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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1939
Page
1
A school bus collision resulted in the death of a third youth and left a girl in critical condition. Authorities investigated the crash, reviewing road conditions and driver reports to determine fault and potential charges.
In a Thursday night crash on the McKinney highway near Union City, Eugene F. Miller 18 Titusville died at Union City Hospital from a punctured lung. Ralph H. Sterling Jr. Hydetown and Raymond McGregor Gresham died en route or at hospital. Alisha Stroup 18 Enterprise remained unconscious with skull fracture. deputy coroner to hold inquest.
The Civic Orchestra plans its inaugural concert under Carlton Chaffee with Charles Lyons Vien as guest soloist. The program features selections from The Dollar Princess and Cavalleria Rusticana, plus dance numbers and opera tunes, with a full list of soloists and section players.
New York reports George Lawther aged 111 plans to marry socialite Ethan Horriglust after the five o clock death, with Hibreme court involvement noted.
United Press dispatch claims Britain revived anti-submarine tactics with disguised ships. Berlin says a German U boat destroyed a 1000 ton British auxiliary vessel and a Q boat hidden as a Dutch ship was sunk, in a claim from the German high command.
The public is invited to watch Company A maneuvers at the Rod and Gun club field on Lindsley Hollow road at 1 pm tomorrow. A sham battle will show real war-like firing with Corry’s civilian soldiers observing. An officer will explain the maneuvers as the unit continues its weekend training through a consecutive second weekend. Mess will be served at the rifle range tomorrow noon before the company splits for the battle likely drawing Reeves to the vicinity.
In Belleville Illinois Mrs Lucille Swalls 21 a mother shot her sleeping husband Hernan 30 a construction worker after deciding it would be wrong to kill him then later told neighbor authorities she confessed. The fiancé arrived and questioned her as she broke down and admitted the deed.
Work begins Monday on repairing the Erie Railroad Center Street crossing with new concrete slabs. One half of the crossing will close at a time to avoid full closure, traffic to be curtailed during half closures. Completion expected soon. improvements also made at First Avenue, Renovo to Ete, and Buffalo to Pittsburgh division tracks.
The Coast Guard cutter Sebago searched waters off Frying Pan Shoals on the lower North Carolina coast for the master schooner Pinta and six amateur sailors aboard. No sign of the vessel was found after reaching the position given by the Pinta last night.
Several people were injured in explosions said to be linked to a planted attack by the Irish Republican Army. Early reports describe blasts in London and Birmingham targeting telephone booths and public boxes while air raid shelters were hurled into streets. Thousands sought safety, with neighborhoods evacuated as authorities urged protection against further air raids.
Molly Wood reports that twenty seven American Federation of Labor unions planned a nationwide walkout to halt the motion picture industry. They demand a 10 percent raise for about 28,000 union members, threatening closure of many theaters and a sympathy strike by 15,000 rejection machine operators.
A U S destroyer Yarnell with around 70 aboard ran aground near Cape Henry in Lynnhaven Roads three miles west of the entrance to Chesapeake Bay. The coast guard cutter Calypso stood by for salvage as naval authorities assessed the situation. Calypso arrived later, and a later report placed the incident near Hampton Roads with Navy ships engaged in salvage efforts.
United Press reports several war notes from Paris Ottawa Bucharest and Panis. German planes shot down thirty two Allied craft claimed. Canada estimates wartime costs at 15 million dollars. Romania forms new cabinet led by George Tatarescu with ties to Britain. Germany and Russia discuss safe zones rejected by allies.
Washington reports discuss new income or consumer taxes as likely revenue sources if a 500 million defense cost bulge is to be met on a pay as you go basis. President Roosevelt urged a public decision on whether next year’s added costs should be funded by new taxes or more borrowing. Treasury views suggest no wide tax hikes now to avoid jolting business during recovery.
Washington November 25 Secretary of State Cordell Hull launched a fight for his reciprocal trade treaty program as opposition grows among Democrats and Republicans. The issue dominates the White House campaign chatter with Democratic senators warning of serious controversy in the next Congress. James B. Murray of Montana urged opposition to extending the trade program beyond the current arrangement.
A committee of the Golden Rule Club led by Frank VanTaskel moves to raise funds for Christmas decorations in the UsinESS district. With currency secured, the contract for erecting lights will be let so operations begin by December ninth, two weeks before Christmas, and the next Goldfinule Club meeting is set for December fourth.
Harrisburg report on testimony about a 1936 bid for a state highway contract. Witness Reinhold denies being warned of a rigged award to Pioneer Materials of Kittanning and claims officials did not conspire with David Lawrence to favor the firm. Questions arise over a possible concealed package and prior bid rejection.
CHICAGO November 25 George Remus prohibition era bootleg king filed a suit seeking 196000 from the probate court in the estate of Edward J O Hara. Remus claims the balance of 250000 agreed to be paid for years. O Hares associates were convicted of stealing from Remus in St Louis in 1928.
The Frintree paper reports Spartansburg contestants including Miss Mabel Schreckenvost and tied entrants in a local contest. Candidates, sponsors, and supporters rally amid a climate of cash and campaign energy as observers note the competitive drive and public interest.
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