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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1940
Page
3
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July 16 reports indicate fourteen injured when a CCC truck collided with a coupe on the Kane Highway. A car carrying several youths rolled over after the impact. The wreck, near Kane, led to hospitalizations and police investigation with the Miss Catherine Uabbing listed among occupants.
Carl Fisher promoted to acting street sergeant in the Erie force as George Christoph announces a series of promotions. Patrolman James Donlin moves to biasfe checker, Herbert Foster joins motorcycle division, and traffic captain William McDonald remains acting at the same pay.
Warren County Cooperative extends electrification program to additional townships in northwestern Pennsylvania. Residents and farmers show strong interest as the REA project progresses, with the first energization expected early August. The report notes decades of rural electrification bringing power to hundreds of farms in the region. A separate item mentions a notable sighting of albino snowy egrets resembling rare birds near Pokeguru, Minnesota.
A reader testimonial from Hattie Pitts of Washington D C credits San-Cura Ointment with healing facial burns quickly and leaving no scar. The ad touts antiseptic properties and promotes related products including SamCura Soup and other items.
Oparta residents celebrate a birthday and a wedding shower for Mr and Mrs Carl Mallon. A large gathering at their West Mill Street home featured gifts, a center table with two bouquets, and a luncheon. The Mollons recently started housekeeping in their repaired home. A community visit was extended and the town welcomed the new residents.
At Indian Gap Pa July 18 a camp for 1250 boys chosen from 30 nations will train as an extra military force during the annual encampment. The youths aged 16 to 19 will study Americanism government and politics with additional defense minded topics. Director E Williams announced the program.
A July 18 fire at French Creek caused $1,500 in damage to a dwelling and outbuildings. The blaze was reported between Airee and Veronic Monday morning by Berny Dootility of French Creek. Fire chief Smith and the Clymer Fire Company responded promptly but the cause remains undetermined.
Workmen at Sheffield glass plant extend capacity with an additions tank to boost output. The project, tied to Knox Glass, aims to hire about 30 more workers once completed. Production context references Navin Nidlan mine and 1999 tonnage.
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