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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1940
Page
6
Erie and Corry items cover railroad repairs near crossings, power output dip during Labor Day week, marriage license filed, car shows previewing Ford models, relief payments down in county, railroad revenue changes, a medical death in Hamot hospital, and local events from Edinboro Fair to a Columbus church reception.
Sept 12 Beaverdam briefs report no Methodist service on Sept 13 due to annual conference in New Castle. Local residents Mary Berger Union City and Annie McDonnell hosted guests. many families, dinners, birthday celebrations, and visits across Beaverdam and nearby towns are listed with social activity and arrivals through the week.
Citizens gathered at Ridgway Borough Council to demand relief from flood conditions caused by weekend rains. Officials authorize survey of lower Central and South streets, plan brick gutter on Hill Street and catch basin. Work to begin soon as town seeks flood control.
Leo and Theresa Iavarone sue the city for 112,607 claiming funeral costs and loss of parental services after their son Danny Taynyone, 15, died when his bicycle hit a street hole on Walnut Street near the tracks. The incident occurred October 9 last year. he was employed and helped support the family.
Jerusalem reports the Jewish community council urged America intervene to halt bombings after an attack killed at least 112 and wounded 451. The council telegrammed Stephen Wise asking the American Jewish Congress to appeal to the White House and foreign diplomats in Washington to stop the violence against Jews.
Erin Towle Mitchell was found guilty of managing a disorderly house at 250 East 1st Street. The jury deliberated about an hour and ten minutes. She faces a potential fine up to 9000 dollars and up to one year in prison, with the sentence stayed for now. Bail was set at 1500 dollars.
In Meadville Pennsylvania on September 12 Mrs Frank Lopena was hospitalized with a knife wound to her hand after a heated argument with her husband. He was jailed on a charge of assault and will face further charges as the district attorney weighs a trial plan.
German raids on London decreased typical bomb loads but sparked delayed action explosions. Reports say 89 German planes were shot down while British losses were 24 aircraft. targets included Buckingham Palace vicinity and press buildings such as the Evening Standard and Associated Press offices.
Pittsburgh produce prices show apples steady with a range of varieties trading around $1.00 to $1.25 per bushel and potatoes held firm in No 1 sacks. Buffalo hogs and cattle markets show steady to slow trading with prices largely unchanged. hogs at $6.85 to $7.10 per weight and cattle near $9 for steers with cows and yearlings in the mid to high range.
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