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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1940
Page
6
A scattered bulletin notes a nationwide event titled Frayer for Peace with church gatherings. Police seek Mary Wisen Halet, 14, missing from Bradford. Other items include pipeline and pump house completion, railroad car window orders, a Great Lakes weather outlook, voter drive by Young Democrats, and university admissions updates.
Statewide cost of living rose about 14 percent year ending June 15 1940, driven by food and clothing gains. Despite higher expenses, wage earners in six Pennsylvania cities saw living costs 0.9 percent lower than two years earlier, while payrolls rose sharply, boosting total purchasing power.
A truck crash on Boot Jack and yesterday morning in front of the Ent Steis residence led to more than twenty five barrels of mille spilled on the highway and extensive vehicle damage. Prett Watt of New Castle, the driver, suffered a fractured wrist and a laceration under the ear. Hols in Elk County General Hospital and William Hetrick, asleep in the front seat, escaped with minor injuries.
A narcotic derived from twign and feayes is chewed by Australian natives to overcome fatigue and hunger. The practice, noted in the report, describes how the substance is used to sustain energy during long work or travel.
Erie September 7 Peter D McGarvie 40 of 121 East 2nd street was arrested on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the August 28 death of Harold W Walt 95 of 18 Colfax street North East. Walt a truck driver for the Erie County Mille Association was fatally injured when McGarvie struck him with a Stitson wagon in front of 714 East 6th street. McGarvie pleaded not guilty and was released on 4000 bond. A coroner’s jury found McGarvie the driver and placed blame on him. A preliminary hearing is set for September 18 at 7 p.m. Mrs Edith Scheiner occupant of McGarvia’s home sustained minor injuries.
The article notes choosing basic colors like black or neutral beige to set a dramatic stage for bright leather gloves. It highlights American glove manufacturers offering new shades such as dark oak and mocha to add a smart touch to outfits.
Harrisburg reports that the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture estimates about 6000 insect species cause roughly 2 billion dollars in property damage annually in the United States. Officials note that two thirds of this loss could be prevented with proper control methods, though it is difficult to quantify exact totals.
Harrisburg reports a steady rise in Pennsylvania tomato production benefiting growers, canners, cannery workers, and supply industries. Secretary Light notes growers earn 2c, labor 8c, taxes and fixed charges 7c, with profits 5c per dollar. expansion across York, Franklin, Cumberland and other counties driven by demand and high quality grading. The Gulf Stream remark appears as an unrelated insert.
Fragmented sale notes list farm animals beds chairs wardrobes and odd items with partial addresses and names. A Hollywood note mentions a university singer and a photostatic certificate related to a performer, but no clear event.
British bombers crossed the channel on a near daily schedule and struck northwest England and London with high explosive and incendiary bombs. The raid caused widespread fires and casualties, with most night assaults concentrated on border towns and London enduring its worst day and night of fire. Italian forces also bombarded Haifa, targeting tanks and refineries as part of broader operations in Palestine.
Markets report slow demand for produce with steady to slightly weak fruit and potato prices in Pittsburgh, including New Jersey and New York varieties, while Buffalo livestock markets show lighter trading, with hogs steady to lower and cattle and sheep mixed, and a note on jelly making. The Associated Press provides stock market movement with mixed results and no clear trend.
A fragmented report notes a protest among sportsmen pushing state Game officials to count deer near Beision. The action aims to influence a forthcoming election on season timing and regulations. Local groups discuss fair play and public interest while authorities monitor rising tensions in the county.
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