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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1940
Page
1
City council approved an agreement with bondholders to reduce interest on improvement bonds to three percent. Finance Director Sandburg reports most holders consented, with a plan to retire or issue new bonds at the lower rate to ease taxpayers’ burden.
City Council received and filed a petition for a sanitary sewer on Tl street between Center and West Wayne j streets. A delegation led by Mr and Mrs LeRoy W and Mrs Glen Gates urged WPA labor cost assistance.
Olly Courell will visit the former Walea plant on Pennsylvania avenue where owners along Pennsylvania and Liberty alleys protested a wrecking yard. A remonstrance with nearly all residents was filed with City Council. Joe Alberti pledged a fence and cooperation to limit bodies, and promised to clear older wreckage from East Main street site. Cornell will inspect to judge the protest.
The fire chief urges demolition of two dilapidated buildings at 212 Second Avenue and a neighboring property owned by Margaret Feain Wule. The unsafe structures pose fire and health hazards to children and neighbors. Director Richard Ross tacher to review, with more inspections planned.
City Council fixed May 15 and 16 as Spring Clean-Up Days in Corry. The street department will collect refuse from streets with residents urged to place debris at curbs by 7 4 m on May 15. A single street visitation trip will be made and residents must have debris ready in suitable containers for disposal morning of May 16.
Rev Evereth A Altic pastor of the local Nazarene church returned from the district assembly in Akron Ohio where he was ordained to the ministry by Dr J B Chapman general superintendent on Sunday morning. He has four years of active ministry and leads a prosperous church year with plans for continued growth.
Funeral services for former Attorney General Francis Shunk Brown will be held tomorrow in Philadelphia. Brown, 82, was a renowned jurist and public figure noted for his legal and political work.
The Web reports an enemy cruiser hit off Narvik and an enemy submarine sunk in the Skagerrak. British planes shot down over Helgoland Bight and a flying boat lost to bombs. Berlin says Narvik troops repel reinforced Allied assaults while the Admiralty notes 499000 tons of merchant shipping lost since April 1. Captain P L Vian survives Afridi sinking off Narvik.
Kincaid was named Asciry solicitor for a four year term by Guy Cowell at Monday evening’s meeting. He was nominated by Councilman Fred Barnes and received unanimous endorsement from the municipal commission. His term runs four years from May.
Pennsylvania lawmakers scrutinize Governor Arthur H. James funding plan to meet relief aid without new taxes. The governor admits the need to raise 71.95 million dollars for public assistance and 1.519 million for other purposes as part of a broader budget strategy.
Harrisburg May 7 Democratic minority members voted today on a joint effort to oppose Gov Arthur A James 11 point program and to block Col Lynn G Adams from state motor police commission while pursuing a brief harmonious special session. Only 3 5 million remained unspent of 120 9 40 00 relief funds prompting James to push a short session with bills introduced in the House and sent to committees. A minimum of five legislative days is needed to advance them to the governor.
A Clymer woman, Mrs Bennink, broke her shoulder yesterday afternoon when she toppled backward from a chair in her home. She was taken to Corry Hospital and is progressing favorably.
Marshall Sherwood, 33, of 702 West Church Street, suffered rib injuries after a Harrow escape device struck him in the tunnel room at the Raymond Manufacturing Company plant shortly before 10 a m today. He was taken to Corry Hospital after first aid at a local doctor’s office. his shock subsided and his condition was listed as not serious.
Verlin Spencer a 37 year old principal killed four colleagues and wounded others in a Pasadena school cafeteria. Police found an arsenal of firearms and shells as investigations continued with officials naming George Bush the school superintendent and other city officials present.
Raymond Manufacturing Company announces a summer vacation plan. Employees with five months or less receive no vacation. Those with five to twelve months earn two and a half days or 20 hours pay. Workers with over four years get a full week or 40 hours pay. The schedule runs June 6 to September 7, 1940, staggered by foremen approval.
Diplomatic circles report Great Britain asked Italy to state its exact stance on the war. Sir Nev Sharples met with Count Galeazzo Cano on May 1 and may seek a reply by May 16, amid questions over Allied naval reinforcements in the Mediterranean.
Arthur W. Milne, 76, retired manufacturer and father of Zem Zem Hospital for Crippled Children, died after a heart attack. Milne, a prominent Mason, led the campaign for the hospital with a $50,000 contribution.
Officials traced a trio of decapitated bodies found near Pittsburgh to Youngstown Ohio. Investigators searched the incinerator area as teams from Pittsburgh Cleveland and Youngstown worked to connect the victims to a prior stay in Alltaburgh. The boxers used to transport the remains were moved toward Youngstown before authorities began their inquiry.
Reports indicate Democrats across multiple states held primaries to choose delegates for the national convention. The contest features a three or four candidate field with the outcome impacting the party’s nomination process and policy positions.
In Bellefonte Pennsylvania citizens fear the sex maniac who killed two women in five weeks. Rachel Taylor a 17 year old co ed and Faye Gates a 24 year old factory worker were murdered. Lynn Adams head of the state motor police said the killer may be sane except for sexual homicidal mania.
Seven Semils of Troop No. 82 were promoted to Second Class at ceremonies at the Presbyterian church. Recipients were Robert Parsons Revert Spincer Redbert Convin Jack Splomiat Charles Rainenlo John Rikers and Noger Amy. Three new scouts Max Brown John Dimpany and Walter Peake joined. Wy F Poweroys acted as troop commendleader. H C Wolke spoke. Ray P Yohn Commissioner and Creag committee members attended.
Corry Hospital plans an annual Tag Day with Girl Scouts handling canvassing in town and outlying areas. Mrs Morris Bernstein leads the city effort with Mrs Greene coordinating volunteers from nearby towns. Union City HQ will host a tag day supper to raise funds for hospital work.
The House Judiciary Committee revived the Hatch clean politics bill, reviewing 146 amendments as it seeks to reconsider the measure. Chairman Tatton Wo Bumper stated support for a clear discussion, with plans for a full House speech and a fresh vote expected Tuesday.
City officials vow strict enforcement of parking and late-regulation rules with one day in jail as the penalty for violations. Mayor Hepler warned police to prosecute violators while clarifying parking zones and penalties ahead of enforcement starting Monday, May 7.
A newly inaugurated Building Page by The Journal introduces a weekly feature titled Building aye. The plan outlines a policy shift toward Page Upwards and a focus on property bidding rights for homeowners.
The Corry Civic Orchestra under Carlton A. Chaires offered a demonstrative program at Cursuiginehooltat with sections and ensembles. Highlights included Batten Egyptian Tulgin, Hindel wowr-pop ular Largo, Wendell Gage and Carl ton Chaffee on brass and winds, Creole Serenade, and Victoria Gavotte by a woodwind quintet led by Gilbert Boyd.
The orchestra presented a varied program featuring well known waltzes and tone poems. Notable performers included Albert Manuel, Willis Price, John Corners, and Harry Rhodesdello. The group delivered expressive renderings with an improved performance each concert, closing with Angel Chapel.
A garbled May 7 dispatch from Halted Br ASMINEPeRy Neb describes federal agents under pressure from Senator Norris. The text mentions the Bureau and a search tied to a political confrontation, with fractured phrases about investigations and personnel.
Erie census figure shows population of Erie Proper at 116,247, reflecting a slight gain from prior counts. Former councilman Dire Brig reports on the city's demography as officials note changes in population during the year.
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