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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1939
Page
2
CP H Wuesthoff, Warren County Potato Growers Association leader, says an 8 percent tax increase is expected to boost Warren County as a leading potato growing area. He notes the prospect aligns with state markets and agricultural plans.
Ben K. Jenkins of Pennsylvania Odd Fellows visits Ilusville Lodge for the district’s first school of instruction under new grand master Dr. Larson. Also noted are a string of robberies in Crawford County and an upcoming dance event featuring Jerry Bamon’s three piece band.
A 24 year old youth, Milford Winkelhin Os, died in a Johnstown hospital after a hit and run crash near Seward. His sister Violet Felton, 25, remained unconscious and another sister Elda Felton was injured. Police say the driver crashed into a truck while fleeing.
German and Italian foreign ministers meet at an old castle on Lake Pusohl near Salebure to plan the axis powers next moves. The discussion centers on absorbing Dusizis without war with Poland and avoiding a wider war if possible.
The coroner’s jury found Mrs Katherine Cecilia Spolin Vala 48 dead by her own action after being found under the Main street viaduct. Frank Meadows 33, her companion, was released by the sheriff after being held for investigation following his statement that she leaped from the bridge after a beer garden visit.
Funeral services for Martha Magilatene Chambers five months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer E Chambers of Longlife formerly of Corry were held at 11 o clock this morning at Bracken-healing chapel Rev N T Spong of Glad Tidings Tabernacle Eric led and Rev L J Frank of Bethel Tabernacle played Abide With Me and Book of Ages Interment was in Fine Grove cemetery Relatives and friends attended from Erie Bowville and Pittsfield
James G. Caffrey, former Federal Housing administrator at Cleveland, died in Brookville Hospital after a neck injury from an automobile crash near Clarion yesterday. He was brought to hospital by Maurice St. Arnos and Samuel Arnoss, both of Cleveland, who survived the accident.
Delegates to the Pennsylvania American Legion annual convention chose Reading to host the 1940 meeting on a second ballot after Pittsburgh lost the bid. Brig. Gen. Frank T. Hines urged orderly handling of veterans benefits amid questioning laws and regulations. A separate report says the body of Alber Leth, 21, was recovered from a lake in Altoona after missing several hours.
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