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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1940

Page

8

G Men Not Called to Probe Campus Murder at State College

In State College Pennsylvania on April 1 after four feverish days of activity officials said the murder case of Wyler 47 at Pennsylvania State College was not being probed by the G men. Annich denied PUMOLS claims and insisted every angle is being investigated thoroughly while news from campus is constrained by safety and official discretion.

United Brass State College Fox Wyler Pennsylvania State College Bieute Annich Yacuey Gloiene POLIC Rachel Tay Norman Pennsys

State College Co Ed Friend of Corry Girl Slain at College

State College Pa, last week saw the slaying of Miss Taylor of Wildwood N J, a popular Ferm Snte student returning to State College. Police quoted there is no known motive, and investigators say the case remains unsolved as details emerge about the victim and connections to local residents.

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Attorney Scott Golden Rules Club Speaker Details

A typed notice mentions Attorney Scott Golden speaking at a club event, with references to a ceremony time and venue. The fragmentary text also alludes to a recent sports triumph and a local championship, but specifics are unclear due to garbled OCR. The item resembles a public notice or meeting agenda within a community club context.

Typhoid Fever Strikes Montgomery Area in Yearlong Rise

A terse Montgomery report notes a rise in typhoid fever cases across the area as health officials warn residents to take precautions. No names or exact dates are provided, but the notice stresses vigilance and public health measures.

Erie schools accused of living beyond means in budget fight

Erie Pennsylvania Economy League official LeRoy Wilcox charged the Erie School Board with spending beyond its means. He cited a looming deficit near 40 thousand dollars as Superintendent Herman Grose warned of tax rate increases and bond issues to balance the budget. He blamed ten years of recurring defaults by two school levels.

ERTE LeRoy J. Wil Woms Erie Wit Pennsylvania Economy League Erie Beyone Aeelure Herman Grose Albertons Li Aldaeh Wiliie Dundee Ie Bowrd Ives My. Grose Williama Th Williama Th Cihier Erie School Grose Naurday

Interior decorating planned for St Thomas Catholic Church

Plans announced by Rev Francis J Graves for redecorating the interior of St Thomas Catholic Church with a contract expected to be awarded within a week or ten days. A special decorating fund has raised about 2600 dollars with past benefit events contributing to a goal of around 8000 dollars, including a recent 140 dollar dinner donation.

Ture Hills St Chomas Catholic Church Francis J. Graves Teises G&a

Six Highways Closed in Chautauqua TaMustown

April reports list six closed routes in Chautauqua TaMustown due to unspecified conditions. Roads affected include Panic Rei to Wapufield, Noel Clymer to Marshall’s, Poland Cimler to Clark’s Coviyise, Red Bir Corners to Siperairy Lle, Shoncey Readpear to Stathwater, and Wess Mills Road near Falconer Kimball intersection.

Chautauqua Tamustown Teaffic Comnty Hghway Wispatchey Bulconer

City Council to Hold Mortgage Meeting Tonight

City officials planned a meeting on a mortgage held by the city against the property of a local seller. Mayor Healey was reported awake this morning as council members prepared to address the pending transaction.

Guy Cowes Ous Epeemes Nee City Te Veemilyen Wea Smifts Savers Tor Blank E Healey

Wheat yields set U S record amid harvest in Washington

A fragmented report notes record wheat yields in Washington state during the harvest period on February 15, highlighting top production by Island County and local growers.

Struck by Auto Injures Man on East Main Street

Robert Keppel of East Main Street narrowly escaped serious harm when he stepped in front of a car driven east on Main Street. He sustained cuts and bruises, with a finger pus and knee injuries, and was treated at Corry Hospital before being discharged. The driver, Elmer Jackman, reported he could not avoid the collision.

Robert Keppel East Main Street Elmer Jackmat Grover Keppel Corry ‘Hoepsal Jackman Mainsteel

Attorneys Named to Defend Erie Negro Suspect

Erie April 1 attorneys Thomas Barber and Walker Sennett to defend Wally Devel a two year old charged with the murder of George Nesbit 32 a new man of the same city 3487 450S Street Attorney Bennett said he cannot divulge plans until he has examined the case thoroughly It is likely Derrell will contend he stabbed Nesbit with a 36 inch saber in self defense A night between Derrell and his White wife precipitated the stabbing Nesbit died Thursday at West in Homot hospital from his wounds.

Erie Negro Erie Thomas Barber Walker Sennett Wally Devel Erie Hegee Murda Gegree Nesbit Atlorney Bennett Derrell Nesbitt Nesbit Homot

Bradford to Install Police Radio System in Bradford

The Bradford police department awaits a permit instrument from the Ped Prel Communications Commission to install a radio system. Police Chief Edward Eadmcnds and local officials expect action within days after a Washington request and delegation by POC officials.

Bratponn Agen Bradford Ped Prel Communications Commission Thamphief Priice Edward

Paroled Marie Sprankle Linked to Interstate Car Theft

Eva Mae Sprankle, former Kane waitress, paroled after pleading guilty in Louisville federal court to involvement in interstate transportation of a stolen car. Car belonged to Private Bud Stewart of Ridgway Police, stolen May 19, 1989, recovered in Louisville. Kane investigation and Kane House bar ties examined, with witnesses not required at hearing.

Kane Eva Mae Spran West End Motors Ridgway Louisville H. M. Hill Adbert Wings Sewart Deway

Oil City Garage Worker Suffered Painful Burns

An Oil City garage worker suffered painful burns on one side of his body in a gasoline fire at the Pleekstein and Wilmauth garage on East Font Street around 8:38 AM. He was taken to Oil City Hospital in good condition. Marshal A. G. Dolby said the man was drawing gasoline from a car tank into a pan when the gasoline ignited, injuring him.

East First Street Pleekstein and Wilmauth East Font Street Oi City Hospital Marshal A. G. Dolby Martin Ericson Ponlare Armaller Vanmima

Dodgers Top Giants in Exhibition With 12-Hit Show

Dodgers beat a crack squad in an exhibition game, totaling 12 hits. Roy Callendine and Oisie Walker slugged homers as Brooklyn topped the Giants in a 6-5 clash. Rookie Vito Tamus or Steve Rachunok was set to start, with Lanett, Alabama dateline.

Dodgers Giants United Press Lanett Alu Vito Tamus Steve Rachunok Brooklyn Dodgers Thhey Acagia Crackers Roy Callendine Oisie Walker New Yorse Giants

Civil Service Court Squabble in Dubois

In Dubois Pennsylvania on April 1 the civil service court acted after Lawrence Mack, formerly a police oficer, sought reinstatement under civil service rules. Judge W Wallace Smith issued a writ of mandamus directed at Mayor W L Hoover and the civil service commission, returnable on April 15, drawing citizen interest.

Dubois DuBois Pulls W. L. Hoover Jn Court Lawrence Mack Civil Service Rules W. Wallace Smith Glen’orld Civil Service Commission

Guffey Job Holders In A Nut Cracker

A fragmented report describes Guffey backed federal job holders in several counties facing pressure in the primary. It cites county machines, patronage, and Democratic groups wary of the Guffey strategy, with investigations said to target activity in multiple counties including Erie. Separate item notes a youth in Columbia charged with reckless driving after colliding with a parked car.

Viking Hero Returns to Claim Star of Ner

The Son of Eyre the Dane battles guards in a sunlit street to reach the Star, a woman under protection who agrees to leave her eastern city for his northern land. He recalls Swenen, wife to him in memory, as he prepares to sail with three ships toward home.

Eyre the Dane Aden Ner Eric Tru Swenen Silimaal

Drifted toward love on a Maine coast

Dale Ericson recalls his tense summer with Chloe Abbott as Galbrandt and the Board threaten his mills. After a staged crisis he falls for Chloe, faces a break with Chris, and in a final moment of reckoning the lovers see a hopeful, complicated future among wary villagers on the shore.

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Untitled Local Death After Altercation

State police report a fatal injury from an altercation on Main Street involving a West Bratt resident and a local youth. Investigators say the suspect left the scene, with ongoing inquiries into the circumstances and possible charges.

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