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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1939

Page

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Missionary Kidnapping Tied to Rev Kuhn Friend

Rev Gerald Goldner of Akron Ohio was held for ransom in Jerusalem as rebel captors claimed to.Photos show Goldner alive and well last night. An Arab emissary delivered a food list and said the captive would be released after negotiations.

United Press Jerusalem Gerald Goliner Akron Arbouttdis Gerald R. Goldner Alcon Ohio Goldner America Capiors Mim Jacob H. Goldner Clifton Moore G. A. Goldner William J. Eukn Emmanuel Episcopal Church Cleveland Kuhn Whey Moore Relon

City Labor Day Parade Plans Discussed by Association

Seek Support and organizations of the city was enrolled by the City Employees Association today to arouse humanity wide interest in a big Labor Day celebration in the city on Monday September 4. A meeting to gather plans for the holiday was sponsored in the assembly room over the Pennsylvania Electric Company offices Monday evening with a fair turnout including four members of City Council.

Clyb Employees Association Wacissa Pennsylvania Electric Company City

Labor Day Plans Discussed by Corry Clubs and Organizations

A Corry meeting of representatives from local clubs and organizations planned a big Labor Day celebration. The goal was to divide tasks among groups like Stanford Hose Day, Rotary, Knights, and Veterans, to insure broad participation and a full all day program.

Barkley Attacks Taxation Clause In Loan Measure

Union City man near death after a dance hall fight in Lake Pleasant. Edward Moore, 28, a father of three and banjo player for WLEU Erie, is in very critical condition from a skull fracture. Roger Smiley, 33, held on $8,000 bail for assault. authorities plan to question him. Roosevelt staff note: Byrd and Barkley clash over taxation of new securities to finance lending program with Byrd arguing for broader tax inability.

Erie Hospital Roger Smiley Hope Edward Moore Union City Lawrence Pavel Clyde Musee Magee Smiley Moore Hamat Hospital Erie Lake Pleasant Union City Hospital Hue Vietin WLEU Tim Aye Allen Dibble United Press Washington Roosevelt Senate Alben W. Barkley Harry F. Byrd Byrd Barkley Terewell Alexander H. Wiley R. Wis Interparliamentary Union Oslo Norway House House Rules Committee

County board disqualifies three school director petitions

Nominating petitions for three local school director candidates were rejected by the county board of commissioners this morning. This leaves Maude Barnes and Victor Orn as the remaining contenders, with other county offices and races listed but unsettled due to the disqualifications.

Board of County Commissioners Maude H. Barnes Victor E. Orn Jvidualbe Gemyeing Een Fiat Ti Lite Iolerl Tess Edwite Lewis Lovis Miller Benue Gye Willie Jelty Gaien Corry Ji Gotleord Mrvinnt A. Williama Aitek Fini Aelvetiony Board Willian Desmond Miller Maude Republicsin Alii Viilor Orn Diemocrét Follay Tressurer Mies Lene Mullen Richart RL Mowers Chiy Goune J. Fred Iisy Fred J. Weaver Fred L. Barnes Swanley Nichols Victor Eborn Baynes Republeni Carlton Va Isity Register of Wills Elton H. Blair Union City Dell Darling Erie Helen Mo Schluratt Eric TH. Schaper Tive Fink J. Schwartz Wilmer W. Waterhouse Corry Cecil R. Wrishly Brie Chester W Zerbe Harvey L. Hancocks Flaten Charles H. Dicksot Ries Frank St. George W Stroble Dan 5 Hanley Recorder of Deets Harry Miller Bris Mate Wagner Winteyvitch Katherine Knivelery Harry O Blount Mette Lawrence A Taylor Evie

Pumper Drills Scheduled by Stanford Hose Tonight

Competitive pumper drills by two Stanford Hose teams will be held this evening. Five men are asked to meet at the First Ward fire station at 6 90 o'clock. Drills take place at Bowens bridge on West Washington street as part of a series of tests by the firemen. A large turnout is expected and a meeting will follow at halclock to discuss Labor Day celebration plans.

Stanford Hose Cfu First Ward Bowen's Bridge West Washington Street Mito Ely

British steamer Haitian strikes mine near Swatow

July 25 report says the British passenger steamer Haitian struck a floating mine between Formosa and Swatow, the Chinese port held by Japan. The ship is said to be out of immediate danger, but rescue vessels have not yet departed Hongkong pending further消息.

United Press Formosa Swatow Haitan Hongkong

Death claims W A Steen well known citizen

Narven A. Steen aged 66 a Corry resident and business man died at his home 15 Badl Frederick Street at 10 30 pm Monday after a heart condition. Born August 1 1873 in Harrisville he came to Corry in 1896 and owned several businesses including a cleaning and pressing shop a barbecue stand and clothing store. He served on the City Council and was assessor of the Second Ward. He is survived by his wife a daughter Lamont Steen a son, a granddaughter and other relatives. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 3 pm from the East Frederick Street home with burial in Pine Grove cemetery.

Narven A. Steen Corry Badl Prederick Street Steen Harrisville Spring Street Boss West Main Street Usher Traction North Center Street LeBoeuf Gardens Waterford

City Council Debates MacDonald Estate Water Damage Claim

City Council members gathered at Mayor Hepler’s office to discuss the MacDonald estate claim over water damage linked to pavement work on South Center Street. City solicitor Kincaid and County Engineer Supplettte will seek a settlement plan to resolve the five year dispute.

MacDonald Frank B. Hepler Wih South Center Street Blaine Kincaid William

Cronin Buys Union City Loblaw Grocery Store

Vincent Cronin longtime Corry Loblaw manager completed a deal to take over the late Hen L Héss Union City store. He plans to reopen with three high class lines of groceries including green goods and vegetables of all kinds.

CORRY Union A Vincent Cronin Loblaw Groceterias Tnc Hen L. Héss Union City

Unopposed Slates for Aldermen in Fall City Election

Three candidates for aldermen in this city are unopposed for the fall election. Frank Brooks Democrat Second Ward Wooster E Davis Democrat Third Ward and C B Porter Republican Fourth Ward named in county commission report. Prisoner escapes Bellefonty Rock View penitentiary Chas B Porter of Washington county remains at large after all night search by state police and prison posses.

Frank Brooks Wooster E. Davis C. B. Porter Bellefonty Chas, B. Porter Washington County Rockview Penitentiary

Roosevelt and Farley Deny Political Split

President Roosevelt returns to Washington to confer with House and Senate leaders Sam Rayburn and Alben Barkley. The White House says his partnership with Postmaster General James Farley remains intact though no public guarantee against future rupture is given.

Unitedross Washington Roosevelt Congress James A. Farley White House House Senate Sam Rayburn Tex Alben W. Barkley

Seven Rescued from Two-Story Erie Fire

Fire swept a two story building in Erie Pennsylvania today. Seven persons including a mother and a five month old daughter were rescued from the blaze. A resident named Martha Wojcieshawski thirty lived on the first floor and saved the child from its crib on the second floor after the mother was removed from the crib by neighbors.

Erie Homer Martha Wojcieshawski

Columbus Man Stricken While Haying in Field

A 69 year old Columbus township resident Mark Sayko died after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage while working in a hay field east of Columbus. He toppled from a ladder but doctors determined death was from the stroke, possibly worsened by heat. Coroner Ed Lewies ruled death natural and no inquest necessary. Funeral at St Mary Greek Catholic in Columbus Thursday at 10 am. Generally fair tonight with scattered thunderstorms Wednesday.

Columbus Mark Sayko Sayko Ed Lewies Warren Czechoslovakia Charles Berano Fayette City Andrew John Ouellier Homestead Wes Aliquippa George Mick Mike Helo Sayko Lonumbus Townehi St. Mary Grek Catholic

Major powers step toward conflict with naval and air moves

The report notes Russia claims to lead in submarines, Britain and France stage large air maneuvers over France, Germany tests mass diving drills, and a Tinian fleet squadron moves to join Italian Mediterranean maneuvers as August fears loom. The Ancient Order of Hibernians opens its national convention in Pittsburgh with over 3,000 delegates.

Sess Navy N. G. Kuznetsov Russia Germany Japan France Louis Bleriot Channel Berlin Rhodes i Pittsburgh Ancient Order of Hibernians United States Canada Ing

Drought Ravages Crops Across Pennsylvania and New Jersey

A five day drought devastates farms and forests across most of Pennsylvania and parts of New Jersey. Corn and potatoes wither under scorch sun as rivers fall to record lows and pastures burn, threatening cattle feed. Over 100 fires reported since Saturday with scarce rainfall and scattered thundershowers forecast for tomorrow.

United Press Pennsylvania New Jersey Dravelit Pennsylvan

New Trick Allegedly Steals Gas From Pump

A Ford car driver, Richard Owens, 25, was electro shocked while attempting to steal gasoline from a pump. Police hunt for a motorist described as using an electrical device to aid theft as Owens fell and the tank cap was forced open, stalling his attempt.

Pleasas Iville Tilly Richard Qwens Owens Wald

Fine Weather Boosts Red Raspberry Harvest

Berry growers report a bumper red raspberry crop amid excellent weather. Prices run two to three cents below average but demand remains strong as Olin P. Moore of Carter Field notes the season is early and still has about a week left. He cites favorable late growth conditions and cool nights curbing mould problems common in prior years.

Olin P. Moore Carter Fil Mr "Moore

Boon to Berry Field Reported Boost in Berry Harvest

A farmer reports 1200 quarts of red raspberries picked with expectations of a record crop. Improved weather, late frost absence, and a strong June boost fruit and farm crops. Strawberries harvested locally and blackberries risk reduced sweetness due to heat and dryness.

Moore

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