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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1940
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reading shows numbers and phrases about high school Hat ChHVer and Corry area finances. Readable items reference January July May November figures, taxes, and monthly balances. Context suggests a municipal or school district financial table with dates and dollar amounts, but details are incomplete.
Maple syrup producers in the Carter Hill district report tapping thousands of trees and await a warm spell to kick off a delayed season. Producers like Marty Burrows note limited sap runs so far, while John Wiggers plans to tap about 6000 trees this spring and awaits better weather for steady progress. Nearby regions report intermittent sap thanks to recent deep cold and snow, with forecasts of a warming period offering renewed syrup potential.
March 13 The Federal Power Commission ordered an investigation into People's Natural Gas Co to see if operations beyond Pennsylvania bring it under the Natural Gas Act and whether its natural gas rates are just and reasonable. The company serves most western counties and about 149,090 consumers.
Oliver K. Eaton leads defense for former officials in Harrisburg seeking annulment of guilty verdicts in Harle administration graft cases. He argues secrecy breakdown by 30 Dauphin county grand jury staff tainted testimony and privacy, affecting Kirk Skok Brownmiller and Browhmiller appeals before State Superior Court.
The Corry Hospital board met in the Library basement for a routine session with Miss Bower, the superintendent, and directors in attendance. February reports were approved, noting 161 patients served, 21 births, 6 deaths, and 23 major plus 23 minor operations, amid calls for redecorating especially on the third floor.
A chimney fire started from an overheated chimney threatening the Charles Geiger home at 7 East Smith Street about 1:40 last night. Firemen fought a stubborn blaze for over two hours, forcing a roof hole to vent smoke and flames into adjoining walls before extinguishment. Full damage remains undetermined but is expected to be covered by insurance.
A March 14 blaze, likely from defective wiring, gutted Wilkes-Barre Township High School in Georgetown. The $100000 loss includes $70000 insured. Five fire companies fought the fire before classes began, with no serious injuries among about 689 pupils reassigned to other schools on an interim schedule.
Corry city council to accept sealed bids for the Vermilyes property on West Smith Street, a four and two fifth acre lot with a partly completed two story dwelling. Bids open at the regular meeting Monday April 1. The sale aims to boost tax revenue and move the parcel into private ownership.
United States Senate rejected an amendment by Senator Pepper to remove from the Hatch bill a provision likely to ban politically active state workers funded by federal money. The vote fell 5 to 98. Opponents claim the restriction would curb federal wage politics. A separate vote, 40 to 28, approved an amendment to protect contributions under 9000 dollars deemed not pernicious political activity.
Twenty three people were killed when a passenger train collided with a citrus workers’ truck at an open country crossing six miles east of McAllen Texas. Injured and dead were taken to McAllen Weslaco and Edinburg as responders described flames and a collapsed gasoline tank at the wreck.
Harrisburg reports Gov. Governor Commission chair Owlett announced a survey showing government waste rising from 144 million to 429 million during the current decade. The group will push five emergency tax extensions and consider broadening the 25 percent windfall to fund state operations, with legislative action expected by May.
Washington reports Lester P. Barlow of Stamford Conn says his explosive can kill instantly and seeks Senate approval to demonstrate by blowing up animals. He claims the test will be safe for animals and the committee will discuss the invention with War and Navy department officials.
Fragmentary OCR notes from a New York area page discuss a bootleg solution problem and references to anthracite operators, a tour of time, and a future where steps and decisions determine outcomes. The text is garbled with dates and names unclear.
Preliminary steps toward 200 more miles of rural electric lines in Warren County were taken at a meeting of interested property owners in Farmington township this week. About sixty miles are already in the works and an application for a definite license is expected soon. Rural residents favored the Netane power program, to be extended to Lewop with other districts within the Warren County Cooperative. Construction work is expected to begin by Midland Constructors of Chicago on the Henry RA program, including Spring Creek Pittsfield sectors, in April. Approximately 79 miles have been staked out by engineering camps with more favorable weather anticipated. the project will advance rapidly.
Gov Ushuy H dames says after a conference with Welfare Secretary and Arthur Swell a reorganization of Morgana Training School will be named this week. He told reporters results will be evident within hours as details emerge from the welfare department and state officials.
A welding machine exploded at a private airport two miles from Norristown Pa. today destroying an airplane hangar and eight planes. One worker was burned. The accident occurred during welding work at the site.
Early morning reports describe several minor accidents as ice glazed roads froze after midnight. Pedestrians faced hazardous walks with leaves and frost coating sidewalks. A Greyhound bus clipped a street and another wreck blocked the highway briefly. Two black travelers escaped serious injury in a wreck near Waightaville on Roosevelt highway, while David Ross and Elmer Smith were involved in a separate two-vehicle collision south of Spartansburg on Route 17. No serious injuries reported.
In Shamokin Pennsylvania an 18 day strike by school janitors affects 8000 pupils. The striking workers, backed by the union, were ordered by the Education Guard to return to their duties by 10 a.m. Friday to protect the school vacation.
United Press reports a South Walton County inquiry into a string of alleged night rider incidents. Jurors convened to weigh evidence on a death tied to a barber's murder while deputies and Ku Klux Klan figures are named in the broader fear campaign. Witnesses describe whipping for drunkenness and other offenses as part of an alleged reign of terror in the area.
State subsidies were paid this year to district fairs and associated organizations. Cambridge Springs received 176 dollars, Sparlandburg 234, Banboro 220, North Wash 100, Wattaburga 100, Sugar Groves 453, and Youngsville 652 in subsidies for agricultural promotion and fair activities.
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