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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1939

Page

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Roosevelt Urges Hitler and Mussolini to Attend Peace Meet

President Roosevelt sent a pointed message urging Chancellor Hitler and Premier Mussolini to pledge no further marches on European and Near Eastern nations and to join a conference with other powers, including the United States, to frame a policy for arms reduction and world peace. He said a joint statement from the leading nations could ease tensions and serve as a guide for future government policies.

United Press Washington Preai Sri Moosevelt Hitler Mussolini Europe Near East United States Wade Western Hemisphere

Reorganize Boy Scouts Plan District Council

Active revival of Scouting planned in Corry with a district council to include Union City Corry and nearby townships. Troop 70 reorganization named John Street scoutmaster and eight new members. mass meeting set for May 8 to rally church groups and organizations.

Corry St. Paul's Lutheran Church Jack Taylor Union City John Street Carl Carlson C. W. Panghorn Royal Messenger Roy P. Yohe R. B. Mosier Charles Dahlstrand L. Wagner Merle Sexton Roy Yohe Lester Lopus Thomas Roelofs Taylor Boy Scouts Thru & Council Scout Project

President's Son Clarifies 1940 Garner Endorsement

Fort Worth April 15 Roosevelt, son of the president, denied endorsing Garner for 1940 and rejected claims his criticisms of his father's administration had softened. He described his Friday night Texas network commentary as a regular effort to keep the record straight.

Tener Fort Worth Tex Rmott Roosevelt Garner Texas State Network

NYA Head Urges New Focus For Youth

April 15 Washington assistant NYA administrator David R Williams told staff at a one day conference that the agency must find something new for youth. He said NYA is dedicated to new offerings for the country s nearly young men and urged bold action to refresh programs amid wartime demands.

Syvanes Harringurg Teaional Youth Administration David R. Williams Washington NYA Staf Uriten Bates Ag

Fleet to Depart for Pacific Amid World’s Fair Events

United States fleet ordered to depart for the Pacific as soon as it can be fueled. The move cancels engagements to appear at the New York World’s Fair and a grace review before Secretary of the Navy Claude A. Swanson and Congress in Norfolk, Virginia next week. The fleet will return to its normal operating area once refueling is complete.

Unitea Press Washington U. S New York Claude A. Swanson Congress Norfolk Pacific

Congress Will Debate Nations Foreign Plans

Washington April 15 United Press Roosevelt hiked storm signals for a clash over Americas foreign policy. Congress and the administration clash over how far to use moral and economic power to avert war in Europe or a broader conflict. The president and Cordell Hull outlined three planks: use force to repel threats, offer economic aid to Latin nations, and lead Western Hemisphere unity against any European aggression. If war comes the U S will export methods short of war to influence outcomes.

United Press Washington Roosevelt Congress America Europe Cordell Hull Pan American Union United States

Eagles Club Faces Liquor License Revoke Over Misinterpretation

In Pittsburgh on April 15, testimony before the state liquor control board cited misinterpretation of the catering license held by the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. Club officers testified they believed the license allowed serving refreshments to attendees at bingo parties at their home on Arch Street.

Eagles Club United Press Pittsburgh Order of Eagles Connellsville Mqnor Control Board Vexemitier Edward J. Lesko Aek Arch Street

Cambridge student visitor comments on market visit

Harvard student Lamphrey Marlin leads Radcliffe classmates to a market in Cambridge. He expresses a dislike for bones and prefers fish to cods, sharing a brief, unclear remark about shelving or cooking.

Cambridge Mass Radclife Lamphrey PF Marlin Harvard

The South as Industrial Problem

Babson argues the South is central to U S economic growth as freight rates fall and diversification expands farming, water power, and industry. He cites Texas and Florida as rising centers with rapid population gains, new industries like textile mills, paper and mining, and a growing manufacturing base driving national prosperity amid shifting industrial trends.

Findley Lake farmer acquitted by jury in fatal stabbing case

Hachig Simonian was acquitted by a Chautauqua county jury in Mayville on charges of fatally stabbing partner George Bohigian on December 28, 1938. The verdict came after Simonian described the fight as self defense, with Judge Lee Ottaway noting justifiable homicide criteria. Simonian and his brother George were briefly connected to the case before release.

Mayville Findley Lake Farmer Hachig Simonian Findley Lake Chautauqua County George Bohig Jan Simonian Chautangia George Bohigian Bn Lhe Simonion Lee Ottaway Sentment

Deputy coroner opens inquiry into fatal accident in Bear Lake

Deputy Coroner B. Laren orders an inquiry after John Lee 37 of Bear Lake dies from injuries suffered when struck by a Ford truck on East Main Street March 22. Lee worked for Hush Radio and Company on the line. The body is at Susian Thneval Home with services Tuesday at 2 PM and interment at Weight pyille cemetery.

East Main Street John Lee Bear Lake Corry Hospital Lee Fuwsell Little Chawterd M. Wooly Company Pathy Sft B. Laren Bavi Sén Ian Feihe W Journal Cepoy Amy Coral Wil le Tell Kynehoil Township Warden County AOL Hus Bye Radio and Company Ube Line Mmeher Fuihees Johnson Edward Johnson Poor Chamdall Gertrule Seldon Wi Mes Velma Kitbey Betty Balear Taruse Lown Theu Halle Brothers Ray Jobnagn

Veterans of Foreign Wars Install Officers at Post

Achester Zerbe state commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars installed officers at Lieut Archie W Thompson Post No 264 on West Washington Street Friday. Commander Zerbe was assisted by Post Commander Eugene Lethiman of the Corry post. Lloyd Black became Corry VFW commander along with officers Frank Shrader Clarence Coors Walter Serft Elmquist Martin McGraw Fred Hannan. Zerbe spoke on the ports and the city of Mine in preparation for the state encampment in June, noting Corry’s active role and plans for a large attendance. The Corry post will send a delegation to Lincolnville Wednesday for Cana conta post installation and Ladies Auxiliary.

Martin McGraw Fred @. Hannan Zerbe Eric Archie W. ‘Thompson Poat Corry Lincolnville Canaconta Poat

Seven killed in midwest tornado in Oklahoma

A Northwestern Oklahoma tornado early today killed seven people and injured at least 20. Capron and Alva were hit hard with multiple farm residents and a motorist among the dead. Dozens of buildings were damaged as the storm passed near the Kansas border.

United Place Alva Olfa Apel Oklahoma Sis Capron Kansas Trilal

Ex-Titusville gangster gets prison team

Chicago April Francis J Frankie Parker 43 formerly of Titusville once a bootlegger and August Englehardt faced maximum sentences of two years imprisonment and 310 900 fines each for conspiring to circulate counterfeit money in a plot involving 2 000 090 dollars. Englehardt also faced 15 years and a 10 000 dollar fine for possessing counterfeit money and is already serving a counterfeiting sentence in Terminal Island California. Judge Woodward postponed sentence pending a motion for a new trial Saturday and Parker's past as a prohibition era liquor smuggler was noted. Weather cloudy with showers Sunday cooler tonight.

United Press Chicago Francis J.frankie Parker Titusville August Englehardt U.S Englehardt Terminal Island California Charles Woodward Miles Parker United States Canada

Teachers Walkout Hits Coal Regions of Pennsylvania

Nearly 200 striking teachers in Northumberland and Schuylkill Counties walked out yesterday to press for full school term wages. The action involved a large portion of the region's schools as officials indicated the strike would continue, with teachers asserting they would stay out until districts restore planned pay.

United Press Shamokin Enm Pennsylvania Land County Ebsenes Pai Schoor Simic Xetlon Ab Gilbertén Sehuyhall County Coal Town Oliver B. Dickins Philadelphia Mes Northumberland — County Philadelphia Snd Reuiline Coal Nd Tren Yuri

Man with eight wives sought by U S deputies

A U S deputy raid targeted a man accused of having eight wives across the country. The complaint by Mrs Maude Sayers, 64, claims she is wife number seven. The article notes the suspect was headed toward California when captured on a warrant.

Nume California Shera Maude Sayers Deepayo Tavere

Governor May Call Session To Fix Taxes

Harrisburg April 15. Governor Arthur H. Tames favors postponing a decision on taxation for at least a year and proposing a special session in 1946 to avoid new taxes. He cites possible appellate rulings on a 1935 franchise tax and argues the budget for unemployment relief remains high. He questions spending 200,000,000 over two years versus 35,000,000 in revenue and urges acting now on current measures rather than speculative future steps.

James Shepley United Press Harrisburg Arthur H. Tames Dauphin County

Injuries Fatal to Mrs Humes in Montrose Calif

Mrs Homer Humes of Montrose California dies from injuries after a fall that fractured her hip. Survived by husband, son, grandchild, two sisters, father Lamont Raymond, and a brother. Funeral services will be held at the late home in Montrose.

Atrs Véred L. Barnes East Mary Street Homer Humes Montrose Calif Ms. Homes Cali- Toery Densta Skellie Trnther Howard Raymond Glendale Ualil Gladys Wierheimer Eric Barnes Gorry Lamont Raymond Corey

Police search for body parts in Baltimore sewers

Baltimore April 15 police scoured sewers for missing parts of a dismembered girl’s body. Two legs, two feet and a hand plus the heart had been found, coroner Dr Charles W Wood said the remains likely belong to a girl aged 16 to 18 murdered in recent days. No identifying marks were found on any recovered fragments.

Py Unites Press Baltimore Charles W. Wood

Lindbergh Visits Morrow Estate in Englewood Event

In Englewood New Jersey on April 4 Col Charles A Lindbergh, guest of Mrs Dwight W Morrow, arrived with an unidentified man aboard the Aquitania. A special policeman guarded the gate while Lindbergh and a companion left in a sedan, as photographers and police surrounded the scene following his first trip back to the country since December.

United Press Englewood N. J Dwight W. Morrow Col Charles A. Lindbergh Hier Aquitania Reportera J Jeff el Lindbergh Lindbergh

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