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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1939

Page

3

Died in West Yeatown community after long illness

A local resident died at 8290 N Prodeviek Ark West Yeatown after a lengthy illness. He had resided in the area for 37 years and was survived by several siblings and friends in the community. The obituary notes he was involved in local life and leaves behind widows and brothers who mourn the loss.

Prodeviek Ark West Yeatown Jamek Mars, Ighters Eneaumestown Lawson Mandolal Ms. Rothers Sland

Campaign Targets Oil Lease Thefts In Venango County

In Venango county and Franklin area, state and county officers announce a campaign to end oil lease equipment thefts. State police, led by Private John Mebpillck, will enforce junk dealer record keeping on all purchases, including seller details. District Attorney Maurice P. Breene oversees forms, aiming to curb thefts and enable arrests of noncompliant buyers.

Praneklin Venango County Criminnal Investigation Division State Mota Police John Mebpillck I. O. Bell Atorney Maurice P. Breene Mehallick

Erie City Named Defendant In Suit Over Death Of Teenage Cyclist

Det 6 Attorney Maurice Coughlin served notice on the Erie city council of a damage suit arising from the death of 15 year old Domato Tavarone, son of Mr and Mrs Leo Tavarone of 445 Huron Street. Plaintiff contends an street excavation caused the bicycle accident near 10th and Walnut Streets when the bicycle collapsed and the rider’s neck was severed by the steering post.

Erie City Erie Maurice Coughlin Domato Tavarone Leo Tavarone Huron Street Getober Walnut Streets

Judge McCracken to Assist Erie Civil Court

Judge Lee H. Mc Cracken of Venango county will arrive in Erie to assist during the December term of civil court. Trials begin with 122 cases on the docket, though many may settle or be postponed. In Cleveland, William Heckff collects firearms, including early model rifles once issued by the U.S. government.

McCracken Erie Court Erie Lee H. McCracken Venango County Erie Cleveland William Heckff United States

Alligator Missing After Alarm Clock Incident

John Chapple of Ashland reports his pet alligator missing after an alarm clock slipped from his hands while winding it. The clock struck the animal and it died, leaving Chapple puzzled by the strange sequence of events.

John Chapple Ashland Wil

Corry Gets New City Directory From Culkin Kelly

The Culkin Kelly Directory Company of Binghamton N Y distributed Corrys first city directory. It lists all residents and addresses and includes a street guide and local officials schools churches and fire stations. Union City data is included and the volume also contains rural route listings. Some errors are possible in this initial 39 publication and it is a creditable fill for a long felt need.

Corry Culkin-Kelly Directory Company Binghamton N. Y Union City Kirwin-Latham Corty Calkin-Kelly D Jong

Roosevelt Sends Unusual Gift of Support to Finland

President Roosevelt addressed Finland's President Kyeski Kallio on the 22nd anniversary of Finnish independence. He expressed hope for happier days ahead and offered moral support while announcing plans to fund debt payments behind the Finnish people, amid U S foreign policy defenses and broadside criticism from administration critics.

United Press Washington Roosevelt Kyeski Kallio Finland Baltic Republic Russia

Erie Police Probe on Garage Owners Warned of Prosecutions

Chief engineer Louis A. Hud announced four garage owners would be prosecuted for listening to police calls and rushing wrecking cars to accident scenes. Raub said garages interfered with police at crash sites and could face a $1,000 fine and up to two years in prison if convicted.

Eri Louis A. Hud Ity Buteat Raub

Erie Educator John MacDonald Dies After Illness

John MacDonald, 43, a prominent Erie educator and long-time board of education member, died at his home after a prolonged illness. He was a foreman at Bucyrus-Erie and active in fraternal circles. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday.

John MacDonald Erie United Press Erie Smvie Ledder MacDonald Board of Education Bucyrus-Erie Satubiay

EXTRA VOTES IN JOURNAL CONTEST CONTINUED

A local newspaper feature discusses how candidates seek extra votes through subscriptions and personal outreach. It highlights Miss Erma Gordon of Columbus as a rising contender, notes the value of in-person canvassing, and mentions a limited time web offer for bonus votes ending Friday night. Local workers urged to persist and engage voters actively.

Wuss Gordon Erma Gordon Columbus Tday Mies Gordon

Officials Named Defendants In $75,000 Suit

A wrongful death suit seeks 75000 against Erie County Prison Board county prison warden physician and three board members over Harold McCarty 16 who died in custody after forgery arrest on December 4 1998 at Harborcreek High School. Parents Walter and Maude McCarty allege negligence for failing to provide insulin to a diabetic youth.

Walker G. Strole Inismuch Carl Kuppler McCarty Erie County Harborcreek

Service clubs hear New York editor on press and politics

Metropolis newsman from New York spoke at a Corry gathering about news gathering methods used by major papers like the Herald Tribune and their Republican alignment. Group singing was led by Horton J. Davis and Howard J. Sheen. the event included a hunting trip to Warren County and praise for metropolitan journalism.

U. Lweting Herald-Tribune Republican Party Securite Horton J. Davis Howard J. Sheen Carlton Chaffee New York Warren County Bow and Grroy Sthal Haskell A. M Chaman Corry hearing @ x metropolitan

Puppets Hit The Stage Tonight In Big Community Show

A large audience gathered for a puppet show presented at the auditorium amid a festive mood. The production featured a marionette display and music, drawing families as officials and friends attended, echoing past community events from 1934 and 1935.

Nuttall Clears Up Local Election Mystery

Dery reports lingering questions about the Ming of an air of office on the Chautauqua County board. W L Nut tall Sherman retires from the board. He explains at yesterday's adjourned session that Ellen Y Miller was not present. Nuttall was not a candidate for reelection, running as an independent Republican candidate for sheriff in June election.

W. Laverne Nuttall Sherman Chautaugne County Board Sis

Hoover Will Head Contributions Group

Former President Herbert Hoover agreed to head a new organization to coordinate American contributions for Finnish war victims. He took on the task after telephoning Finnish Minister in Washington Haljur J Procope who had discussed with his government.

Ban Francisga Herbert Hoover Belgium Hoover Yyith Hjaliur J Procope Washington Iis

Beavers Put To Work In Saskatchewan Water Plan

Beavers numbered seventy five are employed by the Saskatchewan Government to aid water conservation. They are placed in streams to build dams, raising water levels and aiding flood prevention efforts.

Regina Sask Saskitchewan Iery

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