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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1940

Page

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County Officials Back 1941 Aid for Corry Hospital

Erie County Commissioners joined Kiwanis and Rotary guests and Corry Hospital directors at a joint dinner noting that 1941 county budget plans include an appropriation for Corry Hospital to care for indigents. They discussed possible 1940 aid and a broader understanding between the county institutional district and city officials on property sales and mutual needs.

Board of Erie County Commissioners Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs Corry Hospital Hotel Corry Inter Helen M. Schhyaff N. Dell Darling Thomas W. Flatley P. Barto Karima Erie County Waternooh Hospital Board Union City Witt Cornell Muniypal Aternoon Kauffman Erie ‘County Institutional District Clibs and Hotel Corry Warren State Hospital Isnuffman

Youth Is Blamed Waters Receding Foretold Early Spring

A chaotic OCR passage reports fighting on the Western Front with Allied powers mobilizing economic strength against Germany. It cites German attacks southwest of Saur lites and notes heavy casualties, German naval and air activity, and Allied logistics and oil market impacts.

Jow Alex Morris United Press Karrie Baline Western Front Germany Cerin Air Paris AMC Wetnethy MTOM Statoineribi Cal Andraye Pins Fey Beira Amd Wesmore Lohig Reed Gavin Init Nevill Oimuahentak Erin Avenels Grudeavenic Tony Baele Howe Ports

James Ousts 80 Percent Of Dems In Harrisburg

April 5. State payroll under Gov. Arthur H. James shows 0 percent of jobs to be refilled and 5 percent of the pre-James total, with a total payroll of 12,000 at start. About 2,000 dismissals attributed to “peldevers” from the Earle and Republican administrations.

Harrisburg Arthur H. James James Wurecs

British Destroyer Fends Off German Air Attack

Oslo April 5 United Press reports a British destroyer repelled an attack by German planes in the North Sea off the Scottish coast. The bomber group dropped five bombs, none hit the Mira a Bergen line passenger ship. two planes returned and machine gunned a vessel wounding two persons.

United Press Oslo Mira Bergen North Sea Bergetske Dampskibssniskab Line Dagaerigers Mane

Germany irate at Welles photo with French map

Berlin urged by Nazi spokesmen over an Allied map shown during Sumner Welles and Paul Reynaud visit. The map depicted a severely reduced Germany with large land allocations to Allies, sparking charges of shameless manipulation and a claim of potential censure if London were similarly depicted.

Welles Reynaud Germany United Press Berlin Europe Sumner Welles Paul Reynaud France Roosevel Aegean Sea Sea of Marmora England AME Yiest London Ireland Washington

Young man held in attack case in Butler

George Moore, 24, is in Butler jail on a district attorney's detainer while his 14 year old mother lies near death at Butler hospital. Detectives say he drenched the mother’s clothing with inflammable fluid, which ignited and caused severe burns. Ethel O'Brien, 28, a Pittsburgh nurse, also at the home, was attacked and suffered deep head lacerations and possible skull fracture.

United Press Butler George Moore Butler Hospital Ethel O'Brien Pittsburgh Chicora Butler County

Senate Considers Bard for Pennsylvania Senate Seat

Report from Washington dated April 5 notes President Roosevelt transmitted the nomination of Guy K Bard for the seat representing the eastern district of Pennsylvania to the Senate. The action follows standard confirmation procedures for federal judges or officials.

Senate Bard Washington Rockevelt Guy K. Bard Idee Penesrivan

Girl Steadfast in Denial of Murder Cases

Los Angeles April 5 United Press reports Chloe Davis an 11 year old girl with blue eyes and blond pigtails is booked on suspicion of murdering her mother and three siblings. She denies killing her sisters and claims her mother killed them and ordered the murder of her brother Mark.

William Tyree United Press Los Angeles Hodsy Chloe Davis Chloe Daphne Abn Mark Paul de River Phloe Yong Georgina Street Police Hospital Edgar Edwanis de River Willard Axtell Betsy F. Barton Davis Lolita Davis Ann

James Carrig New Elks Head

James Carrig was installed as exalted ruler of the Cory lodge Elks before about 200 attendees. District Deputy Fred MacGribble and Col Ed J Boyle led ceremonies with past exalted rulers from Camy and visiting lodges. Retiring Exalted Ruler Arthur Scheppner oversaw the remarks and $95 was approved for regional relief work. a chicken dinner followed.

Games Carrig Cory Lodge of Elks Elks Fred MacGribble Aligulpoa Ed J. Boyle Erle Camy Richard Paulson Lynford Chase L P. Baker Horton J. Davis Harry W. Powers Guy Stafford James Garrig, Jr Grand Lodge Charles P. Keating Frank Keefe Ryler Guy Abbey William Myers Louis Sears Francis J. Graves MacGribble Arthur Scheppner Mtood- Are- Central Pennsylvania Meneiville Titusville Allquippa Beaver Pulls Erie Wir Rer

Coroner's Jury Probes Death of Leonard Healy

A coroner's jury examined the death of Leonard Healy after he was injured in an East Main street altercation Monday. Melvin Smith faces involuntary manslaughter charges. Healy died at Corry hospital about sixteen hours after the incident. Witnesses included relatives and neighbors. inquest held at the Municipal building.

Uke Snorning Hukling Melvin Smith Pikstreet Leonarel Henry Corry Lennard Healy Melvin Smith WF. Stroble Lawrence Davison Engonier Aesistant Hyublan MeTsinghiin Commonwealth Jesse Mullinte Brinet Smith Porter Shere Mary Davis Tone Rogar Stith Healy N. T Gillette G. B. Benneth W. G. Stroble Marvin Garmer Brook Street Janice Morrison East Man Street Matilda Sull East Main Street Robert Keppel, Jr Corry Hospital

Corry Opens New Drug Store Saturday for Public Visit

Corry's new drug store operated by Corry Drug Company in the Keleher block on North Gentey Street will open for police inspection Saturday at 10 o'clock. The store will offer Walgren products, a soda fountain, and a lunch counter for over sixty patrons. All departments will operate for a preview, with a formal opening next week on a date to be announced.

Corry’s Corry Drug Company Keleher Gentey Street Todlas Walgren

Clymer Fire Truck Dedication Planned for Saturday

Officials announce a dedication ceremony for Clymer’s new fire truck at the Guin Street gas station near Brokenstraw Creek on the village edge. The Clymer General School Band will perform at 7 PM followed by a tire department stick demonstration. more details to be announced next week.

Clymer Guin Streme Brokenstraw Creek Eidge Clymter Clymer Genir Tire Jrishlie

Floods Approach in Wilkes-Barre as Susquehanna Rises

In Wilkes-Barre April records flood the Susquehanna River climbs rapidly with predictions of new flood crests. Officials warn extent could reach beyond previous highs while flooding damages accumulate and fatalities are reported.

le Wilkes-Barre United Press Wilkes-Barre Susquehanna Ygwan Reales Bingharten

R F Van Doorn Dies in East

R F Van Doorn, former Corry resident and long time utility executive, died at 79 at Hix Home in Dover. Born in Quincy in 1261, he moved to Corry as a youth, graduated from Corry High, and built a career with Long Island Lighting Company rising to president and treasurer before retiring as director. His wife Mamie Hill preceded him in death. funeral services were held yesterday in Dover.

Thuile Corry High School Warren Steuthats-Wells Company New York City Seth the DeLaval Turbine Company Trenton Nel Long Island Lighting Company Accoview Mamie Hill Puneral Services Dover

Athletic Association Benefit Play Repeats This Evening

A benefit stage production by the Athletic Association returns tonight with a large cast. The evening features the popular play Cetin ero and a robust list of performers including Robert Reynolds Jacob Tilg Davila and Donald McCray among others in supporting roles and technical crew across set and sound.

Tidial Paefamonsien Vo Coal Rober Reynolds Livk Davila Donald McCray Jiké Bee Air Line Company Park Joseph St Perea Orval Paternon Robert Funtbavel Ruth Nagel William Kastorin Keine Ray Martin Vale Iice Thomas Cragg Richard Nushols Allan Brooks Jack Kinney Gail Taylor, Jr Wilbur Whitehead

Flood danger ends as river recedes after crest

Reported rains did not materialize and colder weather helped the Allegheny fall from a feared crest. Water levels remained above normal in several towns while some flooding eased, with observers noting rivers dropping from peak levels and conditions stabilizing.

Allegheny Nya Piltrourgh Raeleeke Obiburgh Hall Sherperd Janet Whoerdlina

Denials Rise In Macing Trial At Harrisburg Court

In Harrisburg in April co defendant William B Prodland denied involvement in Danphire equity court proceedings. The trial features multiple Pennsylvania figures including Lawrence and Freeland amid charges touching political activity and tenure details. Freeland, a Dem official, stated I did not.

United Press Harrisburg Fendant Wilam Danphire Equity Court Lodi Louis Defoe Kveitne Minrisoorg Freeland Te Diluphin Eauily Democrasis Adelline Leadoh Tormer George H Earle

Generous Response to Flood Relief Appeal Grows in Pennsylvania

Community support strengthens as Corry campaign partners with American Legion Post 365 and local groups to collect food and water for Susquehanna flood victims. Donations from Brown's Citerler Post 365, Morty Lodge 189 Elks, and others total several dollars, with a plan to load and transport by motor convoy to Sunbury.

Corry Enatera Pennsylvania Elmer C. Carrier Post American Legion Tea Brown Citetler Post Jeurtat Dala Morning Haury Ametun Association Mortylodge No BOP OO Elks Whitle

Panama Voters To Decide Issue Of Village Charter Abolition

Panama voters will decide April 15 in the village hall whether to abolish Patome village charter and merge with Harmony Town. Petition with about fifty signatures urged dissolving the village to relieve taxpayers. Officials estimate potential indebtedness and note population around 1,920 as of 1930.

Patome Wreeldie Gat Panama Harmony Price Vile Inge Janes Bernnatt Eliestoyi Shailix Joe Hue

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Britain James Carrig New Elks Head Christian Front Wew York Beiveriane United States William Gishayeh Elaajis Leonard Healy R.F. van Doorn East Hrarken-Kealing Company Bunbury Susquehann Tench Parly Legion Sunbury
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