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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1940
Page
6
Fragmented note outlines mid Atlantic sports chatter including Penn State exposure, potential conference shifts, and local teams like Buffalo Cleveland Steubenville links. Mentions bowling averages, upcoming matchups with Toronto and Pittsburgh, and unsettled rosters amid injuries and vacancies.
A fragmented local item details a nighttime collision on Main and Center streets near 4 15 in the afternoon, with minor vehicle damage and no injuries reported. It mentions sales figures, insurance, a hospitalization inquiry, and various unrelated community notices and town names.
Warren County farmers cooperative plans include electing delegates to a county convention for selecting the agriculture conservation committee for the year. Meetings are scheduled in Farmington Youngsville Freehold Lotheville Pine Grove Sprig Creek Elke Corydon Grand Valley Warren with dates ranging from Nov. 8 to Nov. 22 and times around evening or afternoon sessions.
Erie reports Anthony Uxonenl, a one year old suspect, transferred from county prison to state hospital after doctors found him insane. A commission of physicians declared he suffered from hallucinations, affecting his capacity to stand trial.
Erie in November Joseph Barber brother of Mayor Chiles Barber and attorney Thomas W Barber were sworn in as new members of the Erie County Bar. The ceremony, presided by President Judge Mile BH, witnessed by a bar association delegation, marks the start of the brothers practicing together in the mayor's firm. The new attorney, Notre Dame and University of Pennsylvania graduate, will join his brother's practice.
Federal grand jury questioned Pennsylvania party leaders over prespection spending while five U S marabals seized records of the Philadelphia registration commission for a hearing. The action followed a petition by the Democratic committee alleging thousands of Philadelphians were deprived of the vote in the election.
Nov 8 report notes Hite ak cold weather as Harry Detlyin predicts the presidentis election outcome. Detlyin agreed to wear a sign to mark the wager while JF Wendell and others observe the bet.
Rowe Mary Rowely, 18, of 1014 Kakhkwa Blvd in Erie, is sought after disappearing from home. Authorities say she was seen in Cleveland and purchased clothing there before taking a bus to Erie, with parents arranging a radio audition appearance as part of the search. She sang at St Andrew's Church choir and was reported missing after staying away several days. The father has been vigil in Cleveland, learning of sightings at a local YWCA and a Cleveland radio station audition.
Pittsburgh November 8 Associated Press describes a CIO and AFL leaders meeting at the Steel City Industrial Union Council. They anticipate President Roosevelt requesting a reconvening of peace talks among major labor organizations after recent convictions influence strategy and timing.
Armistice Day hours are announced for Monday November 1 or 194? at the post office. Stamp and money order windows will be open 8 to 10 am and 7 to 9 pm. General delivery and stamp windows operate, with mails processed as usual. One business district delivery will depart Alice at 9:30 am. rural routes not operated. Brazil left the League of Nations in 1928.
Pittsburgh markets show apples and other fruits steady with varied quotes across varieties. Butter eggs cheese poultry steady. Buffalo hogs cattle calves sheep and wool activities noted with price ranges and shipments. New York and broader market movements described with multiple company listings and price shifts.
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