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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1940

Page

8

Bear Lake Area News Notes and Gatherings

Community tidings from Bear Lake and vicinity include visits and weekend plans for Mrs. Miltie Growy and Bar Crows, Miss Jean Manwaring visiting Edinboro teachers, and many local movements. Born to Merrit and Mary Smith a daughter at WEA. notes on Drank Smock visiting Meadville. various relatives seen in Cen ter ville, Warren, and Beloron skating party at Skateland. Funeral for Mrs. Adi Schoolon Whiteley held at United Brethren church with relatives from Corry, Jamestown, Clymer, and Panama attending.

Bear Lake Woy Miltie Growy Billtum Peleg Irs Aul Dinguet Susanne Suriesting Tyan Hawkins Jean Manwaring Edinvoru Merrit Smith Celorow Bune Diay WEA Damestown Mury Crosby Base Evans Harry Evans J. W. Barseth Athi MéeCraw Warren Wallen Newhouse Barrett O McLally Milley Bethel Tabernacle of Corry Donald Engle Charles Nichols Wellington Wescott Hamiltes Canada Laut Onylson Jamestown Clair Gordon Erma Gordon Arthur Scholton

Submarine Invention Mentioned From English 1620

A note describes an early submarine built in England in 1620. It was a wooden shell covered with leather and navigated by 12 rowers, framed as an amateur invention rather than a recognized maritime breakthrough.

England

Flu Cases Rise In Fall Says Public Health Service

Washington reports rising influenza activity with new cases higher than the five year median for late October. Health officials urge vigilance, describe vaccines and preventive steps, and warn that flu can be serious with risk of complications. Public Health Service advises avoiding crowded places, regular workouts, and ample fluids while stressing early care and rest.

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Hit and Run Driver Nabs After Chase in Franklin

Denis Long of Carlton, detained by city police after a chase nearly to Reno. He faces Alderman William Peters on charges of hit and run driving and failing to stop. A car owned by Charles Black of Alien and driven by Long struck Tony Bianchi’s parked vehicle in front of the New York Hotel on Main Street, causing about 50 dollars damage. Long and three others were not injured.

New York Hotel Bianchi Long

Don\u2019t Take Chances With The Flu Public Health Warnings

A fragmented text warns against flu risks and urges following medical guidance. It references staying home, resting, and cautious use of remedies, noting fever treatment and avoiding unprescribed medicines. It mentions gradual return to normalcy and cautions about dangerous substances.

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140000 Back On Jobs In Pa Amid Gains In 1940

The Pennsylvania Employment Service estimates 140000 job placements for the year, up 25 percent from 1939. Week ending November 1 saw 3853 jobs filled, down 15 percent from the prior week but above September averages. Applications for work totaled 25140, roughly the same as the monthly average. Unemployment compensation claimants rose to about 5900 original claims, 26 percent fewer than the prior week.

Employment Service Secretary of Labor and Industry Lewis G. Hines

Erie fights to evade bond payment in city bond case

Erie moves to dodge roughly 600000 owed on defaulted improvement bonds. City Solicitor Murphy outlines defenses and denials of bondholders claims, arguing six year limits and no promise to retire wind-down bonds. plaintiffs contend city liability hinges on bond terms, with outcome affecting debt limits and tax rates.

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Giant glass coffee maker on display at world’s fair

A massive glass coffee maker labeled as the largest of its kind was shown at the New York World's Fair. The device, claimed to handle about 500 cups, is described as a novelty in the appliance world though built mainly for rehabilitation purposes and potentially salable for malting or coffee use.

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Aliens Urged to Register Ahead of Deadline

The notice warns all aliens 14 years and older to register by December 26 with fingerprints. Parents or guardians register those under 14, at local post offices, with penalties for noncompliance and guidance to report address changes within five days.

Cullen Hele Parenta Dan Boras Hianobin Oller

Fractured hip fatal to aged Erie resident

An elderly Erie resident, Eugene Carney, died after a fractured hip from a fall at 1802 Craviewie Blvd on November 10. He was treated at St Vincent Hospital, but the injury proved serious. Dr. Blassie, the attending physician, cited the severity and ensuing complications as causing the death.

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The Wild Horse and Piano Capers in a Circus

In a United Circus, wild animal trainer Weist clashes with calliope pianist Discord Palmer over cue mishaps as Rajah the Bengal tiger, ponies, and other acts collide in the steel arena. The crew recalls tense moments, banter, and Palmer’s habit of disrupting the routine despite Starr’s oversight.

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Elephants Run Loose and Fire Breaks Out at Show

A chaotic circus scene unfolds as a loaded truck spooks elephants near a rail yard. The lead bull, driven by a mahout, circles the ring while attendants struggle to corral the herd. A trainer’s fall and a flaming hoop ignite panic among spectators and crew as a calliope wagon catches fire, trapping performers and exposing rival tensions within the troupe.

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Feanitay Germany story fragment appears with unclear attribution and disrupted text. The readable parts reference a notable event involving a German context tied to Los A and an unidentified puttliyer. No clear dates, places, or outcomes emerge from the garbled OCR.

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Pop Washtt Presis by Halalpoy States

Fragmented notice describes a music event with unclear venue and date. It mentions Halalpoy and a group or duo performing tunes, with references to CERAM and Wipaa 287, but the text is garbled. No clear outcome or organizer details are discernible.

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