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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1940
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions a date in June and a person named Chr, with unclear context. The readable parts suggest a local note or brief item but lack concrete event details, entities, or outcomes to confirm a clear summary.
A leaden vat mishap disrupts a mission led by Gnd in the region. Officials report delays and clarify the incident to local authorities while investigations continue.
An early social evening summary notes a small group meeting with light conversation and friendly exchanges. Attendees include neighbors and local residents featuring informal chatter and casual get together.
The condensed news notes report European Axis activity and Allied diplomacy with references to Spain France and Britain. Roosevelt speeches and a large nationwide vote are noted along with local incidents and upcoming broadcasts.
Oct 24 report notes about 1,350,000 workers in Pennsylvania engaged in interstate commerce now protected by the federal fair labor standards act. The 40 hour work week replaces the 42 hour standard with time and a half overtime for covered employees.
Wendell Willkie accused Franklin D Roosevelt of breaking promises and warned that if memory fails the 1940 pledge will be remembered only as troops head overseas. He endorsed social gains but warned against deficit financing leading to chaos bankruptcy and loss of liberty. He criticized Roosevelt for alleged falsifications and for telegraphing Hitler while defending old age pensions unemployment insurance and collective bargaining.
London reports a daylight air raid briefly intruding in the afternoon as German Dornier 17 fighters attacked. A Spitfire shot down the enemies over the channel while Channel rain and anti-aircraft defences helped keep London’s outskirts quiet through the night, marking the city’s calmest spell in 17 nights.
A secret meeting between Adolf Hitler and Francisco Franco on the French Spanish border sparks rumors of Axis plans to reshape Europe and influence the Mediterranean. Observers note potential alliances that could involve France Britain and territory moves toward Ville, Toulon and French Morocco, with strategic targets in North Africa and the Middle East.
Scouts District No 10 to hold a Fell Jamboree at the old Fair Grounds in Corry on Saturday October Seth with over a hundred members from five troops including Corry and Union City. Merrill Patterson directs the event to foster intertroop interaction and district unity. Scouters urged to attend as the program begins at 9 30 a m with assembly pledges oath and registration.
A Washington dispatch says registrations nationwide, especially in large cities, point to a possible 50 million voters in the upcoming presidential election. Official estimates for several states indicate total eligible voters near 60 percent of population, well above 1930 and 1932 levels.
The state report shows 2 535 600 spent for roads in 1939 40 plus 368 9100 for WPA projects. It notes 410 miles of roads and bridges improved under department contracts, with capital improvements totaling 89 02 100 and 1807 miles of road upgraded. The sponsor's share and maintenance costs are mentioned, along with yearly allowables and winter maintenance needs.
A patriotic rally under Corry lodge Elks will be held in the senior high school auditorium this evening. Col. Win Geld McKay of Erie will deliver the principal address. The event honors the National Defense program with Corry’s participation and features music by the Corry High School band conducted by William J. Knowlton. Public attendance is invited.
Elmer C. Carrier Post 365 American Legion wins tax abatement for its North Gentes street post home after a board ruling that veterans posts are exempt under state law. Only about six protests heard as 1941 assessments reviewed with minor adjustments to two properties on East and First avenues including YMCA support space.
Wendell L. Willkie Republican presidential candidate will pass Unough Corrs about 8:30 A M Friday enroute from Akron Ohio to Jamestown New York aboard a special train with the G O P party no stop scheduled but a large crowd is expected at the station hoping to catch a glimpse of the candidate.
The Chronicle quotes Horinouchi United Japanese ambassador saying a peace agreement with Chiang Kai Shek and Wang Jingwei was reached recently and awaiting official action. Washington reports Chinese authorities call Sino Japanese peace negotiations reports unfounded and not confirmed.
District draft boards received minute instructions to ensure accuracy in the national draft lottery to be held Tuesday. The pamphlet covers numbering registration cards, deferring where necessary, and applying Army physical standards for registrants including height, vision, and skin health.
Corry Hospital plans an extensive remodeling over several years focusing on moving wards to the first floor for safety and efficiency. A partial program costing about 20 000 to 25 000 dollars may proceed soon, with further work delayed by current finances and aboard vote planned for this evening.
In Rome on October 24 editor Virginia Cayda, a voice for the Fascist regime, denounces U.S. rearmament as imperialist under the guise of national defense. The article argues America seeks control of waters once belonging to Bagland.
Reports say Philadelphia attorney Bymuet Schofield, formerly of Warros, is hospitalized after an automobile collision. He suffered leg injuries and is listed in serious condition.
An old fashioned goldfish bowl used to collect WWI draft registrations is packed under heavy guard for a ceremonial trip to Washington. It will be used next Tuesday in the nation’s first peacetime conscription effort.
Otto Boardman and Paul Schefick of Bear Lake were arrested by state police on the Roosevelt highway west of Corry Inst Town for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Boardman was to have a hearing before Alderman B Porter at 4 PM after delaying to seek counsel.
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