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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1939
Page
1
The readable text mentions individuals such as Charles Wilson and Reg, references Hol cable careers, and a Girardot tied to a film. It hints at a community meeting and potential employment questions, with partial names and vague events. The fragmentary style preserves local-paper urgency without clear outcomes.
Washington dispatch reports Democrats weigh avoiding open clash if Roosevelt seeks a third term. Officials say party unity could hinge on his plans, with Garner, Hull, and McNut streets and states cited as possible second choices in the convention strategy.
Pottsville Pa United Press reports Charles Ebert a 32 year old junk yard worker faces arraignment on charges of killing his two children aged 3 and 6 and injuring his wife 27 with multiple hammer blows and razor slashes The motive cited fear of disease and a plan to kill them all by crashing a car into an embankment Ebert allegedly told officers he would have killed himself but chose to harm his family first and end his life
David Gilmore of West Pleasant ed was arrested by Patrolman Hatley Jake on a fraud charge linked to bad checks. He was held on $500 bond for a hearing at Clarion a week from today. Chard Heyden of Mendville faced unrelated charges in a separate incident.
Sirdhara, a British liner, was sunk by an exploding mine off the Singapore waterfront. Eleven passengers were killed, mostly children, and nine Asians were listed as missing. The explosion occurred within minutes of the blast as thousands gathered to watch the vessel sink. One survivor, Nicola, an American magician from Monmouth, valued equipment at 100,000, which was not insured.
Corry residents saw the 37 ton snow cruiser en route to Boston where it arrived after a 19 day 1000 mile journey from Chicago. The cruiser will go on the North Star ship toward Antarctica while Byrd directs the expedition. Only about 200 greeted the arrival at the Boston army base, far fewer than the millions who welcomed it in Massachusetts yesterday.
Rev H Key Harris of United Brethren in Christ spoke to Liew Archie W Thompson Post 264 and auxiliary, warning the United States could become involved in the young conflict. He cited world conditions and war behaviors, as members recalled deceased in a roll call and officers led a memorial service. A social hour followed with refreshments and entertainment. Gen Raymond Pigeaud dies in Paris from illness contracted at the front.
Selection of a jury began in the trial of David L. Lawrence of Pittsburgh on charges tied to his service as Democratic state committee chair and a member of Gov. Earle's Little New Deal cabinet. Lawrence pled not guilty as 12 jurors and two alternates were drawn from a Dauphin County panel dominated by Republicans. Prosecutors plan to call 81 witnesses including former officials tied to the Erie gravel scandal.
The French freighter San Jose reported arrival after one hour of pursuit by an unidentified submarine in heavy seas. The submarine was roughly seven miles away when first sighted in the Atlantic, and the captain said an attack was likely prevented by rough waters.
Triennial valuations for city taxes continue, with Fourth Ward closure. City Council to hear ward-based complaints on Wednesday for First and Second Wards and Thursday for Third and Fourth Wards, detailing property assessments and affected taxpayers.
Yesterday Officers of Company Aynith joined new members in outdoor drills and field training at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The unit conducted scouting and patrol exercises, marching from the State Armory to West Cam humbug Avenue and back to the Armory. Captain W. Stuart Houghton commanded the company during this two day program with emphasis on efficiency and discipline.
The piece notes competition participants traveling to Paris area with a promising start and strong support, listing numerous names and addresses. It mentions weather, public interest, and a report on German air activity over Paris during the early days of the drive, with anti aircraft responses and alerts continuing through the night. It highlights ongoing excitement and coverage of the bullsting event and local readers' engagement.
Municipal Judge John B. Walsh, 50, who jailed Al Capone early in his career, died today after a prolonged illness in a Philadelphia hospital. The report notes his service as a Navy member and his later judicial tenure.
A three year old child suffered serious burns in a domestic incident reported yesterday. The family, including parents Jes and Mrs Jones Shaver Buelyineet, described a scene where boiling liquid splashed onto the child. Emergency services attended and the boy was treated for burns.
A man from Jamestown was found dead in a local apartment, authorities said the death appeared self-inflicted amid an investigation by Coroner Samuel T. Bowers. Relatives noted the deceased had health problems. funeral services are planned at Town Dine Cush with burial in the local cemetery.
City physicians, joined by officers of charitable organizations, will gather at 9 o’clock this evening in the Municipal Building to present lung operation details and costs. A plan to fund an iron lung device is anticipated, with invited officials and a road-steady turnout expected. Miss Mathilda Belz died Sunday after being struck by a motor vehicle, the 19th crash victim in Erie this month, with Walter J. Dewhurst named as the alleged driver.
Unite Press reports Britain will pull British and allied troops from North China including Tientsin Peiping and Shinhaikwan to reinforce Europe. Dispatches quote government officials saying about 2000 troops will depart, leaving a skeleton force as calls to shift manpower rise.
Officials report 43 dead and 60 injured after a collision of two passenger trains between Langheren and Rosengrund near Oppeln in Prussia during peak Sunday traffic. A special commission investigates possible negligence of a signal car.
John Gordon, former iron chain store manager, died after illness. He was admitted to the hospital earlier this morning. A fuller obituary and primary details are expected tomorrow.
An individual was held for court after a morning hearing before Alder Grane Hi Gordor on charges of issuing bad checks. The defendant, Geral Thinog, appeared with attorney Glens Pokey and faced grand jury scrutiny. The hearing occurred in the county jail, with prosecutors outlining the allegations.
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