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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1940

Page

2

Wanted in Venango county man on three year workhouse stay

William T. Hauser, who escaped Sheriff I. Bell on a three year workhouse sentence, was arrested in Newcastle Thursday night for a motor code violation and turned over to Venango county authorities. Deputy Coroner J. A. Mancuso ruled George H. Litwhler’s death a suicide. Clarence Hanhold and James Kelly were jailed after being linked to a Brookville stolen car and a gas station robbery near Summerville. A truck from Interstate Transportation overturned on the Thusville-Mexdville road injuring a person. Sharon shows industrial gains with Mercer Tube boosting six day weeks. Oil City mourns Patrolman Joseph Francis Jean at 86 after illness. A vaporant meeting of A. of M is set for Sunday at 2 p.m.

Venango County Sheriff I Bell Jame William T. Hauser Newcastle J. A. Mancuso Crawford County George H. Litwhler Sudsbury Township Clarence Hanhold Brookville James Kelly Summerville Somerset Hanhold Jéfferson County Inter State ‘Transportation Company Thusville-Mexdville Diamond Sharon Shenango Valley Mercer ‘Tube Farrell Works Carnegie Ilinois Mercer Tube Wheatland Oil City Joseph Francis Jean Pranklin New York Central Frank Prentice Hannaville Folke Prentice I Lanstons Hugh Hall Cassadaga Avis Putnam Erie Cranberry High School Bradford Italy Arthur H. James Western Penitentiary Antoni Alego Errytree Township McKinney Road Titusville J. Foster Witherup Serus Kennerdell Foster Dale Franklin Kans Graig Hankey Mr. Hankey

Farrell Slayer and Wife Tragedy Shocks Local Homes

Marcel Farrell, 34, allegedly shot and killed his wife Agnes, 21, as she slept in their Farrell apartment then took his own life. Police report domestic troubles and frequent heated arguments in recent weeks. Local notes reel with brief items from Erie to Bradford, including incidents, deliveries, and notices.

Wilcox Grocery Farrell Marcel Runner Agnes

Local notices and crime in Clearfield Corry Titusville area

Estate of Anna Elizabeth Leonard valued at 4000 dollars left to four youths including Paul King’s children. will distribute among executors Boston Richard Douglas and Nancy Fitting. Loot from Lauderbaugh Grist warehouse: 300 20 pack gum, 15 boxes cigars stolen. thieves entered by prying a rear window. Police report. Theodore Jones patient at Corry Hospital. Miss. Jones wife Mildred Jones of Wesleyville. Attorney General Robert H. Jackson visiting Warren area. comments on European conflict viewed as not yet decisive for Germany. Titusville notes include property purchase Tang block, possible petroleum reserve depot, D. Webster Allen named nationalist convention Bearer-at-Arms, youth mischief on street, chicken dinners Sundays in Findley Lake, and W C T U Institute postponed to June 25.

Rie Anna Elizabeth Leonard West Seventh Street Paul King Mike Boston Richard Douglas Nancy Fitting Clearfield Lauderbaugh-Grist R. J. McCullen Healy Theodore Jones Mildred Jones Wesleyville Corry Hospital Robert H. Jackson United States Warren Friends Conenango Valley Country Club Washington Jackson Italy Paris Germany Great Britain A. M. Litz Shoe Repair Lanston’s. It Robert D. Crow Titusville Titusville ‘Trust Company Central Avenue Spring Street Perry and Monroe Streets Alfred Crandall Cory R. D. 3 Chamber of Commerce Webster D. Allen Oi City Philadelphia Rumpus Ridge Findley Lake Edward Morton Lawrence Morton Corry R. D W.C. T. U. Institute Methodist Church

Death of Mrs. Frank E. Chase

Mrs Taian R. Chase wife of Frank E. Chase of 220 Washington street died shortly before 4 this morning after a prolonged illness. Born May 5 1867 in Wayne township she lived in the area all her life and in Corry 35 years. She was a member of the Methodist church Alsthian Society and Golden Links class. Survived by husband a son Harold Chase a grandson Donald Chase a granddaughter Mario Chase two sisters Mrs Jeanette Parkhurst and Mrs Flora Mores and a brother Frank Palmer. The body is at the Errakee Keating mortuary then to the Methodist church for funeral at 2 pm with interment in Pine Grove cemetery.

Taian R. Chase Frank E. Chase Washington Street Methodist Church Alsthian Society Golde Links Chase Harold Chase Donald Chase Mario. Chase Jeanette Parkhurst Cory Errakee ‘Keating Mortuary Pine Grove Cemetery

Italian Americans United for U. Italian Americans United for U

An Italian language editorial in the Pittsburgh paper United Pros defends Americas of Italian origin. It states Italian Americans are not aligned with Italian polities or Asiatic country policies and will distance themselves from foreign aggressors.

United Pros Pittsburgh América Unione

Hundreds Honor Flag at Corry Flag Day Exercises

Thousands gathered as Corry observes Flag Day with parades and ceremonies. Exalted ruler Arthur Schepp led tributes amid patriotic songs by a local men’s chorus. The Corry Band played marches as colors retired. Public offices closed and flags adorned the city in a wartime mood. Mrs. Paul Spohn and her son, long hospital patients, returned home today.

Fage One U. S Arthur Scheppner the Elks George Stowe George ‘Thomas Lloyd’ Thomas Guardes du Camp Corry God Bless America Company A Corry Band Boy Scouts V. F. W. American Legion American Legion Auxiliary V.P.W Wiks Stanford

Fractures Hip In Fall Near Home Yesterday

Mrs Waggoner fell while stooping to pick a flower near the Lockwood home flower plot on Friday afternoon. She fractured the left hip and was transported to Corry hospital where she is reported to be getting along ably though the injury will keep her incapacitated for some time.

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Trapped miner body recovered in Greensburg area

After 31 hours of digging rescue crews found Joseph Urban a 35 year old coal miner trapped by slate in the Mutual mine near Greensburg. His body was brought to the surface and taken to a funeral home at Pleasant Unity. Urban was a father of six with the newest child born just a week ago. His wife Mrs Urban remains in bed recovering.

Greensburg Joseph Urban Mutual Here Pleasant Unity Urban

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