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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1940
Page
3
A fragmented ad item references ring lite jewelry with prices around 1.50 to 1.75 dollars and 45 to 25 cents in unclear terms. The wording suggests promotional pricing or a sale listing for decorative items.
Edward Johnson labels Arith Leinsdorf a genius while rivals Laurite Meichter and Kirsten Miegstad attack the 27 year old senior conductor for tempo choices in long established arias. The piece notes Leinsdorf succeeded Arthur Bodanzky after his death. Also: a U S President Quezon ship near Japan was reported aground and sinking, the 1921 built vessel shown under repairs in Seattle in 1933.
Mrs Lena Morrison, 50, died at Warren General Hospital after a Thursday evening fire at a Tadlan Run Road farmhouse. Her husband, in a tear room, saw her dress ablaze near a wood stove. he beat out flames with a quilt and neighbors helped. Fire investigators could not determine if a spark or direct contact caused the blaze.
Dunkirk New York January 27 the Public Works Commission awarded the first of four contracts to C W Moon of Cleveland to raise tracks and begin subway construction. Work will start in March eliminating grade crossings that have been scenes of fatal accidents.
New York news service reports that 19 inventors and research workers were selected from over 1,000 nominees as America's outstanding creators of new products and industries in the last 25 years. They will be honored February 27 at the Waldorf Astoria by the National Association of Manufacturers, with about 100 additional inventors recognized in local celebrations nationwide.
Two Erie attorneys, John W. Himebaugh and Jacob A. Hortaler, were appointed to state positions. Himebaugh will serve as advanced legal assistant for the State Workmen's Insurance Fund at $2,400 salary. Hortaler becomes counsel in Erie County at a rate of $33,000.
Snow coats sidewalks as Guy McClintock and his a0 year old mule plow paths for neighbors. Using a home made snowplow the pair stay busy clearing walkways and driveways after a heavy snowfall.
Oil City officials, at a special meeting, passed the final reading of a new Interceptor sewer ordinance, the first step toward a sewage disposal plant. The project is estimated at 227,248 dollars with 70,172 dollars for materials and 157,076 dollars for labor provided by the PWA. The interceptor will be 32 inches in diameter and reinforced concrete, and the city clerk is authorized to advertise for concrete pipe.
Erie Jan 27 the coroner jury ruled the fatal shooting of Joseph Rhines 34 by Police Officer Frank Figaski justifiable homicide. Rhines had robbed May Shulimson manager of Bay Hat Store West 9th Street and was cornered in a parking lot behind Leigh Dalteys restaurant West 10th Street. District Attorney Burton R Laub said the act was justified in the line of duty.
Erie officials await city match as the Erie Housing Authority, named by Gov. Arthur H. James, prepares to start a $600,000 federal low rent housing project. The city must provide a $3,000 loan for administration, to be repaid once the $600,000 is secured, with the plan moving ahead if funds arrive by April.
Pittsburgh January 27. David Gault 45 of Etna killed himself by a gunshot after saying he could not endure criticism that he was lazy. His body was found in a locked second floor hotel bedroom with a note to his wife nearby.
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