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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1940
Page
1
Fragmented text appears to reference industry and forestry topics including trees, mills, and forest service estimates. Readable portions mention a large monetary figure and discussions about wood ownership and forest service impact, with unclear context and garbled phrasing. The fragmentary source lacks coherent events or names to anchor a precise summary.
A Meadvill e police report details a shoplifting ring active in northwestern Pennsylvania, focusing on men’s clothing stores. Suspects Mike Glavis, Mike Davis, and Mrs Lillian Glavis, all from Titusville and Lackawanna area, are held for investigation as officers trace thefts and coordinated entries to stores.
Warrants issued by Justice Taylor and Cory State police target two suspects in the Canadehta Lake assault on Chancey Lee brother of E P Tee. Reported beating and shot-can attack described. police foresee arrests within four hours, with few new developments reported this morning.
United Press reports from Copenhagen that all telephone communications with Finland were severed today. Officials remained uncertain if the outage stemmed from Turkish bombardment or earlier air raids.
A February storm dropped about eight inches of snow on Corry and surrounding areas, with high winds and late night rains shifting to sleet. Roads were treacherous but temperature rises limited highway closures, while warnings urged continued caution.
A car driven by Sar Lawrence Davison and carrying Mrs. R Lawrence Davison left the highway east of Union City near the Dingle farm about 5 30 last night. The vehicle struck a fence and rolled, leaving all occupants with bruises and shock. Davison tried to swerve to avoid the unit, the machine careening and coming to a halt against a vale. The occupants escaped serious injuries, a fortunate outcome in the mishap.
London dateline reports Herbert Leigh Holimin was granted a decree of divorce from Vivien Telga, actor of the film Gone With the Wind. The divorce comes amid a week of high court actions and publicized disclosures surrounding the couple.
Carnegie Pennsylvania February 19 Aygugh T Haabe died suddenly at age 95 or 90 as reported. he was noted as the borough's oldest resident. Local authorities and family extend condolences.
Republican program planners urged voters to repudiate the Roosevelt administration and lift the 1940 campaign to a plane of honest debate. The party program committee published a 115 page analysis titled A program for dynamic America. Glenn Frank chaired the committee of 107, with Butt expected to furnish ammunition for Republicans in the campaign. No comments were offered by either party as observers awaited the full report.
The Parker Pen Company, Janesville, Wis, sues Bryant's Drug Store owner William Bryant and an unnamed dealer over sale of fountain pens labeled Parker at a bargain in Olean. The suit seeks 50000 and alleges use of the Parker name is an unlawful trade practice. Also named is an unidentified individual alleged to have arranged advertising for Parker sales across New York and Pennsylvania.
A Pennsylvania Railroad disaster near Altoona claims the lives of 150 workers aboard a locomotive and cabin car. The crash occurred as the train mounted an incline, crushing the cabin where most men were riding. Officials confirm fatalities and note the accident involved conductor and engineer personnel.
Dispatches report the recovery of a platinum diamond bracelet and ring valued at 2500, once property of Mrs Elizabeth McSweeney Powell, daughter of Henry McSweeney. The article notes her estate valued around a million dollars, with two daughters Elizabeth and Katherine Powell and a $10,000 bequest to Dr and Mrs George Ellis.
Greta Garbo swan and bathed in sun on a private Bahamas beach after a stay in Miami. She withdrew to Axel Wenner Gren’s Shangri La estate on Hog Island. Garbo left Miami yesterday with her constant companion, Dr. Gaylor Auser.
Tokyo dispatch reports Japanese troops welcome attacks as relief aid to Chinese forces and a claim of opening pathways to peace. An official spokesperson cited no concrete agreement with Genengiasimo Chiawg and mentioned plans for further talks.
Oslo urged Norway to propose Roosevelt chair an arbitration court of neutral experts to resolve the Pennon ship dispute. In The Hague Dutch minister Vay Hgersma de With protested Germany over the Vega l destruction of the Arends ship and demand compensation. Paris reports French patrolmen killed by a German mine field near Nied river. Berlin says German patrols failed to locate British forces on the Western Front. Copenhagen notes additional bodies from the German prisoner ship Alumarke washed ashore in Norway.
Atttorney General Claude T. Reno filed a formal request to the Justice Department from Harristarg Woda) seeking ruling on whether 1939 civil service act allows war veterans to receive a ten percent extra credit on examinations. Chairman Waller Hitchler asked for clarification on eligibility and scope of the veteran extra credit across tests administered by the civil service system.
February 19 report credits a medical instrument for saving a child in Vernon County. A Roscone, noted for lifesaving work, used delicate tools to remove a pin from the throat of a young patient at the hospital under treatment by Dr. Carol Selo and Bell Version.
Harrisburg Feb 19 Pennsylvanian political leaders urged the circulation of nominating petitions for delegates to the presidential conventions. Republican and Democratic leaders prepared to mail hundreds of petitions as deadlines loom for the April 22 primaries. Democratic state chair David L. Lawrence announced petitions would be circulated in 67 counties to place President Roosevelt’s name on the ballot with no candidate consent needed. The Democratic committee backed a third term for Roosevelt.
Mrs Johnson aged 71 died Saturday evening from severe burns suffered when her clothing ignited at a Spring Creek restaurant. Born 1864 near Columbus, she lived her life in the area, active in Congregational church work and Ladies Aid. Survived by son Donald R. Johnson, two grandsons, two granddaughters, two daughters in law, three nieces, two great nieces, and multiple relatives. Burial at West Spring Creek cemetery after services at Spring Creek church.
Philadelphia hotel leaders met to plan housing for an estimated 15000 visitors expected at the Republican National Convention in June. They asserted no difficulty in securing rooms and noted the main challenge would be distributing guests among 78 metro area hotels.
Clifton M Howard treasurer presents a comprehensive report on the Corry Regional Committee's industrial project costs. The document lists itemized expenses from drag lines to millwright labor, totaling 33 021.25, with a breakdown down to smallest items and noting eleven workers aside from Thompson and Howard.
British reports say 157 Royal Navy sailors were lost as German forces struck back after the Altmark rescue action. The Daring destroyer was sunk in a U boat torpedo attack, with many merchant ships also damaged. Germany warned of more strikes against Allied convoys and pressed Norway over the Altmark incident, while Britain defends the seizure and vows to continue combat.
Erie County relief toad Increased forty cases or 14 per cent during the week ending February 1 with 12 new openings and 89 closings. Reasons for openings include private employment and works program. closures cite print employment and unemployment compensation among others. State wide rise reported with 629 new cases and 20,008 persons added to the rolls. 5999 cash and 6528 removed.
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