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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1940
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text shows partial phrases about a gas project or employment item. No clear event, place, or names are readable to identify a full news item or outcome. Summary remains a generic fragment describing a reported construction or utility matter with uncertain details.
Police investigate the 23 year old Francis Marks of Brooke lyn New York found slain in a WPA excavation in Manhattan. Bruises on the body indicate murder and Morris Marks the father required support from a detective when informed.
Harrisburg February 24 Pennslyvania land owners urged to place orders for reforestation stock to ensure reservations. Secretary G Albert Stewart of the Department of Forests and Waters notes state nurseries supply trees for nonagricultural use while advanced orders already total several million. Planting uses six by six feet spacing about 1200 trees per acre. Listings specify seedlings five to nine inches high and not for Christmas or ornamental use. An order may mix varieties or total 1000 trees. Information available by writing to the Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters Harrisburg.
W T Grant store in Corry will offer Gone With The Wind inspired prints by O Hara and other stars. The reproductions mirror Civil War era fashions once worn by famous beauties. Producers spent a fortune recreating them for affordable gowns.
Erie street department directed by H J Hiebes faced a three day test of relief labor proposed by Erie County RWP director Neiner. Only about 60 workers were hired to clear drains and maintain streets, and the effort was deemed a failure after Roy Rider reported the test showed lack of supervision and hesitancy among department men. Weiner defended the plan, saying workers deserve proper supervision and time to prove themselves.
The Salvation Army building on Allenhurst Avenue in Ridgway suffered extensive damage from a noon fire caused by an overheated coal stove. Loss estimated between 5000 and 7000 dollars, partly insured, with fire reaching the second floor and disrupting living quarters on the upper level. Firefighters contained the blaze, aided by a passerby who noticed smoke.
Erie county jail warden Matt Hess and guards were cleared by the county prison board over the February 8 escape of three inmates Walter Saewsky Anthony Okowski and William Ehrhart. The prisoners were captured next day and later convicted or pleaded guilty. The board also heard security recommendations including visitor checks and double cell locks. In Great Yarmouth two twins Vincent brothers George Albert and Samuel Francis recovered after similar operations and hospital stay.
Camden expert Richard W. Ellis of Haddon Craftsmen criticized "pure poundage" printing and urged publishers to offer literature in small compact volumes. He argued readers prefer well printed, affordable books and called for Bible editions priced to be accessible.
Kane Feb 21 Himer Youngquist, a Kane mail carrier, was injured while at work this morning. He fell near a Greene Street home, suffering chest ligaments injury and bruises. Initial fears of fractures proved unfounded. he will be confined to his eye for several days.
The printing date in Leipzig marks the anniversary of movable type invention with a March celebration. The event features demonstrations of the latest printing methods and a fair atmosphere at the Leipale Fair site.
Roscoe Beardsley of Carry selected by Keystone Safety Council judges as winner of the $100 Grand Award for week ending Feb 21. Award rolls over to Feb 28 making the Grand prize $200. Beardsley held a Keystone Safety Legion card but did not punch it during the week. Twenty other weekly meritorious driving awards of coupon books offered. Roy Alexander Union City Dr. R. P. Barnes Waterford W D Rice Erie W J Smith Titusville named among local winners.
Police Chief George Christoph announced a rotation among Republican aldermen to preside over police court. Third Ward Alderman William Schpbacker will take over at midnight Friday for the coming week, alternating with Fifth Ward Alderman William Heisler and Fourth Ward Alderman Lyle Orr. Other Gly Democrats listed include James Lonergan Joseph Kiliszewski and George Brabender.
Saskatchewan farmers brace for a better year as spring moisture improves and war era prices boost producer incentives. Government seed aid ends after a year of heavy support, with alfalfa seed yields recovering and 1940 expected to be more lucrative for growers across the province.
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