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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1940
Page
1
A hazy reminiscence centers on Ann and Dorothy as passersby recall a long-ago day. Neighbors exchange muted apologies while a 90-something woman reflects on a past encounter and the street scene around them. The memory hints at apology, guilt, and unresolved ties.
News from Spring Creek and Jamestown reports President Roosevelt nominated Solicitor General Robert H. Jackson as Attorney General to succeed Prank P. He is a Spring Creek native with strong ties across Spring Creek, Jamestown, Chau mqua Lake, and nearby counties. Local friends praise his rise in law and New Deal politics, hinting at a potential 1940 Democratic bid.
Drath reported four former Corry residents at the death of Mrs. Peterice Heath Salisbury aged 67 of Waterford widow of Rev. Albert Salisbury. She had lived in Gerry for many years and moved to Waterford seven years ago. She was preceded in death in September by her husband who was fatally injured at his home. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 PM at the Methodist church in Waterford.
A Clymer boy aged several years sustained a right leg injury after a fall in a woodshed yesterday afternoon. He was carried to a hospital, treated for a leg fracture, and discharged later in the day in good condition.
United Press reports Russian premier Molotny and Yorel commissar may visit Berlin to seek Germanys aid in halting flow of war materiel to Finland via the Beandiumyiaye 10tions. Molotov likely to travel by Mer jin Jeter this month, amid news of a major Soviet attack on the Karelian Isthmus defense line.
United Press reports a three story Marlowborough Apartment Hotel blaze in Minneapolis killed many and left five men missing. Eighteen known dead, 45 hospitalized as rescue crews plowed through debris and ice coal dust seeking victims. Fire officials traced blaze to a garbage disposal chain with potential explosions linked to ignition.
Corry postal workers join a non profit hospital plan sponsored by Corry Hospital. The plan offers protection against medical bills and is expanding across the Corry district with hospital service association oversight. Local inquiries go through the hospital and its representatives.
President Roosevelt nominated James H. Cromwell economist and Doris Duke’s husband to be Minister to Canada at Ottawa succeeding Daniel R. Cooper. The nomination headed a long list of diplomatic selections sent to the Senate for confirmation.
President Roosevelt proposed new emergency national defense taxes to raise revenue and curb spending. He aims to slash relief costs, oppose taxes that lessen buying power, and project a large deficit while expanding the naval program and air force. The budget totals include higher defense outlays and reorganizations amid an economic plan reported by United Press from Washington.
Washington Jan 4 Congress threatens to balk at President Roosevelts call for sufficient additional taxes and opposes extending the reciprocal trade agreement program beyond June. Lawmakers doubt tax votes in an election year while debate stirs over war spending and possible peace time powers to commandeer ships and factories. Democratic leaders, while cautious, note the administration's defense budget plan aims for unity amid national emergency pressures.
Catherine Maloney of 618 Spring Street, a well known city resident, died suddenly this afternoon at her residence. Obituary notice to follow in tomorrow's edition.
Gerry Ministerial Association announces Week of Prayer from January 8 to 14 with a different speaker each day at multiple church venues. Rev E L Wagner from St Paul Tutheran Church opens Monday at 7 20 pm at the Salvation Army Citadel. Public invited.
The YMCA sponsors a Twelfth Night tree burning Friday evening. A parade gathers at 7 15 PM with a 7:25 start, routes through Wright street from Irving to Raymond. Residents urged to bring trees to Wright street or join at the Y recreation center.
Announcement says Upton Langco and Atlantic Refining Co win contract for a new gas station at South Denver and West Plewant streets. Construction may start early, with site work and residential clearances as the project advances.
Washington dispatch reports an emergency corps of 20 G men will be mobilized next fiscal year to guard against foreign espionage sabotage and subversion. Bureau of Investigation official said total G men may exceed 1,000, marking a WWI era expansion. Pittsburgh obit notes Dr. Smulti and Alexander former Moderator of the Presbyterian General Assembly died at his Sewickley home after a heart attack on Christmas Day.
Jan 4 dispatches report Finnish forces repelling Russian attacks at Altojoki and Kuhmio with tanks and artillery, while Swedish paper Svenska Dagbladet notes Finnish air force strikes on Russian bases near Estonian island of Ösel. report from Rovaniemi cites Finnish intelligence claiming limited advances in Russian territory but without details.
United Press reports President Franklin D Roosevelt named Frank Murphy as his fifth nominee to the Supreme Court. Murphy, 46, a Michigan native and Catholic, would replace Justice Pierce Butler, who died last November. Murphy previously served as Michigan governor and as attorney general, known for aggressive enforcement and anti trust actions.
The Federal Farm Security Administration held the first tenant loan meeting in the Caney area building yesterday. Eighteen attended as officials discussed farm management and record keeping under the Jones-Baindhead term act with potential new repayment methods. Local officials and extension staff were present including Paul Grissin and C G Moyer.
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