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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1940
Page
3
Extensive gold mining activity was reported today from the Gold HN district five miles northeast of Nogales. Veteran prospectors reported numerous finds in the area. J. Ly Waits of Nogales notes sustained finds since 1905, signaling rich ore.
A pet dog named Nimrod, belonging to Lawrence Haley of Rochester New Hampshire, vanished and triggered a manhunt. Three howls were heard as search efforts continued, with the animal later found on the roof of a dairy truck.
In Waterstown Massachusetts police and volunteers spent hours seeking a year old Robert Granfield. After seven hours the search ended when the boy was located in a floor space under his mother's bed at 2 AM.
Santa Rosa report notes Burbank school elected two mayors this year. The 12 year old Wentiea twins, Al ta and Aliee Majer, were indistinguishable and the decision sparked confusion as officials announced that unless a relation was found they would not be able to fulfill duties.
Harold Wagner of Luzerne County, veteran, editor, and early Inheritance Tax official, is nominated by the Democratic Party for treasurer. Born in Luzerne, educated in Wilkes-Barre, he later served as Chief Inheritance Tax Appraiser and trained a statewide team to implement reforms under Auditor General Warren R. Roberts.
A court ruling dismisses appeals by Charles A Tyer Martha E Ives and others to allow moves of residence before the April 23 primary. Judge Miles BL Kips says moving must occur before address changes are registered, enforcing state law requiring voters to reside in the election district by a set date. The decision holds that the remedy lies with the legislature, not the court or the registration commission.
Ten city and county high schools participate in the American Legion essay contest with E. Davis as state chair. Schools from Wesleyville Harbor Creek Lawrence Park Corry Albion West Springfield Academy Sermy Vincent East and North East join the event with a meeting planned for April 6 at a local high school. The essay topic mirrors The Contribution of the American Form of Government to Democracy.
In Erie on March 3 two Sherbine girls aged 10 and 9 from 319 Chestnut Street were revived after inhaling carbon monoxide from a water heater. Fire Chief Lawrencet P. Scully directed rescue measures with artificial respiration for about 30 minutes. The mother found them on the floor and both recovered.
Pittsburgh March 25 The state supreme court affirmed the superior court ruling that any employer can appeal a state labor and industry department adjudication of unemployment compensation to the board of review. The opinion by Chief Justice William J. Shaffer was in the Susquehanna Coal Company case, one of 13 handed down that day.
Marcus Brown, 23, of Wilson Street, alleged his employer denied a raise and prompted him to steal part of the payroll. Brown, a laborer at Berman Mattress Company on Sinatras Street, was charged with armed robbery and committed to Erie County Prison without bail for a hearing before Alderman William Schubacker. He awaits trial after being detained Tuesday afternoon.
Sun spot activity disrupted early forays in ocean wireless and intercontinental radio. The sun’s surface showed spots triggering solar storms that damaged telegraph lines and disrupted cables. Hayden Planetarium official William Ht Barton cited seven sun spots near the center of the sun as the cause, with hundreds of miles of damaged insulation expected in telegraph lines.
Dubois Pa March 25 A domestic dispute led to Tore Sykesville and John Brosky in a family jail after Brosky allegedly attacked Mrs Kovalenick and her husband with an ice pick. The case was settled, and all parties returned home. injuries described as minor to moderate.
Funeral services for John Palmstone of East South Street were held at Davison Funeral Home at 11 o'clock. Rev Edward L Woerner of St Pauls Lutheran chapel led the ceremony. He was laid to rest in the Tawly plot at West Laws cemetery in Tolumbus. Bearers included Benamin Goring Henry Goring Grant Josler and C M Jackman.
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