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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1940
Page
8
Jamestowns fall furniture market opened with wholesalers reporting about 12 percent higher wholesale sales so far this year than 1935. Executive Secretary Paul Denney noted improved general business conditions, with no significant price changes expected soon and dealers aiming to hold prices while prices are still low.
Hans Oppenheimer, a 47 year old butcher of 1334 West 10th Street, was robbed of 181 dollars in cash and 71 59 in checks on Friday night. Police note the city has faced a week long surge of thefts with dozens of homes and stores left bare. An additional report cited a stolen billfold containing 87 dollars and a 49 dollar payroll item, with a man passing worthless checks also active in the area.
A hearing in Ngénse v Richard Jones, colored man of 225 Seneca Street, on assault and battery with intent linked to Clarence Carter stabbing, was continued to Friday October 25 after District Attorney Breen failed to appear. Alderman Dale reset for 2 pm next Friday. Breen overslept and did not attend. police chief Sheffer declined to proceed without the district attorney.
Pennsylvania relief rolls show a steady weekly decline as general assistance totals drop to about 912,000 people and 47 percent from a year ago. The week ends with 5,861 cases closed and 2,430 newly opened, while private employment removes thousands from relief rolls and WPA transfers aid eligible dependents.
Batavia state police said two youths admitted stealing 23 sheep and four calves in Allegany and Cattaraugus counties. Their truck, loaded with livestock headed for Pultaby Ishook yards, rammed a Erie county highway employee’s car. One suspect Edward Wells, 21, of Whitesville and another Robert Hamilton, 22, of Whitesville were being charged as the investigation continued.
An old advertisement describes remedies for stomach gas including soothing warmth and laxative ingredients for balanced cleaning out of both bowels. It promotes a product in a silver colored bottle sold at drug stores. The ad references dates and trademarks in a vague form. The text mentions Adler ika and other ingredients as a remedy.
A fragment notes the Chinese being early bread makers, mentioning bread freen and a date around 1998 B.C. The readable bits suggest an ancient origins claim without firm sourcing.
An Army order aims to field the four wheel drive "Mighty Midget" armored car, tested at Fort Holabird, with initial shipments planned and a later, larger order contemplated as final approval nears. The vehicle features a two or four wheel drive and a 60 horsepower engine with top speeds around 85 miles per hour, designed to replace traditional motorcycles with sidecars.
Prominent area farmer Ursemic Shenae Bing died suddenly in Ballyday morning after a barn incident. Age 61. Survived by daughter Mrs Clifford White and son Marvin King, eight siblings, many grandchildren and nephews. Member of Clymer All Reformed Church, Dairymen's League, Clymer Grange. former town board member and GLF Milling director. Funeral scheduled from Clymer Reformed Church after home service.
Mr and Mrs Wisward Swenson of New York announce the birth of their week-old son Karl. Older brothers are Peter and David. The family notes a Stephen presence but clarifies the name Karl was chosen, following the family’s non biblical naming trend.
Citizens may present objections to the 1941 city tax assessment during a public hearing in the Municipal Building council chambers from 9 a.m. to noon and 7:30 p.m. The 1941 assessment, prepared by City Assessor L. Heal, aims to revise property values and compile the assessment rolls. The notice urges residents to review proposed changes and attend to air concerns.
In Emmetsville a boastful trader Eph Laighton loses a wheel to Late Kinley over a pig swap. John Blaney builds a case that nets Eph two pigs as repayment, revealing a comic tug of town pride, poverty, and a frame of law. Widow Jenkins leaves for California as the scene closes on a pig in a poke.
Roosevelt rejects a debate with Willkie and plans a rapid campaign schedule. He will address crowds in Madison Square Garden New York and other cities as he emphasizes his universal program and criticizes the opposition. The plan includes speeches in Philadelphia and other key states while NBC will broadcast portions of his remarks.
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