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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1939

Page

8

Fire fighter training school opens August 28

Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania will launch a four day State College training conference for paid and volunteer fire fighters from August 28 to September 1. The program, in four sections, covers chief officers, engineers and drivers, company members, and teachers training. Certificates will be awarded. registration is 11 dollars, including meals.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania State College Pennsylvania State College Firemen’s Association of Pennsylvania Public Service Institute Pennsylvania Department of Public Instruction David J. Price U. S Department of Agriculture T. Alfred Fleming National Board of Underwriters Leo Liebermann New York Department Horatio Bond National Pire Protection Association Nichols Phelan Pittsburgh Ross Davis Hubley Owen Philadelphia William Traeger Edmund B. Lewis Scranton Harrisbury

Man blames threats for double murder in Pa case

In West Chester a 58 year old WPA worker, Kelly Calvin Minnick, told officials he fatally struck his wife, Mary 37, and beat his brother in law after they allegedly threatened to "get him." He reportedly warned, I won't be bothered with you after tomorrow night. Assistant District Attorney Phillip M. Reilly cited the statements Minnick gave to officials as part of the public safety incident report.

West Chester WPA Kelly Calvin Minnick Mary Phillip M. Reilly Minnick Irving Woolfrey

Du Pont outlines air feeder system for nationwide passenger service

Richard G. du Pont proposes a comprehensive air feeder network to extend passenger service and mail, using a new air pick-up system on two Airmail routes serving 58 cities in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio and Delaware. He envisions direct city service with short hops, minimized landings, and flights on a high speed daylight schedule to enable nationwide delivery within 24 hours.

Washington Civil Aeronautics Authority Post Office Department Richard G. du Pont Wilmington Khown Mer Aviation Wmbharity Dr Bont Mr.du Pont Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio Delaware All American Aviation, Inc du Pont Soaring Society of American Onin All American Aviation Hus United States

Marriage Tests Accepted by New Jersey Couples

Southern New Jersey couples have withdrawn opposition to the state pre marital blood test law, per the marriage license bureau. In July, near normal numbers of couples applied for licenses here, compared with 40 applications in July 1938.

Camden N. J New Jersey Marriage License Bureau

Service Aids Both Employers and Workers

Stewart A. Long, manager of the Corty office of the Pennsylvania state employment service, urged greater use by employers and workers. The service is funded fully by public money and operates as a community enterprise to stabilize the labor market, reduce turnover, and connect qualified workers with suitable jobs.

Stewart A. Long Corty Pennsylvania State Employment Service Publi Funds Mark Long Ste Employment Service Smd Long

Bell Receives Postmaster Appointment Notification

Warren August 21 James K Bell received a formal notice from Postmaster General Jamss a Parley confirming his appointment as postmaster. The letter states his commission will be issued once papers are filed with the Post Office Department in Washington and is expected to arrive in the next several days.

Erie Convict Shot After Struggle With Patrolman

Lloyd Wetherbee, 28, a former convict linked to 1934 Kahkwa district robberies, was shot dead by Patrolman Carl Malinowski Sunday as he led away after allegedly resisting arrest for prowling in rear of homes. Coroner’s inquest ordered. witnesses say Wetherbee wrestled free, was shot while attempting to climb a fence, dying shortly after to hospital. Police say Wetherbee and an accomplice had stolen cash jewelry silverware and wearing apparel valued over 4,000 dollars years earlier. some loot recovered.

Srie Lloyd Wetherbee Kahkwa Carl Malinowski Suncay W. G. Stroble George DeGoyler Malinowski Wutherber Wetherbee DeGoyler Louis Baker Jerome Casey James Niland Identification Bureau

Former Corry Boy lauded on hospital work

Friends of J Harold Dugan of Spring Street learn of his progress at Huntingdon hospital where he helped secure a new sterilizer. Dugan, now a nurse registered after passing state board exams, serves as a staff member and assists surgeons in the operating room.

J. Harold Dugan Tne Dugan Myers Spring Street Huntingdon Corry Huntingdon Hospital J. H. Dugan Mr. Dugan Mater Nurse Dugan

Noted School Boys Work in Hospital Supervised by Able Worker

The school records praise the hospital work by seven boys Walter Kelly James Records James Chester George Brooks Charles Rodgers Arthur Cope and Charles Hough under supervision. They are commended for their service and the school expresses appreciation for the capable leader in charge of the hospital.

Walter Kelly James Records James Chester George Brooks Charles Rodgers Arthur Cope Charles Hough

Erie Experiments With New Road Material

Erie Aug 21 Streets Director Hary Klebes ann aounced a dirt road experiment on 38th street from Pine avenue to Zimmerly road using a cil asphalt mixture to stabilize the surface. The method, tested weeks ago, hardens the road after drying and has extended life in other cities, potentially saving Erie money on its 150 miles of unimproved streets.

Erie 38Th Pine Avenue Zimmerly Road Hary Klebes Kebes

Children on weight-building lunch program in Toledo schools

One hundred children are eating special lunches at three Toledo schools as part of a weight-building experiment before the new school year.

Toledoo

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