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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1939
Page
6
Local notes report a quiet Christmas week with no arrests. Mrs Jennie Cleveland, widow of a former officer, lies in critical condition after surgery. Rail travel hits a decade high, extra sections run as weekend crowds swell while highways stay slick from sleet.
A series of icy road accidents over the weekend left four people injured in Corry area incidents. Harold Walters, a 39 year old salesman, was hurt when his car skidded and plunged into a pond while avoiding a tree. He, along with several others, required hospital treatment.
An Indianapolis Star notice reports Duluth bell boy George McKay 24 of Irish descent, off duty at 7 pm, advertised for Christmas dinner and was invited by five local families, accepting a likely meal with a nearby home. He traveled 700 miles from home for companionship.
High mass for Frank Peleher known resident was held at St Thomas Church at 9 30 this morning. Rev Francis J Graves officiated. Interment followed in the crypt at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Bearers were W E Graham Cassius L Franz Joseph Splesmat Lloyd Ruppersberger Thomas St Clair James Sullivan. A large funeral attendance demonstrated the esteem in which he was held by friends and relatives from Buffalo Jamestown Erle and nearby areas.
The first tetra Air craft Co of Clearfield Pa builds a low-price two seat plane about 1600 dollars for private owners, due spring. Hardin Aircraft Co led by Richard Hardin plans high performance military designs including an attack bomber and interceptor fighter. Factory spans 150000 sq ft beside Clearfield Aviation Institute which trains youth for aviation. seven other manufacturers seek trained personnel.
Two people injured in a five-car crash on the Reno road north of the Reno bridge as patrolman signaled to stop on icy pavement. Rachel Rich of Townville suffered head lacerations and bruises. Charles Richards of Pearl Avenue had shock and back injuries. Vehicles driven by Clab H. Ault Knox C W Shaffer and Raymond Petroski were involved, all traveling toward Oil City.
Pittsburgh report states a blast in an East Liberty residence injured three women, with Mrs. Mary Calhoun, 62, a Belmar School teacher, blown through a wall and hospitalized. The blast ripped the home from basement to second floor. Also notes North East High basketball win over North Ast with 22 18 final.
Vatican reports Pope Pius XII plans to guide peace efforts next spring with five points: freedom from armaments, reconstruction of international bodies, fair treatment of national minorities, observance of treaties, and inclusion of smaller nations in security guarantees. Observers note German reception may be cool due to the church’s internal message framing. Berlin watchers say the pope’s address to cardinals could attract modest attention in Germany.
United Press dispatch from Pittsburgh dated December 26 notes very slow wholesale produce demand with strawberries and onions mixed values. Cabbage and potatoes show steady to light movement while fruit and vegetable grades in Nos. 1 crates and sacks vary by region. Livestock prices in Pittsburgh also inch lower or steady, with cattle, hogs, and sheep showing limited activity and modest price shifts.
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