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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1940
Page
3
In a broad search for three year old Craig Bentler of Beachwood New Jersey authorities deploy planes marines and CCC workers. The child has been missing for several days from his home and police say he was not abducted due to the family’s modest means.
Louis Prothero relinquishes his furniture department chief role but remains with Montgomery Ward. He will continue representing the firm in sale of household items, planning outside work and part time store duties. Friends and patrons are assured he retains his connection with the store.
Cult figure Louis H Hosseins lauds unusual postmarks and locales in a quirky catalog. The list includes Peculiar Max Cad Gay and W Va and stray names such as Morning Sun Ta Twilight G D Midnight Miss Goody N Gy Ataldent and Ishawooa Wye Blowawe Nev Thonobeass Flaurd Ah Ownh Ching Minn.
A garbled likely report notes a Wyoming compromise addressing state rand maps and resident concerns over a nutans sauce horse replacement on the miltie. Wels Smith and a design executive discuss a map change amid complaints, aiming for broad acceptance and final approval.
The board of election officials, as the county prepares for a heavy voter turnout in November, announces district changes to handle enrollment near 80 000 with up to 5 000 more to register. Creation of new Fourth and Fifth ward districts splits the existing eleventh ward and adjusts the eighth and second districts to balance turnout.
The Urbana Budgets study traces 472 farming households showing average consumption per year of 43 frozen eggs, 39 pounds poultry, 36 pounds pork and 82 gallons milk. Each home maker served about 4692 meals at 12 cents each, with a family bill near 565 dollars.
Half of Pennsylvania state workers face political activity bans under an interpretation of Hatch Act provisions. About 16,177 part time workers in the highway and public assistance departments were deemed restricted, with 15,000 total expected under the law across agencies. Authorities say the impact is mainly in the relief and unemployment divisions, where job choices may be affected by the political limits.
In Erie on July 2 a briefing outlined mechanized units for the Erie Guard 10 with Major Kenneth W. Momeyer commanding. The plan covered offensive and defensive tactics, technical equipment use, and the 28th Division’s integration, as officers discussed combat organization and field procedures in Harrisburg.
A 27 year old man from Ano Kant Street clung to a boat for six hours after a dinghy capsized northwest of Waterworks Park in Lake Beis. Five youths, including Anguline Renz, Were rescued as a sailboat towed the girl to shore while the others clung to the overturned craft. Rescuers notified guards who found Young in a bearable state and brought him to the mainland.
Rupert Rin gold, an attorney and former professor of political science, declares intent to run for mayor. He has long discussed his views publicly and now seeks official office, presenting himself as a reform-minded candidate with experience in law and academia.
A farmhand died Saturday night after falling from a bicycle on a road near Gerry. Police said the crash occurred on the main thoroughfare near the Busti Sugar Grove road, with the rider identified as Paul Mills. The accident followed a drunken driving incident involving a suspect later detained by officers.
Despite growth in Grangu Texas the town voices continued concerns over highway development and slow infrastructure progress within the corporate limits. Tourists are drawn to Gallery midway between Mars and Evans City in Butler County, along Route Abs, supporting local business but raising debate over access and traffic.
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