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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1939

Page

3

Warmer weather and local happenings span Corry notes

Fair and warmer conditions follow refreshing showers with a dinner meeting at Sparth Grange hall at 6:30. Voter registration runs Tuesday through Wednesday at the Municipal building. A post office crew aided by a squad during Saturday’s alarm, repairs at Lawrence Airport enabled all afternoon mall pickup. A new comet near Taurus was announced by Halvard Observatory, with magnitude around eight. FHA mortgage rates lowered, large rental project caps cut to 4 percent. John H. King clarifies he remains Corry resident, not Harrisburg. St Thomas church blesses autos for St Christopher’s Day. Drivers warned to renew inspection sticks by tonight, fines apply. Buffalo Times suspends Sunday edition. Rotary International head to speak at Jamestown-Westfield dinner. Corry police report dental office thefts. Rev John F Walsh named state chaplain. Edward Moore in Erie hospital after Lake Pleasant fight. 629 Pennsylvania motor licenses suspended week ending July 24. James K Bell expected to be reappointed Warren postmaster. Young Russell McCuslin hurt in farm accident.

Two Paroled Burglars Caught After Erie Store Safe Break In

Joseph Mendola and Frunk Mendola, both parolees from New York penal institutions, were surprised by police Sunday while attempting to blow two safes at Epp Furniture Store in downtown Erie. Sgt. Roy B. Mong led twenty officers to arrest them after store employee Ener Hull reported movement in the office. They admitted recent parole and possession of two sticks of dynamite. Authorities charged them with burglary breaking entering larceny carrying dynamite and burglar tools.

Erie Joseph Mendola Frunk Rochester N. Y New York Penal Institution Long Prison Berm Epp Roy B. Mong Mong Ener Hull George J. Christoph Richard Pfeffer New York State Christoph

Security measures in Europe speeded amid Tokyo talks

In London debate, sources discuss potential breakdown of Japanese British talks on the Tientsin incident. Chamberlain says dominions would be consulted on denouncing Britain's trade pact with Japan, a move needing careful consideration. Britain denies withdrawing support for the Chinese currency sought by Japan. Japanese claim victory in Tientsin talks and press for broader cooperation with Britain on China.

London Tokyo Tientsin China Chamberlain House of Commons Dominions Britain Japan Hnd Chins

Nudism and fitness drive rise in sex crimes in London

The Rev Robert B Irons parish vicar of St Pauls Shanklin Isle of Wight argues in his parish magazine that nudism and the national fitness campaign are behind an uptick in sex crimes in London. He warns readers and calls for caution and moral standards amid changing social norms.

London National Fitness Campaign Robert B. Irons St. Paul's

Voters to Register Here on August 1st and 2nd

Voters in Gary and nearby areas may register for the Fall primary on Tuesday and Wednesday at the municipal building from 10 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. each day. Local registrars will be appointed by the county commissioners to handle enrollment, with both Republican and Democratic officials present. The same opportunities apply to in person federal registration, including corrections of changes of address and other details.

Gary Vicinity Ames

Three Hurt In Warren Crash on Warren Road

At about 10 16 Saturday evening a car on the Warren Kinuus road left the berm and struck a rock. Wayne Park Jefferson Street extension, with passengers William Powers and Edward Wingard all of Warren, were injured. Park suffered a cut above the left eye and a possible fracture of the left cheek. Powers had back injuries and Wingard a compound fracture of the right ankle.

Warren Warren General Hospital Warren-Kinuus Road Wayne Park Jefferson Stree Extension William Powers Edward Wingard Park Powers Wingard

Drilling Expands North of Kane Amid New Wells

July 31 Kane reports wildesine and new equipment as drilling begins in the Mead and Dunkle Corners areas. A well near the Tallyho road shows about 120000 feet of gas, with another 11 miles northeast of Kane. In town, Jack and Park avenue families welcome twins born at Kane Summit Hospital, adding to local birth records.

Kane Kane Af Olf Sauucay Kane Wal Mead Dunkle Corners Kano Kune End Emirul Jack Ujury Kane Summit Hospital

Nighttime Quandary: A Teen’s Delay and a Call Home

In a brief comic exchange, Het Pa asks if a visitor can stay all night. The replysarcastic yet hopeful, says it’s pest midnight. The teen must call his mother before deciding.

Annual Garden Party at St Thomas Church Rules

Annual garden party to be held on the lawn of St Thomas church on August 15 and 16 evenings. Meeting at St Edwards pole at 7 o clock. Proceeds go to the fund for the interior decoration of St Thomas church. Booths cones, ice cream and votes will be served.

ST. Thomas St Thoms Church Eileyday Werlewday J Edward Beeney Sasistant St Edwards Pole P'Elock Ure St Thoms Ehurch Uthy Fund

Unloaded gun incident injures 7 year old in Wickley

In Wickley Pennsylvania on Merrivista street a seven year old, Robert Lenfield, was wounded by a rifle found by his twelve year old brother Ralph. The boy was shot yesterday with a 22 calibre rifle hidden in the cellar and is expected to recover after receiving medical care.

Wickley Robert Lenfield Robert Ralph Merrivistraat

Murder suicide follows quarrel in Riverside couple

Riverside New Jersey July 41 authorities blamed the apparent murder death by own action on a quarrel over returning to Germany. Arthur Tavman 64 a community photographer and his wife Anna 66 were found dead after Tavman fired three bullets from a 32 caliber pistol at his wife then shot himself in the temple. Both died instantly.

Riverside N. J Arthur Tavman Anna Germany Littman

Girl Escapes Assailant Held After Erie Incident

Miss Virginia Vil, 20, of 10 W 10th St, reported an attempted kidnapping by an automobile thief Saturday morning on B Street near Parade. The alleged assailant, Walter, was arrested and held on assault and battery charges after Miss O’Neil sustained a black eye and a head welt. Police to question Walter at his home pending further charges.

Erie Les Than Virginia ©Vil Getmart Parade Waller Walter Fancy

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