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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1939

Page

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Corry Hospital names officers and reopens annual meeting

Clifton M. Howard was named president of the Corry Hospital Association board as officers were renamed and staff retained. The annual stockholders meeting followed with 1014 shares represented. Re-elected officers include Howard Barker Houghton and Tipton.

Clifton M. Howard Corry Hospital Association Margaret Bower Hual Haughton Elevator Company Ioia Tust Howard G. G. Barker FL Brown L. Carlson D. W. DeRosay Sidney B. Miston Edward W. Feldt R. J. Fogle Edward B. Hawking Wiliam P. Lombard W. Stout Houghton C. M. Howard Luke B. Graham Blaine Kincaid Edward ©. Hawkins Willian P. Lombard C.mt. Howard G. C. Barker W. Stuart Houghton Sidney Bb. Tipton Corry Hospital W.W. Graham Bower Misa Angeline Baressi Irene Amy Frank Frapkoakl

Accident Prevention Topic At Carry Kirwanis Club Meet

W H Fredericks chief engineer of the Pennsylvania electric company and Clark Johnson of the accident prevention department spoke at the Carry Kirwanls club meeting in the Hotel Carry. They discussed resuscitation of accident victims and prevention methods including careful inspection of truck equipment. Twenty members and two guests attended.

Accidene Rrevenwen Wut W. H. Fredericks Pennsylvania Electric Company Clark Johnson Carry Kirwanls Club Carry

U S Defies Jap Order For Swatow Evacuation

United Press reports that Britain and the United States refused a Japanese order to withdraw warships and citizens from Swatow harbor. The Pillsbury and Thanet stayed, later followed by the John D. Pope and HMS Scout class destroyers.

United Press Tiemdsln China Great Britain United States Pillsbury Desroyer Thanet Swiftow Harbor U. S John D. Pope H-St

Townsend Offers New Plan to Push Pension Movement

Dr. Francis E Townsend outlined a nationwide pension scheme at the Indianapolis convention. He described district to national organizations run by a 12 member board as a way to elect a president and “educate” the electorate from home. Townsend criticized both major parties for not backing the Townsend cause.

Francis E ‘Townsend Indianapolis United States Frank Brooks George Filegar T Shall Bey Townsend

Compensations Acts Approved By Governor

Harrisburg June 22 The 1939 legislature's revised workmen compensation system is approved by Gov. Arthur H. James who signed four bills. They would reduce benefits, create new disease compensation law, qualify volunteer firemen, and exclude domestic and agricultural employers from coverage. Duke Quiet On Trip Paris June 22 The Duke of Windsor will delay decision on returning to Britain or visiting the U S until he speaks with King George by telephone, a spokesman says.

United Press Harrisburg Arthur H. James Henry J. Wilson Ry, Jefferson Pennsylvania Duke Paris Duuke of Windsor Great Britain United States King George

Democrats Unite in Pennsylvania To Back Judicial Slate

At a Harrisburg meeting the Pennsylvania Democratic state committee endorsed a slate of statewide judicial candidates for the September primary. The lineup aims to succeed Republican incumbents on the Supreme and Superior Courts, with potential nominees from Patterson, Soffel, Rosdahl, and Hughes. U.S. Senator Guffey sent regrets but urged harmony and success as delegates back Roosevelt for a third term.

Roosevelt Sy Ross Downing United Press Arrisburg Pennsylvania United Front Keystone State Committee Herbert F. Goodrich University of Pennsylvania Law School Philadelphia Supreme Court John W. Kephart William 11. Keller Lancaster State Superior Court J. Harold Flannery Wilkes-Barre Edward J. Thompson Phillipsburg Superior Court Willians Hirt Erie Howard W. Hughes Washington County Democratic Executive Committee James U.S Joseph F. Guffey Washington

Murder charge filed in Washington man

An information charging murder was filed against Claire Young Chitlero a religious fanatic who shot his infant daughter to secure admission to heaven this June in Washington Pennsylvania authorities said.

United Press Washington Claire Young Chitlero

Earle Opposed Highway Fund Transfers in Road Probe

Harrisburg dispatch reports former Highways Secretary Roy E Frosnynlier testified on transfers of highway funds totaling 1.1 million to cover overbuilt maintenance work. The defense argued budget practice followed by predecessors. President Roosevelt outlined a 3.86 billion long term lending program with 870 million in 1940 to be funded by government-guaranteed bonds.

Brownm Earle James Shepley United Press Harrisburg Commonwealth Roy E. Frosnynlier Ghy George H. Earle Luzerne Dauphin County Brownisler Lucerne Fomer Sammien W. Marshall Washington Roosevelt Congress Ronsevely Treasury Jin Byrnes Senate Lome Ones Ean Corporation

Milk Situation Highlighted at Northwestern Rally

Crowds from Erie and Crawford counties filled Union City Grange Hall to hear Judge R. Harper and Charles Dickinson discuss the current milk market. They explained how federal rulings and the New York market affect dairy producers, business owners, and the community, with plans for cooperative action by the Central Milk Producers Sales Committee. Continued on Page Seven.

Erie Crawford Counties Grange Hall Union City Ford Garrymen Pennsylvania Judge Harper New York Union Hs

Milk Return Down 7 Cents Across May Prices

The May mil price for Corry mill producers fell seven cents from April, hitting 81 cents locally. Producers expect a substantial improvement in the June price as the federal agreement remains only partially in effect.

Supreme Colitic New York Corry

Sex angle dropped in 14 year old murder case

A Morgantown style postmortem on 14 year old Joan Stevens found the fatal bullets came from a state police corporal during questioning at Nesquehoning on June 6. The pathologist ruled out a sex angle and officials called the shooting essentially resolved as a judgment in an emergency.

Mauch Chunk Joan Stevens J. J. Wenner Allentown Car- Ton Sate Nesquehon Franklin Impaiary Panther Creek Valey Banks

King George and Queen Elizabeth Welcome Home in London

King George and Queen Elizabeth return from a 10 000 mile tour of North America to a vast welcoming in London. The royal party arrives at Waterloo Station in the afternoon and proceeds to Buckingham Palace with their daughters amid jubilation and ceremony.

Unied London George Elizabeth North America Waterloo Station Buclingham Yalce

Penalty on City Tax Takes Effect July 3

City Treasurer Irene Mullen warns July 3 begins the penalty on 1939 city taxes and delinquent payments under the five year plan must be current. She urges tax payers to settle May and June assessments by July 1 to avoid the rising monthly penalties. The May rebate boosted city revenue, aiding overdue obligations. Beginning July 8 the assessments lose face value and incur penalties, while those in the five year plan should clear tax dues by May 1 to stay in the program. A murder probe in Belleronth, Pa returns a coroners jury on the death of George A. Winters.

Verelien Irene Mullen Mullen Millen

Nude body found. man held in Fort Erie case

The nude body of a Weycaro boy was found in bushes a half mile from Fort Erie. Police say Donald Doda of Buffalo is identified as the victim and a Buffalo resident, Start A. Nighswander, is held as a suspect. Nighswander admitted taking the boy across the Ninara River. he faces charges as the motive and exact status remain under inquiry.

Fort Erie Buffalo United Press Start A Punna Fucs Never Liverations Crifin Nislacyander Santence

Northwestern Pennsylvania marksman joins national rifle team abroad

Merle Israelson of Corry is named to a 12 man National Rifle Association team that will travel to England to compete for the Pershing trophy. Major John Gession, a two time Wimbledon cup winner, praises American team strength as the Pershing match uses bolt action rifles in 20 shot bouts at 100 yards with ten shooters per team.

Akton Corry Pennsylvania National Rifle Association New York England Corenal Jona J. Pershing Merle Israelson John Gession America

Hold Aged Man On Charge Of Murder

Old 75 year old Alex Wilson is held on a murder charge at Wetzel county infirmary after an alleged duel over a senile prank. The confrontation with Nichola Barcus led to Barcus’s death and Wilson’s confinement in the county jail.

United Pres New Martinsville W. Way Alex Wilson Nichola Barcus Wetzel County Infirmary Wilson Bercus County Nile Brownine

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