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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1940
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR hints at a state university, a selection process, and a monetary figure of 75.00 but lacks coherent details on names, dates, or events. The readable pieces reference higher education applicants or graduates and a scholarship or fee amount within an unidentified context.
In Emporium, Pennsylvania, 35 workers started a flood protection dike along the Sinnamahoning to shield the town from high waters. The barrier runs from Flintstone to Pine, using lane fill except where natural barriers exist, with dredging planned in places. The project, costing about 27,384 dollars, will have the WPA cover the majority of expenses, borough engineer Borwis said.
Fortified storm-proof telephone cable work begins in Warren after trucks and crews arrived yesterday. The line runs through Kane to Warren and will be placed in conduits from Warren’s eastern edge to Hast street and Pann avenue. Crews cut right of way, clearing woodlands, with work largely centered near Sheffield. Project cost exceeds $100,000.
An analysis argues that Germany may seek use of French ships to pressure Vichy France, while de Gaulle rejects armistice terms. It notes the Petain government’s fragile standing, the Syrian French forces under Weygand, and the risks to the Suez Canal from a protracted Levant campaign amid Turkish hesitation.
Major General John P. O'Ryan retired U S Army, former commander of the 27th Division, sails to Jena for an economic mission sponsored by American and Japanese businessmen to stabilize United States Orient trade. He holds a long record from the Mexican frontier to World War I and later guided New York traffic and police reforms. Accompanied by an investment adviser and Yale economist Warren Hunsberger, he will meet the Japan Economic Federation and similar bodies and seeks US Japan trade stabilization through private sector cooperation.
Anol emn requiem mass will be celebrated tomorrow for Thomas A. Logue 47 prominent Democratic attorney and former state secretary of internal affairs Logue who was elected to the state post in 1934 died at his Overbrook home last Thursday of a heart attack Since retiring from the cabinet position he had played an ever increasing part in Democratic party affairs
Three Titusville youths suffered injuries in weekend mishaps. Frank Wood, 23, fell 15 feet from a scaffold on the Brady house, fracturing his head and jaw and is hospitalized in Titusville. Waller Hyde, 20, was struck by an unidentified car near Hydetown and transported after a later deterioration in condition. Norma Seren, 19, a passenger in a car driven by Michael Melnick, received head cuts and bruises when the car collided with another near Hydetown. police say Melnick was over the center line on a sharp bend.
Leo TaVarone a 46 year old Erie barber of 1713 Walnut street died Saturday morning in St Vincent's Hospital after a Thursday fall from a third floor window of the Seline building 109 West Ninth street Doctors attributed the death to a broken pelvis from the fall and years of tuberculosis despite efforts by Leo McGranshaw and Harry Cease to save him before he plunged to a lower level.
Grief June 24. Four thousand pieces of county property with unpaid taxes from 1988 or earlier will be offered at a treasurer's sale on Monday, August 5, announced by County Treasurer Rollon McCray. County workers push to collect delinquent taxes to reduce the sale list, potentially removing over 200 properties. Properties may be purchased for taxes penalties and interest owed, or the county may bid the face value and hold the property for two years to collect rents and other income to apply to the delinquent tax account.
Tyrone residents Jime Johnson, 30, and David Budd, 25, were injured in an automobile accident near Wilcox. Johnson remained in serious condition at Kane Summit hospital with possible skull fracture and broken neck after the vehicle rolled over. Budd suffered multiple lacerations and required extensive treatment before discharge.
In loving memory of our son and brother Romeo Ficcard Jr who passed away thirteen years ago today June 24 1927. The dearest one from up is none. The voice we loved is stilled. There's a vacant spot within our hearts which never can be filled. Sadly missed by Mr and Mrs Romeo Plecards Sr and Fantly ae
Ralph Stopp, 27, of Godranton was jailed on drunken driving charges after his auto struck and fatally injuring Mrs. Synthia Thompson, 75, as she crossed a highway near her Fairfield Township home. An inquest set by Coroner Luther J. King may add charges. Stopp pleaded not guilty at a preliminary hearing before Justice H. P. Marley.
An observation tower atop Reading's Mt Penn has been opened to the public. The structure, built for about 25000 with city and PWA funds, offers clear day views reaching nearly to the Delaware Water Gap, enhancing local scenery and civic pride.
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