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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1940

Page

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Spring Creek Home Burned In Late Thursday Fire

Lee Lilie family of Spring Creek lost their dwelling and some furnishings when the Neuse River area home burned yesterday afternoon due to a defective chimney. Roy Lillie owned the property located near Donalds-A store on the main highway. Neighbors formed a bucket brigade but flames spread rapidly, limiting damage to the burning house and allowing another nearby home to be saved. Insurance reportedly covered part of the property loss.

Lee Lilie Spring ‘Creek Neuse Propersty Roy Lillie Donalds Spring Creek Dan Bowell Pirét

Corry Hospital Funds Denied By County Commissioners

The county commission denied Corry Hospital funds amid a broader push involving British and French officials. In foreign news, Soviet forces push deeper into Finland as Nazi Soviet cooperation garners attention, with reports of up to 100000 Russian troops near Viipuri and continued fierce defenses around the Mannerheim Line.

Joe Alex Oomarts United Press Gulf of Soviet Russia Red Army Finland Europe Mannerheim Berlin Adel Hiller Voelkrath Er Reobachter Fineland Viipuri Ruin Helsinki Ety Huke Meacow Jizvestia Germany Sild

Judge Rules Against State in Bankruptcy Case

Judge Bard ruled that unemployment contributions from bankrupt employers are not taxes and not a state priority claim. He said such funds are general creditor claims. Judge Hard held the state cannot demand priority for delinquency related contributions under the federal Bankruptcy Act of 1938.

Bard Generel

Transportation Near Normal After Snow Blockade

United Press reports Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania easing from a heavy snowstorm. After days of crippled transport hundreds of workers clear snow from streets and highways while trolleys and autos slowly resume service. district anxious for full normalcy as crews work.

United Press Pittsburgh Pennsylsvania Ata Alwnace

More Neutral Vessels Sunk

London reports three Danish ships and Italian freighter Giorgio Ohien sunk in the last 24 hours as the intensified sea war escalates. Danish advices name Martin Goldschmidt Rhone and Sleipner sunk while British sources denounce attacks on neutral shipping and urge neutral vessels to join British warship convoys.

Walled Press London Giorgio Ohien Martin’ Goldschmidt

Local Air Mail Service Resumes After Storm

Local air mail service by All-American Airways resumed this morning after a freeze caused cancellations Wednesday and Thursday. Ground conditions delayed pickups on Spring Street Hill. only one plane attempted a landing yesterday and nosed over. Postal officials expect fewer than fifty cancellations in the first year despite weather disruptions.

All-American Airways Pittsburgh Corry Nichols Transfer Spring Street Hill Ttig Post Office Department

Clearing and Testing Citys Fire Hydrants

City workers and Corry Water Supply crews clear heavy snow and ice from hydrants to ensure access during fires. Hydrants are being tested at company offices with no anticipated frozen lines. The water company notes years without frozen fire service hydrants and will maintain ongoing testing and inspection.

Cony Municipal Corry Water Supply Company Cty Ccibany

Free Under Bond As Wheelwright Pleads

In New York on February 11, Welwel Warsnnwer, using the alias Robert William Wheel, held on $10,000 bond, awaits arraignment for making a plea statement upon a passport application. The incident stems from activities with the Communist party in the United States.

New York Welwel Warsnnwer Robert William Wheel Diréasut Comminnlet Party United States Cvstamien

Republicans in Session to Fix Date for Confab

Washington reports Republican National Committee Chairman John D. M. Hamilton aims to nominate Roosevelt as a third term, hoping to settle the three-term issue at the 1940 convention set for June 24. He denounces New Dealers for echoing European dictators and cites unemployment, youth prospects, farm income, and business failures as failures of the New Deal.

Lyle Wilson United Press Staff Correspana Washington John D. M. Hamilton Republican National Committee Roosevelt Republican Party Hamilton Ahd

Roosevelt divorce filed amid third term talk

Friends of James Roosevelt note the timing of his divorce suit, filed yesterday in Los Angeles, amid nationwide chatter about a possible third term for President Roosevelt. They wonder if the move signals his political plans and potential impact on his father’s presidential prospects.

United Asco Angeles James Roosevelt Roosevelt Betty Cushing Harvey Cushing

County Officials Barred From Collecting Certain Fees

Attorney General Claude T. Reno told Public Assistance Secretary Howard L. Russet that the Department of Assistance cannot collect fees from county probate officials such as prothonotaries or registers of wills. The opinion says department employees should not act as fiduciaries of estates and should appoint private individuals when the state has a claim. The department often seeks to recover grants or relief payments and may pursue fees against estates when the estate exceeds statutory limits.

Claude T. Reno Public Assistance Howard L. Russet Assistance Department Department of Assistance Bie Whae Tow State Yellel Alvin Raney Wis

Welles to Europe to settle U S Britain differences

United States sources say Under secretary Sumner Welles will travel to Europe to work on adjusting differences with Britain over contraband control and mail inspection. Secretary Hull asks Congress for no retaliation against British seizure of US mail until Welles reports back.

United Press Washington Sumner Welles Europe United States Great Britain Cordell Hull Congress Welles New York Rex Iily Switzerland Germany Grea Britain France Col Edward M House Woodrow Wilson Roosevelt Hull

Woman survives after husband shooting tragedy

Washington Pa February 10 A 26 year old farm wife Mary Caldwell mother of two was wounded after she confronted intruders who forced her to shoot and kill her husband Ralph Caldwell during a deadly attack at their home. She was brought to hospital with shotgun wounds and exposure while authorities investigated the chilling incident.

Washington Washington Hospital Elller Caldwell Ralph Han Jwa

Erie Man 72 Killed In Truck Crash Near Here

Angual Nelson, 72, longtime employee of Jarvetki Manufacturing in Erie, was struck and killed by a truck while walking past buses last night. Roscoe G. Marks, 26, Massillon driver of the truck, released pending inquest findings to be held Monday by Coroner W. G. Stroble. Nelson was the second automatic fatality in Brie this year.

United Press ERIG Angual Nelson Ja~ Vetki Hin Lom Dbus Roscoe G. Marks Massillon W. G. Stroble Nelson Brie

Morgan Group to Incorporate Public Bank Holders Trusts

United Press reports Wall Street expects J P Morgan and Company to disband private banking partnership and incorporate as a public institution on April 1. Officials say tax relief and NY incorporation as trustees will accompany the shift, ending private stock ownership and inviting public participation in ownership.

Morgan Group United Press New York Wall Street J. P. Morgan and Company Morgan Arsind Pigios Tail

CEREAL PLANT DESTROYED IN BUFFALO FIRE

A major fire at a Buffalo cereal plant destroyed a large packaging line and loaded cartons. Reported losses include 67,000,000 units of cereal damaged by flames and water surge from firefighting efforts. Fire crews prevented spread to nearby facilities as cardboard containers burned and the plant suffered extensive damage.

Buffalo N.Y

Sweden Denies Direct Finnish Military Aid

Stockholm reports Prime Minister Hansson announced Sweden will not send Swedish military corps or direct expeditions to Finland. Finnish government officials, including Foreign Minister Tanner, made appeals during visits, but Stockholm signaled no military aid. The Finnish requests aimed to oppose the Red Army invasion and were reportedly made personally by Finnish leaders.

United Press Stockholm Tech Prime Miliiaer Per Albin Hanssen Sweden Ht General Vinland Finland Hansson V. A. Tanner Christin Guenther Fom Ephoper Fifets Dagbind Pinland

City Considers Special Delinquent Collector Plan

Mayor Hepler and several council members study a proposal to retain a special collector for delinquent taxes. The idea aims to recover long overdue taxes by focusing on large piles of past due bills and tying collections to city boxes. Alderman H Gordon backs the plan as workable and plans consultations with the council before final decisions.

Hepler Abd Ome Idool Man H. Gordon Mikylt Ely Coliel

Erie Hospitals Win Grants From County Board

Erie hospitals Hamot and Strong Vincent each received 2400 in county institutional district funding after requests for 19000 were scaled back. Corry Hospital was denied. officials said the grant supports a sewing project and relief care costs while a broader county budget and tax rate were approved in the morning meeting.

Garvy Sie Bie Tie County Board Tremlie County Igd Erie Hamot Strong Vincent Erie Comuty Board of Commissioners Corry General Hospitals Dong Garry

Jones Faith Finns Will Win War Debt Help

Federal Loan Administrator Jesse Jones told the House committee he believes Finland will survive Russian aggression and repay debts. He supported a Senate approved increase to the export bank revolving fund by 10 million dollars, enabling Finland to receive 20 million for non military purposes, joining 10 million already advanced.

Washington Jesse Jones House Barking Committee Finland Jones Sipport Senate Essportelmport Bank Charles Gifford Musa Joan Aamily Giford

TIESENHEIM HERE TODAY IN SENATE CAMPAIGN

Former state senator Joseph Biesenhelm of Clear is in town for preliminary campaigning amid a crowded Senate race. He seeks the same office, while Scott Way from the western county opposes Zel­senaele for the Republican nomination as Senator Gulson declines another run on the Democratic side.

Stae Joseph Biesenhelm Clear Yistian Huchy Sam Gilson Scott Way Cntity Zelsenaele Gulson Sena Democrayle

Haas Urges More State Aid for Public Schools

Dr. Haas, Pennsylvania state superintendent of public instruction, urged increasing state funds to relieve local burdens. He cited prior years when the state provided 95 million for education while localities paid 13 million and the federal government contributed about 20 million. The push targets relief for farm and real estate tax districts and aims to boost public school funding statewide.

Wy United Free Pittsburgh Fee B. Haas Vanja Aute Port

Davis Proposes Youth Conference in Trendian Unity

Davis proposed in Washington a Trendian unity conference aimed at fostering good citizenship among youth. He urged young people to participate and contribute to a demonstrations of civic responsibility.

Davis Tess Washington Sar Antes J Washington

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