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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1939
Page
12
Partial invitation list and community notices from Beaverdam parsonage describe a reception for new pastors and mention the first quarterly meeting of the year at Wayne United Brethren in Christ with Dr. and Paul Weaver of Jamestown in charge. Various local residents and attendees are listed with brief notes on visits and church events.
Harrisburg report details two thirds completion of the 160 mile Pennsylvania Turnpike project. Excavation reaches 15.89 million cubic yards, 141,901 cubic yards of concrete. 97,576 square yards of reinforced pavement. Crews, equipment valued at about 30 million dollars, push subgrade, with largest cut planned through Gleat Ridge near Everett. paving targets total 50 miles this year, nine miles laid on one 12 foot lane daily, with earnings around 9.95 million to contractors by September 1.
Harrisburg report warns intoxicated pedestrians are a major highway safety problem. It notes a rising fatality rate for drinkers on roads, with one pedestrian death every three days in Pennsylvania. Ford of 1928 to 1991 shows pedestrians far exceed drunk drivers in fatalities, urging police and motorists to curb this risk.
A short proverb-like note reflects the belief that early shaping influences future character and behavior, suggesting lifelong effects from early guidance and discipline.
Complaints about careless property owners allowing noxious weeds to spread persist despite a law that assigns enforcement to local authorities. The procedure requires a written notice to the township or district constable or supervisor, who then has ten days to have the weeds removed. If the landowner refuses, officials may hire workers and bill the costs to the owner.
Harrisburg reports state highway officials pleased with township led work for rural road improvements across 63 counties. 400 miles of rural highways and 14 bridges are planned with a total project cost of 2 118 945 69 dollars. State funds 421 474 14, township 421 296 85, counties 116 14 80, WPA share 2149 01 295. WPA projects total 62 with 149 01 295 cost. other funds split among tale, townships, and securities. The program covers resurfacing about 90 miles with rest new construction. 4 250 000 expected for 1940 plus similar for following year. Officials expect larger 1940 program.
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