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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1939
Page
6
A garbled Erie newspaper round up reports automotive production figures, contest winners, church appointments, and local civic items. It lists winners of a misspelled word contest, clergy moves, Federal Reserve sales gains, juror selections, weather outlooks, and various local personnel changes and events.
Erie voters show apathy ahead of the general election as parties mobilize. Republicans and Democrats forecast strong turnout but warn light participation could swing results. Observers expect many split tickets as individuals vote for the best candidate, regardless of party.
District Attorney Shelley dismissed rumors of a forthcoming mystery development in the graft investigation of the Earle administration. He said any new move would not come before Tuesday's city election. The reports tied the potential break to the Philadelphia mayoralty race and to the Republican organization. A conference between Shelley's aide Earl V. Compton and Governor Arthur H. James preceded the speculation.
A vintage political advertisement profiles Richard Dick Powers seeking the office of City Treasurer. It notes his long Corry residency, 1935 high school graduation, Bank of Corry tenure, auto sales work, Republican alignment, and pledge of devoted, courteous service and efficient administration if elected. Voters urged to support him on election day.
On November 4 Dr. Steadman reported thirty one cases of scarlet fever among Erie school children during October. Eighty children were examined for employment certifications with twenty six refused. No diphtheria cases were found among Erie students that month. In total 5351 children were examined by doctors and nurses, including 3259 in public schools and 1992 in parochial schools.
Citizens are invited to sell subscriptions for the Corry Evening Journal. The effort promises cash commissions if prizes are not won, with top sellers receiving a car or cash awards. The first report Friday November 7 will boost votes and subscriptions.
In Ridgway on November 4 Mishael Kwiecinski 39 of Johnsourg Wis was killed when his truck collided with a car driven by Mrs Angie Double of Gifford McKean County. Double was seriously injured with deep facial lacerations and bruising. The collision occurred between Smethport and Bradford on Route 59. The truck crossed the center and struck Mrs Double's car. Kwiecinski was ejected and found after some time. cause remains under investigation.
United Press reports eight Pennsylvanians indicted on barges for a $20 million johnsey fraud were sought by Federal marshals after three defendants from the Philadelphia area were freed in a $4,000 bail package and another was expected to surrender Monday.
The notice describes insertion rates and rules for consecutive lines, offering three daily line quotas and pricing. It outlines the Classified Act department’s goal to connect readers with home, office, farm, or personal needs and services, encouraging careful reading of advertisements for opportunities or services.
Demané markets show mixed movement as apples and potatoes hold steady while onions and lettuce soften. Cabbage, sweet potatoes, and regional staples maintain firm ranges despite pockets of weak demand. Live cattle and hogs quoted with moderate price shifts, reflecting a cautious wholesale market. several major exchanges and industrial names appear in the day's financial wrap including Aviation, General Motors, Westinghouse, and Standard Oil.
Fragmentary sports clippings list small colleges and towns including Grove City Greenville Sharpsville and Meadville. Mentions touchdoy and giascay chases, a game routed by a husky defender, and a brief reference to Maurie Dowie with an unclear score or outcome.
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