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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1940
Page
6
The state elections bureau announces registration totals for Pennsylvania with 4,679,486 registered voters. Democrats hold about 50 percent, Republicans about 38 percent, and a sizable nonpartisan share remains. The figures reflect ongoing registration tallies ahead of upcoming ballots.
A devastating blast at the Powder Company plant in Kenvil, New Jersey, leaves at least 15 confirmed dead with fears of more as rescue teams search 20 scorched buildings. Dozens injured, ten remain hospitalized, and officials say recovery of all victims continues amid ongoing investigations.
W T Coverdale former county superintendent and Democratic Leader was elected president of the West Wittereek Willie Club Murray R Olds of Corry named associate director of the Evie County Motor Club Other members represented communities not yet in the club P R Gleeton Edinboro Widvey Gray Wesleyville F B MiCarthy North Girard D P KE McCune Girard Peter Baum Wattsburg Worth Gveravker Springheld P S Bausevard named president of the club A warning was issued about a male swindler posing as an insurance employee who uses fake checks and targets mercantile stores after banking hours Police investigations continued an east side apartment was entered and the thief fled Police planned to recover a bicycle found abandoned at Lawrence Airport and identified by clothing Two bicycle safety courses were held for youths in Corry city with tickets issued for ordinance violations A weather forecast covered the Great Lakes region with cooler conditions and potential rain A Republican rally in Clymer Central School featured Mildred Eling and Desc Price Other meetings included a Northwestern Pennsylvania Purchasing Agents Association gathering in Pleasantville with speakers from Pratt and Lambert and Miller’s Store announcing a prize drive for high school football games
Fragmented OCR notes describe continued German air raids over London with selective damage in West and Southwest areas. Reports mention bombs near Buckingham Palace and attacks aimed at disrupting civilian morale while noting British defenses and Allied concerns of broader invasion in Africa and the Nile region.
Erie County prepares for national conscription with about 20 000 men aged 21 to 35 likely to register once President Roosevelt signs the Burke Wadsworth act. Registration date targeted for October. County election officials to run the process with 420 draft boards and cards for compliance.
Dr Oren A Oliver of Nashville Tennessee was named president of the American Dental Association at the group’s annual convention in Cleveland. He will serve as president-elect next year.
Philipstown announces the dedication of a half million dollar state airport near Black Moshannon as an emergency landing field for commercial and military use on the New York Chicago route. Rep B Kent Mane praised the site during the ceremony with sky writing and an airmail pickup demonstration. A separate Scranton notice reports Samuel Criss 18 of Carbondale drowned while on the job with Scranton Spring Brook Water Service.
Charles Bailey aged 84 of 246 York Street died today shortly after 11 at Corry Hospital where he had been a patient the past week. He suffered from hypo static pneumonia and had been in critical condition recently. The body is at Bracken-Keating Funeral Parlors. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Bellefonte, Sept 14. Richard Millinder, 22, WPA worker, convicted of murder for beating Miss Gates to death with a rock on a rural road. Jury recommended life imprisonment. judge ordered life term with no appeal. Neighbor and wife’s relative Miss Gates died May 5. case tied to alleged unwanted advances.
Help wanted notice seeking a trustworthy male worker for steady farm labor. Employer Henry Querreveld in Corry offers good pay and steady work. Interested parties should write to Olho Whipple, West Salem, Ohio.
Buffalo livestock notes show hogs steady to firm with cattle and feeder prices mixed as week supplies thin. Yearlings and shorts edged up or down variably while Canadian imports and local feeds influenced pricing. Pittsburgh produce reports indicate slow demand with modest price carries for apples potatoes butter and related goods. New York stock movement steadied with mixed sector strengths and several major names quoted in narrow ranges.
Amid a rugged season push, Nebraska football elevates at home with key plays. The article highlights a 7-7 tie after Rohrig’s five yard run and a 50 yard kickoff return, plus a field goal by Vigfeld. Nebraska’s offense faces Kansan opponents as the team pursues momentum and standings.
In a tense game, Titusville edged rival with a 2 point win as Captain led with steady scoring. The match featured strong defense and pivotal plays late, shaping a narrow victory reflective of the season’s close results.
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