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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1940
Page
3
Communist Party convention in New York nominates Earl Browder for president with James W. Ward of Alabama named as running mate. Radio listeners report numerous complaints after Browder's post election speech.
Arthur Gaskill, 34, who roomed on West Third Avenue, shot himself on Market Street yesterday afternoon. Coroner Ed C. Lowrey said Gaskill, in a DeSoto coupe, fired a 32 caliber Harrington and Richards revolver, leaving four loaded rounds and one empty shell at the scene. Notes found dated June 1 were addressed to his mother and to a former Tidoute woman.
Chimney height, typically 20 to 35 feet minimum, improves efficiency but must consider local conditions. Overhanging structures and strong winds can disturb draft, so minimums should fit the roof and site specifics.
Erie council members declined a $100 weekly traffic safety campaign proposed by John Finley Worth of the American Safety Council. Worth cited prior success in Elmira and nearby towns to boost pedestrian and driver caution. Budget constraints from liquor license receipts prompted economy, leaving the program contingent on future funds.
Bayerson, vice president of the Bayerson oil Co, filed in Jacksonville Pisa, left probate shows 26000 estate. Five shares split: Mrs Clarence Parks Grunden, Mrs Sophie Bayer Ritchie, William Kirberger Bayer each receive one fourth. Martha Elizabeth Magraw and Florence Michael receive one eighth each. Bayer named executor.
City officials consider hiring a dog catcher after mounting complaints of dogs running at large across gardens and lawns. Mayor Frank Hepler reported rising calls and letters and suggested locating a suitable dog pound before adding staff within days. Tulaiyo Lake noted as highest US lake over one tenth square mile, at 10665 feet elevation.
In Evie County court of common pleas June 4 first of many appeals against city and county assessments were tried. Up to 4050 properties involved, with implications for the 1949 tax base. Judge Evans likely presiding, others possible. City Solicitor Murphy and Assessor Sterrett lead defense. county plans and witnesses organized. Parents join teachers in cooperative effort to enhance education at local schools.
City council approved third reading of an ordinance for a sanitary sewer on Elk Street between Center and Weak Waymeetree in Spending Hill No 809. The measure includes applying to the WPA for labor cost assistance.
A boy identified as Jie 4-bartin Niklas aged about 4 from James is in serious condition at Genernity Hospital after a rubber tube inner pane injury. He was struck while bending a portion of tubing and later developed a hemorrhage, with initial injuries not evident at first.
Union City resident Donald Clark, 21, of 12 Cherry Street, fell from a Pennsyvania Railroad table and was hospitalized at Hamot Hospital in Erie in serious condition awaiting possible operation. Deputy sheriff Br A J Sherwood reported details while Mrs. Will Clark claimed a $60 Golden Rule drawing prize.
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