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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1939
Page
1
Corry veterans lead Armistice Day observances as American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars host programs. Banks close and a silent tribute honors war dead at 11 o clock while district leaders discuss the day’s meaning amid world tensions.
A citywide tax valuation protest schedule is announced with a board of revision sessions set from 9 a.m. to noon, 2 to 4 p.m., and 7 to 9 p.m. on multiple days. Protests target 1939 assessments in La First and Becond Wards, with notices published in Phil Way and Friday editions.
Amster dam Nov 1 Dutch defense stiffens as German troops mass at the border. British experts forecast possible invasion while Holland increases mobilization and tightens border patrols amid bomb and mine incidents. A chaotic report notes German forces and intelligence activities across the frontier and Dutch counter measures.
In Harrisburg a looming graft probe involving the Balle administration could yield six or more arrests as the David Lawrence trial nears. State police justice department agents and Shelley aides push ahead with warrants and new cases tied to state minor control systems amid political sensitivity.
Brig. Gen. Smedley D. Butler, commander of the U S Marine Corps, told over 1,500 Temple University students on Armistice Day that Americans should fight only for their homes and defense. He urged adequa te coastal defense but opposed overseas involvement and warned against leaving the country exposed to attack.
The Civic Employees Association postponed its reorganization meeting slated for last evening to Wednesday. Officers’ absence caused the delay and members were asked to meet at a Municipal building.
Ayr November 1 Lawrence Hayker 24 of Titusville R D 4 Cherryree township a WPA worker was instantly killed Friday about 2 30 when a truck he was driving overturned on the Dempseytown Gresham road three and one half miles from the Buxton gel reserve He rode alone and there were no witnesses The road marks indicate the truck left the ditch on the right side and Hayker lost control while turning from the ditch.
The American Red Cross starts a nationwide membership drive to meet rising aid needs in Europe and support domestic operations. G Reneaux, local Roll Call chairman, says the effort will mobilize 10 000 chapters through Armistice Day with campaigns in business and residential areas. A downtown HQ opens at Stewart Hat Shop for supplies and signups.
Corry police are asked to aid in a search for robbers who stole about $1900 in jewelry from display cases in a Dickinson Jewelry store in Oil Citys business district before daybreak Friday. Entry was gained by forcing a side window and thieves took gold and silver items, rings, brooches, chains, lockets, and about a dozen watches. the safe remained unopened. The theft was found at 6 am by Officer W. Bargerstock, newest member of the Oil City police force.
Babson Park Mass reports a record holiday shopping surge with retailers predicting the strongest Christmas season in years. Analysts cite lower prices promotional efforts and robust consumer activity across merchants sales channels and delivery services amid a favorable economic backdrop.
Vatican City reports Pope Pius XI denounces breakdown of family life and rising divorce in an encyclical issued with bishops of the United States. The message, issued on the church’s anniversary in the U S, calls for careful attention and moral reform.
United Press reports in New Orleans that Dr James Monroe Smith, former president of Lowisunna State University, was sentenced to four months in federal prison. He commented that he takes responsibility and plans to move forward, blaming no one else for his situation.
The Dual Parking Meter company of Pittsburgh demonstrated the new automatic working meters to City Council members last night. Mr Bahl demonstrated two meters as they discussed meter problems and planned further talks before a decision on installation.
Fragmented OCR shows a New York report on a trial involving Kuhn and associates. Mentions Dietrich Aubtiey Her rb and Gustave J Eimer. Notes about Bundis rempye and a $4,000 figure related to theft. Contains garbled phrases and unclear names.
A local court held the suspect for theft from a gas station. The defendant allegedly stole 372 dollars from the station, with 10.50 recovered during questioning. Authorities note the case proceeds in county court before a preliminary hearing on the dates following.
Corners of Pennsylvanians urged to observe the day as one of prayer and thanks marking the Thanksgiving tradition tied to President Roosevelt's Thanksgiving proclamation. The piece notes the nation’s liberty and independence while calling for the American flag to be displayed on public buildings.
A crossing repair at First Avenue will be launched Tuesday morning following a conference among Supervisor Whiffs of the P B R of Eise and Directors Stanley H. Nichole and Jeharst Rossbacher. The project aims to improve the crossing and may extend to the nearby Buffalo Bitty borough track, with brick removal and tracks realignment planned between PRR and E FF during the week.
A local contest to win cash prizes and commissions draws thousands of readers. The piece lists many names and addresses of hopeful subscribers in Gary and nearby areas, noting a large-scale campaign with 90 nominees and widespread community involvement. The contest aims to boost journal subscriptions over the coming weeks, with 3,000 dollars per family mentioned as a potential aggregate prize flow.
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