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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1940
Page
1
Officials outline major home repair efforts including extensive exterior painting and remediation work. The project aims to improve payment conditions and reduce peeling paint while introducing new housing repairs and job opportunities for residents.
United Press veteran war correspondent Webb Miller was found dead beside a rail vehicle near Clapham Junction southwest of London after reportedly jumping from a carriage. He was 48, survived by wife Farle and son Kenneth, with a long career tracing back to 1916.
Corry ranked twelfth in Pennsylvania for United States Savings Bond sales for the year ending March 31, 1940, with local offices posting strong figures. The Postmaster reported total bond purchases of about 116 137 dollars locally, as other nearby towns showed varied totals.
New Martingville West Virginia state records show a one year old child bride accused of fatally shooting her one year old husband at their Oakley Long farm home on February 26. The grand jury indicted the pair after a lengthy probe into the death, charging first degree murder.
London May 8 David Lloyd George facing the House of Commons denounced Neville Chamberlain as failing the war effort in Norway and urged his resignation. He argued the prime minister's conduct jeopardized victory, warning German bombs and submarines were closer to British ports and that Allied influence waned across Europe.
Centre County commissioners announce a $5,000 reward for information leading to arrest and final conviction of the slayer of Faye Gates a 24 year old match factory worker The reward followed a conference with General Lynn G Adams commissioner of state motor police and was made public in Bellefonte Pa
A brewing showdown looms over Erie County Democratic control as two factions clash. The Fitzgerald Lonergan group opposes tonight's executive committee meeting led by County Chairman Cronin and aims to fill about twenty county committee vacancies ahead of the May 14 reorganization. Spannung rises with threats of fireworks at the session as both sides seek influence before the November election.
A spark from an electric torch aboard a Jones and Laughlin Steel barge caused the deaths of Gordon Baer and Benjamin Owens and destroyed 150000 gallons of tar oil near Follansbee West Virginia. The victims were 26 and 24, respectively, and the incident occurred May 3 with investigators reporting the torch as the likely cause.
In California yesterday President Roosevelt won a smashing victory and 44 convention votes over three Democratic tickets. Garner’s ticket trailed in second, while a left wing faction led by Ellis Patterson finished fourth.
Meirs to the MacDonald estate on South Center street retain Marsh Spaeder Bane and Marsh to represent them in a claim against the city for alleged water damage during the South Center street improvement. Erie law firm seeks early conference with municipal officials aiming at an agreement or settlement as court-appointed viewers may be needed to settle the claim.
Jamestown May 8 Attorney General Robert H Jackson a Spring Creek native and former Frewsburg resident returned to Jamestown for a non party dinner in Hotel Jamestown where about eight hundred citizens praised him. Speakers cited his amor friendliness and wisdom and hinted at possible Democratic presidential nomination.
Democratic Chairman John B. Kelly declared he would use every means to forestall Colshi G. Adams reappointment as state motor Police commissioner. He said Governor James asked for confirmation, and he plans to mobilize Philadelphia voters to oppose Adams, whom he deems lacking necessary qualifications.
In Washington on May 8 the 936 presidential rivals Roosevelt and Landon planned conferences with party leaders to shape status and strategy before national conventions. Mrs. Roosevelt meets Sen. Burton Wheeler next Monday as Wheeler leads a reorganization drive, while Taft plans a May 15 tour through Ohio Kansas Missouri and Indiana.
Plans by Mr and Mrs F G McClonkey to relocate their bakery from South Center sleeve, just south of the Municipal building, to the former Bentley property on East Main Street at month end. Larry Sundatrom, local decorator, is expected to occupy the Hough Center reset property next month.
The American Legion post on North Center Street seeks reexemption of its post home from city taxes. Officials note the property has historically been tax exempt when used as a post recreation site, but a recent change marked it taxable as a tourist home. Lloyd Stowe urged council to reinstate exemption, arguing the building is operated by the post, while legal counsel Blaine Kincaid was asked to review the issue with city officials.
In Clementine Hall May 8 Pope Plum addressed 5,000 pilgrims and newly married couples urging prayer for peace amid fear the European conflict could widen. He spoke of this tragic spring and the desperate path to a just peace through prayer.
The Belgian cabinet met today to assess international tensions and the domestic impact. Minister Pant Spank and foreign affairs officials reviewed the global situation, warning of nervous strain and potential disturbances amid regional uncertainties.
Work has started on the rebuilding of the electric line between Carry and Union City by Pennsylvania Electric Company. The program aims to upgrade the transmission line with new conductors and poles, with crews operating from the Union City yard and expected to continue for several weeks. The project will improve capacity to serve nearby towns and support growing demand, with substantial funds allocated to Washington Street area upgrades and system modernization.
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