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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1940
Page
3
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Police in Pennsylvania intensify efforts to locate the slayer QC Ruthel Taylor, a 17 year old Penn State coed found battered on the school grounds near the incident spot. Janitor Leightty is pictured pointing to the location of the discovery.
Harrisburg plans to preserve Pennsylvania canal era by assembling verses and folklore for a proposed museum. A canal committee meets April 1 to discuss safeguarding canal history with remnants and records. The canal system, once 600 miles of canals and rail links, shaped state transport for 75 years before railroads ended passenger packet boats.
Brooding affects chick growth and reflects brooding quality by the poultryman. Calves need dry, clean pens, warmth, and ventilation with sunny barn corners. Use soil mix rich in organic matter for early vegetables. Plan strawberry planting focusing on drainage and soil type. Red copper oxide offered to treat seedling diseases. consult county extension agent for details.
Erie county commissioners Thomas W. Pfatley Helen Schluraff and W N Darling with P Barton Kauffman visit Corry on April 4 meeting Kiwanis Rotary and hospital officials. They inspect a damage claim between Union City and Gary at 2 pm then meet Corry Hospital officials at 4 pm and confer with Mayor Hepler and city council about county property. Dinner follows at 4 30 with Kauffman outlining the county stance on possible hospital aid.
Erie dispatch reports Judges Miles B. Kitts and Elmer L. Evans will hear en banc arguments on 17 city and county assessment appeals starting Monday, June 8, focusing on 1949 41 42 assessments. Prominent real estate holder G Daniel Baldwin among appellants contends city and county assessments are too high.
Five divorces were granted Friday by Judge Miles E. Kitts, including Dorothy Mae Christ from William D. Christ for cruelty after job loss and utilities deprivation. Others include Hazel R. Schutts from Frank A. Schutts for desertion, Dorothy C. Jageman from Edward G. Jageman for desertion, Shearldine La Paze from Louis M. LaPaze for cruelty, and Brie Guy Ventis from unknown address for desertion.
Virginia Hallowell a 17 year old Kinzua High senior sustained extensive burns in an explosion at her home. The blast threw her from a cellar doorway while she prepared dinner. she received multiple blood transfusions and remains in critical condition at Warren General Hospital. Her sister Thelma aided responders.
The Boy Scouts set a 13 week leaders' course and announced involvement in the Memorial Day parade and mobilization campaign in Pennsylvania. Thomas Roc lof presented as district council secretary, Ellsworth Halt to succeed him, and the camp chair and permittee duties noted. Investiture ceremonies at Emmanuel Episcopal are planned for Sunday evening and a troop committee is being formed at St. Thur as hireh as part of citywide organization efforts.
Marienville bank robber Robert A. Wilson seeks clemency from the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons. Wilson, tied to the Gold Standard National Bank heist in Marienville, was sentenced to 10 to 20 years in the western penitentiary. Judge D. B. Arvnd reports the filing from Florida where Wilson is spending winter.
Emergency crop and feed loan applications for 1940 are available in Le Form County. The Corry post crew will accept applications Saturday April 1 at 9:00 am, overseen by Th. Newton, supervisor of the Emergency Crop and Feed Loan section. Loans go to farmers with small cash needs who cannot obtain funds elsewhere and must be secured by the financed crop or livestock.
Northwest Pennsylvania school district unveils snappy new uniforms for the band. Director Chatto hopes for good weather as the group prepares an outdoor parade, with participation by local industry reps aiding fittings and alterations.
The Navy chaplain Evie Diewtson, currently serving in the United States Navy, is expected to arrive in Erie on April 10. The Erie bishop, Rev. Munk Cuiiuion, will welcome him and oversee his reassignment to the Erie diocese upon completion of travel duties.
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