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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1939

Page

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Gravel Case Witness Links Ex Road Official To Bid Setup

In Harrisburg on November 16 a graft trial of Democratic State Chairman David L. Lawrence heard a Pittsburgh vendor say he was advised not to bid on a highways gravel contract. Griffith and others disputed claims of a bid setup aimed at benefiting Pioneer Materials and state officials.

United Press Harrisburg David L. Lawrence Pitts Highways Department Paul B. Reinhold Reihold & Co, Inc Teld Tyme Griffith George J. Farle Arthur Colegrave Charles J. Mar Viet Itneney General Ashe John A. Verona Pittsburgh Spurgeo Bowser Lawrence Betore Jete Coleysove Taverente Creer Wenersi Twaal Colegrove Erie

Civic Employees Association Meeting Postponed Again

Lack of quorum forces a second postponement of the Civic Employees Association meeting set for Wednesday at the municipal building. President Gell L. Henton said officers and leaders will reconvene soon to draft organizational plans.

Civic Ass'n Civic Employees’ Association Gell L. Henton

Four family members found dead in burned Dunston home

Nov 16 in Dunston Maine police identified victims as William A Rowe about 3 Ethel V Rowe about 9 Artur Rowe 13 and Clare Rowe all presumed killed by self inflected gunshot wounds in a house fire.

United Press Dunston William A. Rowe Ethel V. Rowe Artur Rowe Clare Rowe

Nazis and Reds exchange threats amid quiet fronts abroad

Allied strategy to choke Nazi war machine continues with economic pressure as Germany promises further threats of large attacks. Hitler rejects Dutch Belgian peace talks citing Allied pretexts while Moscow pressures Finland with similar tactics and the Soviet press condemns Finnish provocations. No actual fighting reported in Europe.

Ly United Press Europe Ferli Adolf Hitep Wazi Altitade Nasi Britain Hitler Moscow Finland Poland Russia

Ludlow Chiropodist Opens Local Office

Dr. G R Larson chiropodist announces a new Ludlow office starting November 25. Dr J L Banks of Ludlow Pa to take over practice in the city. Dr Larson will remain in his current office through this week while Dr Banks begins practice here next weekend.

Ludlow G. R. Larson J. L. Banlks Marson Ansgeles Calif Larson Banks

Milk price rise set for December in three cities

Harrisburg reports that the price of milk in Milan Pittsguish and Scranton will increase a cent a quart on December 1 as ordered by Gov. Arthur James on the recommendation of the State Milk Control Commission.

Harrisburg Milan Pittsguish Scranton Arthur James State Milk Control Commission

Milk Price Hike Announced for Corry District

An announcement today states another milk price increase across the Corry district, affecting producers in Carry and surrounding areas. The October rate rise targets growers and dairy plants, with the Dalrymen plant noted among affected sites.

Wiebuug Seiptovinz- Com Corey Dalrymen

Local Dairy Officials Discuss Price Increase Impact

Dairymen's League officials told the Journal that producers and allied partners will benefit from the nationwide price increase. The plan expands aid across the region, with similar grants expected in September to support farm operations and plant deliveries.

Skalbhe Dairymen's League

Milk Price Rise and Farm Income Gain Reported

The article notes improved farm finances and higher milk prices after a federal state milk marketing order was sustained by court action. It describes chaotic conditions during the transition, with higher dairy returns expected to boost consumer prices and farmer incomes, and mentions crop improvements and broader agricultural gains.

Hie Uis Hue U.S New Post York Vlite Faderal Courk Juste Smilie Ra

Fear series of gangland slayings in Chicago shocks city

United Press reports a wave of gangland killings in Chicago with sensational claims about Edward J. O'Hare's assassination and connections to Al Capone. Officials suggest more murders may follow as investigations unfold and Capone is released from Lewisburg prison after serving time for income tax evasion.

United Press Chicago Edward J. O'Hare Bearface al Capone Aleniima O'Hare Dan Gilbert Cypone Capone Washington Scarface al Capone Lewisburg

Conservative Justice Butler Dies at 78 in New York Hospital

Justice Pierce Butler, longtime conservative on the U S Supreme Court, died aged 78 after a prolonged illness. The death opens a vacancy with potential political implications as Republican leaders and party figures consider a 1940 presidential nominee.

United Press Washington Supreme Court Pierce Butler Atrey Burles Bousevele Tyothenene Hyun Il Black Stanley F. Food Peenet Aon Wilinn D. Dauittas Butler Guxfield Tosp Dingleby Rhys Menber New York Hullee Butler Murphy South West

Two Oil City Railroad Workers Scalded In Cab Incident

Two Pennsylvania Railroad employees on a southbound freight near Oleopolis eight miles from Oil City were badly burned when steam flooded the locomotive cab. Fireman J H Goole was critically burned on face, legs and body. Engineer J W Cooper was in fairly good condition. Both were hospitalized in Oil City as officials investigated a boiler failure.

Oil City P R. R Ol City Pennsylvania Railroad Joos Oleopolis J. H. Goole J. W. Cooper

Library Tea Highlights Book Week at Corry Public Library

A library tea event at Corry Public Library celebrated National Book Week with remarks by librarian Marjorie Auer and library president Mrs. Walter Peake. Barbara Anderson offered accordion selections while reviews by Alice Neil and Mary Candra covered books by Morgan, Okele, Vance, and Maggillan. Ralph S. Dewey spoke on library needs and future plans, and Miss Gertrude Crowell performed guitar selections.

Oservancs Corry Public Library Marjorie Auer Walter Peake Board of Trustées Barbara Anderson Alice Neil Buck Week Cose Angel Aes Explained the Purpose of Book Week. Mrs. Frattees Haag Stella Morgan Stuart Okele Ethel Vance Mary Candra Somerset Maggllan Cart Library Senor High School J. R. Dearing Andrew Carnegie Board of Education Loveland Ralph S. Dewey Dewey EC. Barnes Wiich Nce Gertrude Crowell

City council hears protest on 1989 tax assessment

City council acts as tax revision court to hear complaints on the 1989 triennial assessment. Protests from First and Second Wards were filed, with Third and Fourth Wards also participating as hearings continue.

Camposarys Agaist City Counci Sppesta Fe Municina Seco

Klomp Found Not Guilty In Larceny Case

A jury in Ere county court acquitted Ivan Klomp of Corry on larceny charges linked to thefts at the Sheyer Auto Gates on West Smith Street. The verdict followed a trial before Judge George H. Rowley, with Tannenbaum of Sheyer Auto Sales also involved. Klomp claimed innocence, asserting the auto parts found at his home were lawfully purchased.

Ivan Klemp Corry Sheyer Auto Gates West Smith Street Klomp George Hf. Rowley Mercer County Lonis Tannenbaum Sheyer Auto Sales Ure Gmith Street

Three-Alarm Fire Hits Gerelison Smelting Plant

A three-alarm blaze at the Gerelison smelting plant in Philadelphia caused injuries to ten firefighters and more than $100,000 in damage. Authorities considered sabotage. 200 workers were displaced and 30 area families evacuated as the facility salvaged gullet metal from the Prankford arsenal.

Phlavebenin Sue Merchal Jaco Clinton Gerelison “Smelting Prankford

No Connection With Seal Sale Says Tuberculosis Association

J Kensie Winter executive secretary states the Twenty percent of subscription income from Hooks magazine goes to the Tuberculosis Association fund for X Ray exams of schoolchildren. Campaign should not interfere with Christmas Seal Sale beginning on Thanksgiving Day. Subscribers receive twenty cents locally. funds support tuberculo sis work in the county and vicinity.

Five Suscripien San Oalon Ainmal Christias J. Kensie Winter Vutiny Crowell Publising Company

Allies say Nazi shipping tied up in London

British dispatch reports that the Allied naval arm is driving German merchant ships toward bottlenecks in the European theater. Last week German shipping was hindered as Allied actions pressed the Axis supply lines.

London Great Britain Ibéa Germany

Hustling Contestants Push Canvass for Subscriptions

The subscription drive for the Evening Journal begins with hustling candidates hitting doors and plans to start early. Each entrant emphasizes work over luck, urging friends and relatives to subscribe and stressing the value of a local paper in a competitive canvass.

Evening Journal

Ex-Corryite to Sing on Bowes Program

A former Corryite A. Goy B Saxton of Jamestown is tentatively slated to sing on Major Edward Hawes radio program broadcast from 8 until 9 tonight over the Atlanta Front system. Jamestown will be honored with a 10 minute feature, including remarks from local officials and a community reception following the program.

BOWES Agoy Saxton Jamestown Xumerly Edward Hawes Ahluntita Jamesotn Tomlin

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