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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1939
Page
1
City Council clash erupts as Finance Director Fred J. Weaver proposes that expenditures over 85 be subject to council approval. Members split 3 to 2, denouncing the move as politically motivated and an attempt to pressure them before taxpayers. The session ended with delayed adjournment as officials debated legality and procedure.
Rev Gordon Abrams of Titusville has accepted the pastorate of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church of this city. He will begin his duties July 9 and succeed Rev G J Crimes who resigned in May to take a charge at Washington Pa. Abrams is married with three children and plans to move his family here in early July.
President Roosevelt indicated to congressional readers that he may call a special session unless new neutrality legislation is enacted before adjournment. A report after a conference with Mr Roosevelt states he is opposed to adjournment if it delays revision of the neutrality law.
Judge W Calv in Chesnut denied Martin T Manton a new trial and sentenced the 58 year old ex judge to two years in prison and a 10000 dollar fine for selling decisions of the Second U S Court of Appeals. The verdict marks a climactic end to a career marked by controversy.
Merle B Cowles a Corry born son of Mr and Mrs Charles Cowles East Irving street has been named manager of the Windermere office of the Cleveland Trust Co succeeding the late B R Burndley WS Goff vice president in charge of Greater Cleveland branch offices announced The promotion follows his long banking career at National Bank of Corry Pa and Cleveland Trust Co He and his wife live at 1979 Thelmar swild with two daughters and two sons The family attends Windermere Presbyterian Church where he has served as treasurer for 16 years
Two key witnesses in the investigation of 14 year old Joan Stevens's slaying were held at liberty under bail today as the FBI weighs intervention in the case. The couple had been charged with enticing a minor.
In Hollywood on June 20 Mr and Mrs Cecil Trewetlyn Bartholomew of London filed a 1 000 000 lawsuit against Miss Myllicent Bartholomew the son Freddie Bartholomew s aunt and guardian seeking a share of the movie earnings.
In Tientsin five British youths were stripped and prodded by Japanese officers for spectators as they tried to leave the British concession. British sources say negotiations to settle the Tientsin blockade have been suspended, with Britain seeking a direct settlement with Japan to ease broader China tensions.
Two hundred traps will be placed in Corry and surrounding communities to combat the Japanese beetle this summer. State entomologists and the bureau of entomology will set the traps in private yards with flowers trees and garden crops. The beetles are deemed a major insect threat and officials plan an active campaign to reduce their numbers.
Velma West a fugitive hammer murderess escaped from Marysville Women's Reformatory remains at large. After the escape, other prisoners reportedly fled their cells in an unexplained incident two hours ago. Ohio state patrol officers and authorities in every county intensified a search for the four fugitives, believed to have separated after leaving the prison. No substantial leads yet on their whereabouts.
In Aberlin on June 20 Germany began large scale troop maneuvers. Military sources say forces push eastern fortifications along the frontier and will move across the country through the summer. The army total is expected to reach about 1 500 000 by September.
Portsmouth New Hampshire June 20 testimony described the fatal last dive of the submarine Umberine Squat. Commander Lieut. Ciliver F Naquin testified the sub sank to 41 fathoms off the Isles of Shoals after reaching 50 feet. Thirty two crew members were later rescued from the forward compartments while 26 perished and a court of inquiry heard details of the incident and the messages from the after compartments.
Harrisburg June 20 witnesses testified about signing highway department payrolls in Lebanon county and staffers awaiting checks while Roy B Brownmiller, former secretary of highways, faced a jury over alleged misused state funds. Former Gov George Earle arrived to testify on highway budget transfers totaling 1 025 000 to cover overdrafts in Luzerne county maintenance allocation.
Democratic City Chairman John B. Kelly considered his party's mayoralty candidacy after Luther Harr launched a drive for a televised mayor campaign. The move follows the opening of Harr's campaign effort in the city.
Harrisburg dispatch reports the Pennsylvania Supreme Court halted a major franchise tax ruling, ruling it violated the state constitution's uniformity clause. The decision impacts a potential $1.1 million annual tax shift and could delay refunds while related cases proceed. Senate action on related measures is anticipated but faces political divisions.
The state pardon board reviews Paul Ferry’s clemency plea as his execution date remains set for July 17 after years of stays. Ferry, convicted in Meine County for murdering chambermaid Mary in a May home case, was found insane earlier but later deemed sane by the Farview hospital panel.
Fremont June 20 authorities expected to arraign Velma Fink a 22 year old divorcee on first degree murder charges in the death of her six weeks old baby Haldon Buster Finks.
VFW members Archie W. Thompson and others plan to attend the Pennsylvania convention. Veterans will attend sessions in Erie with hopes of covering the event and parade. Two men are dead in floods across northwestern and central West Virginia with widespread property damage reported.
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