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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1939
Page
1
Pal hela set a remarkable marathon time of 338.49 miles, breaking prior records. The event highlighted endurance limits as spectators watched the lengthy race unfold with steady pace and high concentration.
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The City of Flint, an American freighter, was cleared by Germany to sail home peacefully after discharging cargo at Bergen. Berlin notified the American chargé d’affaires that German naval vessels would permit the ship to voyage to the United States, avoiding capture or destruction and easing American public concern over neutrality.
Mayor Hepler will be the principal speaker at the Future Voters Forum at 8 p m tomorrow in the Junior High library. Donald Watson, a forum leader, will also speak on civic activities. The meeting will cover the act of local government in a democracy and forms of government, with a large attendance expected as part of a series promoting citizenship.
An unofficial tally from November 7 shows city and school posts with Irene Mullen leading as City Treasurer and Fred J Kinley receiving votes for other offices. Erie County Commission released official totals listing candidates including Richard Powers, Stanley H. Wreh, Fred Barnes, Wied Weaver, and Edwin Bawhs with Republican and Democratic counts.
Chicago officials investigate the assassination of Edward J. O'Hare a millionaire impresario, with a state attorney's office warning that Al Capone had vowed vengeance. A letter allegedly linking Capone to the Chicago underworld was found among O'Hare's effects by Anthony Pritsinski.
A meeting at the Municipal building gathered about fifteen representatives from hospitals charitable groups and civic clubs to hear Dr N Troy Gilletty and Dr H A O Hare explain devices. Hospital board chairman Clifton M Howard presided as the Corry Hospital Board and Corry Medical Association prepare recommendations on the feasibility of buying an iron lung versus respirator or oxygen tent for community needs.
Residents urged to attend the Civic Employees Association annual meeting in the Municipal building Wednesday at 8 o'clock. Election of officers will be held, with a speaker and discussion on projects for the coming months. President Carl L. Henton urged all community members interested in city welfare and property owners to attend.
Mrs Eaton, a long time Gerry resident from the Third Ward, was named for a one year term on the Gerry Public Library board at the regular Board of Education meeting. She has served on the board for years and remains active in library work recognized by the board.
British destroyer loss reported after hitting a German mine along with another sinking of a British trainer and a cargo steamer off Scotland. Nazi press warned of retaliation against Allied armed merchantmen. Renewed sea warfare could presage a larger offensive, with Britain possibly seizing neutral ships carrying contraband.
A southbound airmail pickup plane was grounded in Corry shortly after 4 PM yesterday due to light snowfall in the area. Pilot Folger Harris, famed for his trans Atlantic flight, remained in town overnight while the pickup clerk slept aboard, and the plane resumed at daybreak.
Work started on repairing the crossing at First Avenue where a PRR tracks run. A large force of workers moved in to lay brick pavement between Erle Street and the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks, with completion expected in about a week during the project.
The Watch Valley Vocational School accepts a plan to add a machine shop practice course to evening classes. Fifteen adults signaled interest. the advisory board and Superintendent Ralph Dewey support it, with students paying fees for equipment and power. The course runs two hours weekly for eight weeks, replacing earlier offerings.
The Carry Public Library hosts a Book Week tea on Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock inviting the public. A program highlights the library history and establishment, the need for library services, book reviews by Mrs. Prances Haag and Miss Mary Gondra, and special refreshments. The event aims to increase community interest in the library and its readings room and reference materials.
Local candidates wage a subscription and vote drive as the Hyening Journal reports strong subscriber response and campaign activity. Workers enrolled in the drive bring in new subscribers while prizes await top sellers. More details and standings are promised on page five.
The board discussed tightening control on expenses with 40k budget estimates for repairs. Mrs JG Barnes and Mr Johnson backed cost cutting to favor finance, while repairs at the Concord building were deemed satisfactory. Janitors, key control, and new machine bids for the high schools were considered as routine business.
A sweeping drive to provide jobs is expected to absorb many unemployed as officials report 215,000 people seek work. Howard K. Russell outlines recipient availability for jobs to Walter D. Puller, with Gov. Arthur H. James awaiting a consultative meeting of about 250 business and civic leaders. The campaign pursues state government support to relieve unemployment and alleviate burdens on public assistance.
WL Armitage of West Speng Greek, president of Ware County Rural Electrification Administration, calls a Thursday meeting at the White Swan in Wrightsville for RB and interested members. Principal speaker Mr. Kimball, wiring engineer, will illustrate wiring of houses and other buildings. All are invited.
Drivers must file a change of address with the Department of Revenue by November 25 to avoid delays in receiving 1840 separator cards. Cards will be printed starting November 27 and no changes will be accepted after that date. Drivers who moved in the past year and did not notify the revenue department will not immediately receive operating privileges. Changes of address can be obtained at the local Pennsylvania Motor Police substation.
The Polish American Club on West Wayne Street has been cited by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. Officers will appearFriday to answer disorderly and selling liquor charges in a state hearing.
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