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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1939
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR hints at a local clash over taint and man handling at a town front. The readable scraps mention a council debate, names not legible, and a disputed policy affecting residents. Further confirmation needed to specify dates people or places.
A terse note describes a death at Hiby Sand with limited readable details. Investigators note an incident occurred and authorities are reviewing surroundings and timing. No names, dates, or locations are clear from the fragment. Further confirmation pending official statements.
United Press report from Great Britain and France details accelerated security measures across Europe and the Far East on the eve of World War I’s anniversary. Britain and France plan a three nation defense talks with the Soviet Union, ahead of a high level mission to Moscow. Japanese actions, American Hospitals attacked, and Chinese theater tensions are noted as part of broader regional strain.
Special dedicatory ceremonies mark the gift of Mrs. Clifford F. Bliss in memory of her son Murray Raymond Bliss. The Chapel of the Annunciation in Emmanuel Episcopal Church will be blessed during Evening Prayer and a votive Eucharist held Tuesday morning. The oak alcove chapel features a blue dossal curtain, English style chairs, and was designed for daily services and weekday Evensong.
United Press reports two bandits wounded during a thwarted hijacking of a $56,613 payroll aboard a moving train at Chanute Field Army air base. A mail clerk was injured in the confrontation. one bandit identified himself as John Walden at Champaign hospital.
Cynthiana report says Charles Allen, a 41 year old eccentric, shot Police Chief George M. Dickey and wounded nine others in a night siege at Jacksonville. He surrendered at Lexington after taunting officers with the remark come and get me. Dickey, 77, died after confronting Allen in his barn and a volley from buckshot wounded six officers and three bystanders.
Crawford County Home suffers a second blaze in ten days, likely lightning, causing five thousand dollars in damage to a farm building, crops, and machinery at Meadville reported by United Press. last week another fire caused twenty thousand dollars in damage to county home property.
Erie authorities identify a transient sewing machine repairman found unconscious on Zick road as Timothy Foust of Sayre Pennsylvania after his fingerprints matched at the FBI. Foust, 40, died at Hamet hospital after being found by two truckers following reports of an automobile and two men seen nearby. Police investigate potential foul play and the man’s possible prior forgery record.
In Philadelphia on July 31 Rev. T. Benton Peery of St. Matthews Lutheran Church called Gov. Luren Dickinson of Michigan’s attacks on “high life” after the governors conference in New York “harmless outbursts of senility.” He spoke in a sermon yesterday, urging context to the “godless age” cited by Dickinson.
Warlton V. King register of wills of Ere county is recovering at Corry hospital after an operation performed Friday morning. His condition was deemed good today and friends express optimism for a full speedy recovery.
Pittsburgh July 31 A proposed 36 million dam across the Allegheny River above Warren would provide storage to abate pollution and aid navigation. Reports show a potential 1.7324 million yearly saving. officials cite benefits to water quality and industry while noting engineering challenges and cross state coverage.
Bulletin from Washington reports Admiral William D. Leahy announcing retirement and stating the United States is building a super-navy to deter foreign powers from successfully invading the continental U S The claim ties to wartime naval strength and strategic defense.
Heavy weekend rains across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware brought relief from a prolonged drought. Officials estimate crop and pasture damage at 15 million dollars, with two-inch rainfall easing water shortages and aiding gardens. A fire from a lightning strike near the Osider base at Bredinsburg destroyed 50 barrels of oil.
Cynthia Chapin a 12 year old Hartford fire insurance clerk swam 45 minutes in Long Island Sound to summon help after a pleasure cruiser capsized off Stony Creek. Captain Arthur Doolittle credited the girl with saving the passengers and crew, saying the rescue likely saved five lives.
Conneaut Pa July 31 Young Republicans from 30 western counties hear James Hines Port Chester N Y regional director for the eastern United States declare Pennsylvania will back the party in 1940 He cites Arthur H James as the sole candidate who could unite the state and deliver reliable national returns.
Junkers two motor bomber plane piloted by Seibert and Meing established a world record by flying 243 miles at 311.3 miles per hour with a 4400 pound load. The aircraft was aligned as a bomber for the air force, announced today in Berlin.
Harrisburg July 31 Pennsylvania faces August with mixed feelings as county boards finalize Work or Starve plans for able bodied recipients. Howard L Russell reports relief rose to a 1938 peak with 763,990 on direct aid and 1.883 million weekly WPA drains, while Washington orders postponement of dismissals of about 97 000 WPA workers. Steel mills in New York expect 92 percent capacity this week as market signals ease.
State police investigate a suspect who flashed about $4,000 in assorted bills at a Spartansburg hotel bar Saturday night. Will Henry of Spring Creek reported the man pulled the money from his pocket during a bar discussion and joined companions outside in a vehicle. Police and local authorities initiated inquiries across Spartansburg, Corry, and Spring Creek as the investigation continues.
Erle POUNEY and candidates including Robert Diamond Louis Miller had their nominating petitions approved by the county board. the names were set for the September primary ballot. John Wo Latnting testified for the candidates noting possible improper petitions, with a court ruling expected by Thursday. Also reports of 10 stitches after a Woodland area accident in Windber, with George McGirton hospitalized after a Lincoln highway crash near Sloystown.
A severe electrical storm near Twenty Mile Back Lake Erie struck a cottage between North East and Ripley. Lightning battered a bedroom window, scattering wood splinters over two year old Jerry Dempsey and others, with no serious injuries though the house and an adjacent cottage suffered damage. A cloudburst followed washing roads and causing further damage along the lake shore.
In Cleveland on July 31 a clash between 450 police and 30 firefighters and 3,000 pickets erupted at the Fisher Body Company plant. Fear gas water volleys followed, with 86 shots fired and authorities alleging violent acts by picketers. Police and firefighters quelled the melee as strikers and officials clashed, with hospital records noting serious injuries among several demonstrators.
Loyd Almena, child of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Alkern of Columbus, is recovering at Corry hospital after swallowing kerosene oil. He was admitted this afternoon at 1:10 and his condition was pronounced satisfactory by presk time.
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