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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1940
Page
6
A local council session occurred this evening while forecasts predicted cloudy skies and possible showers within forty days. Police report car damage on Park Street after a back-in incident at Decks’ vehicle. witnesses said a Terraplane driven by Joe Catallo caused the collision.
John Miller, 28, of Bradford, held without bail after police linked his car to a $1500 cigarette and vending machine theft. Investigators said cases of cigarettes were hauled away and a suspected ring in Bradford and Olean is involved. detector tests were inconclusive. Miller denied involvement and claimed his car was used without his knowledge.
The Mier national Pur and Leather Workers Union No 82 of Ridgway filed with the National Labor Relations Board to investigate and certify a collective bargaining agency for employees at Elk Tanning Company Wilcox tannery. By agreement the Ridgway Tannery Workers Union and Wilcox filed a motion to interfere, granted. Proceedings on the Wilcox tannery led to an agreed election by the employer to determine the workers’ choice.
Eugene Zweld, 4, of Bradford, died instantly when his car struck a stone abutment on the Bradford Derrick City road two miles past Neve. Col. Thomas R Clark cited possible neck fracture and chest injuries, confirming accidental death.
Erie July 15 Bids on construction of two underpass bridges under the New York Central and Nickel Plate railroads on State street North East will be opened in Harrisburg on July 26 at 10 a.m. County engineer William Supplee announced. The project, expected to start Sept. 1, costs about 350000 as part of a federal aid grade crossing program. The contract calls for two underpass bridges eliminating a dangerous crossing and a reinforced concrete highway 18 to 47 feet wide, with a connecting bridge. Total length of bridges and highway between is 2567 feet per specifications.
Warreen delegate Will A Walker from Warren Pennsylvania cannot attend due to illness in the family. Edward McMahon of Sharon will move up as the alternate to fill the seat in the Democratic national convention agenda report from Chicago dated July 15.
Funeral services for Linnie Brown Shreve 48 of 2719 Raspharry streets were held at Donald C. Burton funeral home and First Methodist church Union City with burial in Evergreen cemetery. The Rev Clarence K. Graham led Erie services and Rev Wilbur Hewitt conducted Union City services. Mrs Shreve died Thursday morning after an illness. She was the wife of Guy A. Shreve and survived by two sons Carl and Arthur Shreve.
London reports a British push to end China's three year war with Japan. S W Jones of Malaya hints Britain will act to avoid prolonging the East War, possibly offering concessions in Hongkong and the Burma Road. Tokyo talks may cover traffic restrictions on the Burma Road for a short period.
France resumes reconstruction as Marshal Philippe Petain leads a solemn Bastille Day ceremony in Vichy. Petain attends church services, places a wreath on a monument to national war dead, and stands with bowed head while mournful crowds watch. The anniversary marks a stark shift from celebration to somber reflection under the new authoritarian government.
New York stocks edged higher in thin turnover with fractional gains near midday while many issues posted modest advances amid choppier trading. Major names struggle to sustain momentum as exchange activity tests analyst expectations and industry leaders seek steadier footing.
Distillations of medical remedies appear alongside a civic oath. The ad promotes Thompson Botoms Tablets for kidney relief and bladder strength and includes an antiquated pledge from the Youth of Athens about honesty, civic duty, and city glory.
A fragmented coaching piece discusses basic tennis grips and strokes. It highlights the forehand and backhand, wrist snap, weight transfer, and body alignment. It explains the slice and chop, forearm drive, and volley technique while noting common faults and the importance of balance and timing.
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