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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1940
Page
6
A crowded weekend brings a small-town mix of events and incidents. A community talk at the university quad is listed, while a transportation firm declares a dividend. Police search for a missing child ends safely as a rifle accident narrowly misses a youth, and a gun shop mishap prompts repairs and warnings.
Across Erie county inmates at Western penitentiary explore a loophole to win release by habeas petitions claiming the judge must sign pleas of guilty for a valid sentence. District Attorney Burton Laut and Superior Court rulings are cited as shaping the tactic, with several inmates already pursuing court action. In other local items, nine divorces are granted, city council meets, and a public ownership statement appears in the Corry Evening Journal.
Touls H Randolph former violinist of Lily Dale NW appeared in a harmonies concert before Junior High pupils at the 11 o'clock assembly. Rex theatre prizes at last night event not claimed. Col Lynn Adams calls Fire Prevention Week Oct 5 to 12 and urges observance with a planned city fire apparatus parade. State liquor stores and city clubs to close 2 am to 3 pm on drafters registration day Oct 16. Raymond Carroll of Corry arrested in Bradford for assault and disorderly conduct. Erie county divorce libel filed by Ellen A Caldwell of Corry against Enla Caldwell of Franklinville IW cruelty. Traverse jurors to be selected as Warren county civil court convenes Nov 4. Harry Culver Pittsfield, Moore Pittsfield, Ruth Bear Lake, and Pred St Columbus mentioned. Robert Stewart, en route to Buffalo City, reported discharging something near the Pennsylvania line earlier today.
Harrisburg observers review daily traffic studies for the Pennsylvania turnpike project. Engineers project annual ridership and toll income to cover operating costs and retire $71 million in bonds, with steady growth in revenue over five years and a planned 1956 debt retirement.
Jay Cooke Republican candidate for A. B. Gensitoy will speak at a large Republican rally in the Elks Auditorium Erie on October 8 at 8 o'clock. The event is planned under the County Republican committee with several Corry Republicans expected to attend.
Young Pennsylvania keeps a close watch on developments in the national defense program as panel discussions are announced for the Pennsylvania State Association of Student Councils convention in Kane. The two day conference opens Friday morning with Arthur Johnson presiding and ends Saturday afternoon under the theme Young America Speaks.
Rally day at Spring Creek Congregational Church features a full worship service with prelude doxology invitation hymn Holy Holy Holy announcements offering baptism and reception of members vocal duet there shall be showers of blessing scripture John 1 12 prayer and benediction Holy Communion. Bible school program includes Jesus Calls Us John 1 41 18 exercise Jesus hymn He Keeps Me Singing origin of Sunday Schools William Demaldson and Stand Up for Jesus.
In Ridgway township a driver identified as Ochs 4-Indige Ba int of Ridgway was involved in a fatal collision at the Main Street and Broad Street intersection. Robert Suyiter of Allynhurst APRN was injured. the coroner and jury conducted testimony led by Dr. Shipley Barrwth. Bonini, the driver, testified he swerved to avoid Snyder after seeing him crossing the street. the right front fender struck him as the car passed through on a green light at speed.
Harrisburg reported that a social hygiene institute session warned that proximity of red light districts to army camps endangers Graftees and undermines the preparedness program. Major Bascom Johnson of the American Social Hygiene Association said attempts to make such districts safe will fail.
A collage of classified notices shows property sales and rentals, real estate agents offering deeds with 10 percent down, and rental listings. Also included are farm animals for sale, poultry and pigs, and notices seeking help, with names and addresses such as Harry W Hagmann Realtor, Ross Martins Tamstown NY, and Vennis Follett announcing twin daughters.
Market notes from Pittsburgh report varying produce prices with apples and russet potatoes listed by grade and region. Wheat remains steady as baskets and crates trade under Pennsylvania and New Jersey supply lines amid mixed demand.
A garbled OCR sports item references a baseball or similar game with mentions of teams Boston New York and a special faction, noting errors and uneven lines in the report. The fragment hints at series play, scoring coins per player, and unequal officiating.
A garbled fragment lists early leagues and teams across New York, St. Louis, and Providence with references to 1887 1889 and a Players' League. It mentions competition, scheduling, and mixed results across clubs, with unclear notes on champions and series outcomes.
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