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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1939
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR note shows numbers and an intended pay line for ATI. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a payment instruction or account reference with figures 408 14 99 00 and code 4-605. No complete names, dates, or entities can be confirmed.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses property and rental terms on Walnut Street. It mentions a private Wayne, age 74, and references alleys, rent, phone and estate details. The text is incomplete but implies a real estate or rental listing with addresses and local figures.
A rubbish fire behind the Rogers home spread rapidly destroying two summer homes a cottage and a two story garage and threatening the Little Corry colony at Findley Lake Pennsylvania. Loss estimated near $9000 with RogersWatson and Parker properties damaged. aid from Corry and Sherman departments helped prevent wider spread.
Pittsburgh May 8 A third suspect in the Clintonville hold up was arrested in Chicago and will be returned to Pittsburgh to face U S district court May 22. John Doersch also known as John Duell faces joint trial with James Murray and George Slade for the October Clintonville robbery. William J Gilliland 39 a beloved Penn State figure died of a heart attack on Saturday.
The Board of Education plans final adoption of a tentative April budget this evening with little tax levy discussion. A half mill reduction from the proposed levy may be approved, keeping the 1939 levy near 21 mills and $6 per capita. Also on the agenda are possible insurance coverage changes with Hillburg agency and several end of term matters.
G Dwyne Bracken of North Second avenue died Sunday after noon after a period of declining health. Born July 28 1888 in Columbus he spent his life in the area and owned Elgin mills until 1928. He was a member of Corry Lodge of Elks No 769 and is survived by a brother and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 00 PM at Bracken Keating parlors with interment in Pine Grove cemetery.
United Press report outlines Italy and Germany forming a military axis. Paris hints Mussolini seeks peace with Poland as Germany presses its outline. German Nazi press demands action against Poland while Britain notes Italy joined the alliance after France spurned a Mediterranean settlement offer.
Jacob H Breno also spelled Freno died suddenly on a windy Saturday at his brother John Freno’s home on East Pleasant Street after several weeks illness. Born August 1 1868 in Lancaster New York he lived in Geary most of his life. Survived by son Dan Spartansburg a brother John Gerry and sister Mrs Josephine Greisch Rochester NY. Funeral from Spartansburg R D 8 Tuesday at 2 pm with East Branch cemetery interment.
United Press reports a possible important development may arise before day’s end as UMWA and coal operators negotiate a settlement. John R. Steelman leaks little while confirming ongoing talks amid the stalled wage dispute. White House involvement noted.
Negotiations between international oil companies and Mexico over expropriated oil lands have reached a stage where agreement is possible. The United Press reports a quick showdown is likely though not guaranteed, with American and British interests valued at hundreds of millions. Donald R. Richberg, former NEA head, represents the oil groups and has just met President Cardenas in Saltillo.
Catherine Ragan a 19 year old Oil City telephone operator was killed when the automobile she rode in overturned on the Meailville Pike near Franklin. The car driven by Jiseah Paul Lets failed to make a sharp turn. A sister May Ragon 18 sustained a broken arm.
Deremvers of Conany A local unit of the Pennsylvania National Guard will outline preliminary plans for the annual summer encampment to be held August 5 to 18 at Manassas Virginia. The 112th Regiment personnel met at Kane to arrange details marking the shift from the usual Irollantown Gap site due to congressional funding. Travel plans remain undecided and will be settled soon. Frank N. Ames and Syn J. Thvine left for Chicago Illinois for a brief business visit.
Harrisburg reports a reconvened legislature to push routine and explosive bills before sine die adjournment next week. House and Senate leaders expect to dispose of major bills, with work on the general appropriation bill and several contentious items including workmen compensation and teacher tenure reforms. In Sunbury, Andrew de Schuetz, 47, faces execution by electric chair for the death of project foreman Edward G. Fisher, a National Guard lieutenant.
Industrial leaders received salaries above 200000 last year per SEC reports for 1938. Walter Gifford of American Telephone and Telegraph earned 209850, Robert G. Stanley of International Nickel 204700. General Motors showed salary cuts. Knudsen earned 124465 salary plus 1707 stock shares valued at 69248, while Kettering received 61178 salary and 1286 stock shares. Other high earners included W S Parisi 198174 at Standard Oil, Alfred P Sloan 164150 at GM, and J Es Van Alsty n 81608 at Otis Elevator.
A. Bryden of the highway department visited Franklin to discuss improvements on West Columbus avenue. He seeks department support for paving plans and an early City Council meeting to finalize details. Work is expected to start around May 22, linking North Center street to the parallel blacktop road along Route 6 toward Reaverdum.
Patrolman Ross Mead routed a man near Crawford M Woods Co storage sheds on First Avenue about 12 15 this morning after a suspected phosphate theft. State Troopers Pearce and Mathias aided, car plates seized, owner contacted. Suspect admitted being near the mill but denied theft. claim later disputed by a companion. No definite proof of theft emerged.
Edgar Nelson Johnson, 30, of Venango County, died seven hours after shooting himself. He was found at the Wesley Warner residence near Breedtown, clutching a .22 rifle by a fireplace. Johnson died at City Hospital around noon without leaving a reason. Deputy Coroner C. M. Soto said there would be no inquest.
Mrs Tilen Peet widow of the late David G Peet formerly of Corry died Saturday in Erie. Funeral services will be held at the home of a granddaughter 149 Fast 21st street Tuesday with interment at Pine Grove cemetery. Exhumation request filed in Philadelphia as DA Kelley seeks bodies tied to poison ring confessors now numbered at 17 across five states.
Mrs Shirley Wee belives her four year old daughter Maryry West was abducted on Mabher's Day while at a picnic in the Alleghessy National Forest. Hundreds joined the search and a massive dragnet formed including 200 CCC boys the American Legion and other groups. Police trackers and state police from New York were used but the child was not found.
The Pine Grove Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at 7:30 PM in the offices of Bracken Keating Company, North Center Street. Reports from officers will be received and other business may be transacted.
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