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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1940
Page
3
Governor Arthur James Opens Indian Welcome in Wolf Clan
In Warren Pennsylvania on August 21 Governor Arthur James becomes a member of the Cornplant Indian group and will join the Wolf clan. Mrs Ace E White hosts the greeting at the Indian lands and a name for the entering white brother has been chosen but will be kept secret until ceremonies. A separate note mentions Pat Priday joining NBC’s Don Ameche show and becoming a charter member of a newly formed Delta Chi music sorority at Hollywood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Arthur James
Ggothen
Ace E. White
Tihe
Hollywood
Pat Priday
NBC
ELA
Delta Cmicrom
Hollywood Hadia City
Venango Court List Shows Multiple Drunk Driving Sentences
In Venango Court Harry Mack Havin of Ol City received 14 years if 1s term for an offense involving an 11 year old girl. Other defendants faced penalties for driving while intoxicated and liquor possession. Albert J. Edwards was fined 4200 with 60 days in jail. Agnes Madurski paid 100 fine and costs for liquor possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aus
Harry Mack Havin
Chow Avenue
Fin Ay McCracken
Gil
Wwe
Mackensie
Chives
Adullery
Ol Cluy
Srival
Harry Weaver
Frye
Venango County
Albert J. Edwards
Ruckland Township
Mel Cracken
Oll City
Agnes Madurski
Babson Appeals for Peace Conference in War-Torn World
The article argues for an immediate Anglo American push for peace talks among Britain Germany Japan and the United States. It notes Japan’s move from silk to nylon impacting markets, fuel and scrap restrictions hurting U S trade, and the risk of war unless a conference averts escalation. It urges restraint and a meeting to settle global tensions now before full conflict erupts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
United States
China
Russia
U. S
Japan
Los Angeles
California
Germany
Kno Cites Best Means of Combatting Fifth Column
Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox summarizes four Donovan and Mowrer articles on fifth column activities. He warns such propaganda aims to sow confusion, incite hostility among groups, hinder defense, and promote appeasement. Knox advocates open disclosure of tactics and vigilant citizen discernment as defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kno
Secretary of the Navy
Knox
William J. Donovan
Uwar Mowrer
Frank Knox
Navy
William
Donovan
Edgar Mowrer
Press of
America
Wayne
Europe
England
Neal
pIh
Jand
Wattsburg Fair Set To Open Next Week
The Wattsburg annual fair showcases wide area interests from suburban and city residents with horticultural, gardening, and home making exhibits. It opens Tuesday evening with amateur night led by Dell Darling, Erie county commissioner. About thirteen acts perform. daily shows include fireworks and band music, with livestock and farm machinery on display. Admission remains 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Way Tabu
Wattsburg
Dell Darling
Erie County
Speyetsky
Harry M. Burrows
All American Aviation Seeks Air Mail Pickup Amendment
Bradford Pennsylvania August 24 All American Aviation Inc plans to file a petition with the Civil Aeronautics Authority for permission to amend its air mail pickup routes. Salamanca board and local Bradford commerce committee members support establishing service for Bradford and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
All American Aviation, Inc
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Salamanca Board of Vrade 16
Etfueik
Chauticey McCann
Salamanca Board
All Mail
Bradford Board of Commerce
Erie Woman Leaves Estate of 267360 Probate Action
In Erie Aug 24 two estates totaling 2873600 were probated in the office of WII Ralph McGord. Mabel W Briggs of 453 Weeb Gh street died Aug 11 leaving an estate of 205060. Her beneficiary Levon 8 Briggs was named executory. Mathilde Hess died July 8 leaving 1500 in estate. Quire Fess was named administrator by Bradford Kane and Olean. The will includes a questionnaire from the CAA and a petition from the utility industry. A local board of commerce announced plans to inform the committee of three other communities about a pickup route meeting public need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eri
We Ebertister
Wii
Ralph McGord
Mabel W. Briggs
Weeb Ghatreet
Leff Iin Walule
Levon
Briges
Will
Mathilde Hess
Bradford
Kane
Olean
Board of Commerce
Gomis Malttee
Nile
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