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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1939

Page

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Milk Producers Meeting Draws Erie Crawford Farmers

Hundreds of milk producers from Erie and Crawford counties will attend a big meeting at Grange Hall Union City on Wednesday June 21 at 8 pm. The Central Milk Producers Sales Committee organized to address the price and market crisis sponsors the event with speakers Judge R Harper and Charles Dickinson. Proctor chairs the Erie Crawford district and invites dairymen and business leaders to attend the session expected to boost cooperation and education on marketing and production.

Central Mill Producers Sales Committee Erie Crawford Counties Grange Hall Union Cy Central Milk Producers Sales Committee Carl D. Proctor Beaverdam Erie-Crawford Distri Journal R. ©. Harper St. Lawrence Charles Dickinson Cortland Mills Erie-Crayword Counties Committee Avige Proctor

Man killed at wedding outside Pittsburgh party

Walter Hofmeister 87 of Hast McKeesport Pa was killed in a scuffle outside a gay wedding party. Edward Bauer 24 Mt Oliver was charged with murder after saying he felled Hofmeister with a single blow to the jaw thinking he bothered a girl companion Elizabeth Hofmeister 35 Overbrook separated from her husband for about a year. FARLE'S SON GETS POST PHILADELPHIA June 15 Mrs George H Earle announces son Hubert to be assigned to the U S Embassy in Paris this summer.

Pittsburgh Walter Hofmeister Hast McKeesport Strick Edward Bauer Mt. Oliver Hofmeister Elizabeth Hofmeister Overbrook Farle Philadelphia George H. Earle Hubert U. S Paris

Fear Major Cut In WPA Earmarking Approved by House

The House upheld a 125000 dollar earmark for WPA relief funds, rejecting an amendment to strike the language and grant the Works Progress Administration full control of 1477000000 dollars requested by President Roosevelt. Col Herrington warned earmarking would reduce jobs by about 170000 next year.

United Press Washington Public Works Administration Charles A Leavy Wash Roosevelt Col F.C. Herrington WHA

State Foreign Franchise Tax Before Court in Harrisburg

June 16 report on an $84.5 million tax dispute before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The case centers on invalidating the 1936 foreign franchise tax for Columbia Gas and Electric Corporation, a Wilmington Delaware firm with New York offices and multiple subsidiaries. The Commonwealth appeals a lower ruling in favor of the company, arguing the tax law as amended by 1985 measures is valid.

United Press Harrisburg Dauphin County Uenister Commonwealth Columbia Gas and Electric Corporation Wilhtington Del York City Pennsylvania Staeet Contrels Canoons Ohio West Virginia Revenue Department Columbia Crporation

Pittsfield woman injured after auto strike near Three Point Ten

Miss Daisy Densmore, 54, of Pittsfield BR, was struck by a car driven by a Warren man at Dugall on the Wrightsville Pittsfield highway shortly after 5 pm Thursday. She suffered a shoulder impact and leg bruises, with x rays showing no fracture. She was hospitalized at Corry Memorial Hospital and expected to be discharged soon.

Daisy Densmore Pittsfield Doi Corry Hospital Dugall Three Point Ten Wrightaville-Pittefield Struk Kinney Warren J P. Verntermacher Pennsylvania Elettrie Co Mss

Governor to testify in graft trial next week

Former Governor George H. Earle will comply with a Commonwealth subpoena and appear for testimony in the trial of Roy E. Brownmiller, the highways secretary, charged with misusing state motor funds. The subpoena was served at Earle’s Harveys Lake home, ordered to testify at the opening of the trial. Other details involve budget transfers and immunity claims by John W. Jones as he faces related indictments.

James Shepley United Press Harrisburg George H. Earle Roy E. Brownmiller Earle Dauphin County Haveryard Carl B. Shelley Tadget John W. Jones Luzerne County Jones Brownmiller

Mystery angle in girl's death in New York case

Police seek two former Nesquehoning residents to clarify every mystery in the fatal shooting of 14 year old Joan Stevers by a Pennsylvania motor police corporal. Special Counsel James T. McGreal said the dead girl's family is pursuing investigations and potential inquest proceedings. Witnesses Lucy Pavlishan and Joseph Vichel were identified as missing in the inquiry.

Lucy Pavlishan Joseph Vichel Joan New York Wee

Forest fires devastate timber in Rocky Mountains region

Forest fires driven by 60 mph winds scorched thousands of dollars in timber across the Rocky Mountains. Nearly 2,000 U. S. forestry personnel fought the blazes through Colorado New Mexico and Wyoming. Towns remained spared so far but continued dry weather raised risk. A few small farmhouses were lost.

West United Press Denver Colo Rocky Mountains U. S Forestry Services Mnder Colorado New Mexico Wyoming

60 Dead as French Sub Sinks in Third Disaster

Paris June 1 The French submarine Phenix with 60 or more men aboard sank. Authorities abandoned hope of saving any crew. Relatives were notified of probable loss. This followed two prior submarine disasters in the month.

United Press Paris Phenix Saigon China Ministry of Marine

Negro Dies in Electric Chair in Chicago

Chicago reports the execution of 19 year old Robert Nix on June 16 for the murder of Mrs. Florence Johnson, age 38, and two children. Nix confessed to the crime after a lengthy legal fight, with Governor Horner granting an eighth stay. witnesses included Mrs. Johnson’s husband.

United Press Chicago Robert Nixon Henry Horner Nixon Tie Sireny Johnson

German Pastor to Return 10 Native Land

United Press report from Ambridge details Rev Rudolph Kray a 41 year old German pastor who came to the United States in January 1925 to minister to post war emigrants. After naturalization and a wife and eight children born in the U S he plans to return to Germany with his family. Kray studied at Wittenberg College and served in Springfield Ohio then Turner Falls Massachusetts before moving to St John s Lutheran church at Ambridge.

United Prese Hau Hig Tani Tamise Kkeey

State Police Guard Highway Workers Amid Protests

Somerset Pennsylvania June 16 state police guard highway workers as 75 American Federation of Labor members resume work on a $60,000,100 project. Troopers arrived after Sherry P Hare appealed to Governor James for aid as the project restarted on a county road near Somerset.

Somerset Dune American Federation of Labor Worle Ali Wweather Jenior Sherry P. Hare Arthur HW. James Ifway Somerset Chlinty

Guffey Backs Roosevelt Clash at Postmasters Meeting

U S Senator Joseph J Guffey met Pennsylvania Postmasters Association leaders at Tris yealaritys convention and urged against pledging support for a Roosevelt third term while outlining arguments for and against nomination. He also met county party leaders to discuss reelection and federal patronage issues in the region.

U.S Joseph J. Guffey Pennsylvania Walk Gulley Jad Uils

Milk marketing orders advance at convention

Dairymen from Lewin and other regions attend the convention where resolutions advocate continued use of federal surplus commodities purchases and support for milk market reforms. Officials press for eradication funding and ongoing testing amid industry concerns.

Ivan Uateh Utgetie Federal Cone Qudities Corporation Pats Monterey Board Merview Avid Sbite Ruvormend Dany Af State

United States Expands Spy Probe Under Hoover

The United States widens its espionage inquiry under J Edgar Hoover with more than 1 000 suspected cases under investigation. Agents focus on spy rings and subversion in Atlantic and Pacific regions as Attorney General Murphy concedes the campaign is intensified and expect about 1 960 cases this year versus 600 last year and 30 in 1987.

Washington United States J Edyoy Hoover Feders Bureau of Investigation Apy Subouin Atlentie Paki Murphiy Spi Uruler Wie

Counterfeit Half Dollars Found Kicked Up by Horse on Farm

Authorities probe a possible Warren County ring after 75 counterfeit half dollars were kicked up in a paper carton by a horse on the Hank Steadman place near West Spring Creek. A nearly perfect specimen, part of $387.50 in questionable coins, was shown. Deputy William Stuart continues the investigation seeking the source and suspects a hidden operation.

Kins Warren County Hank Steadman West Spring Creek Bob Kafferlin Spring Creek Steadman Place Hall Dellay Wiliam Stuart Stuart Investignon

Nazi Merchants Join In Boycott At Tientsin

Reports from Tientsin say Nazi merchants joined a boycott amid protests as Britain and France pressed Japan over blockades of foreign settlements in China. The United States was set to align with Britain and France in demonstrations, with officials noting the crisis risks broader disruption.

Japan Kulansi Amioy Tientsin Diplmatic Preach Kulanggi Amuy Charles Gaga United Press Comet Che Welliadwel Aittiitie Walzermabs Marine Aide Rapier Ourume Hiventley Weithy Awevieyne Bastliay London Mia Min Tonger Ris Reportuil List Hactlin Avie

King and Queen 10 Rest at Sea Today

King George and Queen Elizabeth rest at sea aboard the Empress of Britain on June 16 as their 80 day American tour concludes. The royal couple mingle with about 60 entourage members during the voyage home to England aboard the 42,000 ton liner.

Wnited Press George Queen Elizabeth England Majestic

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