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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1940
Page
3
Dr. George K. Darey, a California physician, sits in Los Angeles court as jurors read testimony in the murder case of his former wife. Three ballots show a mixed vote with the jury foreman reluctant to disclose a spot. Darey was later permitted.
A historical note describes the creation of the boysenberry in California by Rue Golah Boysed. It places the berry among other berries in a mass of Eanberry rhayberry and blackber ry and mentions its bolty presence with evergreen growth.
The National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters and 37 leading stock insurers said new classifications in the Automobile Casualty Manual will cut premiums. Commercial cars move to Class Five with about two thirds of former Class 4 risks, yielding about 10 percent overall premium reductions. funeral cars shift to private passenger rates, lowering costs for undertakers in most states including New York and New Hampshire.
Pennsylvania manufacturers oppose southern efforts to lower freight rates to northern markets. Corry producers may join as Warren Chamber and local officials urge protest at New York hearing and formal filing with the State Commerce Commission.
Dr W G Strable coroner investigated the sudden death of Justin Henry Kelsey a three months and nine days old infant son of Mr and Mrs Howard Kelsey of 1512 Peach Street found dead in its crib at 1115 Saturday autopsy pending possible pneumonia or strangulation observation Miss Charlotte Gilliland sister in law found the child dead father said the baby had been given fresh clothes and milk before bedtime and that the mother had head cold
Wan s, mar 4 report abandonment of the last Civilian Conservation Corps camp in this area. Camp 3 Red Bridge is listed among ten camps to be eliminated if congressional appropriations shrink this year. The camp, a model of the unit, housed 182 war veterans and workers have been engaged in foresting road work and building a government camp for underprivileged children planned for completion June 1.
The excerpt notes exclusions for states including Washington while conferences on a new commercial car problem proceed. It states the new classification system will be reviewed in value-regulated states around the time of the annual rate revision for nose styles, marking expected timing and scope of policy changes.
A trucker, Ler Perkins age 24 from Conewango, died from a fractured skull after a car skidded off the highway and hit a pole near Paleoner east of Levant shortly before 1 am. Ronald Kent, 2, also in the car, suffered a knee injury but was treated and discharged. Perkins died at the WG Hospital at 145 am yesterday. The crash was the second motor vehicle fatality in a twenty mile radius of Jamestown this year.
Albany report notes a bill to reduce the marriage age from 18 to 17 introduced in the Legislature. Assemblyman Bernard Austin of Brooklyn sponsored the measure at the request of 17 year old prospective brides. Supporters argue 17 year olds are more world wise and mature than 40 years ago.
Shamokin Pa march 11 janitors strike closes 18 Goa township schools depriving about 3500 students of classes and a surprise vacation.
Millions can't buy good health yet Thompson's Borsoma Tablets claim to boost kidney activity by increasing urinary secretion, helping rid the body of poisons and acid. They promise relief from headaches, dizziness, and fatigue. Also recommended are Golden Lax Tablets 250 for constipation relief.
Erie March three new details emerged as Stanley Johnson, 28, of TROD Ent SAth Street, faced charges in a women’s home invasion and alleged rape. Chief Sergent Paul Selut noted a warrant by Alderman Willer Heisler. Johnson allegedly forced entry, assaulted, and fled before police arrived. The victim, a 29-year-old married woman, identified Johnson and described the attack before authorities arrested him without bail.
Stamp collectors faced wartime disruption as the 61st-provisional seal spelled caution for collectors and floaters. Delayed wails contributed to a Newfoundland shortage of Brent and 4-cent stamps, prompting purchases of Reva Visit commemoratives to satisfy demand.
The Lake Erie fishery opening is postponed as a heavy ice blanket and rough wind conditions keep boats tied up. Dunkirts, Havenlena, and Dunkirt crews plan to wait for a safer day, with officials noting the season will commence once the ice breaks and open water returns.
A poste department announces a March 16 sale of money orders with a 12 percent discount on purchases of ten dollars or more. The discount applies to declining value for Canadian and Newfoundland goods sold within the country. Presently the discount is 19 percent.
Erie March 1 reports say a man was robbed by three women at Cheswul Street after posing as a buyer. The assailants distracted him, took a small amount, and one bandit slipped away with ten dollars while another allegedly returned a bill later.
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