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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1939
Page
1
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Edward Marlin, a Pennsylvanian from Washington and a longtime cabinet member of Governor James, was chosen to serve as both adjutant general in charge of military affairs and as major general commanding the 28th Division. He succeeds Maj. Gen. Edward C. Shannon, who retired after five extra years of service. Marlin’s promotion, effective June 6, follows a special act of the legislature.
Washington School directors approve improvements for the Third Ward building including a new entrance at cost under $25 by janitors and a plan to replace the sewer line linking to Bailex sewer. Authority also to repair school doors and widen grounds with bids expected for cements and toilets.
A fiscal year close reveals stronger finances for the Corry School District. The board plans to retain staff and begin the new year with a solid treasury balance after state appropriations and careful budgeting.
Jerome McFarland and Ben Bisley, both of Corry, were arraigned before Justice of the Peace Richard Evans on charges of breaking and entering and larceny. McFarland pleaded guilty and Bisley not guilty. McFarland held for the next county court term, Bisley for hearing. Also in custody are Jerome McFarland's grandson and Robert Stufflebeam, youths arrested while stealing bags from the Cornish home near Bear Lake, with about $100 in furniture missing.
Joseph L. Hunter aged 42 obtained pistol cartridges by deception then shot himself in the left breast. He was reported in critical condition in ER after a note asked a brother in Chambersburg be notified. Police found the note and a hardware store clerk was present earlier.
Six judges of the Court of Common Pleas upheld the Philadelphia County Bar Examiners in refusing former Attorney General Charles J. Margiotti a license to practice. The opinion by Judge Harry S. McDevitt found the board acted in good faith and withheld reasons for the denial. Continued on Page Three.
London reports Britain and France joint plan to name Latvia Estonia Finland Poland Romania Turkey Greece Belgium as vital to security. Moscow received new instructions via Sir William Leeds and William Strang as France hints at German moves toward Danzig with possible action this weekend.
Corry Kiwanis club held a luncheon at the Hotel Corry where President Willard Cox briefed members on six months of work and announced the final meeting before a summer hiatus. Eddie Davis sang with pianist Rapnel Tiffany, and an upcoming interist plente at Connial Lake on July 12 was noted for inviting members.
A Pennsylvania Railroad General express from Chicago to New York derailed after a shifting engine struck its derailed locomotive near Philadelphia. One engine and an unoccupied Pullman left the track. No injuries among passengers in other cars confirmed. engineer’s status unclear.
The Senate approved 1.8089 billion dollars for FY 1940 relief, 73.3 million more than the House. After 14 hours of debate it sent the measure to the House with revisions requiring a conference. Absent a last minute compromise, the bill faces potential delay and a looming deadline to fund WPA workers.
Governor Arthur H. James trimmed nearly all proposed raises in the General appropriation for state hospitals. The adjusted allotment totals about 12,800 for Corry hospital versus 13,300 last period, with the legislative committee recommending 14,400. Governors cuts affect several regional institutions as legislature seeks higher allocations.
United Press dispatch from Tientsin reports June 28 that the Japanese navy warned it would bottle up any British warships still at the Foochow blockaded port. Japan also said it would not assume responsibility for the safety of ships remaining there if they are hoisted by masts and obstructive booms.
Fugitive killer Buelo alias Ray Olson, 30, shot dead at daybreak by a posse on a vast northern Wisconsin manhunt that began June 17 after he shot two tavernkeepers deputized to arrest him. He was linked to the Mathison Skinnsp case.
Harrisburg June 20 Judge Howard W. Hughes of Washington county asked Chief Justice John W. Kephart of the state supreme court to excuse him from continuing graft trials against Democratic leaders of the Earle administration so he may devote time to his re election campaign in his home county.
The Dixié Clipper landed at 6:52 a.m. EDT in Horta Azores as the first leg of Pan American's inaugural timetable passenger flight linking the United States and Europe.
In Poland a nationwide Sea Day oath pledged unity to defend access to the Battle Sea. President Moscick spoke in Gdynia while crowds, over 200000 in Warsaw, repeated the pledge amid tensions with Germany over the corridor. Leaders read the oath as citizens gathered in market towns nationwide.
Ad Morrison of Pittsfield escaped with a shaking up when his load of ties was struck by the engine of Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train No. 950 near Titusville. Morrison claimed he stopped to cross the tracks and did not hear the approaching train until the crash. The train, travelling from Corry to Oil City, damaged the car and stopped near Titusville station at 9:05 a.m. Engineer Otto Dylke said the whistle and bell were in operation as the collision occurred.
Erie county volunteer fire companies will convene at the Stanford How rooms No 1 station on South Street tomorrow evening for the monthly meeting. A business session to start at o o clock will include the annual election of officers of the Court Volunteer Firemen Association. Fire Chief Card of North East will preside. a committee has arranged entertainment and a luncheon will be served for district firefighters. A large turnout is expected.
Wayne Thomas 17 of Frankin, Pa gave his own recognizance on charges of stealing a letter containing 25 dollars from the Southside post office in Pittsburgh. Postal inspectors say he admitted stealing more than 60 letters from the same post office on May 27 28 and June 1 2.
In Harrisburg on June 29 Thoms Wilt a Pittsburgh bookkeeper associated with defendant James P. Kink was jailed on sight for contempt after failing to appear as subpoenaed. District Attorney Carl B Shelley reported Wilt is a material witness in a delayed trial linked to an insurance firm and three Democratic party figures in Allegheny and Dauphin counties.
The State Superior Court upheld the divorce obtained by James R. Hewitt a member of the Glassport school board. The ruling follows a report that a detective was hired to spy on Spinel Wan an indignity condemned as inappropriate for a reputable firm.
An inquest into the suspected murder linked to Philadelphia's insurance fraud scheme was interrupted by a feud among officials. Coroner Hersch criticized Assistant District Attorney McDevitt's methods and blocked indictments pending the feud resolution. A separate Pittsburgh note reports four-year approval of state penalties abatement for delinquent fox taxes.
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