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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1940
Page
6
A jumble of local notes reports city council meetings, business optimism from William Knudsen, a Meadville death and civic roles, a $1 per share United States Steel dividend, high school basketball honors, Lake Road paving in Conneaut, a Boy Scout film at Grand theatre, and various health and traffic items. The piece reflects era specifics such as pound devaluation context and regional civic events.
A Franklin area quartet including Mrs Elizabeth Van Dyke and her three relatives pleaded guilty to arson and arson with intent to defraud insurance after a house valued at 2700 was burned to collect a false claim. The case was investigated by fire marshal G G Snipas and National Board of Fire Underwriters field representative F I Caruso.
Trial of a guardian action against Minnie Splane a 71 year old Pennsylvania widow must be held in Los Angeles a court ruled The elderly woman's son Howard Splane and daughter Mrs Galbraith of Oil City Pa seek guardianship claiming she is not competent to manage her money They allege artful persons have caused her to spend 982 000 over the past two years
Pittsburgh March 97 Allegheny County Young Democrats urged their group to comply with the Hatch Act which bars political activity by staff paid with federal funds Officials removed included Joseph Ollie Jr president for 10 years John Jordan vice president Laster Klein vice president and J Butch Jr treasurer Ollitte Jordan and Afutch are paid in part from WPA funds and Klein works in the unemployment Compensation division
Harrisburg reports Lt. Col. Albert Otto King of Altoona is promoted to command of the 110th Infantry Pennsylvania National Guard. He earned a Purple Heart for a Wound in World War I and served with the Pennsylvania road company in Altoona in engineering roles since 1906. He graduated from the Automatic Arms School in Port St. Oklo in 1917 and completed field officers’ course in France in 1916.
A home remedy article promotes Ru-E Compound with lemon juice as a rapid pain relief for rheumatic conditions. It asserts simple preparation using lemons and water, with two tablespoons and two fluids per day, promising results within 48 hours and a money back guarantee.
Handrik Willem van Loon traces how medieval feudal power eroded under rising capitalists and new monarchies. The text details alliances between merchants and monarchs, shifting power across Europe, and the emergence of parliamentary frameworks as commercial forces gained influence.
Classified ad list for poultry supplies and farm items across multiple vendors. Includes blood tested chicks, liveability guarantees, hatchery catalogs, tractors and implements, fuel and feed, hay listings, bulbs and flowers, and various sales offers with contact locations in Pennsylvania and nearby towns.
A Tangiers dispatch reports the French destroyer Railleuse sank after a violent explosion while leaving Casablanca docking area. The incident left about 100 dead and many wounded, with others reported missing as rescue efforts continued. The report notes widespread national reaction and reflects a broader wartime climate.
A humorous testimonial touts the Hudson Six as a cure for habit buying. The speaker says a 30 minute test drive reveals the car’s value, drawing readers to compare their current vehicle with Hudson Six and to experience what is billed as the best 20 minutes spent in an automobile.
East Buffalo livestock receipts indicate steady to strong bids on cattle sheep and calves with Canadian steers around 1902 pounds at $895 and mixed weights trading. Apples vegetables and fruits in Pittsburgh wholesale markets show varied demand with steady to firm prices on apples cabbage lettuce and potatoes, while New York stocks rise on Steel and diversified industrials aided by a dividend surprise from U S Steel. overall market tone remains cautious amid mixed commodity signals.
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