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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1940
Page
3
Fragments indicate a church service event at a creek location with a sermon by a senior member. Details about time and exact venue are unclear due to OCR corruption but refer to a scheduled gathering and religious observance.
Warren officials pursue a government munitions plant redevelopment. J W Correll, secretary of the Warren Chamber of Commerce, says the plant prospect remains active and that about twenty five plants of various types are slated nationwide. He visited Washington to discuss support with Attorney General Jackson and Senator Guffey who pledged favorable action.
Miss Margaret Davitt a 20 year old student nurse at St Vincent's hospital was seriously injured in a crash at 20th and Myrtle streets in Erie shortly after 8 am Thursday. She regained consciousness and remained under observation for head injuries. Driver of the other car Captarn 62 West 11th Street said Davitt ran a signaled intersection. The collision sent his car into a lawn. Davitt was found unconscious behind the wheel.
Hostess Betty Lou Gerson, Chicago actress, gathered cast members to celebrate the new year on the air for Arnold Grimm's Daughter. The serial stars Betty as Connie and airs on WLW NBC weekdays at 1:15 p.m. EST.
Superintendent Millardavis reports 4 853 cars on the island this Wednesday and a four day total of 21 410 with an estimated 90 000 visitors seeking beaches to beat the heat. Car counts rose earlier in the week: 80 21 Sunday, 2 608 Monday, 3 990 Tuesday.
In Spartanburg on July 26 a high blooming cereus drew guests to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Chelton. Two pure white flowers reached eight inches, opened about 7 p.m., and lasted three hours. The bloom carried religious symbolism recalling the Christ child manger. The plant’s beauty and significance left a lasting impression on visitors. The piece also records community notices, meetings, and local social events ranging from Grange activities to family visits and travel.
An old style market notice lists items at 14 South Center Street with price tags reading 19¢ 21¢ and 12¢. The fragment highlights street location and low prices in a compact ad format.
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