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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1940
Page
6
Local drivers Robert Horde of Aidon City and C K Taylor of Liberty Street were in a minor collision on Wis Maln street near Wenler intersection around 6 pm Friday. Police report limited damage with no injuries noted. details withheld pending follow up.
Harrisburg will host the 1940 national dairy show next month with 4 H club cattle judging teams and college groups arriving from many states. The event, running October 12 to 19, features eliminations and finals for national championship titles along with Beachleaf demonstrations and modern farming methods.
Erie County Treasurer Harvey Willis reports treasury sufficiency to cover the Oscar Year without new borrowing. It remains uncertain if tax millage will be raised in 1941 to meet expenses, dependent on state liquid fuel tax shares. Previous forecasts of borrowing up to 80000 in December are unlikely, as current tax collections exceed expectations and 80,000 in outstanding indebtednes remains from June awaiting motor fuel tax receipts.
4-H members near or west of Chicago may ride a special train to the national daily show while travelers to Pennsylvania by car should note Pearson’s emphasis on the 68 mile speed limit and a general driving safety caution.
A fragmented listing shows radio program times and titles across networks. Mentions Wings Over America Round Table Dutch treats, conscription discussion, and various shows like One Man's Family and Phil Snitainy’s Girls with NBC CBS and WABC schedules.
Erie, Sept. 21. George Pelgerg, 82, of Edinboro, a well known western Erie county farmer, was trampled to death at 1 a m while driving a harvest wagon. He leaped to quiet frightened horses, but they bolted and ran him down near his farm four miles east of Edinboro. Neighbor John Swift found him dead. No witnesses. coroner likely unnecessary. Pelgerg’s wife died years ago. he lived with son in law John Remick. Funeral plans delayed by local funeral home.
A Hillsborough area kidnapping in which a man snatched a child near the DeVisian home prompted authorities to act quickly. The kidnapper, described as a husky man around 43 to 50 with a hooked nose, fled in a station wagon after grabbing the boy as he stood waiting curbside. Police Chief Claude Hirshey coordinated the ransom note handling, noting the suspect would likely kill the child if not paid. The DeTristan family and Gates family officials indicated readiness to comply with demands while authorities prepared to respond. This marked the first major kidnapping in ANG Wellauga community in 18 months.
Market notes from Pittsburgh and Buffalo dated Sept 21 show mixed farm prices with steady shifts for apples, potatoes, and corn related goods. Hog prices remain steady to higher, beef and calf markets display modest gains, while grain futures and select steel and manufactured goods see small advances in a brisk trading day.
Fragmentary account mentions football and golf in Cleveland region. Notes Bill Myers and Bob Willin as officials, references to Erie Open golf course, and a district event next Friday. Details are garbled but indicate local sports coverage and forthcoming competitions.
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