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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1940
Page
3
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Pomona Grange guests arrive as Corry Grange hosts a two day meeting in the Horn block hall with state master Renaie S. Bagshaw among expected visitors. The program includes opening ceremonies, addresses on cancer prevention and the Grange’s work, juvenile activities, home economics, memorial service, and a closing session led by Rollo McCray and La Verta Turner.
St Marys residents doubt the 1940 census counts show the true borough population. Elk County register Frank A Robison says city directory checks indicate about 7600 residents, higher than the 7352 noted. He notes street by street counts exist in the directory but not in the published sections. A preliminary tally suggests St Marys lost population since 1930, with officials uncertain if final figures will change after complete review.
Police spent nearly an hour freeing four prisoners after an old key jammed a cell door at Detroit police headquarters. Officers removed the door by its hinges to complete the release.
An advertisement for a laxative product describes a color bottle containing three laxative ingredients to balance bowel function and five carminatives to soothe the stomach and ease gas. Relief is claimed to be prompt, usually within two hours or less. Available at your local store.
A report by the American Chemical Society estimates that from 12 to 15 percent of all chemists are engaged in teaching. The finding highlights a significant overlap between professional chemistry practice and education.
Erie June 10 Willis and three county commissioners plan a meeting to approve a strict spending policy to ride out a state financial crunch. They aim to conserve funds, postpone nonessential payments, and rely on office fees as fuel for operations while a $250,000 note due August 15 ties up tax money. An extra $100,000 loan is unlikely until late July or August.
Daily vacation Bible school at the United Brethren in Christ Church opened this morning with 102 enrolled. Seventeen will serve as teachers or helpers, offering Bible study and handwork for all community children. A Bible school orchestra begins rehearsals tomorrow. more sessions start across Baptist and Christian and Missionary Alliance churches with expectations of rising attendance during the two week course.
United Press Paris bureau reports no bombing yesterday within 20 miles of the Olse valley near the capital, as German forces continue the push toward Paris.
United Press reports London has dispatched additional troops to support the French army amid the battle. Prime Minister Churchill notified France’s Reynaud of the mobilization and promised more reinforcements. The Royal Air Force has flown missions over front lines as new units land in France and further large reinforcements are organized for quick arrival.
The high command said German armies on a 10 mile front in France shattered counterstacks and pursued the enemy, after recapturing Narvik in the North Norwegian theater.
The communique reports German air power supporting the Lower Seine advance toward Rouen and Le Havre and operations in Champagne and the Marne valley. It notes heavy bombing of Cherbourg and Le Havre, with ships damaged, plus a 5,000 ton Allied troop ship set ablaze. Additional British troops landed in France. A U-boat claimed sinking 49,000 tons of enemy shipping.
Chambersburg Pa June 10 The world today needs men and women who will be heroic builders of worthwhile public sentiment Dr Paul Calvin Payne Philadelphia general secretary of the Presbyterian Board of Christian Education told Wilson College graduates speaking before seniors at annual baccalaureate services yesterday Payne said they must become makers of pen and more wholesome public opinion
President Roosevelt will address graduates at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville this afternoon. His remarks, described as a very important pronouncement on war and the current international state, follow a secretive schedule and were announced by secretary Stephen T. Early.
Ed ward Pelinski and his parents Alex and Sophia Pelinski of 1127 Brewster Street filed suit in Erie common pleas against Bolin Drive-Way Co of Cleveland for $9000. They claim Edward sustained permanent injuries when struck by a truck at the East Lake Road Hess avenue intersection on March 3 1939, with the case to be heard at the October term of civil court.
Bemata Worth was arrested here this morning on a bad check charge based on information from Bradford where he is wanted for issuing a fraudulent check. He was to be taken to Bradford later today. Worth claimed innocence and said the check was issued by another worker in a program there. Police said he is wanted in at least one other city on a similar charge.
Corry Safety Council outlines closing events for Safety Week including an address before the Rotary Club and a bicycle safety gathering in City Park. Patrols and pedestrian safety education by Boy Scouts continue as the district prepares for fiscal year end and routine school board actions. Four U S towns named Akron cited.
A River A Paris newspaper sponsored a contest to choose the most beautiful woman in the world. The winning title went to the daughter of the rival paper's publisher, highlighting a clash between local media rivals in a high profile event.
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