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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1940
Page
3
Police arrest former trained nurse Helen Yoder linked to a Chicago infant ransom scheme. The case centers on Ethel De Patie, a 24-year-old unwed mother, who cries over the month-old baby allegedly held for ransom. Authorities say Yoder acted as the go-between demanding 150 dollars for the baby's return.
The Federal Housing Administration outlines its impact on home ownership and financing. McDonald reports nearly 12 million people benefit from FHA programs, with over 3 billion dollars in private financing aiding the effort. The 1939 period saw record residential construction and low mortgage costs, with FHA guiding safe, affordable home ownership for families with incomes from 900 to 1500 dollars.
Levant Alcorn of Corry announces a 24 percent rise in average yearly income for 591 Pennsylvania farm families since joining the Farm Security Administration supervised loan program. The 1929 average net income reached $710.05, up from $503.40 the previous year, while assets exceeded liabilities. The average FSA loan was $192.03, with total loans totaling $2,020,469 to date.
Pennsylvania farm families in the program report tangible and intangible benefits. Supervisor Meorn notes improved health and community participation as signs of value. The survey shows families raised feed, livestock, and fruits, with per-family outputs rising from prior years.
James Hinkler aged 35 of Erie pleaded guilty to 499 charges of pestuous rape and was sentenced by Judge Miles B. Kitts to 13 to 26 months in the Allegheny workhouse. The case began as a rape charge by state motor police later reduced to pestuous rape tied to his 12 year old step daughter. He stated he is employed and can support his three children.
The report notes the HA is expected to cover operating costs and add at least 10 million to its reserve fund, totaling 30 million. It highlights FAIA loan valuations, with 80 percent of property values backing loans. Of 150,000 insured mortgage loans, few small homes face foreclosure, with averages around 222 dollars.
On May 4 Edgar Grocha Walty, 60, of Sligo, was injured while mining near Huey Chernawall. An explosion near his face caused severe facial burns, eye injury, and eyebrow burns. He was admitted to Ol City hospital at 9:15 PM Thursday in fair condition.
Vincent Eseley Johnson, age 70, a Pasadena dancer and dance enthusiast, collapsed on a boulevard after dancing to a tune he loved. Heart disease listed as the cause of death.
Erie reports a 17 percent year over year increase in May to March business activity led by bank debits factory payrolls and independent stores. State results rose eight percent with first quarter bank debits at 45.11 million, postal receipts down 2 percent from last year, and telephone service up 16 percent in 12 months. New car listings up 2 percent in March with 377 vehicles sold, county March sales at 532 and first quarter total 1,424. Business failures numbered two with assets around 12,468 and liabilities 7,058.
Police report Louis N. Gordo charged near Waterford New Jersey after his vehicle struck and stunned a deer. He denied the incident and claimed another party was involved, but authorities say the deer caused the collision and the driver remained at the scene.
Willie Salter, 35, of Mississippi, pleaded guilty to malicious wilful intent to commit murder and received a prison term from 18 months to three years in the Western penitentiary. He fired at his estranged wife Lillie May Salter at 1215 a.m. after a dispute at their home, ending a long reconciliation attempt.
Brief notice from Br ie details the death of former county official William Kraemer aged 72. He served as county commissioner registrar and recorder and once was composing room foreman at the Dispatch. Kraemer held roles during World War I and later worked with Dispatch Printing and Engraving Company. He is survived by sister Miss Currient brother Walter J Kramer and his wife Alice Hayes. His death occurred after a three week illness at his Wyresidence.
May 4 Franklin dispatch reports a trio found guilty of burglary and related offenses received light punishments. Harry Bonk of Shippenville and Kenneth Finnegan of Oy were fined or given short terms in workhouse or industrial school. John Wono of Roustvilly and others face further dispositions as court proceeds.
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