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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1940

Page

3

Tragedy at Washington Farm Ends in Shootout Deaths

Mrs. Ralph Caldwell was wounded while shielding her husband as Glenn Plants fired a shotgun at their farm near Washington Pennsylvania. The husband was killed, and Plants then forced Mrs. Caldwell to fire the gun, killing Plants. In Los Angeles, Jimmy Roosevelt’s divorce suit prompts speculation over his next wife, nurse Romelle Schneider met at Mayo Clinic.

Ralph Caldwell Twbove Glenn Plants Washington, Pa Plants Caldwell Jimmy Roosevelt Los Angeles Superior Court Holly Wood Romelle Schneider Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota James Roosevelt Roosevelt Los Angeles Jimmy Wbore

Canada’s Navy Grimly Alert AWAITS Action

Atlantic port reports Canada’s navy in wartime readiness with drills torpedo practice and depth charge training. Recruits pour in from across Canada while reservists and retired officers join renewal efforts. Officers lead refresher schools as new roles emerge aboard ships amid strict convoy and timing orders.

Canada Atlantic Hunetresis Trefresher Montreal Dardanelles Toronto Edmonton Navy

Debris in cellar yields ledger dating to 1787 in Honeoye Falls

A dusty cellar find at the home of John Eberly reveals an old ledger dated 1787 from Honeoye Falls. The faded record uses two currency columns with shillings and pence on one side and delisted credits and debits on the other, reflecting a dated financial record tied to Mrs. Marshal’s property.

Honeoye Prank Marshal Honeoye Falls John Eberly Marshal

Game Commission appeals for aid amid heavy snowfall

In Harrisburg on February 16 the State Game Commission urged conservation minded citizens to feed game with renewed zeal during the current emergency caused by record snowfall. Officials warned conditions are more alarming than during the bitter winter of 1936 and said immediate aid is not provided, predicting tremendous losses for most species, especially bob white quail.

Harrisburg State Game Commission

Horseshoe Brings Luck in Rehoboth Beach Discovery

In Rehoboth Beach Delaware Wredi G Vegil Jr finds a horseshoe on the shore then spots a penny before reaching home. A later check reveals an overdue bill or debt, suggesting a small string of fortunes tied to the seaside find.

Del Wredi G. Vegil, Jr

Corry Astronomers Enjoying Current Planet Display

Harrisburg Evening News notes strong public interest as amateur observers in Corry enjoy a vivid night sky. Crescent moon near Jupiter and Venus, with Mars and Saturn nearby, while Orion and Sirius blaze higher in the western sky. Mercury is expected to join the visible trio later in the month.

Gorrgites Eiher Harrisburg Evening New Joan F. Rov Elsmemtary Rob Venus Pipiter Jupiter Mars Sisorn Alan Tao Amisphere Orion

Death claims Arthur Casperson in Corry home

Arthur Casperson died at his home on Spring street after a long illness. He moved from Jamestown, knew local contracting work and was later at Climax Manufacturing and Ajax Tron Works. Survived by wife Florence, four sons, a granddaughter, and cousins. Funeral at St. Pauls Lutheran Church Turkeran followed by interment in Pine Grove cemetery.

Arthur Casperson Spring Street St. Paul's Tutkeran Church Piye Grove Cemetery

Funeral services for Charles Edwards at Cottage AIM Church

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 o clock from the Cottage AIM church for Charles Edwards 70 of Corry B.D. 3 who died Wednesday evening at St Vincent's hospital Erie after a three week illness Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery Union City He is survived by son Thomas O Edwards of Union City a daughter Mrs Til Paterson of Tacoma Washington nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren

Cottage Aim Church Charles Edwards Corry B.D St. Vincent's Hospital Erie Evergreen Cemetery Union City Edwards Cottage Hill Thomas O, Edwards Til Paterson Tacoma Wash

Spiders and Motorists Fight Omaha Parking Meters

Spiders cooperate with motorists to cheat the city treasury in Omaha Nebraska. Webs clog the timing apparatus of downtown meters allowing as much as double the time for a five cent charge.

Omahe Neb

Death mystery opens in Kronfeld case in Chicago lab

An investigation into the death of Dr. Hudolf Kronfeld a renowned Chicago dental scientist has been opened after the discovery of what is believed to be traces of cyanide in his body. Kronfeld was found dead in his research laboratory at Loyola University in Chicago.

Hudolf Kronfeld Chicago Kronfeld Loya

Erie Harbor Boost Drive Grows in City Campaign

Erie campaign to boost harbor business gains traction as officials plan to lure shippers with revised docking charges and enhanced publicity. Mayor Clery 1 and Chamber of Commerce report inquiries from other cities, with state rail and lumber interests showing interest in shipping by boat.

Erio Erie Harbor Clery Barber Terview Grmimexce Alwady Pomeing Parks Gale Ross Shu Ross

Parker Residents Hopeful After River Flood Relief Measures

Water shortages in Parker, six miles above Pittsburgh, eased as the Allegheny river flood subsided and pumps were inspected after the ice gorge breached tanks. Residents of the 900 population had hauled water amid rising waters. Wightman Glass & Bottle plant expected to reopen as conditions improved.

Parker, de Lu Parker Allegheny River Pittspursh Hevier Wightman Glass & Bottle Manufacturing Company Wocuy

Hagerty Refuses to Pay for Party Aid

City Treasurer O F Hagerty demanded exemption for a 1200 dollar contribution to the Erie County Democratic committee during the Just fall campaign. After Collector A Gusky denied exemption Hagerty said a 1200 contribution to a political fund is not entitled to exemption and questioned official protection for his contribution.

Erin Feb O. F. Hagerty Cass Erie County Democratic Committee A. Gusky Hageny

Sunday School Group Sets Enviable Record

A San AP report notes a 105 year history at a Lutheran Sunday school. Edwin Bugman leads with a 30 year mark, followed by Mrs William Fielding with 28 years and Ken Perron with 21. Six individuals hold 15 year records.

SAN Latiheran Church Edwin Bugman William Fielding Kennel Perron

Freeman Hertzell Warren Banker Dies

Freeman Hertzell, 74, longtime Warren banker and former president of the Warren National Bank, died yesterday at the age of 74. He helped organize the bank in 1893 after early work with oil interests in Pennsylvania and Oklahoma.

Warren Freeman Furie Waren National Bank Herzl Pennsylvania and Oklahoma Oil Heirs

Warren County discovers day book of John Daniels owner merchant history

At a formal Warren County session attorney Caulley Wade seeks to transfer a deciphering of a day book found in the Young house to experts. The entries show Daniels as a merchant with sales to Indians for the Holland Company and hint at pioneer activity in Warren before the nineteenth century. The effort aims to publish clearer details for the Pennsylvania Historical Society.

Warren Warren County Winvey Daniels

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