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Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1940
Page
1
Meeting Update On Longtime Local Group
Fragmentary notes describe a meeting with members including Win Reslinke and Ripley. The text references prayers, meals, and a discussion about plans for the coming year, mentioning a few unidentified individuals and a mix of activities.
Heavy Showers Flood Roads and Lowlands
A heavy Wednesday rainstorm flooded routes and low-lying areas from Kinwue to Piutsotreh along the Allegheny region. Water overwhelmed streets and creeks, with Warren reporting river levels near 124 feet and facilities like Deluxe Metal Products and Commercial Lumber Co. flooded or forced to suspend operations. Highways and lowlands along French Creek and the Allegheny remained under water, with risk of further rises as more rain threatened the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinwue
Warren
Deluxe Metal Products Company
Commercial Lumber Company
Pennsylvaiaia
Oak Field Park
Wong
Conn Wingo
Franklin
Pranklin
Allegheny
Parkers
Chautauqua and Crayford
Council visits Aero Supply Plant in postwar city push
City Council members toured the Aero Supply Manufacturing Company plant in the Fourth ward to inspect all departments as the postwar industry recovers. The visit followed a complaint about sheet material quality, with heavy rain noted as the cause of issues. the city engineer will report after investigation. Guests included Mayor Hepler, Mr and Mrs Barnes, Richard Ressbacher, Sandburg, Nichols, Lemvand and City Solicitor Kineslid at the Hotel Corry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel J. Irvine
Fourth Ward
le Aero Supply
Abn Swift
Pouncll
Comend
T Menting
Fortes Held for Meadville Hearing in Larceny Case
Jen Watson 21 and Sam Watton 34 of near Spartansburg face larceny charges over the alleged theft of a small amount of junk from George Ware of Spartansburg. They were held in Crawford County Jail on $500 bond each after a Meadville hearing was scheduled for Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jen Watson
Sam Watton
Spartansburg
K. Kevilbaugh
George Wre
Spartansburs
Aereddale
State Highway Patrol
E Spat Farm
Sparta
Crawford County
Canada urges U S to join war effort
In Cannington Ontario on April 4 Attorney General Gordon Conant urged Canada to do all it can to draw the United States into the war on the Allied side. He argued active participation by the U S would bolster democracy and liberty against tyranny and war would safeguard freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannington
Ont
Gordon Conant
Onbulo
Vaid
Canada
United States
United Tates
Limo
Hivairys
Roosevelt and Dewey Advance From Wisconsin Primary
President Roosevelt and Attorney General Dewey, after sweeping Wisconsin, head to Nebraska and Illinois where 72 national convention votes are at stake on April 8. They also performed well in New York where Dewey appears set for strong first ballot support from most delegates, while Democratic delegates remain uninstructed but friendly to a third term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unuen
Washington
Roosevelt
Thomas E. Dewey
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Inois
Dewey Ilo
New York
Dewey
High School Students to Sing at County Music Festival
Senior High students will participate in Evie County Public Schools Music and Arts Festival at Union City High School Friday afternoon and evening. Corry High mixed chorus performs at 3 40 pm, singing As I Came Down from Lyons and Vale of Tueml by Sibelius. Gomy High singers join All County Mixed Chorus at 8 pm under Harland Mitchell, with ten numbers. Participants include Martha Hultberg Doris Bereman Marian Bennett Wendell Gage and Robert Stow. Other festivals listed: April 12 Instrumental Music and Practical Arts Wesleyville High April 19 Elementary Schools Music Albion May 3 Dramatics and Physical Education Lawrence Payle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yi Themter
Evie County
Union City High School
Corry High School
Comeleton
Beanpire Chaffee
Lyons
Vale of Tueml
Sibelius
Gomy High
Harland
Mitchell
Oil City
Martha Hultberg
Doris Bereman
Marian
Bennett
I Wendell Gage
Robert Stow
Wesleyville High
Albion
Lawrence Payle
Union City garage fire causes $13000 loss injures three
A blaze at Lyons Garage on North Main Street Union City injured three men lightly and caused about $13,000 in damage. The fire, sparked by an acetylene torch, rapidly engulfed the building, damaging neighboring shops and threatening a larger spread. Fire crews contained the flames as several cars burned, with owners and workers escaping injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lyons
Char Lyons
North Main Street
Union City
Avcall
Sulo Corry
Ties City
Pomper
First Ward
Mike Kimmy
Corry
Lyons
Oldsmobile
Elton
Wolfe
J Qtility-Cash
Tracton
Mile Martin
Henry Garage
Burns and Fire See Rain Aid For Garages
Bud Reed of Emblem Oil Company aided in removing a design from a burning garage when cut by glass sustaining a knee injury. Heavy rains helped the Union City department control the blaze as heat prevented standing across the street. The fire threatened Arthur Crowe Funeral Home and nearby properties, prompting dispatch of aid from Corry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud” Reed
Emblem Ol Company
Stoie Scene
Union City
Corry
Arthur Crowe
Jie ‘Street
Roosevelt
Escapee Capture Near Reynoldsville Names Edward Prater
Brookville Pa April 4 One of three jail escapees seized by Sheriff Dale Grant and four state police near Reynoldsville. Edward Prater, 43, was found sleeping at a hunting camp in Somerset after looting a janitor and a forgery charge. The capture followed a night of pursuit and resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookville
Reynoldsville
Sherrif Dale Grant
Edward Prater
Somerset
Corry's Oldest Resident Turns 99 Today
Corry marks a milestone as Rosalee LaPaze, long time resident since age 26, is celebrated at 524 South Center Street. Neighbors and family join in honoring Corry’s oldest resident as she recalls the city’s growth from early days to its present boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xayning
Corry
Rosalee LaPaze
South Center Street
LaPaze
Coty Tram
Uni
Wilta'd LaPaze
Aouilit
duienAt
Phe Gieniy
Flood Waters Rising Again In Central Penna
Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain pledged stronger wartime resolve in a London speech, saying Britain is ten times more confident of victory and will not allow Germany to prolong the war. The speech, delivered to the Central Council of Conservative and Unionist MPs, touched on leadership changes and critiques of the government’s mobilization and strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penna Chamberlain Aea
Sidney J. Williams
Neville Chamberlain
Britain
Germany
Hofei
Bileenios
Chamberlain
Ayname
Vope
Anne
Army
Wit
Cricizeli
Chivechiils
Wits
Tor Oly Real
Tabor
Dally Treruld
Kiyalny Wood
Fiuae
British destroyer damaged in North Sea air attack
Berlin reports German planes severely damaged a British destroyer and two merchant ships in a North Sea raid yesterday. The communiqué claims three patrol boats and a merchantman were destroyed by bombs, two German planes made forced landings with crews saved, one German plane missing, and one British aircraft shot down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Hish
North Sea
Bre
Plane crash near Pittsburgh leaves 15 uninjured
Twelve passengers and a crew member escaped serious harm when a Transcontinental & Western Air plane overshot Allegheny county airport during a rain squall. The aircraft toppled over a 15 foot embankment. only the undercarriage was damaged. Officials valued the loss at 800 to 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Pittsburgh
Transcontinental & Western Air, Inc
Allegheny County
Fletcher Grabill
Kansas City
TWA
Negro Butler Held In Strangling Case
An African American man, Kenneth Galler, 25, was held in Ardmore Pennsylvania on $2,500 bail after an alleged attempt to strangle a 20 year old Smith College student in her Philadelphia broker parent's home. Police quoted the suspect about wanting a cigarette. He awaits trial in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joss Ardmore
Uitler
Jeanne Wiler
Philadelphia
Smith College
MT Just
Kenneth
Galler
Buller
Mwait
Easter Bee Hunt Set For Saturday Morning
City children will take part in the Easter Bee Hunt at Boelock in the Gily park Saturday morning. Secretary Reneau announced the event despite cold weather and urged all children to join in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reneau
Mm. c
Bo'elock
Gily Park
TUNNED HOLED HARRISBURG
April 4 report says the nearly completed 160 mile route between Pitesbureyi and Tieburg Harry is holed the Wirsugh, with updates from the Durnpikir Camry mlzeion on the progress and current status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pitesbureyi-Huy— Tieburg
Aged Woman Sentenced to Life for Mercy Slaying
In Allentown Pennsylvania on April J the jury convicted 77 year old Margaret Cowan of first degree murder for killing her elderly sister Unilea Whe. Judge Richard Toast ordered life imprisonment at the State Industrial Home for Women. The jury weighed the mercy killing claim and court options, choosing life rather than death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unilea Press
Allentown
Margaret J. Cowan
ynun-Cliry
Hirse
Odes
Astor
Wren
Wie
Muir
Richard W
Miss Cownin
Louelth Sawger
Gus
Dla Cay
Readhias
Earl of Athlone Named Governor General of Canada
The Earl of Athlone, brother of Queen Mary, is appointed governor general of Canada. At 66, he is noted for prior service as governor general of South Africa and as a celebrated World War I commander. His selection reflects greater emphasis on the office by Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawwa
Ont
Earl of Athlone
Queen Mary
Canada
Etter
Prince Mexander of
Deck
Lord Tweedsmuir
South Africa
Campus murder clues at dead end campus
State College Pennsylvania April 4 Police concentrate on chemical analysis and lab elements to solve the week old murder of Rachel Maylor a 17 year old Penn State freshman at Bigle College late Police Lieutenant Annie said the investigation moves closer to a solution as clues converge on the killer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Eres State College
Fema
Rachel Maylor
Penneylyants
Bigle College
Annie
Flood Threat Rises as Heavy Rain Damages Region
Wilkes Barre dispatch reports worsening flood risk amid heavy rain across the area. Officials say water levels rose to 25.20 feet by 7 am and 44.04 feet at midnight, forcing evacuations of about 30,000 residents and damaging thousands of dwellings. Federal aid includes stock palls and Red Cross relief of 110000 dollars. Local authorities race to shore up dikes and reopen routes while isolation cuts travel to nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uhilted
Wilkes-Barre
Lown
Hestl
UeyiareMr
Edeland
Neuss
Iuiulux
Red Cross
Livzerne
Regulation Too Rigid James Warns At Conference
In Clearfield Pennsylvania on April 4 Governor Arthur He James warned of a struggle between centralized governance and permanent regulation. He called the keynote at the annual General Pennsylvania Conference of Methods Churches a debate on regulation versus liberty, arguing that excessive rules threaten constitutional checks and balances and the freedom of citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bees Clearfield
Arthur He James de- Glaved
America
Sears
Inquest Into Death Of Healy Scheduled In County
An inquest into the death of Healy was set with ten witnesses summoned. Melvin Smith, 20, of Fifthswear, faces charges of voluntary and involuntary manslaughter in the incident. Bond was set pending a hearing next Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beals
Corey Hos
Dopey
Healy
Epie
Petease
Perry Lines Elected President Of Columbus Volunteer Fire Dept
Perry Lines was elected president of the Columbus Volunteer Fire Department at Town Hall. Other officers named include Perry Mead secretary Warlo Morr treasurer Frank Schrammi ng qu won e Tor one Jess due for two years and Abwles for three years. Nineteen members joined. a membership drive is planned. An evening meeting at Town Hall was set for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Cohamvbuss
Eecysexa
Arestere
Livies
Anuiity
Helmmal
Milk Producers to Vote on Changes in New York Milk Order
Producers will vote by mail in a referendum on an amended milk order issued by Secretary of Agriculture Wallace. The measure, covering prices and regulatory provisions for the metropolitan New York market, targets New York and surrounding states with ballots due by April 13, 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lec'y Wallace
Secretry of Agriculture
Wallace
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Vermont
Taurenite Z. Clough
New
Democratic Leaders Persecuted Claim Sparks Pennsylvanian Tensions
Erie report cites Ayu Leaw and Walter Jones amid accusations of persecution by rival groups. The article notes Jones defending a militant democracy stance after a dinner hosted by Northwestern Pennsylvania colleagues, amid political strife in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Ueyu Leaw Venne
Dave Caysence
Pennsylalia
Walter A. Jones
Pittburgh
United States
Yenate
Lynwrenist
Yarms
Ol Mr
Danss
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PRIL
Mrs. Gundent
Moms
Win Reslinke
Aflisch
Tyan Ong
Ripley
Dawn Family
Erator
ICE K
Fortes
Meadville
Reisen
Lar-ceny
U.S
Corry High Singers
Grand Lodge
Ea Churchill
Corty
Invertimenas Association
Efjedt
Wallott
Chon Conment
Brookvile
Churchill
Butler
Earl OF
Gape Town
Northern
Rhodesia
James
Perry Lines
Columbus Fire Bureau
Unite Press Slay
W.va
Decelmiie
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