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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1940

Page

6

Prohibition Speech Set for Erie Area Leader Addresses Nation

Charles R. Davis announced that Roger W. Babson, Prohibitionist presidential nominee, will speak nationally via CBS at 6 p.m. daylight time Wednesday, as Erie residents hear of rising party strength. Separately, oil price cuts persist with Pennsylvania crude down 25 cents per barrel amid refinery market gains.

Pennsylvania Aux Agunesil Joseph Seep Olitti Pennel Company Prohibitionist Erie Charles R. Davis Erie County Roger W. Babson Prohibitionist Party Spusiness Prophet Boston Columbia Broadcasting System Erie Dispatch-Ferald

Plea for U S to Solve War Problems Urges Action

Dr F Dean Miller pastor of the Bradford First Presbyterian urged the United States to address European war problems with realism and haste before the Bradford Rotary Club. He urged continued Congress in session, supported defense spending over political delay, and warned war is not at our front gate while noting rising taxes and revenue losses in Bradford.

Bradfond F. Dean Miller First Presbyterian Church United States Bradford Dr. Miller Bradford Olield

Hugh W Baxter Dies Sudden At 4 P M In City

Hugh W. Baxter longtime city resident died suddenly Monday afternoon near 4 at his West Main Street home. Born July 15 1882 in Wayne Township he worked as a mold er candy maker and candy store owner. Survived by wife Callie daughter Frances sister Lottie Squires niece Mabel Squires nephew William Eastman Duquesne funeral Thursday at 2 30 from 509 West Pleasant Street with interment Pine Grove Cemetery.

Page West Main Street Hugh W. Baxter Mr. Baxter Wayne Township PR. R Whittlesey Cup H. A. Frank Worth Center Street Mabel Squires William Eastman Duquesne West Pleasant Street Pine Grove Cemetery

Salvation Army Opens War Relief Campaign

Salvation Army launches a war relief drive to raise emergency funds within two weeks. Adjutant ArmaNl Jones cites strains on finances and welfare duties as Europe remains in conflict, noting officers in Finland and France already serving and more likely to sacrifice.

Salvation Army ArmaNl B Jones Satvali Army Organization For War Relief Jutant Jones Geo. L. Carpenter United States Europe Pinland Geecho-Sloveni Norway Holland Belgium Denmark Brance Great Britain Aleady Finland France

Young Republicans to Convene in Harrisburg in September

The Pennsylvania Young Republicans announce a two day convention in Harrisburg September 20 and 21 described as nationally important. Chair Frank C Hilton says the meeting could help launch the fall campaign for a Republican president and will elect officers for a two year term. An attendance estimate cites at least 3500 members with notable by law changes planned.

United Press Harrisburg Pennsylvania Young Republicans GOP Frank C. Hilton State Republican Committee Arthur H. James Hilton

Knights of Columbus Meet in St Marys

More than 690 members from Ridgway Johnstownburg Emporium Renovo Leck Haven Williamsport Cowdersport Bradford DuBois Clearfield Reynoldsville Punxsutawney Indiana Kane Warren Erie and Oil City attend a two day meeting in St Marys Pa June 22 and 23. The third degree will be exemplified for 129 candidates by State Deputy John A. Redding and the staff of the Pennsylvania State Council Knights of Columbus.

ST. Marys Knights of Columbus Ridgway Johnsonburg Emporium Renovo Leck Haven Williamsport Cowdersport Bradford DuBois Clearfield Reynoldsville Punxsutawney Indiana Kane Warren Erie Oil City John A. Redding Pennnsylvania State Council

Grand jury to hear 16 more witnesses in county racket probe

Washington June 18 With ten witnesses already on the record the grand jury investigating alleged collusion between former county officials and racketeers was scheduled to hear from 16 additional witnesses today.

Washington, Ps

Funeral services for Mrs Frank Chase

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church for Mrs Lillian Chase wife of Frank Chase who died after a long illness. Rev Perry F Hilmes officiated with solos by Mrs Merrill Lilie and Mrs Bess Gafilsen. Burial in Pine Grove cemetery. Bearers included Delbert Crescutt Lee Owens James Shaver Clyde Cook Wallace Palmer and Lynford Chase. Relatives and friends from Warren West Spring Creek Concord and Wayne townships attended.

Welook Methodist Church Lillian Chase Frank Chase Perry F. Hilmes Merrill Lilie Bess Gafilsen Pine Grove Cemetery Delbert Crescutt Lee Owens James Shaver Clyde Cook

Milwaukee Beer Bottle Hobbyist Displays Collection

Jack Lane of Milwaukee collects full beer bottles as a hobby and owns over 200 bottles from various countries. His display features a diverse range of beverages, reflecting interest in international brews and packaging styles.

Milwaukee Wis Jack Lane

Stop Signs to Guard Two Intersections in Second Ward

Safety Director Richard Rossbacher announced stop signs will protect two dangerous intersections in the Second Ward. Wright Street at Congress Street will require a full stop, following a recent accident near Hunter High School, while Park Place at Maple Avenue will gain a stop sign to curb speeding and enhance neighborhood safety.

Richard Rossbacher Fred Ewing Baldwin Brothers Contracting Second Avenue West Main Street Sast Alsastford Wright and Congress Maple Avenue Park Place Second Ward Hichard Rossbacher Hunter High School Parker Place

Erie Negro Admits Hold Up Story Was Fake

James Hays of West 12th Street told Detectives Donahue and Barber he was not held up and robbed of a watch and ring valued at 75. He admitted to being drunk. He had earlier claimed three men assaulted him at Holland Streets and robbed him of the jewelry and change.

ERS James Hays West 12Th Street William Donahue George Barber Mt Ith Holland Streets

Answers to Today s Quiz Page Four

Answers to today s quiz printed on page four reveal a jumble of names and places including W Griffith Ningam Garind New York Department of Labor Grover Cleveland George Dewey at the Battle of Manila and other scattered references. The item appears as a captionless fragment listing questions and solutions with several garbled entries.

W. Griffith Ningam Garind New York Department of Labor Grover Cleveland Mary George Dewey Manila

Markets Outlook Mixed as Hogs Cattle and Fruit Prices Vary

EAST BUFFALO LIVESTOCK reports slow hog trading with mixed prices across weights and cuts. Cattle offers steady to higher in heavy weights, with good offerings around 9.50 to 19.00 and select steers above 11, while lighter weights and certain beef cuts ease. Shoreline fruit and vegetable市場 show weaker apples and mixed greens. onions and potatoes hold near steady as wholesale demand softens. NY stock gains pull back from session highs with notable climbs for Bethlehem Steel and a broad list of industrials, though overall gains fade into the close.

East Buffalo Priiay

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