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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1940

Page

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Cartoonist John Bogle Draws Loyal Voter Support

The article reports John Bogle of King Features Syndicate, creator of Tele We Cat, bidding for Army service in World War II era amid a draft debate. Wayne Ratner defeats William H. Burke for a local seat by about 500 votes, as Gov. Payne H. Ratner is identified as a Republican leader. Mrs. Matilda Wilson, widow of Dodge Brothers founder, is named lieutenant governor of Michigan by Gov. Loren P. Dickinson and will serve until January when Murray D. Van Wagoner appoints a Republican successor.

John Bogle King Features Syndicate Arlet Tele Army Supvice Mogte Wayne Ratner Payne H, Ratner Ianses Hay Ratner William H. Burke Jess USA Matilda Wilson Dodge Brothers Motor Car Pany Matilda R. Wilson Fiss Michigan Loren. P. Dickinson Murray D. van Wagoner

Citizens National Bank Anniversary and 1941 Budget Cutbacks

Local brief notes Citizens National Bank marks its fiftieth anniversary while City Council trims the 1941 budget to align with annual levy limits. Agitation grows to reopen defense training programs and a junior class play is praised as a standout performance amid wartime civic activity.

Clymer

Retail Christmas Trade Set for Strong Season Says Babson

Retail analyst Roger W. Babson predicts robust holiday shopping as the Christmas trade improves with the season. He cites Babson chart estimates showing November volume up about six points from last year and foresees sustained activity leading to a brisk finish. He notes rising payrolls in heavy industry and consumer spending power, with millions of dollars available for purchases despite election and war concerns.

Roger W. Babson New York City Sass Rosati Ea Rey Perviers Wye Aone

Babson Predicts Heavy Halide ARTA Use in Sage Valley

The article notes Babson forecasting heavy halide ARTA use at Sage Valley with merchants urged to boost advertising to influence appearance-related consumer psychology. It mentions inflation fears, market recovery signals, and a push for stronger sales through targeted promotions amid varied industry concerns.

Babson Jogram

City Council Prepares Tentative 1941 Budget Draft

Four hours of study and debate pared the 1941 city budget to essentials. Council plans tentative approval at a special meeting next week with hope to keep the current levy. Liquor license refunds, about 3100 dollars, may affect receipts and aid in holding taxes.

Tt Cit Council

Roosevelt appoints Leahy ambassador to France

President Roosevelt announced that Rear Admiral William D. Leahy, retired former chief of naval operations and former governor of Puerto Rico, will be ambassador to France to succeed William C. Bullitt, per a secretary. A British-validated note said Spitfires shot down seven Italian fighters and one German in the Strait of Dover with no losses to their squadron. Greek forces claimed the rout of six Fascist divisions, capturing Koruga in a battle near Athens as Albania’s defenses held.

Leahy Hyde Park Roosevelt William D. Leahy Puerto Rico France William ¢. Bullitt London Strait of Dover Athens Koruga Waulek Italy

Turkey under martial law across Dardanelles region

The Turkish government appointed Corps General Ali Riza Artukalın to control districts around the Dardanelles as German envoy von Papen returns with a possible ultimatum. Observers fear Turkey may bow to Axis moves while Britain’s ally positions in Greece loom. Russia’s stance remains uncertain as tensions rise near.

Turkey von Papen Nis Great Britain Greece Istanbul Pes Tkdam Russia Dardanelles

Governor orders Democrats ousted from state jobs

Harrisburg reports Gov Arthur H. James directs that Democrats on the state payroll must find Republican sponsors or resign. He notes about 2400 Democrats and long-time Republican holdovers remained as of October 1, with many technicians on the payroll for over 20 years, and signals further changes to come.

Associated Press Harrisburg Arhur H. James Sill Capitol Willy James

Citizens Bank Anniversary Observed Amid War Era Turmoil

Berlin dispatch reports Germany allied with Axis while Citizens Bank notes a golden anniversary of its founding. The piece lists key bank officials and highlights assets surpassing $2.97 million with total deposits around $3 million. It situates the bank’s history against the broader, tense World War II context and references leadership figures and notable figures connected to the institution.

We Po Deporitare Carns Cnact G. Gulberbinny Tian Bhar View Prude Wy Baliles Cashier Wong Wills Bentley Heineman Barlow RP Pawan Bt Bracken Wwe Ichief Lion of the Bank Granrwer Bow’ Vonel Iolaerel Bavo.u Ital Paladion

Reopening of Defense Classes Sought in City Postwar Plan

Local officials seek reopening of defense training classes amid extended unemployment and industrial demand. A Board of Education review and next week’s meeting aim to outline plans to deploy trained workers to regional industries under the defense training program, with survey results indicating suitable candidates for industrial work.

Leopessing Hhus Onpaelal Idieataens Waitin

Three ships torpedoed by Nazis reported by AP

New York dispatch states Mackay Radio picked up a Beith Hubbs and a Swedish steamer torpedoed about 400 miles off the coast near the Baltic area. The Blackwood at 3,300 tons, the Thymevie at 528 and the Swedish Antin at 5249 tons were among the vessels struck.

New York Mackay Radio Beith Tish Coast

European press correspondent to address club

Miles Bowton longtime Associated Press foreign correspondent will address Acacia Club members at the Masonic Temple Tuesday evening. Bowton, a Jamestown resident, spent years in Europe covering Germany and the rise of Hitler. The talk will include his insights from close contact with German news events and public reaction to dictatorship, as part of the current lecture series featuring prior speakers.

Miles Bowton Associated Press Acacia Club Masonic Temple Walter Keer Aiione Une Pecastone Bouton Jamestown Europe Uaw Germany Hiller Witely Boulon Rainesale William Kuhns Emmanuel Church Samuel J Aero Supply Mig Company I. G. Walling

Former Pineville resident killed in Buffalo incident

Arthur brush, a former Pineville resident now living in Buffalo, was instantly killed Thursday night after being struck by a fubmobite near his home. He leaves a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Sorrell of Union City. His body was taken to Arnold funeral home in Titusville for 2 pm Monday services by EW Mattison of Union City. Burial will be in Nellitown cemetery.

Arthur Brush Pineville Warren County Pleasantville Buffalo Jilly Joseph Sorrell Union City Arnold Fimerot Titusville Fey Mattison Burig Nellitown

Junior Class Play a Bustling Campus Hit of the Year

One Wild Night overwhelmed Rooney Dodd and a large cast in Seister Filetsehoot’s Junior Class Play directed by Kenneth OG Beards and Martha Watthees. The homegrown comedy drew a capacity crowd, raised funds for the junior class, and featured Bud Linley and Henrietta Rabbits in leading roles with a wide ensemble portraying a bustling family and town figures.

Rooney Dodd Etkinley Henrietty Shi Robbins Jodwillow Walter Prakel Myr Opal Sygneous Charlot Allen Mayhow Patterson Seister Filetsehoot Kenneth OG. Beards Martha Watthees Rodney Dade Bud Linley Helte Rabbits Henpietta Waller Peake Alma Swanson Ax Au Myya Opal “Dodd Rodney Sind Mary Low Patterson Chartotte Allen Myris Compantin Ned Steerwell Ovait Co- Ra Dorks Whitbroomn Ned Plorence Beckwith Hive Dickhis Morrise William Bedive Joe Moganey Maribelte Dor Mary Hryate- Wich Rouly Dexiler School For Girly Joan Dewring Batson Inwrstady Joan Mecrayt Jane Darnell iMartha Wallace James Scorpin Albert Fox Brayder Robert Smiths The Comeds Rodney Dodd Heath

Clymer Man Loses Fingers In Farm Saw Accident

A Clymer man suffered severe hand injuries when his hand was pulled into a saw at his farm on Friday. Doctors amputated the index finger to the second joint and damaged the thumb and third finger. He was treated at Gorry hospital and listed in good condition this morning.

Oceana Ifo Gorry

Bomb Stouffer Restaurant at Cleve 1 Hurt

A bomb exploded at the Stouffer restaurant in Cleveland near Playhouse Square injuring a student manager and a worker. Police suspect a powder charge and a timed mechanism. Vernon Stouffer promises safer details to safety officials. The site had faced labor racketeering allegations during past remodels involving local union officials.

Associated Press Cleveland Stouffer Corporation Playhouse Square Bowne Laws Sumter Vestaurantl Les Bend Vernon B. Stouffer Eliot Neus Widh Stouffer Ness Wilsons John &. McGee Don A. Campbell Ohio

Murray Agreed to Former Terms in Labor Rift

A high ranking AFL official stated that if Philadelphia Murray becomes CIO president, he should face no difficulty accepting terms preferred by the AFL. George Meany, AFL secretary treasurer, said Murray is a CIO committee member who endorsed peace settlement terms and that those terms remain in effect.

New Orleans APL Gio Murray New Kensington American Mederation of Labor Philly Murray Congress of Industrial Organization Ube George Meany CIO APG

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