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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1940
Page
3
The readable text references fashion and artistic topics with scattered names and phrases. It mentions Cory G, Fredetius, waiters at a Toy Spender event, and a “Natioyalis tes Swanson” reading. The fragmentary nature limits precise detail, but indicates a miscellaneous item on fashion and arts readings.
Police in East Tawas Michigan say Mrs Winifred Moshier has confessed to killing 10 year old Robert Kenyon in June 1986. The boy, staying with his aunt on a farm, was found slain in a mutilation case that remained unsolved for three years.
U S engineers say only heavy rain across Allegheny and Monongahela basins could rival the 1936 St Patrick's flood. They note weather and ice jams remain concerns but mass flooding is unlikely now. Western Pennsylvania West Virginia projects aim to cut Pittsburgh’s flood crest by up to four feet, saving millions per hour per foot dropped. Programs include Tygart Crooked Creek and three others advancing toward operation with Youghiogheny Reservoir anticipated by July 1.
Sixteen Pennsylvanians credited with real contributions in local administration will deliver lectures in the annual Institute of Local Government series at Pennsylvania State College this spring. Each Wednesday in May, speakers will discuss city planning health administration borough utilities and the police department to political science students.
A Franklin based report notes a fresh cold spell raising flood worries in Allegheny lowlands. After days of sun and mild weather, river ice packs formed along the stream banks, delaying flood relief. U S Weather Observer A M Puller records a 25 degree high and 12 degree low, with the river at 445 feet and falling as a coating of sun still lingers.
A. Dunn, contractor of Rew, was hospitalized after falling 90 feet from an off derrick on the Woadehuck oil lease. He suffers a possible brain concussion and various injuries. The extent will be clarified after evaluation. Nearby, World War I near miss reported as U.S. coast threatened by submarines sinking three ships near Cape Hatteras.
Crawford County Democratic chairman T Sherrod accuses Republican allies and federal workers of Hatch Act violations while alleging anti Guitey activity aims to block his re election. He vows to present evidence and turn violations to authorities, citing affidavits and county employment ties to oppose Guitey s bid.
Wildlife and Farmers will benefit from the agricultural adjustment program offering 7.50 per acre for planting or transplanting shrubbery to aid wildlife. The program, coordinated by the State Game Commission, emphasizes wood and cover for animals alongside soil conservation. Dolls sold to fund library books at Morris Harvey College in Charleston, West Virginia, with county officials approving the fundraiser and intent to avoid influencing committee members.
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