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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1939
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text mentions an elderly bear and farewells with uncertain locations and names. The readable parts are too incomplete to determine event, date, or persons beyond a 68 year old reference.
Erie dispatch reports true bills returned by the county grand jury in a dozen cases with term advances. Notable entries include Fatima Hause and Kenseth Waller pleading guilty to liquor offenses, fines assigned, and others charged with liquor law violations, malfeasance, larceny, and burglary.
Harrisburg reports that twenty Pennsylvania counties that lost population between 1920 and 1930 show strong rebounds through 1940. The State Planning Board projection, part of the Commerce Department, notes the comeback contrasts with earlier decade declines and highlights a shift in rural growth patterns.
A Erie man, Madonia, was convicted in criminal court yesterday of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Gary Chason, 19, of Meadville. The jury urged leniency in sentencing. Chason was killed when Madonia’s truck, with a defective steering gear, struck him as he stood changing a tire near Cambridge Springs.
Bru, Nov. 19. A store proprietor near 2s and State Street entered a guilty plea to one count and not guilty to two others in a $20 000 lottery fraud case being heard in Boston. Washak pled guilty to Interstate transportation of lottery matter but denied mail fraud charges. Trial or sentencing for Washak and ten others was continued.
Erie November final tally shows Judge Elmer K Evans defeating William J Carney for Erie County Court of Common Pleas by 1 040 votes 27 632 to 26 592 Other top winners include Superior Court Judge William E Hirt and Prothonotary Lawrence A Taylor with strong showings across county offices.
Four cases concluded with no true bill. Indicted defendants include Bert Loop of Pleasantville and Sheree Thusylile charged with arson and insurance fraud. Mrs Mary Bilis, a caregiver, faced charges of selling obscene literature but was not present.
The piece describes a political fundraising drive offering cash prizes for workers who recruit voters. It highlights the wide range of participants and the need for organized prospect lists and callbacks. A limited time offer runs until November 22 with a focus on building momentum and optimism.
A man identified as Jwoodson, Sr., 21 Maple Street, Kane, died after being trapped in a ditch near Smith Field avenues. He reportedly stepped into mud and fell into about two feet of water, sustaining a leg injury and becoming unable to free himself. Passersby heard cries and called for help. he died at Community Hospital.
Photographers cheer as General Electric announces a new device described as walnut sized large bulbs. The report notes engineers achieved a compact design with substantial capacity and portability, signaling a breakthrough in lighting technology for imaging.
Unclear text describes thieves looting a residence of a former Corrvite resident, stripping valuables and personal belongings during a multi hour intrusion. Report mentions a heavy loss and fear of further crimes in the area, with follow-up notes on nearby incidents and police inquiries.
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