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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1939
Page
1
An 81 year old Union City woman, Mrs Merritt Kendall of 24 Gillett street, is in critical condition at Hamot hospital Erie after her dress caught fire when she opened a stove to throw waste paper inside. Neighbors aided, but extensive burns raised fear she may not survive.
Reverend Ernest A. Hook resumes duties at West Spring Creek after nearly a year away from the pastorate. He delivered yesterday's sermon as Rev. J. Waugeman led the Baptist church coverage in his absence. A large audience welcomed the returning pastor at Cutting Community services and Friday evening gathering. W. DeHaven of Corty leads song at Cutting services when no pastor is present.
United Press report from Sharon Pa states Raymond A Webber a 49 year old insurance agent killed himself by stepping in front of an Erie passenger train. Coroner William A Apblegale cited despondency after losing wallet with 240 company receipts last month. Witnesses said he acted at train yesterday, leaving wife and three children.
Mrs Ina Mae Curtis, 62, of Albion Pa, died in St Vincent's hospital after a gust of wind opened her car door while in motion. She was driving with her husband Saturday afternoon when she tried to close the door and was pulled from the vehicle. The injuries were extensive and described as fracture.
Former President Herbert Hoover will deliver the keynote at the National Lincoln Day observance in New York. The Waldorf Astoria dinner, attended by about 1500 at $250 a plate, aims to rally the GOP toward a 1940 victory amid Democratic dissension and recent Republican wins. News outlets will broadcast the event on Blue, Mutual, and Columbia networks from 6 to 11 p.m. EST.
A 45 year old banker Nicholas Mergos cashier and president of First National Bank of Duquesne was jailed in Pittsburgh awaiting a U S commissioner hearing on embezzling 52000 of bank funds to cover market losses. He was arraigned after G men arrested him following bank president W F Dorey’s report of accounting discrepancies.
Pittsburgh Feb 13 Death today claimed two of the quadruplets born Saturday to Mrs Marie Penatti wife of an unemployed truck driver The two dead babies were boys the survivors girls The first boy died at birth Saturday the second died after clinging to life until midnight
Crowds from around the world file through St. Peter's square to view the body of Pope Pius XI as Vatican officials prepare for burial in the crypt and a conclave planned for late February or early March. Congress adjourns in respect to the pope after brief sessions.
Two fire calls with small damage were reported Saturday evening and Sunday morning. Firemen responded to Mrs Haith Brady on Mast South Street for a chimney fire, and to Mrs Inez Mecusser at Second Avenue and Fairview Street where a chimney flame was checked before threatening the roof.
Italian newspapers resume criticism of France and Britain after a brief pause for the pope's death. Mussolini's government signals continued intent to advance Italy's aims as British and French talks with Spanish Nationalists spark anxiety in London. Virginio Gayda in Giornale d Italia claims Italian troops stay in Spain until a full political victory is won.
In Mount Pleasant Uniontown Pa February 13 a 13-year-old bride and her 21-year-old husband defied city protests with mountain neighbors backing the union. James Kent of Salt Lick township and his young wife plan a home on a 25 acre plot after District Attorney James Reilly said Pennsylvania laws on child marriage are antiquated and unable to intervene.
The Central Conference of American Rabbis and the Roman Catholic Church issued a joint mourning statement for Pope Pius XI. Rabbi Max V. Carrick, president of the conference, said the Jewish people share in the Catholic Church’s sorrow for the saintly pope's death.
United Press reports a Marine Airways pontoon plane crashed in Stephena Passage near Juneau amid a severe storm. Five aboard, including veteran pilot Lon Cope famed for rescue lights, were on board when forced down. Officials estimate a slim chance of survival.
Harrisburg Feb 187 Representatives of Pennsylvania business and industry will meet Thursday to map a program for "more jobs less relief" as Gov Jones pushes industry to absorb unemployment costs. The State Chamber of Commerce reports responses from businesses statewide to its invitation for the 22nd annual meeting. Walter D Puller of Philadelphia and Curtis Publishing will address the group on jobs for the unemployed.
Indiana, Feb. 13 Two men died in a White township house fire near here. Frank Peace 54 owner died at the scene Elder Spence 32 of Indiana visiting Peace was pulled from the burning dwelling by neighbors and taken to a hospital suffering burns Coroner John Woods said the blaze may have been caused by an overheated stove
Harrisburg reports State Administrator J Banks Hanson defended a 100000 job reduction in the Pennsylvania Works program as the only method to avert immediate layoffs of 1000 workers now or 80000 in April. He cited anticipated declines in WPA funding and urged continued economies to keep the works program funded through year end.
Prayers and special masses were held in this city at SS Thomas and St Elizabeth churches for the repose of Pope Pius XI. A requiem mass was sung at St Thomas Church and prayers were offered at all services as the Catholic community mourns the late pontiff whose death sparked worldwide tributes across faiths.
Feb 13 report from Harrisburg describes Governor Arthur H. James facing patronage pressures as he trims about 2,000 so called excessive jobs while pledging loyalty to core supporters. The piece notes party faction tensions with Pinchot allies and outlines looming budget talks and legislative reconvening on February 27 to push spending cuts and key policy goals.
Washington February 13. The Senate military affairs committee rejected 10 to 8 a proposal to make public the aid given by the United States to a French air mission that plans to buy about 600 American made fighting planes. Chairman Morris Shappate, D Texas, said the committee acted on the belief faith should be kept with those who testified.
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