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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1940
Page
1
Sunday May 4 marks the Ascension sixtieth ninch anniversary with the Henrys and others attending. A junior church program and confirmation service are noted, with B. Putnam in the first Sunday room of the church. An oblique reference mentions a site reerected and a charter, plus flowers for a first service.
State police head Col. Lynn G. Adams warned of a deadly sex fiend linked to multiple crimes, including the rape and murder of 24 year old Faye Gates near Bellefonte. Investigators pursue a man described as sane in other respects and driving a car with a loud radio horn.
An Erie woman named Husany ueneien from F Peat Street Erie was treated at Dorry Hospital for minor injuries after a Sunday morning automobile crash on the highway between Sherman and Erie. Others in the car suffered cuts and shock but no serious injuries. Circumstances were not learned.
The body of George H. Barlow, a former Corry resident, died suddenly at his home in Daytona Beach, Florida. His ashes are being sent to Los Angeles, California for funeral services and burial. Relatives have received no word on the time for the services or interment.
Fire Chief Andrew Paulson will urge the City Council to demolish several dilapidated structures in the Fourth Ward as part of a continuing clean-up program begun eight years ago. Tonight's session also includes a proposed four-year reappointment for city solicitor Bisine Kincaid and plans for Spring Clean-up Days and summer traffic enforcement.
Paris May 6 Two companies of German troops attacked French outposts along a one mile front in the Blies river sector at 2 am today after heavy artillery. Fighting continued with unknown results. A similar attack was made in the same sector at 1:90 am yesterday and was repulsed with German losses. Aviation was relatively inactive.
Mrs. Howard, 70, of West Washington Street, sustained a fracture of the left arm in a fall Saturday evening at her home. She tripped over something in the house and suffered a serious arm fracture. She was removed to Lorry Hospital with injuries reported as satisfactory by doctors.
Harrisburg sources outline a $70,000,000 relief package for public assistance to be funded from motor license liquor tax liquid fuels and other funds. Gov James proposed measures include unemployment compensation reform extending mothers assistance and roadway and election code amendments.
Harrisburg May 6 The group consolidating Democratic factional lines meets to announce a united front for state chairman. The May 21 subcommittee vote will replace David L. Lawrence, who will not seek reelection after the April 23 primary results show Walter A. Jones nearing Senator Guffey. A 62-county meeting formed a five member committee to back a chairman acceptable to all factions with Meredith Myers as a leading possibility.
A child, son of George Christensen, RD 6, sustained a head laceration near the right eye when a car driven by a motorist left the road north of Colucnius and struck a tree Sunday at about 3:30 PM. Several other children in the car were shaken but escaped. The child's condition is not considered serious.
Paul Spohn of Corry was resentenced by Judge Miles B. Kitts to one year in the Erie County jail for larceny of James Neville’s automobile. A prior criminal record revealed about a half dozen arrests, including a prior year in federal penitentiary at Lewisburg. He faces a forgery charge in Crawford County tied to a cashed check. A detainer from Crawford authorities is noted.
Charles Monroe was elected president of the Gerry Men's Bible Class for the coming year at Sundays meeting. Other officers named include Richard Hurt, vice president. David Lines, secretary and treasurer. G T Bergman, song leader. and Carl D. Way, pianist. The new officers begin duties in the fall and plans were made for next Sunday's closing service and a special Mother's Day program with invited ladies. The Rev. C B Schaefer of Erie will be the speaker.
THREE MEN DIE and two others are wounded in a Greek coffin house during a dice game in Martins Ferry. Authorities detain Bill Sovast, 91, who allegedly opened fire after an employer refused to pay him more. Victims identified as Manos, Gus Gramatakle, and John Levan. Wounded include Tom Praveyis and Dimetsl Pratt.
Allied naval losses rose as German air actions claimed new victories over Britain. German high command boasted of sinking a British destroyer near Narvik and disrupting British naval operations while pressuring Britain with intensified Nazi war nerves. British officials reported limited progress in Norwegian and North Sea fronts as German forces pressed advances.
London May Chamberlain may save his cabinet in a house of ceremony debate on Norway tomorrow by preparing immediate and effective coordination of the winning services. The navy army and all forces would conduct combined actions with Winston Churchill as spokesman for the cabinet when cabinet authority was necessary.
Corriere Padano, owned by Marshal Italo Balbo, charged that Britain plans Greek bases to strike Italy. The piece warns Allied powers that any move to apply economic or moral pressure on Fascist Italy could draw them into a broader European war.
A fire destroyed a chicken house at 13944 West Pleasant Street early this morning, killing between 700 and 900 young chicks. The loss is estimated at 800 dollars. the blaze, caused by an oil burner, left the building fully engulfed upon discovery. Firefighters used two hose streams for about an hour, preventing spread to nearby structures. The owners Gundagno and Al Marly reported no insurance.
Francis Brown former state attorney general and prominent attorney and sportsman died at his Overs brook home in Philadelphia at age 81. He had recently complained of failing health and had remained active in thaw work until shortly before his death.
Authorities report the fatal stabbing and beating of Samuel Harris Amos in his Marshall County home at Grave Creek. The elderly man, over 80, was gagged and his arms bound, with a severed jugular vein. Normal details indicate a violent home invasion investigation underway.
Roosevelt and Garner wage a test in California while Maryland voters cast a Democratic primary. Roosevelt campaigns against Taft for the Republican nomination as Garner seeks delegates. both states bind delegates for the national convention.
May 6 funeral services are announced for Dutch Henry Woosman who died at home after several months illness. The obituary notes the late Datcdy Henry will be buried following services tomorrow in Pittsburgh.
Gasoline price war ends as dealers reach midday accord to raise prices by ten cents per gallon. Most stations will align to the new rate, ending weeks of undercutting that cut price from 18 to 14.5 cents and caused widespread price fluctuations across the region.
Three miners died in a May 1 collapse at a nearby drift mine in Schuylkill County. Rescue teams recovered the bodies of Broderick 33 and Laws 89, both identified as single men, while Nichols, father of children, and Gloverson, father of several, were also among the victims. A huge boulder trapped the workers, and crews labored overnight to recover the bodies as rescue efforts continued.
An orchestra concert at Senior High auditorium tonight at 1 5 o'clock showcases Music Week with a nominal student admission. The program includes Ballet Egyptien, Creole Serenade, Blue Danube, Finlandia, and Romberg pieces among others, performed by diverse ensembles with Harold Rausche Wendell Gage, Mrs Cagle, Doria Berguini, Mary Graham, and Herman Weed noted among the personnel.
A jury cleared Solon of graft counts after a long deliberation. The trial featured co-defendant Ant Grady Jones and a politically charged atmosphere as defense and prosecution clashed over alleged corruption linked to local government.
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