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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1940
Page
6
Local officials addressed police and resident concerns about parking during a June 12 session of Pomona Grange. City plans include marking a suitable lot and placing a guard to protect visitors from visitors in town for the event.
Health authorities report 13 new chicken pox cases boosting the current flare up to 73 since April 1. The outbreak peaked earlier but has declined since mid May. Quarantine remains in Harriet Louie Burton 8 of 8% Egat Church Street. Eight chicken pox and one scarlet fever cases remain under quarantine.
Shattered wreckage marks the spot near Highland Park where four Shanpsbury youths died in a flat-bottomed boat they built. Caught in the whirlpool below the dam, the victims William Yester 46 John Lambert 18 John E Meix ty 6 and Charley Gasda 10 were drowned after setting out for a picnic at Kennywood Park. Police and rivermen continued recovery work as the current may keep them buried.
During a Potomac River outing last weekend reports spread that James Byrnes pressed for a third term and potential vice presidential talks. Byrnes avoided comment while White House secretary Stephen Early said he knew nothing. The piece notes Byrnes’ strong South Carolina backing and New Deal support for a southern second-place choice amid Roosevelt’s presumed run. Also cited are U S aliens figures with 14 004 000 aliens in the United States and over 6 000 000 not yet citizen at start of European hostilities.
Erie reports about 300 chicken pox cases in three weeks as Dr. James R. Smith warns the outbreak spans many districts. He notes confinement to children, fever, rash, and a 16 day quarantine while schools face exams.
Military analysis argues Paris bombardment caused 45 deaths and 149 injuries from about 100 tons of explosives. By contrast World War I England air raids caused far higher casualties and greater property loss, though Paris victims were fewer due to civilian protection and higher flying altitudes.
Berliners adopt phosphorescent buttons after weeks of stumbling in dark streets. The buttons, glow in the blackness when worn around the neck or in the button hole.
Daniel Baldwin, millionaire builder, is bound over to the next quarter session for grand jury action on a larceny charge involving 180 dollars in gravel. Co defendants George Sukiwia and Carl Grande also face grand jury action. Grande pleaded guilty while Sukiwia and Baldwin’s partner pleaded guilty, each held on 509 dollar bonds.
Era June era report says J Pirmah was unanimously elected president of the Erie County Bar Association at its annual meeting in the court house. Carney was elected vice president McNelis reelected treasurer and O Connor secretary. Members favored closing all law offices on Wednesday afternoons during June July and August.
Mixed classified items show painting and papering services with contact details at 347 Essex Street and 16 W Main St. Also includes brief quiz answers and garbled notes about radio tubes, electrical services, and a stray farming line.
EAST BUFFALO LIVESTOCK reports mixed cattle and hog activity with hogs at 190-290 lb range around 5.85 and up, cattle buyers active for steers and yearlings near 9.55-10.00, Canadian lots strong, calves steady around 10.50, lambs scarce with few 60-115 lb springers at 12-18, and Pittsburgh Produce shows slow wholesale demand with apples cabbage lettuce onions and potatoes trading near steady. New York stocks opened firm with steel and copper gains as War-era demand lifts non ferrous metals and large caps show modest advances midday.
The text churns through disjointed references to teams players and officials including Ruth Warne and Turner. It mentions a championship club and a schedule day, with scattered locations and route numbers.
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