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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1940
Page
3
A fragmented excerpt suggests a wartime dilemma about choices facing America and the demand to bring home a decision not to delay. The garbled text hints at urgency around ratings or status, reflecting a public discourse on national resolve.
Robert Montgomery, recently in France serving near the front as an ambulance driver, chats with reporters at Port Washington, Long Island, after arriving back in the United States aboard a Copper plane. Chaney Chase, famed film comedian aged 47, dies of a heart attack at his Tollywood home, mourned by fans.
Erie June 22 Reserve Officers Training Corps members with under six years of service may be called into active duty as instructors in the near future. Col Harry R Simmons of the Erie Organized Reserve Corps says a formal order is expected momentarily. Army officials cite a shortage of officers to train large numbers of new recruits and plan to call 8 000 to 9 000 Reservists for encampment duty. several local volunteers already stand ready to serve as drill masters.
Johnsonburg hosts a six day jubilee for Central Hose Company No 1 from June 24 to 29 highlighted by an industrial parade on June 20 and a mile long Firemen’s Day parade on June 29. Dozens of Western Pennsylvania fire companies have replied to invitations joining floats, bands, and fire equipment showcases. A concluding carnival and a Saturday evening firemen’s hall program at the Elks Building cap the festivities.
Alec Templeton a popular piano entertainer will perform at the Amphitheatre on July 5 as part of a Chautauqua season opening June 30 to August 25. The lineup includes Julien Bryan war photos, Lyman Bryson lectures, and a July 4 Independence Day feature. Rose Bampton and the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra with Albert Stoesel lead a July 28 season start, with other soloists and operas in English at Norton Mall.
Erie officials propose the city purchase county tax titles on properties within Erie to speed sale of vacant lots. Renard Cochran outlines plan to acquire properties in Glenwood Hills and Avadel y sections, with the city paying face tax values plus prior sale costs. Abandoned properties would be bought for about 40 percent of tax principal.
County officials report 1219 animals and birds killed on state roads over several months. Caretakers employed by the Department of Highways logged the roadkill as part of their duties, tallying vehicles involved and species removed. The finding highlights ongoing road safety and wildlife disposal concerns.
Helen Jacobs, former Wimbledon champion, faces Eunice Dean of San Antonio in the Philadelphia district grass court tourney. Jacobs is the favorite after a previous victory over Dean in last week’s Pennsylvania and Eastern States championship final.
Corry residents follow the life of Mrs. Glenn Wood who has spent eight months in an iron lung after infantile paralysis. She was moved to Erie hospital for improved care and receives visits from local Elks and Ernettes. She remains hopeful, praises the device, and aims to return home soon.
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