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Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1939
Page
1
Mullen Wins City Treasurer Race in Close Victory
Irene Mullen carried every precinct to win the city treasurer post by 63 votes over Richard Powers in Tuesday's off year election. Barnes and Lewis won council seats while Nichols and Barnes joined the school and county board, with Ed Lewis and Barnes securing county positions as well. Total turnout reached 2329 with detailed precinct totals and cross-ticket supports noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Mullen
Stanley Michels
Fred Barnes
Irene Muillen
Richard Powers
Stanley H. Nichols
Fred L. Barnes
Maude
Barnes
Edwin
Lewis
Tutcrest
Jen
Frank L. Westley
Richard Pow
Long Nove
Riss Mullen
Lonsiner
Witte
Willy I
Yale
Wewsiey Jame
Puust
Mullen
Power
Fist
Powers
City Counsell
Stanley H. Nichol Wito
Bred J. Basnes
Nicols
F Barnes
Ling
Fred J. Weaver
Ates
J. Pred Cinley
Joos
Cow Building & Losal Association
Mantle Ho Barnes
Edwin J. Lewis
Gul Victor E. Orn
Ediication
Board of Education
Corry
Register of Wills
King
Ralph B. McCord Eina
McCord
William. Carney
King Loses to McCord for Register by 7700 Votes
In Exe County, Ralph B. McCord defeated Erle King by a wide margin for register of wills. Unofficial returns show McCord leading 17 736 to 16 122 and expanding to about 7 000 in county districts. County totals indicate strong GOP support with multiple wards reporting McCord ahead. Local results include precincts such as Concord, Basin Springfield, Girard and Harborcreek showing McCord leading in many areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WV. King
Corry
Ralph B. McCord
North Bsa
Matel
King
Offender Wanted in East Walks into Local Jail
Easton police arrested a transient known as Audy Corso, 59, who was wanted in Fasten, Pa for larceny. Broadcasts tied him to the Easton quarry. he applied for lodging at a local station and was held. Police say offenders sometimes walk into jails when doors are left open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Stra
Pennsylvania
Audy Corso
Fasten
Elio State
Corso
Euston
Easton
John Flanigan
Navy ships to Panama registry plan sparks legality memo
The U.S. Maritime Commission prepared a memorandum for President Roosevelt arguing that transferring eight U S line ships to Panama registry does not violate the neutrality act. The memo mirrors Roosevelt remarks at Hyde Park and will be presented upon his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Maritime Commission
Roosevelt
U. S. Line
Panama
Learried
Hyde Park
Panavis
United States
Germans Launch Three Raids on Western Front Outposts
German forces resumed offensive actions in the western front sector south of Luxembourg. They attacked French outposts with artillery support in three raids. The French report claims all three attacks were repulsed with Luxembourg and border areas within sight of the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Front
Luxembourg
City Council Delays Parking Meter Measure for Friday
Municipal executives defer consideration of a downtown parking meter ordinance until after Friday evening informal meeting. A demonstration of an alternative superior meter is planned, with council also eyeing the triennial assessment tax revision and the 1940 budget figures. First formal action on the tax levy ordinance and budget is slated for the December 61st meeting. routine business may extend the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Tax Revision and Appeal
Council
Hitler Says Nazis Ready To Fight In Britain Speech
Adolf Hitler declared Nazis ready to fight and mocked British claims of defending civilization. He spoke from a Munich beer cellar scene tied to his first power bid, saying Germany will not be swayed by British promises, asserting strength. Air activity near the French border reported with French and German planes observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Munich
Adolf Hitler
Germany
New York voters approve race gambling in state ballot
New York State voters approve betting on horse races at tracks with local contests in New York City aligning with the Democratic wave. Ohio voters reject a pension plan funded by real estate taxes, while California voters defeat a universal pension plan termed utopian by President Roosevelt. Kentucky returns Dem incumbent Keendyhiwent, as political trends show mixed results across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
California
Ohio
Dov
Culbert Olsen
New Yall
New York City
Mfe
Kentucky
Keendyhiwent
Giroult Dudge King Swope
Philadelphia Victory Keeps Republicans In Power
Philadelphia elects Robert E. Lamberton mayor as Democrats retain control of Pittsburgh and Allegheny county. In Philadelphia precincts reporting, Lamberton led with 390,459 to Democrat Whin 359,989. Pittsburgh voters reelect Democratic county board incumbents Kane and Rawles, with Republicans led by Malone gaining a minority seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamberton
Pittsburgh
Allegheny
United Press
Philadelphia
Repub
Icans
Philadelpia
Palmer
Wdge
Robert E. Lamberton
Kt P. Fi
Wili
Robert O. WhiWn
Pittsburg
Democratic Central
Alesneny’ County
Board of Commissioners
John J. Kane
George Rawlesd
John
Herron
Repubblica
James F. Malone
Evans Wins Dinwrt County Judge Contest In Close Battle
Dinwrt D Evans Republican captured the county judge seat in Erie County defeating Democrat William J Carney after a tight race. The vote total announced this afternoon stood at 1830 for the Republican contender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinwrt
D. Evans
Entron
Erie County
William
J. Carney
Republicans Sweep In Suburban Journal Contest Special Prizes
Local campaign efforts spark broad interest as readers urged to clip nomination blanks and send them to the campaign manager. November marks opportunity for votes and cash prizes, with plans to boost participation across hundreds of homes in multiple areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corey
Red
England Claims Ship Captured
London reports Lord of the Admiralty Winston Churchill told the House of Commons that the aircraft carrier Ark Royal, long claimed sunk by Germany, has captured a merchant ship and other prize. He described the circumstances as decisive and noted additional losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Rone
London
Admiralty
Winston Churchill
House of Commons
Ark Royal
Oxley
Allies to Consider Neutral Plan Sid Bence
Fragmentary report notes discussions on a neutral plan. Known figures mentioned include Leopold of Belgium and Neville Chamberlain era terminology hints at interwar diplomacy. The text is garbled with names and places obscured, but references to ministers and state actors imply a diplomatic briefing or meeting summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Bence
Stanford Hose Ball Nov 22 Sell Tickets For Event
Fire Chief Paulson announces annual Thanksgiving Eve ball at State Armory on Wednesday November 22. Music by Hashtouck and committee plans a larger event to support the Fire Department’s 4H rooms and station. local business leaders urged to back the fundraiser. Proceeds fund firefighter facilities in the Fourth Ward station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auyew Paulson
Bswemibe
Wisisuawe
Te Hose
Publc
Furs
Democrats Sweep in Westmoreland County Vote
Greensburg, Nov 6 Democrats swept Westmoreland County, gaining control of county offices and retaining their majority on the county commissioners. Complete returns show Democrats victorious for county treasurer and register of wills, surveyor, and other posts, signaling a solid party sweep statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonteo
Eve
Greensburg
Westmoreland
Aninty
Ion Dewindter
Whitee-nram
Rechrier
Dees
Serff
Yegister
Wills
Judge Hirt of Erie Elected to State Court
United Press reports Judge Hirt of Erie was elected to the Pennsylvania State Court amid a Republican landslide. Results linger with incomplete returns showing GOP gains in state supreme and appellate seats, while Philadelphia figures influence the final tally. The victory consolidates GOP numerical control of the state Senate and reflects early post-levy political shifts. Stella Barry of Erie visited the city Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirt
Erie
United Tress
Marrisburg
Repub- Mommy
I Ynewepoweril
Thesday
Pauty
Indyenunt
Aleady
Bitharies Sa Nie Priniany
Ming Hiddes
Thomas Z. Baldridge
Willner
Arfinir H James
Biv Hs
Republican Party
State Senate
Unesee
Philadelphia
A. Evans Kephart
Supreme Colt
John W. Kephart
Ada H. Lewis
Philadelphia Board of Education
Allegheny County
James G. Fulton
Dormont
Republical
John Bremond Gor
Mumbai
GOP
Republicas
Senate
Imare Mallese
Familier
LeBista Hua
Stella Barry
Erle
Fveniow
Evans Wins by 1850 in Erie County Judge Race
Elmer L. Evans was elected common pleas court judge in Erie County, defeating Democrat William J. Carney by about 1,850 votes as Republicans swept county and city offices in Tuesday’s election. Complete returns showed Evans leading and GOP candidates capturing multiple county roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer L. Evans
Common Pleas Court
Erie County
William J. Carney
Cumiey
Republica
Evann
Elon
Pyalatiche
Republeas
Loli Hinton
Tauly Wieidlin
Erie City
Pintley
Liviry
Mig Republicsy Redwaysi
Ve-Clepbul Mayer
Charles Biber
Hany
Leben
Francis Haggerty
Janwichtis
Alitel
Ely
Donereur
Aij
Wagner
Elrins
Hose
Role Canvnlares
Olleey Sueviedd Bri
Three Missing Girls Hunt After Alert In Meadville
Police today hunted three missing girls after a report from Meadville. Dolores Girth, 16, moved with her mother to 108 West Washington Street from Union City. The description lists a 4 foot 10 inch frame with brown hair and blue eyes, wearing a brown coat and hat. Betty Mo Bouldge, 16, from Tennessee, is also missing with limited description available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville
Dolorés Girth
Mra W. Hy Ress
West
Washington Street
Union City
Medaye
Betty
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