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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1940
Page
1
A fragmented notice notes Special Funds for refugees in need. It cites contributions totaling up to 10,000,000 American dollars and details supplies such as potatoes and corn. The Red Cross is active in coordinating aid and purchases for refugees in Europe, with figures mentioning 1,000,000 worth of goods and ongoing appeals led by Taylor and H. Davis.
Heavy rain and a severe electrical storm sweeping the area caused widespread basement and cellar flooding in the business district and nearby homes. East Wayne Street sewer backups overwhelmed the system, with street crews cleaning sewage and debris for hours. Despite damage, the newly built intake and storm sewer aided protection on hillside streets, while electrical service was briefly interrupted. The report notes drivers faced hazardous visibility and waterlogged streets during the storm.
President Roosevelt opposes a government capital partnership with private industry for national defense. He urges strict action against spies and traitors. The fireside outline calls for plant expansion to relieve private capital pressures, while promising wage, hour, and unemployment protections and cautioning against profiteering amid emergency spending. He notes no specific plan for defense expenditures and warns against minority disruption of rearmament.
Otto Lieb 51 of Morrellville to face grand jury on two counts of murder for killing his aunt Lena Kumake 78 and uncle Andrew Kunkel 73 after saying a voice told him to do it. He pleaded willy at a hearing and faces possible indictment the week of June 3.
An observer warned that the United States remains exposed amid tensions in Chile and urged rapid preparations to prevent possible treachery or surprise moves. The note stresses vigilance and readiness in international affairs.
Veterans from Cartier Post 365 Amer ican Legion Lieut Archie W Thompson Post 204 and Wilcox Post 121 United Spanish War Veterans attended a memorial mass at St Thomas church Sunday at 10 o'clock. Uniformed veterans joined in the annual service preceding Memorial Day with an address by Father Francis J Graves on Peace, noting unsettled world conditions.
Frenked from Greensburg Pa May 3 state motor police investigate the lover's lane slaying of Jeannette woman Mary Yospuk 39 and the wounding of Jeannette constable William rough fer 49 The killer ordered the man to hand over his wallet and fled after the shooting at a lonely spot near Greensburg Hospital police report the constable was injured and the woman died from a head wound in the incident.
A meeting of representatives from Corry organizations is set for Wednesday evening to decide if sufficient funds exist to buy the iron lung for infantile paralysis cases. Price cited is 1590 delivered to Corry, with Elks Kiwanis Rotary VFW American Legion and Fireman's Relief invited to send delegates to present positions and votes.
May 27 Philadelphia dispatch reports the National Firemen's Association, with over 200000 volunteer firefighters, pledged to combat fifth column activities amid an ongoing anti sabotage campaign. John F. McNulty of Linthicum Heights spoke for the group drawing delegates from Maryland Delaware Virginia West Virginia and New York.
J W T Mason, United Press war critic, surveys German moves along the channel coast. He argues German positions near the channel lack offensive value unless the Allies are driven back eastward, describing a pipe-like frontline from Antwerp to the Somme and noting limited German maneuvering along the coast toward Calais and Boulogne. Public fighting remains fierce as Allied lines hold, with continued threat of a German push along the channel as reports say.
Hundreds of residents visited the WPA sewing and housekeeping projects during This Work Pays Your Community Week from May 20 to 25. The sewing project at the post office building welcomed 339 visitors. seventeen women work on housekeeping at the former Imperial Hotel site. Supervisors Mary Mulligan and Grace Durham praised the public response and invited residents to visit either project anytime.
May 21 Pittsburgh dispatch notes Western Pennsylvanians bolster national preparedness and the drive against fifth column truces. President Roosevelt and five senators hear appeals for military protection for Phil Innisiriel venter and the establishment of munitions plants locally as war production aims to strengthen domestic steel output and supply lines.
Corry hosts Erie County Pomona Grange No 4 for a two day meeting June 12 and 13 with a packed program including sessions on Grange cooperation, juvenile activities, and legislative reports. Featured speakers include J Hollidaysturg master of Pennays-Vanla State Grange and Dr Ralph D Bacon.
A tractor-trailer wreck on Route 6 near Phuilld intersection Saturday evening caused $1200 damage. Margaret Jean Graham of Niagara Falls driving west backed up after passing signs, while Robert W. Carrington of Blairsville, operator of the brick truck, escaped injuries as the loaded vehicle plunged into a ditch.
SOMERSET Pa May 27 Robert Diste 68 year old relief client was found dead near his lonely cabin after two weeks away from home. Coroner says he likely died from an odd neck injury after a fallen tree struck him or an accidental strangling incident.
Harrisburg May 27 Judge Howard W Hughes ordered an indefinite postponement of the Dauphin County Democratic leaders indicted in grand jury investigations of graft in the New Deal regime of former Gov George M Earle. The postponement seemed to bolster a semi official report that Hocae Neely never would be brought to trial.
The Corry High petrol band directed by Carlton A. Chaffee will present a concert at the Gig Fan on Tuesday. The program includes selections from various composers and promises an entertaining evening for attendees.
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