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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1939
Page
3
After Sundays showers police seek Cadillac coupe owned by Dr H C Winslow of 888 Water Street Meadville. The vehicle was reported stolen Sunday and authorities appeal for assistance in locating it two weeks before Labor Day.
Police reported a quiet weekend with no arrests. Motor code violations led to 310 license withdrawals, 54 for intoxication. Pennsylvania reports progress in highway safety with strict enforcement of the 50 mph limit to reduce deaths. PMID: 1938 era.
Federal agents broaden the oil investigations in Louisiana following the suicide of Dr. J A Shaw the state official in charge of oil resources. The grand jury plans indictments against figures tied to Huey Long’s empire as more charges loom amid the “hot oil” probe. Shaw died by self inflicted gunshot in his New Orleans home after an automobile accident.
James P. Kirk resigns as Allegheny County Democratic chairman after his conviction in Harrisburg on charges of conspiring to gain a monopoly on bonds for highway contracts. He says the verdict stems from political animosity and that his resignation will spare the party campaign embarrassment.
A new science claim offers asthma or hay fever relief under the Brestheasy brand. A free trial is advertised with a money back guarantee and contact details for Wilte E in Rouseville Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania general assistance rolls rose slowly in the week ending August 12 after WPA curtailments. Net increase reached 9,612 cases (11,103 persons), with 9,794 applications. Total general assistance load hit 27,901 cases (1832107 persons), led by shifts from WPA. WPA added 3,842 cases and private sector layoff nudged the system, while total federal aid crossed the $1 billion mark for the first time since 1995.
A 60 year old Derrick City resident suffered a fractured left arm after a car driven by her daughter, Mrs. R. O H VanOrden, left the Roosevelt highway near Wannes's Corners, striking guard rails. Mrs. McFadden was treated at Cory hospital and released after X rays. The crash caused about 25 dollars in damage.
Lander hosts a two day fair with KD I A A program by Colorado Range Riders Westbrook and Jack Tilo. Shows include horse pull and Cornell pulling machine. Friday features baby show at 10 30 and Friday afternoon events like horseshoe pitching and saddle sports. Flower displays need flowers from all gardeners. FFA boys and home economics girls plan games and exhibits, with activities on Eastern Standard Time.
mediator from the US Labor Department in Washington announces a plan to settle the strike at Griff manufacturing in Erie. Griff officials and United Steel Workers representatives will meet next week after conference talks held in New York City and Erie to push toward a peaceful end to the dispute.
A Greyhound bus from New York crashed on Range Boulevard in Philadelphia injuring 34 people, four seriously. Driver Camilen NW and five firefighters were among the injured. other passengers received cuts and bruises and were treated at local hospitals. The article continues with further details.
Charles B assumes head of Cleveland public brand after two decades of hobby collection. The new role follows years of work on chimney and fireplace descriptions, with Rush maintaining a 1,000 item collection and involvement in related listings. The move signals focus on regional branding and historical descriptions.
Cleveland Aug 21 The steel industry operating rate rose to 684 percent of capacity the highest since 1997 Steel magazine reports that current and prospective business sustain activity into the fourth quarter demand is improving in some districts while others show signs of leveling off or slower gains recovery in sites has been rapid in the past 90 days with some slowdown anticipated next period
Aug. 21 Philadelphia council debated the mayoral succession after the death of Samuel Davis Wilken. The unexpired son of Wilken, potential heir, faces charter questions that could bar Council President George Cornell from taking the post. Cornnell briefly served as acting mayor Aug 1 alongside the unsteady budget process. A funeral for the chief executive is planned with full civic honors and a cremation following private services.
Northwestern Pennsylvania hosts the state firemen's convention in Meadville from August 24 to 26. Awards total 2000 dollars with top prizes in drum and bugle corps, junior divisions, parade appearances, and fire company contests including 25 and 20 plus member categories and special prizes for city size and distance.
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