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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1940
Page
6
PanagnaF-PanagnaF-Pele and cool. The game highlights air under moonlight as saifame faces Corry at 8 p.m. in a marquee grid matchup.
Erie county farmers meet required farm practices under the 1040 agricultural conservation program to qualify for credit. Completion by October 4 and consultation with the county office at 201 Security Peoples Erie Pa advised. The committee highlights soil improving practices aiding national defense and nutrient supply.
Over 600 Elks and guests met at the Titusville Elks club for the Northwest District fall session in Pennsylvania. The business portion endorsed national defense and Elk roles, with Ward Enoblow of Meadville visiting Corry lodge on November 7. A turkey dinner closed the event amid a list of Corry attendees. The same day Chicago hosted NBCs Quiz Kids feature receiving the Movie Radio Guide medal of merit for October.
The Corry Buble Schools report shows non resident enrollment fell 31 this year as Spring Creek pupils shifted to Youngsville. Last year 5 from Spring Creek attended Corry. this year 22 remain, a drop of 23. Concord township and Wayne township shows mixed changes while several townships have no elementary pupils.
Harrisburg reports the 1940 fishing season was largely poor across Pennsylvania due to late spring heatwaves and fluctuating weather. Despite overall weak conditions, pickerel and walleyed pike show some promise in the lake and river regions, while bass remain uneven but present in deeper spots.
A mass meeting of Millcreek property owners will discuss the proposed new high school at Lakewood school Monday at 7 30 p m. The West Take Civic association sponsors the gathering. James Weir says the site is a key topic and school board members are invited to explain their choice. The board plans to build on present grounds, funded by a $150 000 bond issue to be voted this fall.
A moonlit early Sunday caused an accident on Corry Spring Creek road when Aller H. Wright and Frank D. Lay, both without lights, collided. Wright suffered minor bruises but escaped serious injury. Lay and his wife were treated for cuts and bruises. Local state motor police investigated the crash.
Warren public schools will convene for Registration Day on Wednesday October 15 but will run only a half hour. Students report to home rooms and are dismissed after 20 minutes. The shortened session aligns with directives from the State Superintendent and local school directors to allow teachers to attend the ESEA meeting in Erie.
Mixed historic classifieds advertise livestock poultry and supplies cattle and vehicles for sale. Listings include parlor furniture stoves and home goods with contact details from North Clymer and nearby towns.
Produce demand in Pittsburgh is moderate with apples at 75-85 cents for No. 1 bi baskets and related varieties under steady to weaker bids. Potatoes show about steady prices with New Jersey Chippewas at 12-25 and Idaho Russet values around 1.75-1.90. Buffalo livestock report notes hogs active, cattle steady with occasional gains, and lambs lower on the day.
Fragmentary text lists several names such as Cory Hip, Deke, Mooney, Corry McCrslin, Lindsey Migger, Bracken, Kinney, Picetrillo, Radecki, Cragg, Lundy, Williams, and Moony. Mentions Yale, Missouri, and various place names and scores, but details are garbled and noncoherent.
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