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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1939

Page

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Coroner's jury clears youth in home intrusion shooting

In Union City a coroner's jury found no criminal intent by Wilson Smith in the shooting death of Arthur Betts, 14, who entered the Smith home at 11 Center Street. Betts died from a gunshot wound after a shot was fired through a basement door and a second shot struck him on the porch.

Wilson Smith Union City Arthur Betts Center Atreet Smithy Corry Mean Smith Chavien Leone Brie WY. G. Strosse Erie A. Lawrence Davison Corry Arthur Crowe Witneses Aioyagound Betty Wilsonsmith Tick LeRoy Search

Chilean quake toll climbs as relief presses ahead

United Press reports from Chile describe a vast earthquake zone with isolated towns and rising death counts. President Aguirre Cerda leads relief efforts as rail and air links falter and martial law governs supply prices and aid distribution.

William L. F. Horsey United Press Arantiaco Chile Santiago Chillan Temuco Railyaad San Rosendo Devel Concepion Cau Lice Senisgo Aguirre San Javier Talen

Clymer Man Fractures Jaw After Horse Attack

A Clymer man suffered a fractured jaw when four horses kicked him in the face on a farm owned by John Wiggera in North Clymer on Wednesday forenoon. Wilton Schrier, 24, was found to have a jaw fracture and was examined by X ray at Corry Hospital. Geibler also sustained a cheek gash and was taken to the hospital yesterday afternoon, with his condition reported as improving today.

Clymer John Wiggera North Clymer Wilton Schrier Corry Hospital Geiblers al Hugh

Cold snap drives CPA below zero with relief on way

Mercury dropped to two below zero across Corry and surrounding areas as a severe cold spell grips western Pennsylvania. Temperatures ranged from 13 below to zero in several towns with snow falling and limited traffic. Forecasters expected rising temperatures tonight and a warmer Friday after the coldest night of the winter.

Venango County Corry Hudson Bay Pennsylvania Ventago County Raymilton Hampton Station Oil City Franklin Tarentum Allegheny Valley Kane

Fire damages rooms in farm home chimney blaze

A chimney fire at the East Columbus Avenue farm home of Mrs. Susan Sekeral caused small fire damage. The local fire department arrived at 10:00 last night and extinguished the blaze. two rooms suffered smoke and flame damage to walls and paper.

Susan Sekeral East Columbus Avenue

Two Found Dead in Truck Cab From Gas Poisoning

Two men were found dead in the cab of a parked truck along a highway near Indiana Pennsylvania. Authorities tentatively identified the victims as Francis Wade Bungard of Farmington Fayette County the driver, and John Kenneth Alman 21 of Patterson Somerset County.

United Press Indiana Here Francis Wade Bungard Farmington Fayette County John Kenneth Alman Pattersor Somerset County

Franklin Valveless Engine Co. Reorganization Report Filed

A trustee report in the U S district court recommends reorganizing the Franklin Valveless Engine Company of Franklin Indiana. The document filed by CG Neely and Roll R Bleattley Jr. cites efforts to refinance under a plan of reorganization as unsuccessful.

Pittsburgh Franklin Valveless Engine Company Franklin Ih S Cg, Neely Roll R. Bleattley, Jr

Gas dealers seek end to price wars in Allegheny County

The Retail Gasoline Dealers Association of Allegheny County joins a state wide drive urging the legislature to curb price wars. The group argues such wars hurt local service stations and consumer prices.

Pittsburgh Allegheny County

Court orders two staffers to yield party records

In Harrisburg on January 26 Judge Paul N. Schaeffer ordered Democratic state committee officials Carl I. Deen and Raymond Taylor to produce financial records for Dauphin county grand jury inspection. They must comply or face contempt of court and possible jail time.

United Press Harrisburg Paul N. Schaeffer Democratic State Committee Dauphin County Grand Jury Earle Carl B. Shelley Carl I. Deen Secrtary Raymond ©. Taylor Easnier Fox

Kiwanis Luncheon Speaker Rev Edward Feeney Delivers Address

Rev Edward J Feene y pastor of St Thomas church spoke at the Kiwanis luncheon at the Hotel Corry. His talk centered on the Constitution of the United States and its role in safeguarding democracy. He argued democracy remains secure as long as the Constitution is upheld in its present form.

Uosiaade St. Thomas’ Church Kiwanis Weld United States

Two People Overcome by Gas in Domestic Incident

Two people were overcome by gas fumes in a home on West Wayne Street yesterday afternoon. Mr Ellsworth and his sister were treated at Covey hospital after a hot plate caused a carbon monoxide incident. Ellsworth expressed relief that the danger was halted when he shut off the appliance.

Simely Lou Se Bilsyvitt Hved Bilsworth West Wayne Street Elsworth Covey Hospital Telay Ellsworth Hilsworth Oach Mornig

James blocks James approves school program enforcement of in authority

Harrisburg reports Gov Arthur James extends 6 mile speed limit enforcement on state roads with 80 day license suspension for violations. He backs the program tied to the Thompson School Construction plan halted by the State Authority amid financing issues.

James United Press Harrisburg Arthur EH. Janes Thumbs Dows Llay Thompson George J. Rame Authority Ward Pennsylvania Senate Arthur H. James Jenlers Lynn G Adama Andy Philadsiphit Sherif William J Bailiton United Press Vaulo Arthur J. James Haid He Wals George H. Hale Tames Farle

Communities May Be Allowed To Vote Permits

A governor backed plan to limit liquor licenses amid rising numbers of establishments. Efforts seek to draft a bill to remove state control and create a private retail system while addressing housing and residential area concerns.

Harrishipe Liquor Board Claverniy Dames Dixclosiehie Aikard Despate Omusending Ny Lundamortal Chines Hque Central Unraugh John Mr. Dent Westmoreland Uguov Anil Scalesallog Emes Jn Bly Oar Anil Aince Mithy Mfolips James’ Tag

Community Loan Company Board Reorganizes Directors

At an annual meeting held in the company offices on North Center Street 158 shares were represented of 152 outstanding. C.F. Franz was elected to replace Milon J. Brown on the board along with other directors Pred L. Barney C.F. Brown Doane Sidney B. Elston Oscar Name Pritz Dr N Troy Gillette G H Gordon W Graham Worth Hammond Glen Miller Nast A Stennett J K Spiesman and R H Vanassel. The board re elected Worth Hammond president C.F. Brown first vice president J L Spie llman second vice president and Sidney B. Miston secretary and treasurer following a year described as very good.

Wang Waa Sieden Community Loan Company North Center Street Franz Milon J. Brown Dludéil C.F. Franz Pritz Troy Gillette G. H Gordon W. Graham Worth Hammond Glen Miller Nast A. Stennett J. K. Spiesman R. H. Vanassel Fencvts Seme C.F. Brown Firet J. L. Spiellman Sidnay B. Miston

Rebels Seize Barcelona Heart as Loyalists Flee in Chaos

Reports from Barcelona and Perpignan describe Nationalist forces under Franco entering Barcelona and advancing to Plaza Cataluña while Loyalist troops retreat. Encirclement, street fighting, and heavy pressures across Catalonia threaten a prolonged struggle as observers weigh civilian impact and strategic gains.

United Press Barcelona Francisco Franco Plaza Catalung Catalonia Jose Soletipi Perpignan Posny Sea Roaco Biuee Buelesi Stefemir Aviny Corp Tia Gm Mm Leontien Calafia Mediterranean Biegas Mortjalel Tibadahn Buytelopa Ciy Goss Aily Tianis Bata de Aly Loyalie Baresiona Loyali Gerons Flegueras

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