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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1939

Page

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Y M C A Drives Toward 2900 Dollar Annual Appeal

Y M C A canvass committee reports encouraging response as fundraising continues to finish the annual drive for district activities and new club rooms on First Avenue. The goal of 2900 dollars has reached midway, with many donors doubling subscriptions and increasing gifts to support youth programs and the city’s club facilities.

Finance Committee First Avenue Corry J. J. Desmond D. A. Hillatrom C. Reneau Hnance

Highway theft probe underway at Erie area station

State police at the Erie barracks investigate a theft from Harry Fitch's gas service station at Barge's Corners Route 6. About $50 of goods including two automobile heaters candy socks and other items were stolen from midnight to 7 am Tuesday. No clues yet to the thief.

Erie Barracks Harry Fitch Barge's Corners

Haynes 15 Sued for Major Sum in McKean Fatal Crash

Edinboro man George R. Haynes 68 named defendant in a $15,031 lawsuit filed by Leroy Parker, father of Harold Parker 15, who was injured in the same crash that killed Jade Quinn 16. Haynes had earlier been convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the accident near Brim Med.

Oy Unues Ress Harold Parker Quinn Haynes

Findley Lake Farmer Pleads Not Guilty to Manslaughter

Huehig Simorian a 64 year old Findley Lake farmer pleaded not guilty in Chautauqua County Court at Mayville to first degree manslaughter in the fatal December 23 stabbing of his partner George Bohigian 45. Bail of 5000 was continued and trial set for April term.

Findley Lake Huehig, Simorian Chautauqua Mayville George Bohigian

Papal succession urged by Telegrapho editorials

The Telegrapho of Leghorn, tied to fascist power, recommended Cardinal Dalla Costa of Florence as Pius XI successor and urged an evangelical pope over a diplomatic one. Alternate name proposed Cardinal Massimo, while foreign picks were dismissed for lack of fit with the Vatican role.

United Press Vatican City Telegrapho of Leghorn Galeazzo Ciano Benito Mussolini Toran Ttaliae Cardinal Dalla Costa Florence Pius XI Cardinal Massifil Commission For Oriental Codification Giovanni Ansaldo The Telegrapho North America South America Ep’sconate Yalan Pavel Vatican

Chiricuzia liquor case heard in Erie court

Advices from the district attorney say the Chiricuzia liquor case was in court with a true bill returned. Two local youths testified and were to report to Erie as grand jury proceedings resumed. Ralph Chirlenzio Sr was arrested after statements tied to a South Genter street hit and run incident.

Aistrict Chiricuzia Erie Ralph Chirlenzio South Genter Street Minor First Avenue Place Chiricuto Steve ‘Tinko Aéo A Minor Chiricuzio

Pittsburgh plans two low cost housing projects

Pittsburgh Housing Authority plans two low cost housing projects for the city's crowded north and south sides. Mayor Scully urged Pennsylvania's senators and five congressmen to support amendments to the national Weuang bill to boost the United States Housing Authority loan fund by 800 million dollars.

Oy Unnee Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Housing Authority Scully Sort Lettata Pennsylvania United States Housing Authority

Democrats object to FDR interference in relief plans

House Democratic leaders face discontent among New Dealers over White House cooperation. At a caucus, Rep. Jennings Randolph urged reducing relief from 875 million to 725 million, calling the president's simultaneous request a slap in the face. Rep. Eugene Cox urged more presidential deference to Congress.

John R. Beal United Press Washington House White House Roosevelt Jennings Randolph D. W. Va Congress Randolph Eugene E. Cox Cox

St Thomas parish Bazaar extends to Thursday

Support of the general public was solicited for St Thomas parish bazaar to raise funds for redecorating the edifice. The bazaar will continue Thursday evening at St Edward's hall with entertainment, midway concessions, and a door prize won by Theodore Donohue last evening. An auction of remaining fancy work is planned after 9 o'clock tonight.

St .Thomas’ Parish St. Edward's Hall Theodore Donohue

Jury Rules In Favor Of School Officials

Carlisle Pa February 16 The jury found South Mountain farmer Maren Marsh who said he would rather rot in jail than vaccinate his son did not prove malice in the school board action to collect 100000 related to boy’s schooling The court held there was no malice and motive was to uphold the law.

Carlisle Vonn Maren Tost Marsh Hi Son Eugene

Britain and France Move Toward Recognizing Franco Regime

The British cabinet debated recognizing the Spanish Nationalist government in principle with France, delaying formal recognition pending further consultations. Lord Halifax presented a report weighing arguments for and against recognition and reportedly favored timely recognition without delay.

United Press London France Lord Halifax

WPA Orders Drop of Unnaturalized Workers in Erie District

WPA districts in Erie announce immediate discharge of aliens unable to show U.S. citizenship affidavits by March 6. The six county area, including Corry, faces hundreds affected as blanks for affidavits are distributed. Also, all equipment rentals on WPA projects must now be bid on competitively with rates to match local prevailing wages.

DcScores Corry Joss Works Progress Administration Erie Aries Svasssble WPA

Premier Imredy Resigns Over Jewish Ties in Hungary

Premier Mela Imredy announced his resignation in Budapest, citing his grandmother was Jewish. The move, disclosed hours after formal acceptance by Admiral Nicholas de Harly, shocked political circles amid his recent harsh Jewish restrictions mirroring Nazi policies.

United Press Budapest Hungary Mela Imredy Nicholas de Harly Tmredy

Classification of civil service raises expand liquor board payroll

Harrisburg Feb 15 announced that reclassification of 414 employees of the Liquor Control Board increased the payroll by about 198000 dollars a year. Secretary Joneth Donovan disclosed the change.

Harrisburg Liquor Control Basrn Joneth Donovan

Two Bankers Held for Thefts in Pennsylvania

Two western Pennsylvania bankers were indicted as grand jury returned 20 true bills. Raymond George former teller at First National Bank of Lawrence County New Castle is charged with embezzling 11182 from 1981 to 1946. James W Hamilton former assistant cashier of Coronalis National Bank is charged with embezzling 844 from September 1846 to January 1934.

United Press Pittsburgh Med Pennsylvania Federal Grand Raymond George First National Bank Lawrence County New Castle James W. Hamilton Corano~alis National Bank

Labor Council Opposes Government Spending For Unemployment

The executive council of the American Federation of Labor in Miami, Florida, February 15, states that government spending cannot solve unemployment. It urges private industry to absorb the unemployed, arguing relief programs are only temporary and a favorable climate for business is needed to restore work and stabilize wages.

United Press Pla Executive Council The American Federaton of Labor Colmel Jdea

Crane ex envoy to China dies in Palm Springs

Charles Richard Crane aged 80 former United States minister to China died in his winter home at Palm Springs after a short illness from pneumonia and cerebral hemorrhages. He had come to the desert resort three months ago and was attended by his wife Correlia at the bedside.

Palm Springs Charles Richard Crane United States Cling Crane New York Desert Correlia Crane

Several Bills Seek AIL Boosts In Pa Pension Plans

Harrisburg reports show lawmakers pushing many measures to expand aid for the elderly widows and veterans. Bills propose higher pensions and earlier eligibility with one plan seeking 350 dollars a month plus a state lottery idea, while others target economy and new laws.

United Press Harrisburg Pennsylvania House Senate Joseph State Philadelphia Siataway Francia J. Falkenstein Righty Arthur H. Jones James

Chemistry and water analysis talk at Rotary dinner

Stanley B. Anderson of Senior High school spoke to 34 Rotarians at the Hotel Corry. He described analysis methods for poisons water quality and eutrophication findings. Indies' night will be observed next Tuesday at the club meeting.

Hotel Corry Stanley B. Anderson

Etna Leaders Seek Fast Flood Control Plan Approval

The Etna Chamber of Commerce appealed to Gov. Arthur H. James to avoid delays and push immediate completion of flood control projects along Pennsylvania rivers. The group cited extensive losses in Etna from the 1986 and 1987 floods and urged use of executive power to speed construction.

Etna Etna Chamber of Commerce Arthur H James

Naval Affairs Group Approves Guam Air Base

The Naval Affairs Committee approved a 45 million dollar authorization for barrier and air facilities at Guam as part of a larger 65 million dollar base development plan. The House readied an emergency armament bill and debated isolationist and neutrality issues amid Senate inquiries into defense policies and allied cooperation.

Frank McNaughton United Press Staff Washington Vouse Naval Affairs Committee Guam House Army Air Corps Roy Wiliam BE. Hosk ANG Japan Chaignan Carl Winger Ducknonville Stephen Pa D. Ga Germany Italy Boorvelt Senate Iy W. Johnson R. Calif Vivcanntey Layard Johnson Senate Siltiacy Af Fairs Preneh Anssivy

Remodeling bids sought for Graves block project

Bids for remodeling of the former Graves block on West Marion Street were to be received soon by the Tratlin Angerleun Association. The plan aims to award contracts within days and complete work to allow occupancy of a new home for the Italian American Association by spring.

Ass'n West Main Street Graves Block West Mrn Tratlin-Angerleun Association Civicians Norton Block Yhul Talian-American Association

Stove Ignites Smoke at Freight House Fire Alarm

A plugged stove caused a smoke incident at the P. R. R. freight house, prompting a rapid response. Fire crews arrived to find the blaze contained to the stove with no further fire.

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Fitch Station Range's Corners Haynes 15 Costa Mussolini Cardinal Pacelli DEM Rep West Virginia St. Thomas Bazaar Great Britain Generalixama Ivancimo A. F. of L. Executive Council C. By Crane China Hanland Crane Naval Affairs Group Guam Air Base Naval
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