forecaster L F Conover states that the winter snow blanket covering Pennsylvania does not by itself create a serious flood danger. He notes that conditions remain under review as fair weather persists across sections today.
A major storm moves off the Atlantic as eastern cities report heavy snow and winds easing. Snow totals reach up to 20 inches in some areas with shifts from heavy snowfall to thaw risks. Seven deaths linked to the storm and icy conditions were reported, while temperatures rise and sunshine returns in many counties. Large floods noted in Armstrong County where the Allegheny River flooded the business district due to an ice jam.
Reports from New York suggest the drop in December milk prices will be slight. The total price for the 30-210 mile zone was set at 214 for AB, two cents above last month, and 26 cents higher than a year ago. Details on the Cory producers’ price are expected tomorrow or Saturday.
Philadelphia February report describes a bold escape attempt by inmates at Eastern Penitentiary. Two tunnels beneath cells, 8 feet deep, connected to prison walls nearly finished before snowstorm halted the plan. Investigators say 200 inmates might have fled. two paroled convicts were released outside. guards acted on a tip of another tunnel from a nearby house.
The superintendent reported 124 days of free service, 114 patients admitted in January, 19 births, six deaths, 18 major operations and one minor case. State aid checks enabled paying most 1939 bills. $2,316.09 remains unpaid since 1982. The hospital owes $6,920 to the National Bank of Corry. A $200 donation from Pennsylvania Gas Company was announced. The furniture committee was authorized to acquire one additional bed for the men’s ward and one for the women’s ward. Directors present were Carlson, DeRusay, Elston, Sogl, Houghton, Howard, and Superintendent Mas Bower.
Washington dispatch reports eight or more applicants filed with the Civil Service Commission for the Spar tansburg postmaster job. Wave L Blakeslee, current Owansford county postmaster, is among candidates. Applications closed January 26 with listed names including G Nell Burton Vernal Limorrey Hamy B Wallace Mildred J Binkerlee Blanches Bryant Glara G Blakeslee Darel V Hulton. W. AND J. PROFESSOR DIES in Washington Pa. February 18 news notes death of professor Clyde McGregor after political rallies.
Chinese sources report that 2,000 Japanese drowned when a Chinese artillery sank a large Japanese transport in the Yangtze River near Pengseh between Nanking and Hankow.
United Press reports Washington reacted to a German claim of a theoretical right to torpedo Allied vessels. Secretary Hull and Britain’s ambassador discussed the contraband issue. Senator Pittman called the claim violent and illegal and urged Britain to bear responsibility if American ships are sunk, while Britain considers a contraband port at St Johns with Canada.
County commissioners on Friday affirmed a seven mill tax rate unchanged since 1959. The budget预计 shows a net operating balance near $10,000 at year end December 31 1840. Allocations to boroughs rise about $11,000 for street improvements. townships may receive state fuel tax shares. hospital grants to Hans Ah and St Vincent rise from $2,500 to $4,000 each to aid relief patients. The Corry Hospital grant request is expected to be reviewed at today’s meeting.
Police guards at London rail stations and post offices were reinforced and reserves mobilized after Birmingham police uncovered IRA bombing plans. Two explosions in Birmingham near midnight were linked to IRA operatives and a time bomb injured a passerby outside a Birmingham shoe shop.
The New York Economic Club heard sharp critiques and strong defense of the New Deal. Ernest T. Wier chairman of National Steel Corp and Secretary of the Interior Harold Tickes argued opposing views before the gathering.
In Armstrong County about 400 residents of Parker's Landing faced an emergency as the Allegheny River's overflow flooded streets and submerged basements. Health Secretary John J. Shaw announced steps to deliver water, with pumping nearly four feet under water and storage tanks supplying most needs.
Russian shock troops drive toward the Mannerheim Line as Finnish dispatches warn of heavy casualties and material losses totaling around 40 000. Onsset fronts show limited Finnish gains with counterattacks retaking ground while Soviet high command claims Finnish retreats and failed positions. Reports also flag broader war tensions in Europe with Allied and Soviet moves, Mussolini defense plans, and Bulgarian leadership resignations.
Executive committees of Tyke and Crawford Republican county committees met last night and named delegates and alternate delegates for the Rentitiiren national convention on the belt. Adeiin J. Collins Elle mafilil hirer and Frank P. Miller Meal Ville were chosen delegates. Mrs Walter Peake of Corry and Brice McKinney of Tithsylle were chosen alternate delegates.
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