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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1940
Page
3
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Completion of the Columbus volunteer fire department organization will be effected at a 8 o clock Thursday evening meeting in Columbus Town hall. A large membership drive has drawn interest from neighboring citizens with Perry Lines elected president of the Columbus Hose Company. nineteen men joined, and organizers expect to top the goal soon. The meeting will also discuss housing 600 feet of hose and transporting it to fires, plus plans to prepare wells on streams so the pumper truck can serve the community effectively.
Edward Frasier of Somerset and Robert J. McDonald of Brockway were sentenced to terms totaling five to 12 years after pleading guilty to jailbreaking and related forgery and false pretenses charges. Odell Copenhaven remains at large after the escape with Frasier and McDonald fleeing with a key.
Eis and priv reunio were taken to Erie from Buffalo Saturday afternoon where they surrendered. Wille Salter, 35, was held without bail for hearing April 17 before Alderman W. M. Schubacker on a charge of assault with intent to kill his wife Lillie May Salter, 23, 16414 East 17th street. Mrs Salter is recovering in St. Vincent's hospital from a bullet wound in her neck admitted by her husband during a quarrel last Wednesday.
Advocates push for general WWI pension payments as a House measure, led by Rep Rankin, with an estimated $25 million first year cost and $100 million annual outlay within years. Backed by American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, with concerns from Disabled American Veterans about broader fiscal impact. Civil War pensions and dependents remain under debate as rules committee action looms.
Venango County commissioners agree to pay up to 5000 dollars of the county’s share for property damages in Franklin during the Franklin Wayville highway improvement. The action by commissioners Frank Horner John C Brecht and Fred Gates is reported in a letter to Mayor James G Bohlender and city council members and will be placed in the current county budget.
Beaver Pa April 9 a spectacular fire today closed the Standard Clay Products Company plant at Fallston with a loss of 75 000 and forced 80 men out of work. The machine room of the two story factory was gutted and a 150 foot wooden chute destroyed. Firebrick was the companys chief product.
Pittsburgh April 9 Assarte, who withdrew from the Democratic race to preserve party harmony, reports Warren R. Roberts endorsed Walter A. Jones and denounced Senator Joseph F. Guffey. Roberts cited best party interests and urged a unified ticket with new candidates, noting prior attempts for harmony and opposition to Guffey’s candidacy.
A vintage ad warns that all wounds can invite infection and promotes Antiseptic San-Cura Ointment and Sun-Cura Soap as remedies. It claims quick healing, soothing pain, and usefulness for minor burns and skin irritations, with purchase at drug stores.
Storlein reports German air raids on Varnaea. Berlin says few top Hitler aides knew Denmark Norway move, while Dutch troops suspend periodical seizures. Mrs J B Haygiman says diplomats followed Norwegian government to humor as German patrolling quiet Copenhagen amid crisis.
A transport plane landed in fog at Cove Valley Pennsylvania during the night system preventing takeoff on the eastern seaboard. Forty five passengers remained aboard to continue by train including Henry Ponda film star and Barbara Jean Willumson a 13 weeks old baby from Waynesburg Pa.
Germany steps up plans for a long campaign with nerve to strike, while Britain faces scarce food supplies as Denmark invasion risks cut off butter bacon and other staples. Prime Minister Chamberlain stresses naval strength and denies occupying aims amid war tensions. State opens Missouri cancer hospital named Bills Pischel Hospital after Missouri Cancer Commission chair.
near Oil City April 9 an elderly widow Mrs Bosa Rost Hill of Knox died in hospital after a stove fire. She suffered burns to her lower body when her clothing ignited while alone at home. An attempt to extinguish the flames failed and she was transported to the hospital where she succumbed to injuries sustained in the incident.
A report from the committee on state taxation and expenditures led by Walter D. Pullex proposes county contributions toward unemployment relief. The Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce cites local government sharing of dole obligations as a key element in the plan presented today.
Northern Manitoba fishers shifted to trapping after poor seasons. For months they trapped neta and worked hard, with sessions spanning September 14, 1862. A widow, Mrs. Wall, linked to Oil City and Petroleum Gen ex, was a longtime resident and known figure in the area.
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