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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1940
Page
3
A fragment lists a Sealing 225 initiative linked to Willkie and First Amendment context. The note appears as a terse political record, naming Willkie and the 225 reference in a procedural or campaign framing with no further details.
Matt Hess, ward of the Erie County Jail, is to be led before the Erie County Prison Board on arrival from Philadelphia to testify about special privileges granted to Fred G. Shaw of Shaw Fish Co. Investigators found Shaw allowed to use a mattress and pillow, receive fruit, and have visitors outside standard hours. The board delayed removal orders until Hess testifies. Officials voiced surprise at the lenient privileges and lack of a visitor registry.
DRMER Governor John Fisher dies at Plumville home after services in Indiana and Greenwood. Born May 25, 1861 in South Mahoning township, he rose from humble origins to high school, Indiana Normal, and became Indiana county school superintendent. He practiced law after reading with Attorney Sam Cunningham, joined politics, and served as state senator from 1900 to 1904.
A government program of training skilled workers for national defense will begin Monday in Pittsburgh. About men will answer school bells as federally financed training is offered in city trade and high school workshops to prevent a rally of skilled workers from Pittsburgh industry in equipping the nation for defense.
Farmers in Wayne County report corn slowed by a cold spell yet overall crops respond well to May and June rains. Grass growth is described as the greatest in years with bumper yields anticipated. Beaverdam reports a thriving potato district and potential for lower prices if yields stay high.
Requiem Mass was said at 8:30 A M from St Thomas Church for Miss Catherine Clark who died Sunday morning Rev Francis J Graves officiated St Thomas choir assisted with the mite Interment followed in St Thomas Cemetery Bearers were Gerald Lynch Charles Colter W Bert Clark Paul W Clark Joseph E Clark and Frank Keefe Relatives from out of town included Mr and Mrs George McCauley Mrs Rose Olds Erie William and Jethie Gillmore Clymer and Mrs Herbert Godmark and children Altoona
Pittsburgh on June 25 reports Dr. C. B. Dickey, longtime Allegheny County schools superintendent, will retire at year end after a 60 year career spanning teaching and administration. He began teaching at age 16 in a one room Bedford County school. Fields remain waterlogged from heavy rainfall soaking the ground in many areas.
The Royal Air Force Middle East command reported new raids on Asmara, Italian East Africa HQ, and attacks on Bir el Boggi in the desert between Egypt and Libya. The communique says heavy damage from both raids and a surprise assault on the military encampment with troops rushing for shelter.
A special detail of motor police was assigned to the state elections bureau to guard petitions against accidental tossing as the Dies Committee and state department investigate Communist nominating petitions. The move follows a verbal clash between the Pennsylvania Communist party secretary and state department employees.
Miss Irene Mullen, Corry city treasurer, warns taxpayers that a one percent penalty becomes effective on 1940 city taxes after June 30. A May 1 rebate applies while taxes are payable at no penalty. The penalty increases 1 percent monthly after July 2. Taxpayers on the five year installment plan must pay current taxes before July 1 to remain eligible.
The Erie investigation into the drowning of Clayton Merritt, 43, of Riseway on June 15 is nearly finished. District Attorney Burton R. Laub and County Detective Leroy Seareh report the incident appears accidental after questioning Ridgway fishing companions Robert Kervick and John Kane at Ferochi Beach.
An advertisement touts San-Cora Ointment as wonderful for piles and ulcers, claiming it also helps minor wounds, cuts, bruises, and skin irritations. Customer N. Boebuck of Cleveland endorses the remedy and mentions availability at drug stores with Golden-Lax tablets and tubes as additional aids.
The annual bike parade, long awaited by local youngsters, will be staged Thursday at 7 PM. Cory Safety Council and Montgomery Ward lead sponsors with prizes from Gagnon Hardware Doane Hardware Western Auto Ace Auto Iso Service Rex Theatre providing ten tickets. Participants meet at 6:30 PM for a 7 PM start, route travels Center Pleasant First Avenue South Center and back for bike inspection by Chief John D Planigen. Judges include Mayor Frank E Hepler Orrin M Ailsburg and R Lawrence Davison.
Pennsylvania Republican leaders, while backing Gov. James for Taft, discuss uniting behind Ohio Senator Robert A. Taft to block Wendell Willkie. The move aims to mobilize 100 plus anti-Willkie votes, with Pew reportedly favored Willkie but wary of alignment.
Two Waynesburg businessmen proposed a public subscription to raise national defense funds after it was learned they donated an airplane to the government's civilian pilot training program.
County Commission authorized Harvey Willis to prepare papers for borrowing 80000 for one year. Funds to repay from the state motor fuel tax share, expected by June 30. Used to replenish the general fund after $77000 spent on interest and principal for road bonds.
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