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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1939

Page

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Wreckage sighted as Maria de Larrinaga sinks with 87 crew

Radiomarine reports sighting wreckage at 42.27N 45.49W near where the British freighter Maria de Larrinaga was distressed. The Veendam and other liners searched the last known position, fearing 87 crewmen lost, while reports from S S Scanmail and Gluechant noted further distress signals before weather hampered rescue efforts.

United Press Chatham Mass Radiomarine Aurania Maria de Larvinaga New York Veendam mid-Atlante Holland Aiericanner Maria de Larrinaga Maria de Lartinaga Ultier Radiomarines Chatham Alusg Hything Larrinaga Sena Radioghamime Ite Weareh Gluechant Humber England S. S Kos Maas

Italy aims for rapid mobilization across society

Rome reports La Tritina claims Italy prepared measures to mobilize 10 million people in war emergency. The plan would involve all sectors, not just the military, aligning with totalitarian policy. Peacetime army is about 600,000. details suggest broad nationwide readiness. Also noting state politics as Governor Arling Ho James names Harry M Showalter to a commission, at a $7500 stipend.

Rome la Tritina Today

Schaeffer Asks Probe Expansion In Graft Inquiry

Harrisburg February 1 Judge Paul N Schaeffer authorized Dauphin county district attorney Carl B Shelley to expand the grand jury probe into graft charges against the Barle administration. The request covers accusations that state road contractors were steered to two agencies to win highway bonding work. The two agencies named are James P Kirk Agency of Pittsburgh and John J Manley of Philadelphia.

Cee Senter Harrisburg Paul N. Schaeffer Dauphin County Grand Jury Barle Administration Carl B. Shelley Shelley Jurist James P. Kirk Ageney Pittsburgh John J. Manley Philadelphia Highways Department

Cold Wave Extends From Pacific to Flood Areas

A deep cold wave spread from the Pacific coast to flood stricken areas in the lower Ohio valley. Temperatures near freezing to below zero were reported with widespread snow in Los Angeles and Hollywood. Ice and cold snapped the central region while heavy snows covered Montana to the Dakotas. The Ohio River leveled near Louisville and was expected to ease next week. Red Cross said 40,000 homeless had shelter or relatives.

Pacific Coast Ohio Valley Los Angeles United Press Xero Stearlhy Western Plateau Calfornia North Ward Great Lilies Alabama Hollywood Hacking Montana California Washington Oregon Dakotas Mitrgata Ohio Tennessee Ohio River Louisville Fire Valley Red Cross Hood Homie Isla

Skating Party Planned at Community Ice Rink

Community ice rink on North Center street hosts a weekend of skating with racing events. Corry High School Band will provide finish music if weather stays favorable. Sunday programs and Saturday races are planned with a three section rink layout including a quarter mile track for racers and a large novice area.

North Center Street Akaters Corry High School

Pope Pius Thrives? Pope Feared For Life After Attack

Vatican reports a grave turn for Pope Pius as doctors reveal a prolonged cardiac asthma attack lasting 40 minutes. Vatican circles fear for the pontiff while denying bronchial pneumonia. Deep anxiety mounts as Dr. Rochet stays at the bedside and Rome orders three days of prayer.

Vatican Fi. m Suenga Giovanni Roceht Rome

Non-Reliefers See WPA Axe In Erie Area

Non relief foremen and workers on WPA projects in Corry and vicinity faced reductions as WPA in Erie cuts operations to meet lowered federal spending. WPA branch office manager Guy Cleaver confirmed 28 non relief foremen and laborers were dismissed to hit a 26 percent relief quota, with more layoffs anticipated as finances tighten. Word from Erie says nearly 4 000 more jobs may go in the northwest district by April 1 as state work relief rolls face a planned 100 000 cut.

WPA Corry Guy Cleaver Erie Cleaver North West

Three Young Men Die in Bootleg Coal Mine

Rescue crews hunted through the night for three miners trapped after a cave in at a bootleg coal mine near Gratz, Pennsylvania. John 23 Dietrich 26 and Norwood Howard 18 were feared dead as timbers may have trapped pockets at the face. survivors uncertain.

Bootleg Uniteversas Goonspring John Dietrich Norwood Howard Gratz Sitrface

Rebels Rush to Capture Negrin at Port Bou Front

Nationalist troops speed toward the Spanish coast to seize Republican Premier Negrin before he can reach central Spain. Negrin moves from Le Perpins toward Port Bou as Loyalist forces flee into France. Frontiersmen clash, guards bar the route, while Negrin attempts escape with cabinet and military officials aboard authoritatively.

France Sarrout United Press Perpignan Port Bou Uum Negrin Negrin le Perinns Francisca Franca le Porthus Joao Surriaga Marenver Solehaga Geothey Efort le Pertins Cabi Autome Calafonia le Perthus Irilay Ame Fnlesnsa Mavarrese

Applications Open for Local Boys at Citizens Military Training Camps

A public notice announced limited placements this summer for local boys to attend Citizens Military Training Camps. Applications are available from Lester R. Lopox at Western Auto Associate Store, succeeding Worth Hammond as procurement officer for Corry and vicinity. Attendees included John Patterson, Kenneth Paulson, Walter Paulson, John Btrigler, and Paul Weber at a cadet meeting in Erie last evening.

Citizens Military Lester R. Lopox Western Auto Associate Worth Hammond Corry John Patterson Henneth Paulsom Walter A. Paulson John G. Btrigler Paul M. Weber Mr. Lops Eric

Fatal fall injuries in Union City man dies

Geary Burger 69, longtime Union City furniture plant worker, died after a January 26 fall from a ladder while attempting to replace a bolt at the plant. He had been hospitalized in serious condition. Funeral services will be Friday at St. Theresa's Church, with burial at St. Thomas's Cemetery. He is survived by his mother Tur song and several siblings in Union City, Warren Ohio, and West Virginia.

Suataijen Iy Union City Tor Geary Thomas Moter Tursong Mwk Juhin Francis Warren George West Virginia Miury Ruth Wessie Kathrine Eric

Appointment of Penna Engineer Peete C Weare Named

Corry residents greet the appointment of Thomas C Weare as a state highway department engineer. A former division engineer and superintendent in Warren and Forest counties, he joined the department in 1911 and directed the Prail land Gloupfeld district, earning broad local support and known for prior service during Pinchot era reforms.

Peete Cific Thomas C Weare Gineer State Highway Department Corry Hramely Well Seown Warren Forest Prailliand Gloupfeld Pinchot Harrisburig Penneyivian Win

Hospital receives new sterilizer and gifts from Ladies Auxiliary

A local hospital board acknowledged donations including a modern sterilizer for the second floor and a cheese valued at R200. The Ladies Auxiliary assisted with installation and the meeting covered annual reports and plans. The board voted to maintain institutional member status and discussed elevator bids and other operational matters.

Wnt Carry Taspitins Libsaey Bagher Benen Carhion Johnton Fett Gratin Wowghton Howard Margaret Bower Loenl Pibienta Sieleenth Birthe Nuijor Mise Bower

Roosevelt Ignores Guffey Request On Court Nomination

President Roosevelt defied Senator Guffey by moving forward with a new court nomination. The nominee, a recently widowed New Yorker, awaits confirmation as tensions rise over judicial appointments and Senate validation.

Roosevelt Guffey United Press Washington Widdit U.S Sen Josaph

Three Day Bazaar Opens at St Edward's School

A three day bazaar begins Monday at St Edward's School to fund redecorating St Thomas' edifice. Rev Feeney directs with Rev Graves as treasurer and chairs including John Blath James Sullivan Floyd Black and Mrs William Swan. Events run Tuesday and Wednesday evenings February 13 14 15 at 7 pm with bingo and concessions planned.

St. Thomas St. Edward's Anchoor Olclorke J. Edward Feeney St Thomas’ Church St. Edward's School Sullivan Floyd Black William Swan Bentha Hich K of G Carl Sullivan Robert Johnston Toe Nell Swan

Two Business Buildings Are Swept by Fire

Fire swept through two business blocks in Erie Pennsylvania damaging basements and first floors. Estimated losses reach $300000 as flames were contained in the downtown shopping district. Authorities reported exposure to several businesses including Liggett Drug Company and adjacent shops.

United Pre Erie Liggett Drug Conspiruy Che Hee Auuial Yrene Ducati Hy Ligwett Saya Og Amd Enhamat Almor Wumneres Khor Keagier Siunny Hinch Ijpmibid Sk Rbavuiek Forte Lhote Dow Martin Losin Girie

Lester Lopus Club Speaker at District Meeting

A fragmented report notes Lester Lopus as club speaker at a district gathering. It mentions planned events, a list of attendees, and expectations for wider representation from nearby clubs.

Lester Lopus

Demonstration Aims at Big Savings for Publishers

Pittsburgh report on a waste paper reclamation process presented to a select audience. The demonstration claims to cut costs for publishers while conserving the nation’s forests, marking a climactic point after two decades of work.

United Freon Pittsburgh Gelentisle Wser PittyBurga Selentiat Thinln Hochatetter Dolides Tir Aminei Piri Itis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Italy U. C Meh Arling Ho James Hary M Showalter Lewisburg State House of Represene Ghibt Teil Schaeffer Pope Vatican City Pope Pius Valencia Ipaia C.mt.c Thomas C. Frame Highway Department Ladies Auxiliary Penn Ligpett Drugs Belmont State Street CCC Ross Buller Ask Bullen Deeville Listee Linalls Firedentiat Hiris Mehta Mehta, Peal Elf Samp Nin By, Hynes Teac Tveaig Joes Fehwam
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