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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1940
Page
3
Mrs. Atkins of Philadelphia, mother of 5-year-old twin sons, was found dead in a deserted Horsham farmhouse. She had suffered repeated blows to the head. authorities note her first husband was linked to the Duke Tobecoccio family and that the victim was swapped with her husband James and their children.
Warren hosts a regional Odd Fellows convocation with events at the First Presbyterian Church and Meadville orphans home program. Delegates from Northwestern Pennsylvania will gather for a daytime session, a 1 20 p.m. opening, and a five o'clock parade linked to the Jamestown Warren football game. Five bands are planned including Warren high and Salvation Army.
While inspecting a partially furnished Beverly Hills home, Willson discovers a dusty drawer containing a genuine antique radio script from an era long past. He notes the script is a remarkably unique piece, matching nothing he's read before.
A 1936 report from the Department of Public Roads in Harrisburg shows 80 percent of Pennsylvania traffic concentrated on the mileage of the 30 counties analyzed, indicating two lines of roadway carry the bulk of the state’s vehicular flow. The study notes the distribution across metropolitan areas and rural counties, with the majority of miles contributing to traffic load.
The lengthy report covers Organization Day activities at Lisbon near New York with Guardmen from Company A, dummy weapons drills, and a display by Robert Brown. It notes a later talk by Capl Houghton on maneuvers, photos of participants, and a closing meal after the program. Also mentions Jack Benny en route for a vacation before service duties in October.
Two men were rescued from quicksand after three hours of exposure and exhaustion near Waldameer Park. Fire Chief Joseph B. Lesiinud and the West Lake Hose Company were among responders. A third man, Leo Adonis, was also rescued earlier, with volunteers aiding at the scene.
Warren September 27. The War Department at Washington announced Major L W Eggers Regular Army Instructor of the 419th Infantry PON with headquarters at Kane promoted to lieutenant colonel effective August 18, 1940. Simultaneously Major Winfield R McKay Branlow Army instructor with Hath at Eve promoted to lieutenant colonel and Major Chauncey M Lyons 112th Infantry instructor at Grove City received a similar promotion.
A feature article outlines a teachers institute in October with about 350 principals and teachers expected to attend. Dr Carlow Washburne will lead the program, with speakers including Wilton Mather of Lafayette College and Dr Haven Benjamin of the University of Maryland. Sessions span morning to evening with multiple meals, and Erie County State Education Association under M. B. Mershon plans activities.
Kay Kyser appeared on television for the first time in a Hollywood demonstration with Merine, NBC, and the Hollywood Radio City entry. His mother stood beside him as a familiar supporter during the formal event.
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