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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1939

Page

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Former Corry Woman Is Badly Hurt In Crash

Three people injured in a head on collision near Spartansburg at 3 15 Sunday afternoon Two were taken to Corry hospital and one treated by a Spartansburg physician The patients included Mrs Luther Davis 54 formerly Miss Bernice Bracken of Corry Mrs Theodore Pine 25 of Troy Ohio and Linn Theodore Fine of Troy Ohio The crash occurred at Thompson s Corners when the Plymouth driven by Fine and a second car collided Unfamiliar with the highway both drivers contributed to the accident Mrs Davis suffered a fractured hip facial lacerations and chest contusions Mrs Pine endured facial and scalp wounds and general body bruises Linn Fine sustained minor injuries The injured were transported to Dr W H Barnes office at Spartansburg then to Corry hospital Police continued inquiry into the crash noting risk from speed highway condition and driver unfamiliarity

Spartansburg Corry Luther Davis Uniontown Misa Bernice Bracken Theodore Tine Troy Ohio Thompson's Corners West Sparta W. H. Barnest Apartansbore Morry Hospital Jetfs William Nice Mars Oneue Toth Caraier

Auto Pickups to Be Outlawed and Molestation in Cars

Wilkes Barre Pa January 16 The move follows the slaying of Margaret Toth and would outlaw motorist enticement of girls into automobiles and classify molestation in a vehicle as a crime. State Senator Leo Mundy says proposed measures would widen criminal charges beyond disorderly conduct to include assault and battery in auto related cases.

United Press Wilers-Barr Margaret Toth Leo 2. Mundy Wilkes-Barre Mundy Thierl

Man Pleads Guilty in Union City Pelts Theft Case

Perry Beker 22 of Union City admits breaking and entering after thefts of pelts from Asiens livery barn. He receives seven teen months in Allegheny County Workhouse. Two related thefts trace to December 4 and January 5 with pelts recovered near an electric lime tower. Robert Wood alias John Stevens, William Berney and John Rogers get six months for bad checks.

Perry Beker Miles Street Union City Bui Allegheny County Bicker Asiens Fins Eaker Robert Wood John Stevens William Berney John Rogers Allegheny Caunity Erie County

Boys Admit Slaying Aged Man For $9 In Carrollton

In Carrollton Missouri on January 16 a State Children’s Home witness told police how two youths ages 18 and 15 admitted killing 70 year old W. S. Ericken to rob him for nine dollars. Oliver Hammond 18 and Cleo Ramsey 15 confessed.

United Press Carrollton

Pennsylvania Warm Show Opens in Harrisburg With Snow Disruptions

The 22nd annual Pennsylvania Warm Show opens in Harrisburg featuring over 10 acres of farm exhibits. Show Director M J Grimes expects attendance to match last year’s 400000. A new 1.2 million arena will be dedicated tonight with remarks from Agriculture Secretary J Hansel French.

United Press Harrisburg Pennsylvania Mousinds Keystone M. J. Grimes Lwast

Held for court on liquor violation charges

Respacci and his son Ralph were arrested on liquor violation charges and appeared before Judge Porter this afternoon. They were held for the grand jury with bonds set at $300 each.

Ralph Merman B. Porter Win Pebriary Terim

Man Confesses Axe Slaying Delaying Report to Sunday

Joseph Borys 82 walked into a Chicago police station and said he battered a woman to death with an axe on Sunday but waited 24 hours to report it claiming Sunday is a day of rest. Police found Mrs Francis Piotrowalds 49 dead beside a bed with an ax embedded in her head.

Bn United Press Chicago Joseph Borys Francis Piotrowalds

Two Injured In City Crashes At Center Washington Intersections

Two accidents Sunday morning left two people injured and four cars damaged. Artin Cochran suffered forehead cuts and bruises. daughter Carol Mae was bruised and shaken but survived without serious injury. Marion Smith unhurt. Cochran escaped. Cummings left turn caused crash. Cochran swerved and hit a telephone pole. In a second crash at Wear Pleasant and First Avenue, George Johnson narrowly escaped serious harm as his car collided with a truck driven by Francis Purpura. Johnson suffered no injuries but car damage occurred.

Noto Artin Cochran Carol Mae Cochran Center Washington Streets Marion Smith North Center Street Mr. Cochran Center Street A. A. Cummings East Washington Street Cummings George Johnson West Washngton Street M. Purpura Francis Wear Pleasant Street First Avenue Johnson Third Ward

Priest Backers Protest Bill in War Embargo Debate

Telegram flood from Rev. Charles Coughlin supporters swamped Western Union and Post Office Telegraph offices in Washington and major cities. Congress faced a rush of night letters urging lawmakers to keep the neutrality law and embargo with Spain, as Coughlin warned against U.S. action that could pull the nation into war.

United Press Washington Charles FE. Coughlin Spain Congréss Western and Postat New York Chicago Kansas City Congress Coughlin Tip Coughlin United States Hans

Leniency Shown by Judge Hirt in Arson Case

William F. Kolstee, 65, of Hare Creek Road, received mercy from Erie County Court Judge W E Hirt. He was sentenced to pay costs and serve one year in the county jail with credit for time already served, given the arson conviction linked to a May fire at the Bennett property on East Washington Street.

William F. Kolstee Hare Creek Road W. £. Hirt Erie County Kolstee Ele Wayne Township Ennett East Washington Street Folstee Albert Kolster Corry Hospital Hiyt

Probe shoots Sharon man in Phillips Motor office

Sharon PA January 16 authorities investigate the fatal shooting of Lewis E Balsh 45 a Sharon mechanic found dead in the Phillips Motor Co office where he worked a revolver with one chamber exploded lay nearby Balsh a World War veteran was shot through the head investigators consider suicide as drawers in a desk were opened and papers scattered officials said nothing confirmed missing

Unites Press Sharon Toay Lewis E. Balsh Phillipis Motor Company Balsh Seversl

Explosions Endanger Workers At Pittsburgh Factory

Three blasts rocked the Wort Pitt Beading Company on the fourth floor in rapid succession. About 200 workers faced danger with only one employee and a fireman suffering minor injuries. WPA requests $875 million to restore relief funding for the next five months.

United Press Pittsburgh Wort Pitt WPA Washington Works Progress Francis C. Harrington Tatal Senate

Anti New Deal Bloc Active Against Roosevelt

The article reports robust opposition within Congress and among Democrats to New Deal policies. It notes protests against administration spending and a high office nomination. Vermont's general assembly voted to oppose federal land acquisition for clan building and river projects, signaling sectional pushback.

United Press Washington Roosevelt New Congress Reeve Jubapode Vermont General Assembly George J. Aiken Connecticut River

Presbyterians Celebrate 75th Anniversary Event

The Presbyterian church marks its 75th anniversary with a two day service. Special music features include Miss Ale Mets Ingen and Miss Lmise Whiteley, with Rev. Gil bert L. Boyd and Rev. C. E. Reed delivering sermons. A banquet follows to honor church history and building changes led by Rev Joseph Lindsey.

R. S. Dewey Mies Ale Mets Ingen Lmise Whiteley Pruié Carlton Chaffee Messinger W. Gray Alter Wattsburg Wi G. Arnold A. D. Colegrove Babbitt Joseph Lindsey Hytin

Fairbanks Learns Vera Zorina Weds Balanchine Secretly

New York January 16 Douglas Fairbanks Jr learned Vera Zorina the dancer from I Married An Angel had married George Balanchine the day before Christmas. The pair kept their marriage secret leading Fairbanks to host her at night clubs for a week and even give a ring that she later returned.

New York Douglas Fairbanks Vera Zorina Zorina George Balanchine Fairbanks

Nationalists claim gains near Teuvalda and Cryvera

Spanish Nationalist command reports insurgent forces advancing toward Teuvalda a key fortified city 80 miles from Bapoe-Jona and says Cryvera, an important communications hub, has fallen 19 miles farther west.

Sn Uniweu Press Hendaye Tenlquarters Teuulada Bapoe- Jona Cryvera

Cooperation Sought in Citywide Worker Survey in Corry

The Civic Employees Association seeks cooperation from all Corry residents for a personnel survey to assess workers, training, and data for a new industry campaign. A committee meets at Hotel Corry tonight at 7 to plan canvassing, with data kept confidential. Mrs. Pith Jackson is named secretary.

of Civic Employees’ Association Corry Civic Employees' Association O'Clorke Phina Weber Civic Employees’ Association Defini Pith Jackson

Mexican Screen Star Denies Marriage Rumor

Movita, the Mexican screen star, denies reports of her marriage to Nick Doyle. She says she was staying with her married sister in Ensenada when Doyle, who had been deported, was in the same hotel two weeks later en route to Italy.

Exican Binited Hollywood Movita Nck Trish Thrush Doyle Ensenada Mexic United States Italy

Corry Plans Birthday Ball For President On January 30

Corry to host a semi formal birthday ball jointly sponsored by the Junior Welfare League and Corry Lodge 769 B P O Elks Home. Proceeds benefit the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis with half to an Erie County Chapter being organized. Event at Hike Auditorium with committee chair Mrs J Fred Kinley and others coordinating tickets at 1.00 in advance and 1.25 at the door.

E Corry Junior Welfare League Corry Lodge B. P.O. Bilky Elks Home National Foundation For Corry Kinley Helen McCray Rebecca Bell

New Governor James Inaugurated in Pennsylvania

James sworn in as Pennsylvania’s first non-Lieutenant Governor chief executive under a Republican to Democratic transition. Parade of 60,000 Republicans planned. cabinet picks include Dr. John Shaw as health secretary and Brig. Gen. Edward Martin as adjutant general.

Morey J. Potter United Press Harrisburg Pennsylvania Arthur Horace James James John W. Reghart John W. Reghart of Due State Supreme You Tha Rs Jaman Ub Hay Tayt Elent Samuel Lewis Pennsylvasnia Helm Jones I S. Fisher Les Dudge “Dames Join Shaw Philadelphia Edward Martin Washington Jarmes Mines Tanbingy

Court to Review Gold Clause Invalidation Cases

The supreme court agreed to hear two new gold clause invalidation cases from the New Deal era. The sessions followed a brief opinion meeting with no major rulings. Dauphin jury resumes in Harrisburg as graft probes into the Earle administration proceed.

United Press Washington Supreme Court Today Dauphin Harrisburg Dauphin County Earle

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