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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
6
The county commission office reports delays and recounts for the AOA primary election as several candidates face questions. Chief Clerk Ralph Bentilini notes last‑day efforts and updates while local officials push ahead with plans and related public notices.
Memorial Day observances include wreaths and poppies to honor war dead. On Saturday May 25 Dell Ay WW Thompson Bost No 204 will conduct an annual Buddy Poppy sale to fund veteran relief programs, with proceeds supporting local, state, and national efforts. The red flowers are assembled by disabled veterans in hospitals, providing work and therapeutic value during convalescence.
Noted war photographer Julien Bryan will headline the 1640 Chautauqua season in New York opening July 1 with motion pictures of Finland and Poland. His Warsaw siege film and other war images have appeared in Life and Look magazines. The poppy relief fund supports the VFW national home at Watertown Rapids Michigan for orphans of deceased veterans.
Del Rio reports 400 residents forced out three alleged Nazi agents amid threats to stone a man who refused to salute the flag and burn leaflets. Gov. O Daniel ordered an immediate state probe into suspected subversive activity, with state police and National Guard officials involved.
An advertisement urges immediate order of Snn-Gura Ointment for piles and ulcers from Dr. Roeouck of Cleveland. It claims Bas-Cura and minor warnings for wit and brain aids and lists Golden-bax and Golden-Lax Tablets at 26c per package.
Demand was moderate on wholesale markets with apples bids steady to higher and cabbage and lettuce firm. Livestock in Buffalo showed active hogs and steady cattle with calves and sheep varied. New York stocks closed irregular as market volumes remained moderate with notable Steel and motor shares retreating.
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