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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1940
Page
6
Unclear OCR fragment hints at mixed economic signals, rail income, and local notices. Mentions Pennsylvanian business, Bradford charity, electric rate cuts, WPA program showings, bankruptcies, postmaster audits, and a weather summary. Contains several proper names and places, but readability is limited.
Terrence Davison announced the Salvation Army campaign will run May 14 to 18 and will target industries business districts and large employee groups. House-to-house canvassing is barred unless initial results fail to meet expectations, to avoid home and business disruption. Advanced gift committee D A Hillstrom and Clyde F Brown will contact selected donors. Business ward teams led by J B Dahlstrand W Cox Harold Pow Morris Chapin Walter B Scott G T Bergman Clarence Welse and T P Williams will start promptly to complete the drive in the business districts before the end date.
May 18 The city faces a conference next week over an 87000 misdirection of funds from the signor license fund to the state relief fund. Finance Director Paul Watson said the city must replace the sum from a primary source, likely via a loan, as the money was counted in receipts for the year. The state has indicated possible funds but no firm promise, implying the city might carry the loan into 1941 with interest.
Numerous reports from producers, distributors and state agents indicate the Pennsylvania potato market has strengthened and stabilized through cooperation of the state department of agriculture, the extension service of Pennsylvania State College, and the Pennsylvania Cooperative Potatoes Growers Association. Educational grading meetings and inspectors schools were held in nearly every county, leading to higher quality potatoes and more uniform high prices from wholesale to retail distributors.
A vintage driving quiz outlines skid responses on wet or icy pavement. It favors careful braking, clutch handling, and steering choices to avoid loss of control. It also covers how to regain grip if a skid occurs and the correct approach to crossing slippery street tracks or ruts.
A dense listing of national radio broadcasts for Sunday night including a Knights of Columbus mass in Kansas City with dignitaries, Johnny Green hosting music and a rhyming game, Jene Rich starring in a drama on NBC Red and Blue networks, John J. Anthony hosting Good Will Hour, Benny and Mary Livingstone program, Anty Devine acts, Jeanette MacDonald guest on Bergen-McCarthy, Rachel Carley and others on Manhattan Merry-Go-Round, and Phil Spitalny directing an all-star album showcase with a Woman of the Week guest.
The largest Christian youth conference to convene in Kane will be held at First Presbyterian church on Saturday May 25 with top Pennsylvania youth leaders. Principal speaker Miss Ruth Miller 23 year old evangelist from Pen Argyl will serve as evangel site superintendent of Christian Endeavor in Pennsylvania. A banquet follows the morning and afternoon sessions. Grace Shaw of Kane is the conference chairman.
Harrisburg May 18 There were 58 fewer employees on the department of highways payroll May 1 than a year ago. Salaried staff rose 173 from last year while hourly workers dropped 9 690. The rise in salaried staff reflected the large construction program. May 1 total hourly employees fell from 18 099 to 1 448. monthly staff rose from 2 403 to 2 576.
Demolition of 100 three-bedroom units for a new 925 family Butte low cost housing project was aided by thieves and vandals. A resident posted a sign reading in Still sleeping here to warn off thieves.
Legal note shows courts allow auctioneers to reject top bid If the rise is trifling. Minnesota case cited where a house sold to the first bidder for 75 dollars after another offered 80. The second bidder sued but failed, since no contract formed as the auctioneer did not accept the offer.
East Buffalo markets show hogs 1300 with 700 holdovers and steady to higher bids, cattle steady with good to choice calves near 11.50 and 10.50, sheep around 10 for good grades. Pittsburgh wholesale produce reports slow demand with apples scarce, onions steady, potatoes steady, and other staples priced across crates and sacks. Stock market closes with declines early then partial rebound led by large-caps and commodity items in New York.
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