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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1940
Page
3
The liner President Harrigan arrived in Jersey City after evacuating 184 American war refugees from Genoa Italy. A Hungarian stowaway named Seitin Szeko was found aboard hidden on the ship.
Erie June 18 John Worth 45 of West Street arrested at his home by a peace officer on a charge of passing a fraudulent check. Worth, described as an authority on framing, was lodged in jail after the Bradford complainant said the incident occurred at a Bradford hotel.
Erie June 18 crowds swarmed the Peninsula Road as thousands of visitors enjoyed a calm day by the lake. Bathers braved the chilly waters while boats and liners crowded the shore. Superintendent Mutard Davis reported no incidents and noted strong turnout for the second day of the season.
L G Harney announced plans to relocate Fire Tower 10 to a higher, more favorable site at the Brooks Ridge area in Cameron County. The new Brook Mountain tower will be about 24 feet taller than the Grove Mountain tower, improving lookout height and protection coverage in the forest area.
Police investigate a reported abduction on a Erie street after driver Boyland Borland said three men in a car forced a woman into the vehicle. He described a gold badge flashed by one man and the car following him toward Perry Square before vanishing.
In Ridgway on Sunday morning a car driven by W C Gaber of 210 Depot Street struck a power pole on Nor Beoul West in dense fog. Mrs Gaber sustained the most serious injuries with head trauma and shock, treated at Elk Golarly General Hospital and discharged. Miss Gaber and Mr Rogh suffered lesser injuries while the pole was so damaged it was replaced by West Penn Power Company workers yesterday.
In a report from the Dairy sector, officials at the Wisconsin Milk Producers League outlined an anticipated upward swing in prices and deliveries. The memo cites a May price near 142 dollars per hundredweight for Corry milks, with delivery to the customer by May, and notes potential shifts under Federal trade policy.
In Eastaboga Alabama Alitim Venysie Moe Elston was at her residence when an axe slipped and struck her in the wrist. The incident was described as an unfortunate accident during routine wood chopping with no other persons reported injured.
City officials authorize purchase of a new street department truck and related equipment. The action follows approval from council and includes a budget of about $250,000. Officials Melvin, Connann and Shuey are cited in the context of the procurement process and bidding details.
A fragment from an old notice describes a monthly contest at Sketch College, with a champagne themed prize for the winner. References to Williamstown and Freshmere appear in unclear handwriting, suggesting a local college page item about a prize competition and posting timetable.
City council considering settlement for property damage claims after a near drowning at Ube Creek. Witnesses, affidavits, and estimates discussed as owners seek compensation for blasting operations near Al Ube and Corry yards. Woman survived after slipping into four feet of water, revived and treated in hospital. plan to share costs to resolve the matter soon.
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