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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1940
Page
6
Fragmented regional news items include a harvest sale at Cull, a plan for a Humouti sedan giveaway, and police hearings for a local incident. Fire marshal inquiry and state police involvement noted. Car production and railway revenue figures cited, plus time change reminders and defense mobilization updates.
Rally Day will be observed in two churches with Sunday schools planning a special program. Rev. C A Blackmore and his son Carl Hackmore will be guests at United Brethren Sunday school rally day service at 8 45. The Christian and Missionary Alliance church hosts a 9 45 program with music, recitations, awards, and slides. Rally Day events continue at various churches with marks of attendance and awards planned for October.
Two men were killed and a third injured seriously when their automobile struck a tree on the Lake Shore road near Wanakah. The dead were identified as John E. Erbel, 38, of Mt Oliver, Pa., and Willam B. Staley, 28, of Bruiston, Pa. State Trooper Raymond Schafel reported the figures from personal papers and licenses found in the wreck.
The Duquesne University Dukes begin their season at Forbes Field facing Waynesburg College Yellow Jackets. Duke coach Aldo Buf Donell starts his second year as Duquesne seeks to extend last season’s unbeaten streak against their rival.
Mt Jewett man 48 died at a Phoenix Company pressure plant in Mt Jewett city. He apparently slipped and struck a moving belt while near machinery after dust in his eye. The accident occurred about three pm Wednesday as he removed the obstruction and collided with the belt. His wife later found him in the plant area, body near the guards. Local authorities investigated the shaft and belt incident.
Corry merchants plan to give away a free 1940 Plymouth sedan at Guy Park Saturday evening at five. Winners must be present to claim prize. A program of entertainment is arranged for early arrivals with performances by the Corry Band and two juggling specialists. If weather worsens the event will move to the State Armory.
Erie ranks 72nd among U S cities with 100000 plus population in the 1940 census figures released by the U S Census Bureau. Erie’s population is 116,247, up slightly from 115,967 in 1930, a 0 9 percent gain over the decade. Bill Durocher, first cousin of Leo Durocher, seeks a spot on Franklin & Marshall College’s freshman team.
An ad promotes Thompson’s Borsuma Tablets claimed to ease mysterious aches headaches and backache tied to kidneys. It asserts the pills support kidney function by removing waste and excess acid from blood and promises quick relief for constipated users. Available at drug stores for 50 cents.
Erie Sept 27 George Alexy yisch 48 of 749 East 6th street died when crushed under a coal conveyor at the City Fuel and Supply Co plant 780 East 9th street shortly before 5 p m He was pronounced dead on arrival at Humot hospital from a broken back crushed chest and punctured lung according to Dr Charles R Lownie deputy coroner Alexinsen one of four children was killed in the accident
Allegheny College at Meadville announces plans to add three dormitory units for women, remodeling Hulings Hall into a central dormitory. By autumn 1841, the Mesh Yarree units will house 290 women with future expansions to 350, boosting total enrollment to about 800 students. Foundations are being poured for the new blocks, designed by architect J. Bred érick Larson.
Classified notice listing buyers and sellers of poultry including Leghorn fowls and pullets. Contacts include NECKERS CO in Clymer IN and individuals Ralph Dyke Lottsville PA and Lewis Cook Carry RD 4. Ads mention heavy breeds and high production White Rock pullets for sale in brief listings.
Markets report from Pittsburgh and Buffalo on September 27 shows moderate demand for produce with apples and potatoes priced in mixed baskets and sacks. Livestock markets in Buffalo, and stock market commentary from New York highlight volatile pricing, while local notices mention the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion meeting.
Arbuckle supervisor Ralph Donaldson was injured near Arbuckle while working on Hill road when caught between a ditch and a pond grader. He suffered a fractured collar bone and received treatment at Dr Paul Ay Harrison's office before being returned home. Robert Olsen of Fairview oversees the Arbuckle-Wyttabury operation.
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