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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1938

Page

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Germany Faces Anti Semitic Drive Hampering Hitler’s Plans

In Meadville area, two fatal and one critical auto wrecks mark a deadly week end as three people die and others suffer severe injuries. A Mill Road crash west of Cambridge Springs killed Harry Hillard, 20, while his wife, 31, survived with serious injuries. A separate collision west Limestone to Clarion county killed Mrs. Bessie Bonser, 20, and Mrs. Anthony Swanson, 45. In Erie, rescue efforts failed to free Hillard from the burning car. Officials note the region endures multiple crashes with grave outcomes, including a fatal fire after a rollover near Route 19.

Desi Wither Harry Hillard Meadville Cambridge Springs Nee Husband Nini Hillard Nin West Limestone Clarion County Bessie Bonser Oak Ridge Apmatron¢ County Anthony Swanson McWilliams Munich Germany Neville Chamberlain Paris Edouard Daladier Europe Great Britain France Britain Pascial Italy Reich Hungary Poland Czechoslovakia Hiller Ruthenia Prague Alma Great Chamberlain

Gang Parolee Slain in Philadelphia

United Press reports in Philadelphia that 29 year old parolee Piccarelli, released in 1933 after a 20 year sentence for gang slaying in 1879, was shot multiple times in his car. The incident, part of a recent gang war outbreak, followed a police disruption of a planned South Philadelphia execution. Four men are in custody as authorities investigate motives linked to tavern disputes and gang tensions.

United Press Phtaditphta Picenréll Piccarelli Piccarsi Philadelphia

Legislature resumes special meet tonight in Harrisburg

Harrisburg November 21 The lame duck legislature reconvenes with the senate Democrats pressing to confirm Governor Grovee H Torre appointees including Leo Crossen as state liquor control board chair and Arthur D Colestove to the Public Utility Commission. Senate two thirds or full party caucus needed. confirmations hinge on late war term endings and cabinet appointments with several terms expiring in 1941 and 1945.

Winstan Bree Harrisburg Senate Grovee H. Torre House Leo A. Crossen State Hauor Control Board Public Utility Commission Arthur D.colestove Warle Alret Arthur H. James Colveroye Prosser Smnnort Armeintrenta Seera Roman Guy K. Bard Mablie Agsiatanne Artinir SY. Hews Renkin Trion Mok Reckman Hiohwava Rov &, Brownmiller Revenue J. Griffith

Forttes Sentence Deferred in Arson Case

Judge W. B. Hirt postponed the sentencing of William F. Forttes, convicted of arson, to the November term with no reason given for the delay. Albert Drake alias Bishop will also be arraigned for sentence later after pleading guilty to a larceny count.

City Observes Thanksgiving Quietly With Observances

Stores close Thursday and schools suspend classes as the city marks Thanksgiving with home gatherings. Special services planned at Presbyterian Church, Methodist Episcopal church, Christian Science church, and St Thomas and St Elizabeth churches. An Elk's Thanksgiving dance venue indicates high attendance.

Corry Elk's Home Stanford Hose Company Thirsney Varios Presbyterian Chick Fey Perry W Hanes Methodist Episcopal

Unemployed Over 40 Targeted in Legion Effort

Crawford district backs community service plan for 1929 at a Cambridge Springs conference. The American Legion posts, including Corry units, will urge employers to consider men over 40, citing stability and experience. Dr. A L P Sturrock outlined online plans as keynote, with Red Cross cooperation and scholarship contests featured.

Crawford District Cambridge Springs Yeateriay American Legion Corry Alp, Sturrock Waterford State Department Phy Henry JD. Beavn Meaityi Fonta Nation Slisaster Yelief Red Cross Amercan Legion Guy J. Wadlinger New Castle

Fog lights stolen during night break in on West Church

Thieves entered the garage of Mr. and Mrs. Harold A. Cithert on West Church Street during the night and stole two fog lights from their Chrysler sedan. A check-up showed no other items were taken.

Harold A. Cithert West Church Street

Unemployment Benefits Totals For Corry District

Unemployment compensation totaling $75 414.20 has been paid through the Corry district office since benefits began for jobless workers. A total of 7 616 checks averaged $9.90. For the week ending November 11 checks issued totaled $204.45. Nationally 51 887 benefit checks worth $559 264 were distributed. New claims filed the same week numbered 4 431. As of November 16, total payments since February 4 reached 906 467 505 across 598 5029 checks. The average check remained around $11.20.

Corry Secretary of Labor Tduntry Ralph M. Bashore Bashore

Two Miners Entombed Forty Hours Rescued in Pa

Shenandoah Pa November 21 William Bokuniewicz 62 father of 11 says he will resume work at the hoist in the coal hole where apprentice miners were entombed forty hours before their rescue Sunday morning Joseph Comisky 18 and Bokuniewicz were in Locust Mountain Hospital despite protests that forty hot seventy feet underground had not harmed them Hospital authorities say both are in fine shape but on partial pen month watch.

Shenandoar William Bokuniewicz Hoot- Jeg Ansum Bokuniewics Joseph Comisky Locust Mountain Hospital Hospital Oattactes

Seven crippled boys drown when auto hits mine hole

Seven crippled boys aged 7 to 12 and 23 year old driver William MacIntosh drowned Saturday when their car sank into a water filled mine cave in near Wilers-Bark. Deputy Coroner Brislin ordered a Tuesday inquest with township officials and the Stanton colliery superintendent to determine ownership and responsibility. Officials noted mine workings under the road had been abandoned ten years, and questioned whether ropes around the pit were in place ten hours earlier.

United Press Wilers-Bark Heavoner Ace William MacIntosh Kirby Memorial Health Center Emmett J Brislin Inniesty Pownshits Prlice Michael Stub Saic MacTintos Casey

Norway's Queen Maud Dies in London Mourning

In London on November 21, Britain and Norway joined in mourning Queen Maud of Norway who died yesterday in a private clinic. She was the surviving child of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra and was known as the "little queen."

Inlondon Britain Norway Aud Edward VII Mexandela

Second man dies in crash spurs probe in Union City

Dr W G Stroble, Mie county coroner, renewed his investigation into a weekend crash that killed Bernard Wellman 42 of O Dell atreet Union City and Clarence Fogle 47 of Talon Gily. Wellman died after a St Vincent's Hall Erie injury while Fogle perished when a car struck a trailer truck on Route 19 seven miles north of Waterford on November 11. Wellman operated a barber shop at 42 North Main Street Union City and is survived by his widow and three siblings.

W. G. Stroble Mie Union City Bernard Wellman O'Dellatreet O'Clors Evergreen Cemetery Wellman St. Vincent's Hall Erie Clarence Fogle West High Street Talon Gily Stroble Vallad Anita de Agei Virgil B. Leonad Bucyrus C. Leonard North Main Street Gladys Wellman

Sunoco Station Opens North of Cer tz Street

Sunoco station erected by C F Brown north of his residence on North Cer tz street is now open. W A Williams named station manager and former McCreery Rubber executive will stock a full line of automobile services. Formal opening postponed about two weeks due to heating equipment installation and other work.

C.F. Brown North Certz Street W. A. Willains Mr. Brown Elmer McElroy Sun Hit Company Williams McCreery Tireani Rubber Company Indiana Meadville Cony Titisville

Auto Accidents In Vicinity Reported Over Weekend

Several auto accidents occurred in Corry and nearby areas over the weekend with no serious injuries. Arch C. Lyons of Port Allegany, formerly of the city, was treated for facial lacerations after a collision near Warner’s Corners on Sunday morning. Elmer B. Gilbertson of the city drove, rear ending Joseph H. Brogdon’s vehicle in dense fog. Gilbertson had bruises. Brogdon’s occupants were unhurt. Dr J Donald Peebles of Titusville sustained a minor neck cut when his car was side swiped by a truck driven by J W Hatch of Waterford Saturday night. The Peebleses were traveling home from Erie. The report notes the scene was fogbound and that the incident continued on Page Two.

Corry Arch C. Lyons Port Allegany Warner's Corners Elmer B. Gilbertson Joseph H. Brogdon Orchard Street Erie Brogdon Impart Lyons Corry Hospital Gilbertson J. Donald Peebles Titusville J. W. Hatch R. D Waterford Mra. Peebles Tuunville

Second probe of charges to get under way

Harrisburg reports that Berks County Judge Paul N Schaeffer ordered the September Dauphin County grand jury to convene December 5 for the graft inquiry into Gov. George H Earle and 13 other Democratic administration leaders. The delay stems from court assignments and scheduling with Dauphin County District Attorney Carl T Shelley coordinating the petition filed in April. The process will proceed while the January jury is convened.

United Press Harrisburg Prand Alyhai Sania Tllwood J Department of Lab and Industry Painh M. Bashore Bashore District AU del B. Shelley Charles J. Mareio Shore Damneritie State Committee Ross Sant Ne Fodawa Tinh Bashire Cole Bashora David G. Lawrence Edward W. Prendercast George H. Earle Newt Earle David J. Lawresma House Craft Henmat George H. Warle

Few Bears Taken in Pennsylvania Hunters Report

Only one Corry hunter, Peter Hanaan, succeeded during the 1998 Pennsylvania bear season which closed Saturday. Dense hunting notes cite light snow as a key reason for the small kill. Small game hunters have one more week to pursue rabbits, squirrels, and hogneck through Saturday, November 26.

Corry Pennsylvania Saturay Peter Hanaan

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