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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1940

Page

6

Local Notes and Transit Updates Amid Mixed Weather

Community report highlights cool conditions and a sparring of local events. A monthly Rule Club meeting gathers at St Edward's School at 8:20 pm, while a chickenpox case prompts a health quarantine. Nearby police investigate a northside incident of attempted luring, and a tire safety note warns against underinflation. Memorial Day plans, theft at Fairview school, and anniversary observances fill local agendas with various officials and organizations involved.

Kno ‘Rule Club St Edward’s Iter

Three Injured as Pennsylvanian Derails in Erie Yards

A Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive pulling 30 freight cars derailed after colliding with a string of empty box cars on the north track at Cherry street in Erie at 1 55 a m Saturday. Engineer W C Spiller sustained minor bruises, fireman R B Bullard head injuries requiring stitches, conductor Albert Eckstein shoulder injuries. brakemen Slack and Booser escaped. Police Captain Paul Barclay and supervisor W S Supplee lead an investigation.

Penneylvania Mailroad Enra Nouth Cherry Street Buslroad Wic Spiller R. B. Bullard West Lth Albert Eckstein WA Parade Street C. ©. Slack J. J. Booser Bullard Hemet Hospital Paul Barclay Pennsylvania Railroad Police W. 3 Supplee Hekstein

Man Killed In Portland Auto Crash On Route 20

Phownauny Worth aged 44 of 123 Gardner Street Portland was struck by a car while walking along Route 20 and died instantly. Coroner William B Crandall Westfield and state troopers L J Kelly and W A Rimmer say the vehicle was driven by Robert F Dilly 20 of Portland. Worth was with Mr and Mrs Ralph Straight of Portland. investigators call the incident unavoidable with no criminal blame found.

Phownauny Worth Gardner Street Portland Ccroner Willian B. Crandall Westfield L. J. Kelly W. A. Rimmer Westfield Patrol Robert F. Dilly Ralph Straight

Thompson's Borsoma Tablets Purge Waste and Purify Blood

An old advertisement claims Thompson's Borsoma Tablets stimulate kidneys to filter waste and purify blood. It urges use for sluggish kidneys and associated pains, recommending Golden Tax Tablets for constipation and specifying drug store availability.

Auto Quiz No7 On Hill Driving Gears And Drinking

This excerpt presents auto quiz items about shifting gears on steep hills to save wear on the engine and nerves, selecting appropriate speeds for downhills, and the effect of a single drink on driving ability, with true false prompts. It tests gear choice and safety considerations.

Robbery of Pocketbook After Fainting Near Boston Store

Wanda Zielinski of 1970 East 18th Street fainted outside the Boston store at 10 a.m. Saturday, was helped to the doorway, and later found her purse missing. She had cashed a check at a bank and placed $16.42 and two bank books inside. A unidentified man fled with the purse after she fainted. Detective notes indicate the purse was dropped during the incident.

Wanda Delinsk East 18Th Street Boston

Burglar Routed From Home In Erie Capture Attempt

At 2 a m Saturday a burglar entered Philip McCallion’s East 5th Street home in Erie using a pass key. McCallion woke in his room and saw a man at the side door. he attempted to capture him but the intruder escaped. Police note the same marauder unlocked two doors in the McCallion home to flee quickly, as in other recent break-ins.

Erie Erie Philip McCallion McCallion McCullion

Death mocked track drivers answer roll

Indianapolis notes the Fundred Mile club’s sixth annual meeting, a Memorial Day prelude to the 500 mile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Only 28 men have met the 100 mph average since 1994. 20 are alive. Wilbur Shaw leads with six finishes over 100 mph, followed by Ted Horn, Mauri Rose, and Lou Meyer. The rest include Cummings, Bergers, and others with multiple century-speed finishes. The text ends abruptly with an abrupt postscript about searching a house.

Andianapolis Ind Indianapolis Motor Speedway Yoing Wilbur Shaw Ted Horn Kelly Petiilo Mauri Rose Lou Meyer Howdy Wilcox Fred Frame George Connor George Barringer Cliftergere Babe Stapp Joe Thorne Lou Moore Frank Weame Louis Comel Zeve Meyer Russ Snowberger Chet Miller Bill Cummings Lloyd Roberts Ray Pixley Bob Carey Chet Gardiner Stubby Stubblefield Doc MacKennie Jimmy Snyder Floyd Raverts Geo. Barringer Clim Bergers Dee

Pittsburgh Market Report and Clinton Wilder Warren Funeral

Demand was good on the wholesale market for produce with apples, lettuce, onions, and potatoes showing varied strength. Separate items note Clinton E. Wilder’s funeral in Warren with services at his home and interment at Oakland Cemetery, including honorary and active pallbearers.

Pittsburgh W. Va Mies Texas M. GF. Mis Kalahdins Fla. Bliss Alabama Bliss Triumphs 3. O. Cobblers Bliss Triumphs M. G. Mis N. J. Jersey Carlot Clinton Wilder Warren Clinton E. Wilder National Forge and Ordnance Company iMarket Street Mold Erle Gakland Cemetery George E. Crith H. A. Crary Dr . Mollizon J. P. Rogers Hh, Mr Cornell A. Logan J. Blair J. H. Dismond W. H. Shortt Fredses Te Meore BW. Mackayene William Berrongeour Joh Harington BE Listes Olmude Miller 2Furryy EL Gwarduger le Roy Ughine Chrissy Jacko Willis Coonby Lou Litzee

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