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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1939

Page

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Father Saves Daughter From Fire at Concord Township Home

Martin Rubay of Concord Township rescued his daughter Leona aged 9 from a blaze on Lindsey Hollow Road at 7 this morning. The fire caused about 3500 dollars in loss with little insurance and spread through the frame dwelling, destroying the home and most contents while the barn survived.

Martin Rubay Concord Township Leona Lindsey Hollow Road Corry Rubay Bumper John Helen Erie Journal

Young Sit-Downer Removed By United Press

Nineteen year old Ray Stana who sat up for seven hours yesterday on a perilous bridge girder demanded a job and was taken for psychiatric examination by two probate court doctors in Cleveland. Police held him for investigation after he walked down a one foot ladder hoisted by firemen. He said it was cold and he was hungry but needed work. A photo shows firefighter John Pauloski guiding Stana by ground.

United Press Cleveland Mar Ray Stana Freman John Pauloski Slana

Rotary Club to hear Airmail pickup service plans

Officials of All American Aviation Inc Wilmington Del sponsor the primary pickup system to Pennsylvania in May will speak at the Rotary Club meeting at the Hotel Corry. Richard duPont president De Lytle Avians via president and inventor will lead speakers with James G. Ray operations manager and Harry Stringer publicity agent.

All American Aviation Inc Willngtoa Del Pennsyvania Rotary Club Hotel Corry Richard @. duPont All-American Company de Lytle 8 James G. Ray Harry Stringer Rotary Ely Whl Invitaions Lp Ely Adams Sur Stinger Une

Death of graft witness shrouded by secrecy lifted by police probe

Harrisburg March 11. State police moved to remove secrecy around a grand jury probe into corruption in former Gov Earle's administration. They are examining suspicious circumstances of Robert J Farrell 46 Waynesburg construction engineer the witness who was brought to the capital by plane December 30. Police and district attorney declined to reveal the witness identity or details of the inquiry noting Farrell died February 17 at Allegheny County Hospital from pneumonia.

United Press Harrisbimg Dauphin Country Grand Jury George H. Earle Cecil M. Wilhelm Robert J. Farrell Waynesburg Farrell Carl B. Shelley Bhelley Purvell Allegheny County Hospital Willem Johar

Driver Misjudges Speed Of Train Near Crossing

A Sherman New York man Harley Ploss age 55 and his son Emmett 16 were killed when their car was struck by Buffalo bound passenger train No 951 at a crossing. Engineer J H Heber said he sounded the whistle but the auto sped ahead within 75 feet of the crossing. The train was traveling 40 to 45 miles per hour. The wreckage dragged about 400 feet before continuing.

Harley Ploss and Son Sherman Crossing Sherman N. Y Harley Ploss Emmett Pless Sherman-Stedman Sherman Central School J. H. Heber Buffalo Shermant Corry William B. Crandall West Held Pleat Page Three

Employment Board Members Ousted In Pennsylvania

Governor Arthur H. James accepts resignations from State Employment Coach members Walter Pylio Julia Kernan and Calvin Priedburg to clear the way for changes in the relief civil service setup. A fever outbreak at Girard College reports 1730 boys under a modified health department quarantine due to 48 measles fever cases.

Harrisburg Walter 3. Pylio Philadelphia Julia Kernan Pittsburgh Calvin Priedburg Pottaville Arthur H. James Relief Civil Service Girard College Health Department

Rev Linendoll to Speak Here at City Baptist Church

John M. Linendoll of Meadville, formerly Corry, is expected to greet attendees Sunday afternoon at the Corry Men's Bible class where he will speak. Rev Linendoll will conduct morning and evening services at the Baptist church tomorrow and his Bible class appearance offers men and boys a chance to hear his message. A special song service will open the meeting.

John M. Linendoll Meadville Corry Lineridol

Jones Resigns as Democratic Leader in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg reports a shake up in Pennsylvania Democratic leadership with Edward N Jones resigning as co chair of the state committee on February 14. The temporary post aims to preserve party harmony until after the May primaries as older leaders transition. Ralph M Bashure and Edith DeWitt are named officials in the party leadership changes. Troops to Handle Crowd Vatican City March 11 Several thousand Italian troops will be deployed to manage about 500000 people expected at St Peter's Square for the coronation of Pope Pius XII.

Unites Press Harrisburg Pennsylvania Wis Edwhard N Jones Joseph & Gustry Jones Cowice State Committee Mnit Jonex Campalizn Guffey Cto-Kennedy Ureet David 2 Lawrence Pittaturgh Mra Fdith DeWitt Williamaport Yjre Chairivan Ralph M. Bashure Tremont Vatican City Mar Bl. Peter's Square Pere

Fire destroys Liberty theatre causing $75,000 loss

A suspicious blaze of unknown origin swept the Liberty theatre owned by Blatt Bros. and led to a $75,000 loss. The fire forced resident Henry Wallace from his home beside the building and damaged a bank, a radio store, and other structures in Mercer near the courthouse. Sharon sent its new $18,000 pumper to the scene as firemen fought the blaze, saving the Farmers National Bank building.

Tre Mercr Liberty Theatre Blatt Bros Paw Mudheiyn Corry Pa Bank Henry Wallace Wallace Court House Farmers National Bank McGalla Sharon Mercer

Milk Control Commission Stands Back in Price Ruling

Chairman Howard G. Isaman said the Milk Control Commission would not claim jurisdiction if dealers and Pennsylvania dairy men voluntarily continue paying the agreed price. Agriculture Secretary Henry A. Wallace announced the decision would be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Most farmers and dairymen in the New York metropolitan market have already agreed to comply with the order.

Chaiman Howard G. Isaman New York Pennsylvania Elvining Auder T. Rene Pueck U. S. Supreme Court

Hitler Probes New Quibrear in Czechoslovak Crisis

In SERRLIN March 71 Adolf Hitler, after consulting Joachim von Ribben and other foreign officials, discussed the growing Czechoslovak crisis following the dismissal of Blovate officials by the central government.

Hitler Serrlin Adolf Joachim von Ribbentop Czechoslovakdha

Unity Proposal To Be Reconsidered By AFL

New York March 1 United Press reports talks over AFL unity proposal resumed after earlier denouncement of a merger plan. Five hours of discussions concluded at 1 am, with a decision to resume negotiations at 10 am Monday.

C. I United Press New York Coneis American Federation of Labor Unity American Congress of Liban

Cardinal Maglione Named Vatican Envoy Chief

Vatican City March 11 Pope Pius XII named Cardinal Maglione as secretary of state designating him former Apostolic Nuncio to France. A veteran diplomat, Maglione 62, is seen as a trusted hands in Vatican foreign policy and a strong choice for Franco allied diplomacy amid speculation about future Vatican moves.

France The Vatican Pius XI Vatican City Paus XII Lule Cardinal Maglione Apostolic Nuteio Legion of Flonar Cardinal Maglione Cardinal Magione

Visit ors fined ten dollars as two gambling joints shut

Police raided East Main street late last night arresting two alleged proprietors and fifteen patrons at Brower and Sorin apartments. Chief Minnigan vowed further investigations into widespread illegal gambling, promising more arrests as authorities continue cleanup.

East Main Street Corey Hn Trey Brewer Sarin Maier Yu If Uw Payne Brower Place Sorin Axits Macleod Jali Minnigan Flanigan Burliggame Swan Mens Ruppersbrirger Harry Stinbelt

Arrest at Billiard Parlor Sparks Prohibition Raid

Police raided multiple addresses led by Chief John Fintan, citing operations of illegal gambling and license violations. One operator, Carmen, was arrested after failing to pay a $27.50 license fee, while associates faced seizure of chips and cash as evidence.

Chier Poller John Fintan Joan Wieale

Lack of suitable WPA projects ties up work in Harrisburg

State Works Progress Administration officials said today that the lack of stable WPA projects to accommodate replacements in Pennsylvania ties up employment efforts. Everett Smith, WPA administrator, disclosed the dilemma and the impact on job placements.

Harrisburg Inc Pennsylvani Works Progress Everett Smith

Babson Critiques Security Programs and Fiscal Myths

Palm Beach March 11 Roger Rabson reports that the speaker rails against universal guarantees such as old age pensions unemployment insurance and fixed prices. He argues real security rests on character not government programs and labels social security taxes as hidden consumer costs. He warns higher payroll and income taxes would raise prices and erode thrift while impelling a broader national health insurance push.

Babson Roger Rabson Palm Beach Fla America

Endangered future of Social Security and Townsend plan debate

A reader questions the long term value of the social security trust fund and Townsend Plan proposals, doubting younger generations will benefit. He fears current taxes fund public expenses now and warns old age checks may fail to cover basic needs. Continued discussion hints at rising taxes and policy shifts ahead.

Ing Woney

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