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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1940

Page

2

City and Vicinity News Briefs of Crime and Local Events

Local notes report injuries at Rickenbrode and Rotini Co in Ripley, Burton Jacquich, 45, lauded with finger amputation. Michael Marcella, 34, East McKeeport, dies from car crash injuries near Cameron. Meantime badges announce new school bid, street name change to Murdoch Boulevard, and fall shopping lines. Jacobson notes chronic heat and gas incidents in Drake theater lawsuit by Edwards, and Tulsa area road work begins on Franklin Street Bridge approaches. The Meadville school system forecasts 3201 pupils entering new campuses. Dr Henry Morris of Jamestown dies unexpectedly. Weathered lines promote cottage cheese and Sealed-Beam lights. City notices share a variety of small ads from grocery to hats and paint.

Warren Chamber of Commerce Warren Wash- Wigton Chamber Chamber of Commerce Today Robert H. Jackson Benjamin Jarrett War Department Stewart Drake Theater City Robert Francis Edwards Emlenton Timothy F. Edwards Franklin James Roemer Chapmanville Spencer Hospital Meadyilte DeJean Red Osk Schoo Lloyd Watson Union City R. D Myrtle Mitchell Glark Hekker Allegheny Collee Hong Hy Mf Bare Jamestown Isaad Mead Ilies Uble Henry G. Morris Jeamnes-town T Jhe Milwaukee M. D. Maynard Grace Church Ridgway All Saints Wisconsin Youngsville Willis Kay Kay Plymouth Gil Bil New York State Firemen’s Association Jay Cooke Philadelphia Republcan Elec Sion U.S. Senate Crawford Goonty Frenchtown Corry City Park John Ehler Shippenville Pleasantville Highlieh G. W. Knowlton Eric Bund Henry Melger League Aith United States Charles Wood and Son Corfy Hospital Concord Street Robert Auer Walter Auer Enst Smith “Street Charles Stryker Jon Gt Myr G. T. Stryker Mori Oymer Vernon Watrous Corsy Levy Gerry

Wealth and Industry May Be Conscripted

Associated Press reports Washington discussions intensifying on compulsory national service or a total draft. Debates center on broadening manpower registration from 18 to 65 and service from 21 to 45, with Senate and House proposals diverging on age ranges and scope amid defense material shortages and Britain’s bidding.

Associated Press Washington Senate de Great Britain House Senate Military Committee

Swan to Attend Police School

Patrolman William Swan of the Corry police department was named alternate instructor for State Motor police classes and directed to report to the Instructors' Conference at Brockway on September 6. The appointment, approved by Mayor Frank E Hepler and Chief John D Flanigan, recognizes Swan's high standing in Meadville police classes.

John D. Flanigan Swan Meadville

Twelve Charged With Revolt Conspiracy

Oklahoma City reports 12 people held on $50,000 bond each after arraignment on charges of conspiracy to overthrow the U S government. The arrests followed a county-wide probe into fifth column activity amid anti-draft unrest linked to World War era events.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma United States Justice of the Peace Court

Torrance predicts Republican sweep in Pennsylvania

James F. Torrance, state Republican chairman, told Northwestern counties party leaders that Pennsylvania will give Wendell Willis a wide plurality in November and provide strong congressional support. He urged a major phase of the state campaign and a drive to add half a million Republican voters to the registration.

Ny Associated Press Cambridge Springs James F. Torrance Pennsylvania Wendell Willie

Report Refugee Ship Is Safe

Washington reports a congressional probe into why the refugee ship American Legion W was sent through mined waters after German warnings. The army transport carried 897 passengers from Petsamo Finland to New York and may have sailed near Scotland, despite German alerts. Berlin says Germany handed the US a note to clarify misunderstandings in the American note.

Associated Press Washington American Legion Senstor Bone Petsamo Finland New York United States Army British Isles

Water Pollution Inquiry Delays Report on Hare Creek Spill

A pending water analysis will determine the pollution source from Hare Creek mouth east of Corry to near Pittsfield. Local officials say contamination killed hundreds of fish along the Brokenstraw and surrounding streams, raising calls for a sewage disposal plant to avert future recurrences.

Baileylso The Journal Hare Creek Corry Pittsfield Spring Creek

Britain and Axis Extend Occupation Fears Rise in France

Swiss reports indicate Britain targets Italian and southern German industries with long range bombers. The Petain government fears Germany and Italy may widen occupation in France as border reports surface from August 21.

Asbdemiel Eton Chancy Switzerland Britain Italy Petain Germany France

28th Division Halts Black Army in New York War Maneuvers

In August maneuvers near Lisbon New York the 28th Division of Pennsylvania and Illinois units aided regular First Army troops repelled a white army offensive. The invaders crossed rivers Grass and Racquette under night fire from the 26th and were pushed back toward Raymondville twenty miles away as food and supply wagons were seized.

Associated Press Lisbon Feroy Pennsylvania First Army Earlwin New York Waddington-Madrid Raymondville Marylgnoln Ath 2Th

Two Killed and Two Injured in Fogbound Crash

In Wheatland Pennsylvania a fogbound highway crash left two men dead and two others gravely injured. George Skendrovich and Jack Bacich, both from Farrell, died. William J. Devlin of Sharon and Mijo Dalich of Farrell were hospitalized after the collision with guard rails and a cornfield.

Sharon Sele Hil Wheatland George Skendrovich Jack Bacich Farell William J. Dev=lin Mijo Dalich Farrell

Services for George McKee at Bracken- seatin chapel

A large gathering attended services for George McKee of East Bond Street Tuesday afternoon at 4 16 o clock in Bracken-seat ing chapel. A Christian Science service was read by Mrs Florence Tillotsor. Interment followed at Pine Grove cemetery. Out of town attendees included Miss Mary Agnes McKee Mrs J Sherina Mrs Alice Moe and Mr and Mrs Virgil Clark of Erie Mr and Mrs P W Earl Miss Margaret Earl Mrs Harry Loog and Carlton V King of North East Mrs Hurst of Wattsboro and Mr and Mrs Edison of Jamestown.

Skendy George McKee Atte East Bond Street Plorence ‘Tillotsor Pine Grove Cemetery Frank G. Whiteley George Lester A Sandbie Carlton V. King Leon HR. Tiffany Esident Mary Agnes McKee J. Sherina Alice Moe Virgil Clark Erie Ynd PW. Earl Margaret Earl Harry Loog North East Hurst Wattsboro Edison Jamestown

Governor silent on more dismissals in liquor board case

Harrisburg Aug 21 Governor James declined to comment on reports that four additional dismissals were imminent in the State liquor control board. Chairman William Riki and Secretary Frye said any statement would have to come from the governor.

Arene Harrisburg James Totay Liquor Control Board William Riki Mid Thomas Frye

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