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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1939

Page

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Pittsfield Youth Held in Fatal Auto Crash

Morrison, 19, of Pittsfield, held for February term on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in a fatal crash at East Main and Shady Avenue. Marvin Rhodes, 18, also of Pittsfield, a companion, was involved. hearing attended by Police Chief Flanigan and deputies.

Pittsfield Morrison Pittfield Tris County Wiles M Companion Marvin Rhoades Pittsfieldt Momison Alder John D. Flanigan Ross Mead Lloyd Ruppersberger Lawrence Davison Guy Rhcades Luter Morryon East Main Street Shady Avenue Atiemstie Blaine Kincaid Commonwealth Looney Walter Scott

Business in Country Hits New High for Ten Years

Babson notes rapid strides in 1939 recovery with a 19.5 percent gain past year. U.S. and Canada show higher wages and farmers income, while unemployment lingers. War in Europe mirrors a ten year high in U S business activity, led by steel, autos, railroads, textiles and building trades.

Roger Babson Savannah Georgia America Europe United States Canada Hille Iebor Poland

Death Claims Doc Keleher of Cory at Cleveland Clinic

Corry resident P. Keleher owner of the Boston House died in Cleveland Clinic after a long illness. Born August 2 1873 he helped run the hotel and supported local sports and civic affairs. Survived by wife Blanche a sister and a brother, with funeral set at St Thomas church.

Rank P Dot) Keleher Boston Corry Cleveland Cline Oelock Mi Likelahas Tal ‘Edith Cleveland Clinic Spécialista Cory Boston House First Avenue 1 West Main Street Kelehér Iim Tocal Keleher Cortylodge No. 763 BP. O. Ellis Stanford Hose Company Blanche Kelener Elizabeth Keleher Michael Keleher Kelcher Cleveland Bracken-Keating Funeral Home St. Thomas

Series of Train Wrecks Hit German Railways

United Press dispatch from Karlsruhe cites two separate wrecks near Rudel ell on Lake Constance last night. One freig ht coll ided with a passenger train, killing 21 and injuring 30. The disasters mark the seventh and eighth rail accidents since the war began, raising total deaths to 28 and injuries to over 200.

Germany United Press Karlsruhe Rudel@ell Lake Constance Berlin Njuring

Christmas Greetings From Golden Rule Club

Frank W. Whiteley and officers of the Golden Rule club extend Christmas greetings to club members merchants and Corrysi Wo Mie public at large wishing the community one of its happiest Christmas days in years.

Golden Rule Club Frank W. Whiteley Corrysi Wo

Local Campaign Draws Prize Plymouth Car

Nellie flarg wins first prize a Plymouth in a journal subscription drive. Mayor Pronk ranks, Frank Whiteley head of Golden Rule Lib, and Dr Haley Oswalt of the Hotel Corry attend the drawing completing the event.

Flarg Nellie Aveok Pronk Rank Whiteley Golden Rule Lib Haley , Oswalt Corry Shiwkr Ranyass

Grand Prize Winners Named in Local Contest

The notice lists grand prize recipients and vote counts including Nellie Jack of Carey with 11996 votes winning first prize a $500 Living Room set and Mabel Schreikengost of Spartanshure with 420875 votes winning second prize. Additional winners include Elbert Wood Casey Chates and Corry Burnhart with varying prizes and voters.

Nellie Jack Carey Allamos Mabel Schreikengost Spartanshure Yith Aula

Local unofficial results show mixed vote totals

The snippet lists various unreadable names and numbers with political totals and commissions mentioned. It references individuals such as Miss Allene Gorin and other locals from Corry, with vote figures including 12.403.075 and 2,003,365 noted amid unclear context. The Journal signals awaiting full official results.

Mie Oller Miki Hhwel Newry Columba Fe Avid Linus Caviy Olen Allene Gorin Corry Youn May Sibboy

Campaign opens with twenty candidates and new subscriptions

The campaign announces twenty candidates in the field and closing despite wide interest. About 400 new Evening Journal subscriptions are reported, with more than sixty percent from county residents and localities.

Willy Eny Hitchhuken

Moscow Admits Most Serious Difficulties in Finland War

United Press reports Moscow acknowledges severe difficulties after 24 days of fighting from Arctic to Gulf of Finland. Estimates place Russian losses around 9 000 with higher Western claims up to 60 000. Finnish casualties exceed 12 000 with over 10 000 wounded. Allies report 735 000 tons of German-bound merchandise captured since the war began.

United Tress Finland Arctic Gulf of Finland Moscow Petsamo Paris Germany

Big Meyerink Mill Leveled By Fire Near Columbus

Fire destroys the Meyerink Milling Company mill east of the railroad at Columbus around 8 oclock tonight. The fire causes about 28000 in damage while insurance may cover the losses. Police and fire units respond as witnesses describe the blaze and efforts to contain it.

Maverink Milling Company Columbus

James launches new WPA attack in Harrisburg

In Harrisburg Pennsylvania on December 23 United Press reports James accuses Republican states of shouldering WPA reductions. He blasts WAA admin and Colonel Harington for quota failures while accusing Senator Guffey of controlling the WPA in the state and threatens further political pressure.

James United Press Harrisburg Arthur H. James Federal Relief Agency Pennsylvania U. S Joseph F. Guffey New den

City Officials Await State Ruling on Bank Nights

Local officials await a decision from the state department of justice on whether bank nights bingo games and similar attendance inducements at venues are lawful. Russell Shockley said no Pennsylvania statute clearly covers these subjects and no new law was enacted last session. He noted enforcement rests with district attorneys and motor police in suspected wide scale or rural cases. Commissioner Adams said motor police will crackdown on large lotteries but no broad campaign is planned.

State Department of Justice Permoner Ila Russell Shockley Te United Bess Pennsylvania Focal Inny Shocktley Mot Bi Picture Shockley Atieaneys Pennsylvania Motor Police Lyn G. Adams

Man Dies After Auto Crash Near Spring Creek

John Hober 33 of Spring Creek RD 1 died at Corry hospital after a car skidded and hit a Besson truck three miles east of Spring Creek. He worked at Aero Supply Mfg Co and was en route home. The crash also injured another driver and prompted a state police inquiry. Funeral arrangements were incomplete.

Spring Creek Corry Hospital Besson Track John Haber Corry Hober Aero Supply Manufacturing Company Shady Avenue Patrclavson State Motor Police JG. Mierz Autve Besson Man Tatory Hospital Slithte Hope Hug

Rescue of Stranded Plane Crew in Arctic Cabin

Four days in a small cabin on the Alaskan tundra left Magdalene Jefford her 15 month old son and others with minimal food and fuel after their plane went down near Nome. Pilot Fred Chambers and James Walsh aided by Jack Jefford found the wreck 35 miles west of Butler County. A note seeking forgiveness was found in Clyde Dickson's home before his death by rifle shot.

United Press Nulato Alaska Magdalene Jefford Fairbanks Fred Chambers

First Lady Attends Charity Christmas Parties in DC and Arlington

Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt visited theater parties for poor children in downtown Washington and Arlington, Virginia. She delivered special greetings from the president and distributed initial gift packages including clothing toys and candy. She attended the Washington party hosted by the Central Union Mission.

Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt Arlington Central Union Misisn

Publishing Firm Faces 100000 Suit Over Column

A $100000 damages suit has been filed in the United States District Court in Erie against Ridgway Publishing Company publisher of the Ridgway Record. Attorney S Y Hosaker represents Congressman Martin L Swenney of Cleveland. The suit cites a December 23 1938 Washington Merry Go Round column by Drew and Pears alleging libel against the congressman. Other papers publishing the column may face similar actions.

Erie der Sait Ahel United States District S.Y Hosaker Martin L. Swenney Cleveland Ridgway Publishing Company Ridgway Record Teged Movlsis Washington Drew and Pears Tiwan Alsa

Colorado Solon Dies at Hospital Washington

Rep. Toh A Martin, a Colorado Democrat, died early today at Naval Hospital after a short illness. He was 7 he had served two terms in Congress between 1999 and 2018 before returning to private practice in Pushlo, oly. In 1932, after a similar period away from service, he was elected to the third Congress and to the subsequent one.

Colorado Solon Washington Toh A Martin Col Naval Martin Congress Pushlo Oly

All American planning six pickup routes expand network

The article details a large plan by All American to add six pickup routes including routes to Corry and from Wilmette to major centers. Applications seek certificates of conversion for aviation needs and express routes radiating from Parboured to several midwestern and eastern cities. Route D links Pittsburgh to Buffalo via multiple intermediate points. Route B ends in New York with numerous stops.

Aly Cory Al-Ammeridan 4Vbi- UN Tis Wilmtijal Ded Ihweh Pennsylvana West Wilegas New Joveey New York Corry Buffalo Pittesurgh N.Y Natens Butler Slippery Rock Grove City Franklin Oz City Itusville Youngsville Warren Jamestown Predonia Inkirk Angola Homourg Orghwed Park Elmsburgh Pitcairn Vandergrity Tidinna Punxintaynty DuBois Gleasfield Philipsburg State Gallers Bellefonte Kook Haven Jersey Shore Willamufort Milton Solbury Daneville Blocmesura Berwick Naticoke Wilkes-Barre Scranton Buck Wil Pally Stroudburg Newtort Nod Dever N. Jy Moeviy Noa

Judge Kephart to Quit Bench in Iowa Supreme Court

Justice Jona W. Kephart, 67, plans to retire from the Iowa Supreme Court effective January 2 after 21 years on the bench. He may seek Republican nomination for governor or U.S. Senate in 1984, with possible future moves to reform party roles or other offices.

State Supreme Court Senate United Tress Heeneburg Jona W. Kephare State Supreme Comn Iowa Pennsylvania State Superior Court Justine Keptinrith Repubtican

James to Formally Open Farm Fair

Harrisburg dispatch reports James will formally open the Pennsylvania farm products exposition on Monday night January 5. The program approved by the Farm Show Commission includes 24 farm organization conferences and entertainment plus a polo game in the Arena between the West Shore Rangers and the 16th Cavalry.

Harrisburg Nor Arthne Hy James Farm Show Commission West Shore Raqigerh Cavalry

Coroners Jury Links Bradford Accident to Driver Error

In Bradford December 23 a coroner's jury ruled the death of Dorothy Rodabaugh 18 an accident. The inquiry recommended suspension of licenses for two drivers Burl Patterson Jr. of Bradford and Duwayne Bula ard of Duke Center after a Saturday crash that left the student nurse fatally injured and three others hurt.

United Press Bradford Dorothy Rodabaugh Wink Burl F. Patterson, Jr Duwayne Bulaard Duke Center

Liberals Urge F D R To Run For Third Term

The liberal faction in Washington presses President Roosevelt to seek a third term. John M Coffey, head of Life bias, says most House members support the bid while stressing dangers of the current political climate and implying support for a Mount candidate.

Py United Washington Rey John M. Coffée Wash Floc Moomt

Fire destroys Clymer Mill and disrupts milling operations

A blaze at the Meyerink Milling Company mill in Clymer completely destroyed the facility and its freight, prompting swift response from railroad crews and shifting production. Roy Grayink of Meyerink Milling said service would resume for patrons with limited delays as investigators probe the origin of the fire.

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