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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1940
Page
1
Fragmentary note shows a Dean at Columbus and a selective place tied to a Colum school with unclear timing. Additional readable bits reference a schedule from early morning. Unknown specifics prevent full reconstruction.
The text depicts a tense moment between a man and a girl near a waterfront and dock area. Plots of escape, restraint, and danger are implied as shadows loom and a mysterious force presses toward a potential confrontation. Names and clear events are obscured by garbled OCR.
Officials manning the Selective Service prepare for city wide registration of about 1200 young men aged 21 to 36. Most enrollment sites are at standard redistricted precincts with high school central points, while offices urge early registration to prevent crowding and avoid penalties for dodgers.
The item indicates Davis and Wallace will energize a corporate campaign amid wartime news. It references moves to improve U S Soviet relations and notes bombings involving British and Nazi capitals. The piece blends war theatre and general world updates with local political notes and radio listings.
At the Kansas City convention, Episcopal leaders consider limiting parish independence in appointing pastors and contemplate designating Washington as the church capital. A pair of proposals target clergymen ages and marriage rights, with a third option to appoint a three-member board if others fail.
Volunteers assemble this afternoon to aid the registration process for tomorrow's selective service draft. The list includes named women and men across precincts and wards, with roles in morning and afternoon shifts, marching in uniforms and assisting with clerical duties as part of the local community effort.
Washington reports progress toward friendlier relations among the United States, Soviet Union and Japan. Sumner Welles and Soviet Ambassador Oumansky reportedly reached principles guiding settlements on economic questions, with talks to continue. Officials say no agreement on a Japan Soviet non aggression pact yet.
Dayton Oct 15 Elliott Roosevelt will remain a captain in the air corps reserve at Wright Field. Brig Gen O P Echols assistant commander of Wright Field material division said his services are needed and refused his resignation.
The United Lutheran Church of America was told today that it faces a major problem in the next decade caused by near halt of immigration and a general decline in the nation’s birth rate.
Three weeks before the election the city will vote for a President and other federal and state offices. Senator James J. Davis is due to visit Corry on Wednesday afternoon as campaign momentum shifts toward the closing weeks.
Corry residents may glimpse Wendell Willkie on Friday October 25 as the GOP candidate travels from Akron to Jamestown via Erie Railroad routes. A likely 7 20 to 8 00 am crossing through Corry is planned with appearances in Elmira and Binghamton to follow. Henry Wallace will visit Erie Perry Square and Edinboro State Teachers College with local Democrats planning to attend. Senator Davis will speak at the Willkie club HQ in Traction Building at 2 o'clock Wednesday, advancing from 3 to accommodate large turnout and avoid clashing with a major Erie rally. Both parties anticipate big meetings as the Roosevelt-Wallace and Willkie clubs mobilize.
Harrisburg report details farmers and sisters preparing a 16 cent dairy menu for six at the National Dairy Show. The feature illustrates how the modern farm wife composes meals including a nursing mille pal and other demonstrations of domestic efficiency.
Associated Press report from the Willkie train en route to Buffalo notes a “startling and disturbing” delay in housing the expanded army. He cites procurement delays for a range finder and firing mechanism, attributing them to inefficiency, as he criticizes New Deal actions and dictatorship claims. Pittsburgh dispatch reports 175,000 Allegheny county men to enroll for selective service with order to registrars avoid political buttons.
J J Desmond was re elected chairman of the District Boy Scout Council at the Greyhound Post House meeting. New officers include Robert Witther vice chairman Pred Hannan secretary W Pomeroy leadership training Merrill Patterson camping and activities replacing resignations Thomas Roelots and Lester Lopus and Dr R B Mosier finance officer. Nast reported on a county extension meeting and noted district progress planning extension of troops and organization of Cub Packs under Nast's group.
Italian air squadron launched a fierce assault on a British convoy in a October raid. British reinforcements were threatened as Italian flyers hit a cruiser with torpedo, a transport with a heavy bomb, and several other ships sustained damage according to command reporters.
A second Erie man is charged as an accomplice in a club burglary on Main Street. Police report two vending machines were broken into and their contents stolen. The case is set for grand jury consideration after hearings led by Police Flanigan and Trooper Harry Stinmett.
Associates press report from Harrisburg notes measures to transer water resources. Officials describe current activity as a peak period with ongoing work at Wilkes Barre Edwardsville Kingston and Plymouth as part of river and dike projects.
Aimed at 130000 to 180000 troops near Romania, the claim notes 10 to 12 divisions mobilized by Soviet Russia. The report cites unclear sources and mentions allied actions and sabotage context, with authorities in London weighing whether Sir Reginald should depart Romania depending on developments.
Four Corry Police Department officers will enroll in the third Police Sciences course offered under Public Service Institute of Pennsylvania. Chief John D. Flanigan Patrolman Rosé Mead William Swan and J. S. Burlingsme will attend the Meadville class beginning Wednesday afternoon.
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