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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1939
Page
3
Fred Jourdan, a Erie resident who sailed from New York last May, shared with a reporter his view that wartime Nazi stories were exaggerated. He said Germany’s conditions remained relatively stable, rationing was necessary, and many Germans accepted their leaders’ choices as the war began.
The se authority announced readiness to re equip buildings under a 1 000 000 plan after adopting a bond sale solution to fund retirement funds. Property and Supplies Secretary Roger W. Rowland said money will be used for landscaping and related improvements in state facilities.
Discovery of poliomyelitis in Lander leads Farmington township directors to close schools until after Thanksgiving. The move followed a Lander PTA meeting where parents urged action to curb spread. Enid Allen has a confirmed polio case and is past the acute stage. another child, Isabel Beccles, is under review.
Donald B. Schuler of North Warren was elected Warren county American Legion commander at a Sheffield meeting. He recently completed a year as head of Chief Commander Post No. 135. Howard Walton of Sheffield was named county vice commander.
The All American Airlines network begins 24 hour mail pickup after inaugurating its first night service. Richard C. du Ponty, president, notes the system connects 50 cities across Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio Valley regions. The Grove City demonstration confirms a car route linking Grove City Butler and New Windsor with neighboring towns. The success may lead to wider rights extensions for all communities served.
Police from Corry Erie and Warren assist New York State Police in a search for a gang preying on mills in Chautauqua County. Gerry Milling Company in Gerry was entered. office ransacked with little loot found. Bustl Milling Company at Bustl also broken into, windows damaged.
Jamestown designates Major Bowes Day with Mayor Harry Hrickson announcing a salute tomorrow night as part of the ambent program event.
Chants of the demium Temple of the Shymers forty in timber will present a concert at Meadville High School auditorium. Guests include Meadville Shristers Willa Williams and others. Local officials and performers, with arrangements by Glover and representatives, will attend with remarks by POT Glover and BR Rodgers.
Attorney D. T. Cushman, 94, of North East, was seriously hurt when his vehicle collided with another car at a stop street on 14th and Sassafras streets. Cushman, a member of the county bar association, suffered facial injuries and a possible concussion and was treated at Hamel hospital. The drivers Mason Mattson and Franklin Seman escaped injury. the other vehicle was owned by Frank Kloss.
Police investigate a burglary scene mentioning a watch and valuables missing. A Chevrolet coupe was spotted nearby, aiding efforts to identify the suspects. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward.
A fire destroyed the Weeks Lie Clermont glass plant of Mic Bummit Glass Co near Mt. Jewett on Tuesday night. Loss estimated at 6000 dollars by production supervisor W. G. Bomands. About 12 workers were on site when the blaze began at 7 30 pm discovered by worker Frank Howe.
A blood transfusion from a Westport Connecticut woman who has recovered from lymphatic leukemia was expected to be given to Kathryn Felt at Germantown hospital as doctors seek to save the eight year old girl. Tests will determine the exact blood type required while authorities prepare for related work and there is no certainty the procedure will help.
New York Central Railroad was absolved of blame in three deaths from two accidents. A coroner's jury found wallet Newton 79 negligent for crossing before an east bound train at 11 35 a m October 2. A second jury held Dominic Vedroni 34 responsible for his own death and for the death of passenger Steve Bundis 49 when the train struck the wagon in which they rode on Thursday November high evening.
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