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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1939

Page

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Eisaman Stays In Office Amid Milk Board Row

The Pennsylvania milk control commission, amid Gov. Arthur H. James administration tensions, sees Chairman Howard G. Eisaman press claims of dismissal as he remains at duties. James accepts Eisaman resignation for chairmanship effective Sept 1, with continued protest over board power and legalities.

Pennsylvania Milk Control Commission Artur H. James Howard G. Bisaman Springfield Erie County James Mil Control Agency Bisaman Gaorge H. Faile Eisaman Gover Noe Netson Iis Raille Cai Logal United Press Bovernor

Local flying lessons brisk at Lawreuse Airport

The Lawreuse Airport hosts a large class of student pilots under Dick Green. D O Dougherty of North Center street earned a private pilot license after passing his solo test this week. Seven students hail from Union City with several others from nearby areas. Weather favorable keeps activity high as more students near solo tests.

Lawreuse Dick Green D. O. Dougherty North Center Street Union City

Hughes Orders Relief Jobs Initiated Across Districts

Highways Secretary Lamont Hughes told district engineers he discussed launching relief jobs to employ about 301,000 people and urged rushing inauguration of WPA work programs. He cited over $8 million in sponsor funds and appealed for federal jobs to meet Pennsylvania's September quota of 180,000.

Hughes Lamont Hughes Ms 11 Mne Arthur H. Jam Brunsylvania

Grand Army of the Republic parade in Pittsburgh

Veterans aged 93 to 100 marched through Pittsburgh streets in automobiles after long years from Chancellorsville Antietam and Gettysburg. The group quarreled over demeaning nicknames and insisted on marching with dignity despite the new mode of travel.

Pittsburgh Iitsburgh Grand Army of the Republic Chancellorsville Antietam Gettysburg

Flier Aims to Break Transcontinental Speed Record

Arthur Busy of Royersford Pafier launched from Floyd Bennett Field for a nonstop attempt to beat Maj. Alexander P. De Seversky’s east west transcontinental record. Flying a high speed four wing monoplane at about 290 mph, Busy planned a Pittsburgh Kansas City route toward Burbank. He departed in rain but reported good conditions along the route.

United Press New York Arthur Busy Royersford Pafier Floyd Bennett Field Jil Burbank Onl Alexander P. de Seversiy Pittsburgh Kansas City Hussy

North Center Street Resurfaced in Valley City

State highway department completed resurfacing of a North Center Street stretch from Columbus Avenue to the city line near Elizabeths cemetery. The project part of a broader program included paving West Columbus Avenue, Route 25 052, Beaverdam Beaverdam Wattsburg route, and other county city street improvements.

O Id State Highway Department Senter Street Columbus Avenue Tizabeth’s George Stowe Center Street Beaverdam Wattsburs Warren County South Center Street Lindsey Hollow

Governor James Supports Thanksgiving Date Shift

Gov Arihiy H James follows President Roosevelt in choosing November 23 for Thanksgiving Day instead of the traditional last Thursday. He notes public reaction is mixed, but he must select a date aligned with the national proclamation. He hopes the president reverts to the old date if possible.

Reésusticu Arihiy H. James Roosevelt Gaid James

Used car buyers back new law on vehicle status

Used lent buyers praised the omnius amendment mandating two certificates of Lille to show a taxi’s transformation into a pleasure car. The measure protects motorists and aids the used car market by indicating prior status. Porters township schools await an $8,200 state allocation to pay 37 teachers and delinquent salaries, though tables kept students from classes.

Omnius Lille Pottsville Porter Township

Speedy Trial in Girl's Slaying Near Camden

The state predicted a speedy trial and death sentence for Rev. Walter woreckl and carnival worker Dworecki who admitted strangling 11 year old Wanda to claim $2,650 insurance. Peter Schewchuk, 21, of Chester Pa, barred from pleading guilty due to statutory rules, signed a statement admitting involvement. Prosecutor Samuel P. Orlando noted Dworecki’s police record and stated the motive was insurance.

Camden N. J Walter Woreckl Wanda Dworecki Peter Schewchuk Chester Samuel P. Orlando

Brooks resigns from State Liquor Control Board

Aug 30 report that Gov Arthur James accepted the resignation of former Congressman J Twing Brooks of Sewickley from a $10000 a year seat on the State Liquor Control Board set to expire Nov 3 James said he ree space the resignation in a phone talk with Brooks and later received a written reply from the Democratic board member at his vacation retreat ending the vacancy period

Brooks Liquor Board United Press Harrisburg Arthur H. James J. Twing Brooks Sewickley State Liquor Control Board James Democratic Board

Oil Shutdown Ends as Refiners Boost Prices

Midcontinent fields reopened after weeks long shutdowns as crude flows resume and prices rise. Texas, followed by Louisiana and five other states, ended embargoes. Humble Oil cut crude by 20 cents a barrel, prompting a price rebound across the industry.

United Press Texas Louisiana Texas Railroad Commission Low “Smith Jerry Badler Ernest ©. Thompson Humble Oil & Refining Company Humble Shell

Congress Partly Blames Crisis for Europe Alarm

President Roosevelt placed partial responsibility for the European crisis on Senate Republicans and a minority of Senate Democrats. He said there were varying opinions on neutrality and inflation of congressional inaction as a factor, without committing to a verdict on its magnitude.

Washington Alt Roosevelt Senate Republicans Senate

Explosion destroys homes in Sharpsburg fire disaster

A gasoline truck exploded in Sharpsburg Pennsylvania causing a major blaze that disrupted power, damaged about a dozen buildings, and caused estimated losses of 125000 dollars. Firefighters from Pittsburgh suburbs aided Sharpsburg crews to control the fire by noon with no injuries reported. Three homes were destroyed, occupied by Frank Mathew, Phillip Graver, and Albert Salley.

United Press Sharpsburg Pittsburgh Pleasant Valley Bina Millvale Aspinwall Mathew Phillip Graver Albert Salley

Slayer States His Mind During Attack in Greensburg

Bert Bepson 99 of Westmoreland Hon stead, Mt. Pleasant township testified he went blank and does not remember striking his wife with an iron pipe during a July argument over the family automobile. He said he learned of her death from police after his arrest and that he visited her in the hospital.

Greensburg Bepson Westmoreland Honsteads Mt. Pleasant Township Bertson

Young Cyclist Injured After Collision With Car

Wendell Cage a 16 year old from UM Summer street escapes serious injury after his bicycle collides with Howard Sperry s car at East Main and Mill street. He suffers gash to ankle and head abrasions but no fractures per X ray. Sperry travels west and turns onto Mill, both drivers fail to notice each other until impact. Bicycle front wheel and fork demolished. car fender damaged. Cage removed to local doctor, then home. Patrolman Ross Mead investigates.

Wendell Cage UM Summer Street Main Street Sperry Mill Street Nether Gage Rehr Rishfell Ross Mead

Check Forg er Cuts Six Months For Wilcox

Eloy Wilcox, 33, a check passer who operated across Erie County, was sentenced to six months in Erie County jail after pleading guilty to a series of check passing counts. Judge J Frank Graf, special presiding, offered parole if restitution could be furnished within the six month term. Assistant District Attorney Burton Land called the sentence too lenient.

Eloy Wilcox Erie County Erie Westerody Dude J. Frank Graf Graf Wilcox Burton Land

City Launches Work for Relief Project Under City Plan

City announces a work for relief program with crews to start Thursday. Director Stanley H. Nichols asks workers to report at the North First Avenue office for assignment to street repairs between the Ene and Pennsylvania tracks and related tasks like brush outlining and weed eradication. Workers shifting to WPA projects should report to the same office for assignment checks. The program is the second city sponsored work for relief effort, following hospital elevator work at Corry Hospital.

Usl Oerce Ayetumares Stanley H. Nichols Tt al Olf First Avenue Nau Uave Seuvyea Eatus North Mirst Avenue Second Ward WPA Hera Corry Hospital

Tank Explosion Kills Two at Warren Plant

Two Warren men, Ward Knops and Kenneth Rydgren, were killed when a tank exploded at the Pennsylvania Furnace and Iron Company plant in Warren. Investigators say acetylene gas and a torch likely caused the blast as the men welded on the tank, which sent debris through windows and damaged the factory. Twenty workers escaped serious injury. both victims were married and well known locally.

Pennsylvania Furnace and Iron Company Jeff Department of Wie

Hartin Trial Opens Over Slain Boy Whipping Claim

Clarion Pa August 0 Ray Jackson school board member today resumed testimony in the trial of Harrison A Hartman school principal charged with aggravated assault and battery in the death of 10 year old Robert Wiser. Witnesses testified Hartman whipped the boy with a three foot long flooring board after the boy was accused of throwing jelly beans at a door. Doctors linked the death to a diabetic coma rather than the beating.

United Press Clarion Ray Abkson Shyo Harrison A. Hartin Hartman Sligo Robert Wiser Wiser Pitisbursis

Britain Replies To Hitler Demand On Danzig Polish Corridor

Britain sent a formal reply to Adolf Hitler reiterating opposition to ceding Danzig and the Polish corridor. The message outlined Britain’s view that Poland must negotiate with a German plenipotentiary in Berlin on equal terms, while avoiding concessions that imply cession of Polish territory. High British and diplomatic sources described Hitler’s tone as confident yet noncommittal, with Rome pushing Italy to help resolve the Polish quarral and German reminders that only through such talks could peace be maintained.

Were Millem United Press London Great Britain Adolf Hitler Danzig Reich Fuehrer Hitler Ty Ibis Polaie Bernyy Niehrer de Spribert Bani Hota Berlbi Vhurschy Ain Linsander Watkins Foreigh Vicummat Britain Poland Umbss Berlin Uehuer Hiljve Dany Ani Silesia Germany Ophir Paris Wis Washington Overnicht Developmentalen Bellevt Europe Rome Benito Marsolini Itern Canal Zone Panna Canal Leopold Wilhelmina Holand King Leopold of Belghum France Italy

Cirk Quits Post as Allegheny Chairman

Pittsburgh city treasurer Cirk Kirk resigns from the Allegheny County Democratic chairmanship amid graft conviction fallout. County committee members, summoned by secretary Barr, plan to meet to elect a successor, with Berard McGinds expected to lead the party.

Cirk Allegheny Tinsted Pea Satace Pittsburgh Auk W Dainess Kirk Barle Kirk Jetters Doseph Mw ‘Barr

Two Die In Auto Crash Near East Springfield

Two men died when their car overturned four times on a road near East Springfield. The victims were Alvin Davidson, 37, formerly of Tarentum, Pa, and Elmer Worley, a resident of Audax, employed at a local mill. Investigators described severe injuries and noted the crash occurred late at night. Local authorities issued no further details pending autopsies.

TN Auto East Springfield Oy Avi Tarentum Pan Menway 45 Pobre Santomy Alvin Davidson Tarentum Pa Elmer Worley Auda Butte Stubsiville Tee ‘Go

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