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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1939
Page
1
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Frederick Kinley announces Democratic bid for City Council to face September primary. Filing opens for county posts with several candidates, including Thomas W. Flatley seeking re election and others for county commissioner, clerk of courts, district attorney, and prothonotary. Erie reports list several Republicans and Democrats taking out nominating papers as locals weigh municipal and county options.
Lawrence Airport saw heavy weekend activity with out of town visitors from Warren Youngsville and Pittsburgh. Guests included Dr and Mrs T W Brand and others from Australia visiting the eastern United States. A new Taylor-Crall airplane was showcased as passengers enjoyed rides in the Cub coupe owned by Mr Thomas. Dick Greene, the airport’s new instructor, kept busy all day. Local anticipation builds for a planned annual air show this year.
A three day novena in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help began at St Thomas Church on Sunday. Services are held in the chapel, opening Sunday evening and continuing through the next days with a high mass.
Three prominent Virginia horse set members plan to appear in Warrenton court Wednesday to answer charges of assault in connection with an incident involving Count Igor Cassini, Washington Times Herald columnist known for the Chit Chat Petit Point column. Commonwealth Attorney Clarence Carter said bail will be set at the hearing before Trial Justice B. Richards Glasscock. Cassini is grandson of Count Arturo Cassini, a former Russian ambassador.
United Press reports Louisiana Governor Leche announced a shortage of several hundred thousand dollars in LSU funds. Dr. James Monroe Smith, LSU president who resigned, was sought by state police in the swamps west of the Mississippi River. He reportedly faced potential charges before the East Baton Rouge parish grand jury. Governor Leche’s plan to resign was postponed as Lieut. Gov. Earl K. Long prepared to assume power and ensure Smith received due process.
In Tientsin a Japanese official protested that Britons exaggerate indignities in the British concession blockade and blamed Britain for consequences. The claim cites a reported incident of a British subject insult and a German-born wife being stripped, asserting misrepresentation by Britain. In London, guards and warrants were issued amid Irish Republican Army bombings, while in Shanghai neutral dispatches cite heavy air combat on the Munetil kuo Outer Mongolia frontier with Russia and Japan.
The Greyhound Post House near Site Fisi Hatchery on the Roosevelt Highway held a successful opening with many dinners served Saturday and Sunday. Olat 1 manager praised the patronage. the station will serve Greyhound bus patrons and the general public with four time dinners.
On June 26, Father Charles E. Coughlin delivered his regular Sunday address in Detroit opposing neutrality legislation. He contended the measure would push the United States toward war and establish a dictatorship, arguing it would create governance by men rather than by law.
A Pittsburgh woman is accused of buying a newborn baby for a fee of $15. She reportedly moved from her home hastily just before detectives arrived to question her about the incident, as details emerged today.
Corry area figures face charges after a busy weekend of accidents. Roy E. Brownmiller, once a state official, faces heavy penalties for an alleged million-dollar Luzerne County payroll fraud tied to highway projects. The case involves misuse of public funds and potential appeal to higher courts as prosecutors pursue charges against multiple associates.
One man, Joseph Sennen, 24, of Emporium, died after a bi plane crashed into a field following takeoff from Keystone Park airport. Passenger Sentier Mimer, 24, and pilot believed injured, with the pilot in serious condition. Airport manager cited engine failure as a probable cause.
The Curran Roger honor bill becomes law as Gov Arthur A. serves. The measure sets a licensing unit of one for every 1000 Union within municipalities and caps new licenses except hotel bars. The State Liquor Control Board can relax limits during vacation season. transfers barred. Sponsors include Reps Curran Lancaster and Baker Rob. Governor vetoed unemployment provisions and July bank holiday plan.
A June 25 collision near Ludlow left two drivers injured with one in critical condition. George H. Holland and Cain Johnson, both of Kane, sidewiped causing a fractured skull for Hele Dankodie and a possible skull fracture for Willis Johnson.
Earl Long, brother of Huey Long, becomes governor after Richard Leche resigns. The Long family's political prominence continues as Datie or "the Long twins" are mentioned in Louisiana affairs. The report notes the succession and leadership transition.
Washington June 25 The Senate voted to repeal President Roosevelt's power to devalue the dollar. The amendment by Sen Alva B Adams of Colorado to the monetary bill failed 47 to 31, marking a defeat for the administration as the devaluation power would be wiped out.
About 3000 Legionnaires and families gathered at Conneautville Lake for the annual emergency unit mobilization. State Senator J Pred Thomas of Sharon gave the keynote, praising community service. Richard Gilliam, a Cambridge Springs HS graduate, won a four year college scholarship in the Americanism essay contest.
Motorists learn that the motor license bill signed by officer Lat Joy and Arthur H. James moves vehicle registration from January 1 to April 1 and shifts operator license renewals from March 1 to February 1 annually. It also alters renewal fees and quarterly charges for licenses issued during the year.
Two Corry youths were bruised in a motorcycle crash west of Union City amid a string of weekend wrecks. Robert Street and Joe St Pierre, both Union City residents, suffered injuries but were not seriously hurt when Street’s motorcycle collided with a truck driven by Emmet McGuire. Street sustained a severe head wound and leg injuries. St Pierre had minor cuts. Union City patrolman Nagy investigated the scenes near the Roosevelt Inn. A second accident on Findley Lake Road involved Paul Stroup and W. Stewart, who escaped with shaking-up after fog caused a turning error and a plunge over an embankment.
George's, a local ice cream bar and sandwich grill, opened Saturday in the storeroom that previously housed Ute Phillips Jewelry on Nowlin Center Street. George LePeyre of Unison Guy manages Une establishment which reports brisk business. Currently serving ice cream and soda, with plans to add mindwiches later in the week.
Local farmer tells the Journal crops are thriving after two weeks of heavy rains and recent heat. Oats show remarkable growth and a bumper palat crop is suggested, though corn lags behind due to cool start. Gardens and general vegetation prosper after late spring rains.
Claire N Jones of 244 West Wayne Street injured her right hand this morning when caught in a wringer. Several stitches were needed to close the wound but no fractures occurred.
Irwin Pa doctor Lytle S Adams is no longer connected with Air After Air Aviation the operators of the airmail pickup service. The Journal reports that Richard duPont president advised Adams designed the pickup system and rested at various times when the service began.
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