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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1940
Page
6
Residents are reminded that Waylight waving time does not take effect until Monday. City programs switch to standard time and clocks should be turned back one hour on retiring Sunday evening. The Federal Reserve Board announced that department store sales for the week ending May 14 were four percent larger than the same week last year.
May 11 coroners jury cites high speed as cause of fatal wreck on Atlantic Avenue. Louis C. Snyder, 66, Rocky Grove auto repair shop owner, died after Foster Hawking driven car sped away from the highway. Witnesses John Sutley and Patrolman Scott Lewis described the crash and injuries. Hawkins testified Snyder urged Meade to avoid speeding. Meade allegedly pressed accelerator again. Both men had been drinking.
Major Lynn G Adams urged Pennsylvania police to stay vigilant after two girl slayings in Centre County. He called for patrols at amusements and bus terminals and asked officers to record license numbers to help locate a suspect. The note warned quick action may yield a clue toward capturing the killer.
Erie May 11 Alvin Wright, a clerk stabbed three times in April, has relapsed and is home under a doctor's care. His condition is listed as only fair. Wright was released from St. Vincent's hospital Saturday and reported the case to Chief George Christoph at police headquarters Monday. He was suspended from the House department indefinitely after a street altercation near 16th and Holland streets. Charles Schlorr, 47, of 147 Bash 2th street, accused of slashing Wright, was freed from jail when Wright declined to press charges.
Harrisburg May reading quotes Dr. John J. Shaw health secretary and board chairman stating the sanitary water board will tackle stream pollution with reasonable practicable and progressive steps. The board faces criticism from the Schuylkill Valley Restoration Association and state sportsmen’s groups over machine and industrial plant waste in commonwealth streams. Health threats and thousands of dying fish highlighted amid calls for action.
Public invited to Corry Hospital open day on Sunday May 12 from 1 00 to 4 00 PM. Visitors will tour basement laundry storage heating kitchen laboratory and wards then see operating rooms wards and elevator. The event aims to educate on hospital facilities and nurse training.
The author argues farm subsidies and federal outlays distort the economy and delay real farm prosperity. He notes organized farm groups influence Congress, while taxes and price policies raise costs for cities and factories. He warns against endless subsidies and calls for new industrial uses for farm products, predicting the November 5 election will reveal the direction. Conditions in America, though skeptical, remain better than many nations.
The board voted to collect the 1939 40 tuition tax despite dissent from Dearing Johnson and Morton and a lone abstention by Shoop. Spring Creek owes Corry schools over 8000 for tuition with monthly due amounts, while backstation payments and smaller district receipts were noted as improving. The finance committee and solicitor were tasked with formulating action, possibly awaiting special state aid.
Local ad for Davis Radio Lab offers professional radio tubes and parts with immediate service and no extra cost. Includes contact detail Bh. 33-073.
Buffalo livestock market notes hogs with steady to strong prices 180-280 lb at 6.40 to 6.50, other weights around 6.15, cows and bulls active with few top cows 6.35-7, calves 11, sheep 9-12 plus springers 11.5-12.5. Pittsburgh wholesale produce sees slow demand with Apples steady, cabbage steady, lettuce steady, onions 2.1-2.5, potatoes 1.75-2.95, sweet potatoes steady, teetering misc items. stock market round shows mixed toa rising prices on some issues amid overall uneven trading balances.
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