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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1940
Page
8
Farmers near Garland anticipate deer season as deer ruined buckwheat crops on Cole Hill. G N Wentworth reports no buckwheat honey this year though honey is plentiful, leaving Warren folk to seek other sources for buckwheat cakes. Locals view hunting season as a chance to vent frustration.
In Peluifssurg Pennsylvania a coroner's jury absolved Rev Merrill Cowher of criminal responsibility for the death of Francis O Rourke a 65 year old Osceola Mills man and former baseball player and umpire who was struck and dragged 22 feet on a street corner last Wednesday night He died a few minutes after admission to the State Hospital. Cowher told investigators he did not see the victim but stopped after feeling the impact
Cory man F. A. Slatwry was jailed on charges from a Route 6 accident near Sheffield. He was arraigned before Justice Anderson at Sheffield on charges of feckless driving and disorderly conduct after his car rolled over Saturday evening.
The chamber group welcomes two new players, both with major symphony roots. Toots Bryan, a former NEC Symphony trumpeter under Toscanini, joins after two seasons. Johnnie Richardson, first violin, brings experience from Stokowski and the Philadelphia Orchestra.
Hedy Lamarr is freed from writer Gene Markey in a Los Angeles court with her first husband Fritz Mandl noted as a munitions magnate. Lamarr recalls their marriage failing after a game where they wrote down thoughts about each other.
Fred Blaeser formerly of Erie, now in Western Penitentiary, petitions the state Superior Court to set aside his sentence claiming illegal dismissal. His 1929 larceny and breaking and entering term was to five to 10 years, with parole in 1998 and later parole violation extended to 1989. There are more than 100 geysers and 4000 hot springs in Yellowstone National Park.
The Warren Chamber of Commerce reports that 26 Warren area students passed ground school examinations under W.S. King and associates with Civil Aeronautics Authority sponsorship. President M. R. Emery notes the serious effort and hopes they continue training. No list yet shows which ten students will receive free flight instruction.
Glenn Jones Weaver 32 of Elmwood Place Bradford Pa died when his car struck a concrete bridge wall on a foggy Friday night near Bradford. Passenger D R O'Dell suffered a laceration to the leg. The vehicle overturned after hitting the abutment near Route 219. Drivers transported O'Dell for treatment.
Erie dispatch reports two suspects sought in Massi murder linked to Murder, Inc. investigations. Leon Massi, former Erie resident, found dead in Card Sound near Miami after prior parole violations and a 1926 North East drug store robbery. Authorities in New York and Miami pursue leads. two men jailed by Sing Sing connection. Massi had lived in New York City. fate of others unclear.
Rabbits and opossums are among the oldest living mammals in America dating back to Eocene times about 30,000,000 to 40,000,000 years ago. The finding comes from a teat exploration of ancient life led by Dr. William B. Scott, professor emeritus of geology at Princeton, who has extended knowledge of animals of the past.
Weekly net expenditures for state general assistance fell below one million dollars in the week ending September 21 totaling 998 410 dollars. Net gains in employment reduced 487 cases affecting 2284 persons, as 1735 cases involving 6894 people closed due to current employment and 1288 openings due to past employment losses. WPA turnover drove a net removal of 1282 cases affecting 8040 people from relief. WPA projects added 2474 cases and 984 people left state rolls. Applications for general assistance totaled 6595, down 29 from the prior week.
A meeting of Evie County Young Democratic clubs is set for October 3 in Erie to elect officers. New Erie officers include Margaret Ryan as 1st vice president and Helen Leary as recording secretary. Myron J. Alias buys Franklin Engines plant assets, to run as Arms Franklin Corporation with 75 workers, expanding into mill equipment. Also noted is Ross Graham, NBC radio singer, on Cities Service program with no vacation since 1934.
Republican leaders announce a statewide gathering in Erie on October 8 to hear Jay Cooke of Philadelphia and other nominees. Attendees include Pred Gelder, James Malone, and a party press corps. The rally location and schedule will be detailed by County Chairman Sam Roberts.
Pauline Livingston of Johnstown Pennsylvania dies when the Buffalo Pittsburgh highway 10 miles south of DuBois ends in a tree as her husband and Herbert McKowan of Johnstown suffer minor injuries in the crash the couple were en route to Consda for propagation and the driver had just taken over moments before the curve known as Dead Man's Bend
Fragmentary report notes shelter concerns in Berlin and London as bombers threaten targets. Mentions Washington tenders and delayed reads after press production. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate wartime defense focus and imminent air raids.
Brita aid boosts profits seen at Sta ARLISI NYSE listing as investors note a surge in cess related revenues. Analysts highlight firm’s strategic moves aiding performance on trading floor amid market jitters.
Harris alleges Soviet clans plotting amid a crackdown. Norris faces charges related to the foundation. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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