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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1940
Page
3
Erie county plans to remove 172 voting machines from Union Storage Gos plant after damage. Custodian Grover Weigle urges county commissioners to inspect the site as several machines show rust and corrosion, requiring immediate action to prevent further harm.
ER1s June w Steel Workers Organizing Committee SWOC affiliate of the Congress of Industrial Organizations signed a one year contract with Griswold Mfg Co in Erie. Paul Nunes SWOC director announced the agreement which designates SWOC lodge No. 1197 as exclusive bargaining agent for about 250 production employees at the plant.
Warren schedules Independence Day celebration from July 1 to July 6 with Corry residents invited. July 4 features a huge parade with 18 drum corps 10 bands 10 fire departments and numerous floats plus a baton twirling exhibition and visiting fire departments battle. Evening program includes Warren High School band concert fireworks from Crescent Park and Washington Park followed by a city air meet at the municipal airport with a dozen local flyers including two women pilots.
A large crowd of state officials, friends and relatives attended funeral services in Indiana for John Fisher, former governor of Pennsylvania. The First United Presbyterian Church hosted the services conducted by Dr. Stillman A. Foster and Dr. John J. McHlvane. Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery in New Castle, Pa.
ERTE June 29—August mepling Ler, 68, of 2314 Poplar street, was electrocuted shortly before 9 A.M. Friday after grabbing a 2200 volt wire dropped from a pole on Milton Schaffner's property. Schaffner, school board director, escaped serious harm. A radio denial atop the pole is blamed for the drop. Kep Jinger, a handgun handler at the Schaffner home, was nearby.
Shanghai reports indicate that Japan may invade French Indochina to strike Chiang Kai-shek and seize southern bases if needed. A Canton spokesman said Tokyo viewed the British 24 hour notice on moves toward Hongkong and Lo Wu as automatically terminated.
June 29 in London the exiled Pollen government said 6,000 Polish troops from Syria have joined British forces in Palestine, signaling a bolster to Allied operations in the region.
A truck collided with an automobile driven by Joseph Blumle of Plank Road, injuring three people including Mrs. Blumle with a brain concussion and abrasions, Mrs. Mary Howard with a bad wound and abrasions, and Joseph Manning of Port Allegany the alleged driver with slight injuries. Both vehicles were badly damaged and charges may be filed.
In Waynesburg Pennsylvania Ruth Nichols teaches a high school class where all male students are named Phillips and seven girls share the same name causing frequent mispronunciations and confusion in the classroom context.
The article surveys select fields offering openings despite an uncertain economy. It highlights chemicals, aviation, building, merchandising, and defense as promising areas for graduates. Emphasizing self-reliance, it argues 1940 graduates must work harder, adapt, and develop personal character to seize opportunities, regardless of government aid.
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