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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1939

Page

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Rousing receptions for King energize Democrats at rally

Debates and tributes filled a city event as supporters cheered a royal visit while voters discussed policy and youth issues. Amid the bustle a car crash near Sparta claimed a local youth, prompting mourning and renewed calls for safety measures. The day included diplomas for six St Edward's students and details of commencement week at St Edward's High School, with Rev Juvenal Lalor delivering the Baccalaureate Sermon.

Juvenal Lalor St. Bonaventure's College

Native of Jamestown Pa Takes Own Life

The body of a 21 year old brunette identified as Mrs Elizabeth Miller was found in the courtyard of a six story Brooklyn apartment building. She reportedly jumped or fell from the roof and left a burial note. Police found a Jamestown born birth certificate tied to the case. A man living in the same building had died a week earlier.

Jamestown United Press NEW York Elizabeth Miller Brooklyn Olce Elizaeth Tockuichik

Novel Feature Starts Today Cash Awards

The Journal unveils a series titled How Well Do You Know sorry offering readers a chance to learn more about local business and professionals and to win weekly cash prizes per stated rules. Photographs accompany the feature to evoke memories for older readers and teach younger generations about past days.

Britain Quietly Mobilizing Army

London dispatch reports Britain quietly mobilizing a formidable army as newspapers note King George and Queen Milbeth depart the United States. The War Office Admiralty and Air Ministry began calling thousands to colors under the new reserves and auxiliaries enabling rapid mobilization by royal order in council rather than prior proclamations.

Britain United Press London Great Britain George Milabeth United States War Office Admiralty Air Ministry

Children’s Day Exercises Held Here on Sunday

Children enjoyed a four church observance with recitations, music, and organ pieces led by Roy Harvin of Cincinnati. Mrs. Glen Humes and others organized the services. offerings funded children's work. Baptisms at Presbyterian services impressed, with diplomas and remarks by Merrill Patterson and W. C. Cox.

The United Brethren Christchurch Roy Harvin Cincinnati Ohio Olivia Henton Kyllis McClin‘ack Helen Bush Waterford G. L. Boyd Merrilll Patterson W. C. Cox Lena Merker Methodist Church Perry F. Haines Dewey O Children's Day the Beautiful

New Incidents Stir Germany Over Polish Border Tensions

Berlin reports intensified restrictions between Germany and Poland amid border incidents. Erwin Lubetzki, 22, was shot by Polish guards while attempting to cross into Germany without credentials. Initial reports suggested he was a German citizen, fueling protests planned for Poland.

Berlin Germany Poland Danzig Erwin Lubetzki Lubetzki

Royal couple close four day visit in U S

King George and Queen Elizabeth completed a four day visit to the United States with warm receptions in Washington New York Hyde Park and other towns. The trip ended with a hot dog picnic at Hyde Park and will continue in Canada visiting New Brunswick Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia before sailing home aboard the Mauretania Empire.

Webb Miller United Press Royal Pilot Sherbrooke Que King George Queen Elizabeth United States Hyde Park N. Y Rousen Point N.Y Quebec Roosevelt Britain Washington New York America Canada Halifax New Brunswick Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia Pacific

Corry Boy Graduates From Allegheny College Today

Corry youth Dearing son of J R Dear ig West Washington street graduates in the Allegheny College class of Meadville during the 12th annual commencement. The morning program included class reunion breakfasts class day on the rustic bridge Eta Chapter Phi Beta Kappa meeting an organ recital in Ford Memorial chapel. Dr Irwin Faman of Columbia University gave the Phi Beta Kappa address at 490 o'clock, titled Not Top Great Expectations. The day also featured the commencement dinner fraternity and sorority banquets instrumental concert Allegheny Players performance and the commencement prom.

A Dearing J. R. Dearig West Washington Street Allegheny College Meadville Rustic Bridge Eta Chapter Phi Beta Kappa Ford Memorial Chapel Hdward H. Johe Irwin Faman Columbua University Allegheny Players

Former Warren Dentist Given Life For Murders

Dr Norman Stewart, former Warren dentist, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murders of his wife Mary Louise, 29, and their son Norman Jr. on June 14, 1925 in Pittsburgh. Judge Frank P Patterson rejected a plea for the electric chair. Stewart, once wealthy from Warren oil interests, showed nervousness in testimony as evidence and details of the confession emerged after he fled across states, later taking a job in Jacksonville as a bartender and returning to Pittsburgh to confess after stealing $800.

Norman Ts Stewart Warren Hig Pittsburgh Frank P. Patterson Mary Louise Norman JU Lina Stewart Stewart Jacksonville Fla Mary Adkins

Flat corporate tax proposed to replace undistributed profits tax

Washington June 2 The Ways and Means tax subcommittee tentatively agrees to discontinue the undistributed profits tax and substitute a flat 18 percent levy on corporations earning more than 25001 dollars a year. The committee approved most tax changes urged by Treasury Secretary Morgenthau to spur business recovery.

Wrpemee Eo Washington House Wiys and Means Waso Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr

Three Car Wreck Injures Union City Resident

One person was injured and nine others shaken after a three vehicle collision at Mill Village intersection in the early hours Sunday. Mrs Albert Hawley of Union City suffered a bruised eye and body bruises. a truck driven by William Wojtecki of Union City and a car driven by Charles Specks of Cambridge Springs were damaged. Patrolman Joseph Gancas investigated noting all machines sustained damage.

Mill Village Albert Hawley Union City William Wejlecki Union Guy Charles Specks R. D Cambridge Springs Mum Village Wojtecid Hawley Joseph Gancas Cear Motor Police

Vacation Bible School Opens at Baptist Church Today

The annual Vacation Bible School opened at the Baptist church today with Ms Edwin Hartill of London supervising. She is aided by teachers including Mr Lloyd Thomas Mrs Myron Miller Mrs Charles Miller Miss Dorothy Gunfireau and several others along with Rev and Mrs George Skimore and Mrs J D Peiffer among staff.

Hamar Baptist Church Sdwin Hartill London Gun Linyd Thomas Myron Miller Charles, Miller Dorothy Gunfireau Loing Ruth Gertruide Johnson George Skimore J. D. Peiffer Charles

Rescue in Lake Erie Squalls Involving Twenty Men

A Sunday squall in Lake Erie and Presque Isle Bay fouled eight small boats, trapping twenty men as motors stalled and seas rose. Coast Guard reports two crafts capsized near North East. two fast runs were made to the area while three men reached shore before rescuers arrived.

Three GM plants fail to close despite strike action

Three General Motors plants in Flint and nearby faced a 12 A strike by United Automobile Workers led by Hinev Martin. Despite picket lines about 90 percent of workers reported for duty, keeping all three factories near normal operation. A scuffle occurred at the Saginaw Grely Teor Poundry with limited disruption, while Fisher plant No. 1's final assembly briefly halted due to a worker shortage from recent schedule gaps. About 4,200 workers were sent home. one plant planned a night shift reopening.

United Press Flint Midh Hinev Martin United Automobile Workers Union APL General Motors Corporation An Hou TAW Fl Gage Grely Teor Poundry Saginaw Wit Pisher Bulole Offina Buje Fisher

Trials in Mass Murder Delayed Until Autumn

Philadelphia transcript notes trials in the mass murder case will not be held before September. Assistant District Attorney Winscent P. Mebovitt cited summer heat and the need to coordinate many details of the complex conspiracy as reasons for the postponement.

Rn Unis Philadelphia Winscent P. Mebovitt

Bradford Man Purchases Local Pharmacy Amid Consolidation

A Bradford man and wife, Mr and Mrs McCracken, have bought the pharmacy at 42 North Center Street from W F Miller. The store will receive remodeling, a new soda fountain, and expanded services as Miller retires after two years. McCracken, formerly with Widmann Teah in Bradford, plans growth and a move to enhance the Maple Avenue operation with Powell’s Kendall Service.

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America's Desire for Peace at West Point Graduation

President Roosevelt told United States Military Academy graduates that America's desire for peace must never be mistaken for weakness. He outlined his expansion program, warned of fate for weakly oriented nations, and cited King George VI’s visit as evidence of goodwill and alliance. He stressed strength through training, discipline, and cooperation as the path to lasting peace.

United Press West Point N. J Roosevelt United States Military Acadey Today America George Great Britain George VI

Youth Dies After Car Crash In Ohio Suburb

Richard Lee Fielding fourteen and a Centerville youth seventeen, were occupants of a Ford roadster when it left a road near Sparland on Saturday night. Fielding died at Corry hospital from chest injuries two hours after arrival. Hugh McBride remained in serious condition with a severe brain hemorrhage and other injuries. Deputy Coroner Lawrence Kayton led the investigation and anticipated no inquest. The accident, investigated by A. P. Putnam and W. L. twin, occurred near the W. Co. Witwer place, with witnesses noting the car struck a hole and overturned. Fielding, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Fielding of Aberdeen Road, Cleveland, had graduated from Shaler High School the prior week.

Richard Lee Fielding Cleveland Hugh McBride Centerville Corry Hospital Niflewooth Lawrence Kaytgon Clevelumil Muntha Il Velabi Jner Chet McBride Indie Kip Weg Body Briley Xeen I Ling Spider Hinlive Spartins W. Co. Witwer Place Meg Wilson Frank Goodwill Une Goodwill Wes Billy Lasigedt Comy Fielding McBride Putrman W. Twin Moca Davinon J. Melding Aberdeen Road Pittubureh Fieldings Censterville Sparta-Centerville Shaler Taree

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