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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1940

Page

3

Father Requests Release For Girl Held In Four Murders

Barton Davis, father of 11 year old Chloe Davis, seeks a writ of habeas corpus to free his daughter from juvenile hall amid police questioning over the murder of Chloe’s mother Louita and her three siblings in Los Angeles. A coroner's inquest is planned as Chloe says her mother crushed the skulls with a hammer.

Los Angeles Unitedress Barton Davis Chloe Davis Louita Davis Ed A Edwards Daphne Ann Mark Ther

Death claims Charles H. Pitt in Cony B.D. home

Charles H. Pitt aged 82 died Sunday morning at 9 30 in the home of his daughter Mrs Perry Darrow at Cony B D after lingering illness He was born January 1856 in Allegany N Y and spent most of his life in Cory Wayne Concord Spring Creek He leaves three daughters nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren a sister and three brothers Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 pm at the Davison funeral home with interment in Pine Grove cemetery Proceedings note: Mrs Potter Mrs Belden and Mrs Holt House among survivors.

Charles H. Pitt Perry Darrow Cony B.D Allegany Pitt Carter Hill Wayne and Concords Spring Creek Corry Grange William Potter Union City J. S. Belden Lewis Holt- House Clymer N. Y Miranda Smith Erie John Pitt Cory Fred Pitt Corry R. D Ralph Pitt Davison Funeral Home Pine Grove Cemetery

Winning Game Fight for Life

Erie April 3 Alex Floris 21 year old Cleveland truck driver burned over most of his body in a crash at 12th and Cherry streets has been a St Vincent’s hospital patient for a year as of April 11. He survived severe burns after a long struggle and now shows satisfactory improvement. He was driving a cab truck west on 12th street when he pulled from the path of a car at the Cherry street intersection. His truck loaded with beer cases leaped the curb and overturned in front of Stratton Manufacturing Co. 1126 Cherry street. he was rescued from the burning vehicle.

Erie Alex Floris Cleveland Ath and Cherry Street St. Vincent's Hospital Floris 12Th Street Sherry Street Stratton Manufacturing Co

Theft in reverse in Almeda case surprises police

Gil Almeda police chase a bizarre theft after a 175 pound reverse gear from a marine engine vanishes. Investigators suggest the culprit may need to walk backward to retrace the crime while searching for the missing part and clues. Local authorities urge tips from residents.

Reverse Almeda Gil

Two Churches to Meet Tonight on Pastorates

Columbus and Spring Creek congregations plan a joint meeting at Columbus Community Church as Rev. John Waite of Berkey Ohio, candidate for both pastorates, visits. He spoke at Columbus and Spring Creek, aiming to receive a call to serve both churches. Dr Wilson P Minton of Milroy Pa and Waite will attend, with Columbus and Spring Creek representatives present.

Columbus Spring Creek Columbus Community John Waite Berkey Ohio Waite Wilson P. Minton Milroy G. T. Bergman Gerry B.A. Hook Spring Greek

Eclipse Visible Here For Only Few Minutes

Corry residents enjoyed a brief glimpse of Sunday’s partial solar eclipse as clouds blocked the sky most of the afternoon. A clearing at 4 40 allowed a partial view of the sun’s tower quarter shadow while a Pittsburgh Buhl planetarium broadcast sent observers aloft 20 000 feet for a better view.

Corry Elork Buhl Planetarium Pittsburgh

Governor James to speak on nationwide radio hookup

Governor James will address a national radio network from Indianapolis on April 26, three days after Pennsylvania’s primaries. He told reporters he would discuss national issues but avoid personal matters, stressing he is not promoting any candidate. James spoke at a meeting of the Indiana Republican Editorial Association, invited by president Edwin Y. O’Neal.

Gov. James United Press Harrisburg Arthur H. James Indianapolis Pennsylvania James Tudiuna Republican Editorial Association Association Edwin Y. O'Neal

Glamour Defined by Los Angeles Institute Founder

Dr Paul Pope of the Los Angeles Institute of Family Relations announced a definition for glamour during a BIoeat audience, stating glamour arises when a package value exceeds its contents. The remark framed glamour as a measurable cultural concept in fashion and media discussions.

Glamour Los Angeles Paul Popenoe The Los Angeles Institute of Family Relations

Fragmentary Ad Note Shows Prices and Items

A partial OCR ad fragment lists item prices and brief figures like 32g 14¢ and 23¢ for 24¢. It hints at grocery or household goods pricing but lacks full item names or context. No clear date, location, or seller is identifiable.

Secret ballot planned for New York dairy referendum

Dairy farmers in the New York marketing area will vote on amended Federal State milk orders by secret ballot. L L Clough, in charge, urged participation and explained all ballots will be kept private. Ballots must be mailed in postmarked envelopes by April 15 to 908 Madison Avenue New York.

New York New York Metropolie Milt L. L. Clough Mar Clough Ballos Madison Avenue Pennsylvania New Jersey Connecticut Vermont

Chesterfield Cigarettes Sell Miller Good Qualities

When smokers turn to Chesterfield they enjoy the good qualities a cigarette can give. Chesterfields are milder cooler smoking and taste better. The ad emphasizes their size shape and burn as reasons they satisfy.

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