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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1939

Page

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One Critically Hurt In Crash Temple Testifies Outlay Defense

A dense fog and slippery roads caused four traffic accidents on the Clymer Sherman and nearby routes. Walter Cady, 28, of Sherman, was rushed to Corry Hospital in 4 critical condition after his car left the road. Injuries included skull fracture and facial lacerations. Another collision near Proctor Hill left Alton VanDreasar with a lip laceration. both vehicles sustained significant damage. Motorists Clark and Kenneth Oviatt were involved in separate crashes with damage but no injuries. The incidents highlighted hazardous travel conditions on Thanksgiving Eve amid thick fog.

Walter Cady Sherman N. Uns Corry Hospital Clymer-Sherman Road Cady Ron Gady Clymer Alton VanDreasar Corry Proctor Hill Corry-Union City Ws Co Clark Marion Street Will Awn Konteath Brie Komertly Taillig Loyuld Will East Branch Elftredi Township Warren County Kenneth Oviatt Spartansburg Johin’ Wojtowicz R.D. 3 Woltowies Paul Brynolfson Fairview Street Hiram Johnson

One Victim Burned To Death In Car Struck Bus Near Union City

The wreck near Union City left one man dead and several injured, as a West Ridge bus collided with a car. Ralph H Stering Jr died en route to a hospital. Milky Arid Stew, 30, also died later from head injuries. Eugene Miller and others were treated for injuries. conditions vary from serious to stable.

Union City Union City Hospital West Ridge Orifon City Bud Ralph H. Stering di Hyde Town Soubuul al Union Eugene Miller Oil Creek Thuwgill Whine City Hospital Wily de A. A. Sherwood Betty Carlson Ras Bakesieet Titusville Edna Djib Walnut Street Tiusville McGregor Sterling, Millers Berm Au Hs Jenny Sterling

Union Thanksgiving Services At City Methodist Church

Congregations from several churches gathered Wednesday evening at the Methodist church for the annual Thanksgiving service, believed to be the largest in years. Assistants included Rev. James Elman, Rev. Gilbert J. Boyd, Rev. Foyt Haines, Rev. William Hall, and Rev. Kuhn. The service featured prayers, scripture reading, and special music under Rev. Margaret ids.

Methodist Church James Elman First Baptist Church Gilbert J. Boyd Presbyterian Church Foyt. Haines Tosthutch Anc Wiliam Hall

Forecast Soviet Nazi Pact Prophecies and Politics

In a chaotic speculative feature, Rev Perry Halnes of a Methodist church predicts ongoing Soviet Nazi alignment and prophetic outcomes. The piece recounts past lectures, mentions December sessions, and cites trial testimony about a gravel bidding case involving Temple, Kalodner, and officials in Pennsylvania and Kentucky.

Colegrove Russia Taly Perry 3 Halnes Methodist Shah Corry Pennsylvania

Fire ravages East Liberty store complex in Pittsburgh

A 300000 blaze in Pittsburgh's East Liberty district burned a five story Murphy Co. building and adjacent structures, with 22 fire companies fighting for six hours. Thirteen firefighters were injured, including Hoseman John Rigley who fell from a ladder. Damage estimated at 300000, with 200000 in the Murphy property and at least 100000 to neighboring buildings.

Ay Wanederes Pittsburgh Esterday Cenk East Liberty Starling G. C. Murphy Co Penn Avenue Nick Phelan Murphy John Rigley F Soricisaton

Wanning Falls to Japanese Army

SHANGHAI nov 24 the fall of Nanning capital of Guangs province after four days of artillery and aerial bombardment which left portions of the city ablaze was announced by the Japanese army today. Japanese vanguards entered Nanning at 1 pm and began mop up in a city littered with dead and wounded civilians from air raids.

Shanghai Nanning Kwangs Province

Grand Theatre Reopens After Decades Closed

The Grand theatre, shut since 1931, reopens Monday November 27 at nominal prices with 2 pm matinees and two 7 pm shows. Opening feature Death of a Champion stars Lynn Overman and Susan Paley. theatre shares management with Rex theatre, admission 10 or 15 cents, RCA sound installed, venue redecorated.

Gerry Grand Theatre Lynn Overman Susan Paley Rex Theatre Blair Brothers RCA

Garner 10 Toss in Hat for 1940 Nomination

Dallas Nov. 24 United Press reports on high authority that Vice President John Nance Garner will likely announce his candidacy for the 1940 Democratic presidential nomination within the next week. An active GarnerFord committee worker and an insider say Garner plans are known to few others besides Cactus Jack.

Reynolds Warm Springs Roosevelt United States Warm Springs Foundation My. Roosevelt London Joseph P. Kennedy White House Kennedy France Belgium Poland Kenedly Eatted Dallas Tex United Press John Nence Garner Garner

Christmas Seals Campaign Opens in Erie County

The Erie County Health and Tuberculosis Association launches its Christmas Seals drive with six million seals designed by Rockwell Kent. Seals sell at one dollar per hundred to fund the 1940 health program, aiming to reduce tuberculosis deaths and cover local needs in Corry and surrounding boroughs.

Sele Erie County Health and Tuberculosis Association Rockwell Kent Evie Erie County Eyn Kepler Corry

Blame British for Series of Bombings

Berlin dispatch reports the News press accusing a world wide plot of murder and sabotage of ties to British intelligence through Capt Richard H Stevens in Munich bombings. The piece cites alleged British instigation of bombings during the Spanish war and involvement of the liner Athene. Also notes a claim of British links to German events and Polish tensions. Funeral announced for Frederick Hughes Galge, 67, professor at Millersville State Teachers College, died of coronary thrombosis.

Berlin Richard H Stevens Munich Athenia Poland Ielligence Lancaster Puneral Services Frederick Hughes Galge Millersville State Teachers College

Germans Drop Magnetic Mines

London reports naval authorities claim Britain can counter parachute and magnetic mines sown by Germany. The mines, blamed for sinking at least 24 ships since Saturday, were reported to descend by parachute then sink and be drawn in by magnetic forces.

Great Britain Germany Scandinavia Black Sea Inne Fh Stecht Atlalic Ocean France Kaynz Belgium Fjglland Holland Britain George Tatarescu Uke Gly Rhineland High Command Firth London United Press Thames Britds Adolf Hitler Tede

Opposition to Parking Meters Gains Support in City

City business leaders and merchants push for a six month trial of parking meters amid strong opposition. Council votes 4 to 1 to proceed with the plan while officials prepare an ordinance for December. Expect a large opposition delegation at the next session.

Wu Mme Civcutsten Wi Bhienah Sires Stanley H. Nichols Connell Gily Blaine Hinexid

No Entry Leads In Great Subscription Drive Report

Irregular OCR text shows a local campaign update with names and addresses of volunteers and voters, noting a slight lead by Mrs Blavle and other workers. The report mentions weather aiding canvassing, and hints at continued cover on page three with a separate accident note and coroner inquiry.

Nelle Bick Mmrs. Blavle Linken Tas

Mechanic Loses Hand in Union City Bus Crash

Charles McKay, 50, of Meadville, a West Ridge Bus Co mechanic, was injured while working under a bus at the crash scene in Union City. The mishap cost him his left hand, with two people killed in the fatal accident reported overnight. Additional details and investigation follow.

Union City Ous Charles McKay Meadville West Ridge Bus Company McRus Aek Ind

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