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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1939
Page
1
A Sunday missionary event at Washlape Avenue features Pastor Roh and Mrs Hawkins guiding attendees. The program includes a hymn, a Bible reading, and a talk by a visiting guest, with plans for a combined public service later in the afternoon.
Deputy Coroner Arthur Crowe announced an inquest will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. into the crash that killed four people including Anna Stroup 18 of Enter near Titusville and left many injured. The inquiry will seek to assign responsibility for the collision between a coupe and a West Ridge bus near Union City Thursday night.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled the 1937 full crew act unconstitutional. The measure would have required extra conductors on trains with more than 10 cars and all freight trains, a provision challenged by labor groups. The ruling found six sections of the act oppressive and unrelated to railway employee safety, with railways largely compliant already.
United Press reports rapid sea warfare escalation as Soviet Russia pressures Finland for territorial concessions amid mine and torpedo sinkings. Over the weekend 22 vessels were added to losses, with about 36 dead. Allied powers push to curb German mine warfare while Chamberlain reassures publics. The sea battle dominates news as Karelia remains a flashpoint.
National Guard Private Ralph Mitzel of York, 27, under guard at a Carlisle army hospital faces a manslaughter charge in a highway collision Saturday night that killed two and injured four near here. He reportedly swerved into oncoming traffic after a leftward drift while driving a patrol vehicle.
Washington November 27 Congress begins its appropriation machinery with a House deficiency subcommittee reviewing President Roosevelt's request for 271,998,528 for national defense. If approved, the defense total for the current fiscal year would exceed 2 billion dollars as wartime needs grow. Treasury and Federal Reserve officials meet to shape a financing plan to lift the national debt toward 42 billion, with Morgenthau aiming to keep the working balance comfortable amid the European war.
Three persons were injured in a collision on the Union City Waterford road five miles west of Union City Sunday evening. Otto J. Palmer drove a car towing a machine owned by Buster J. Shannon when the tow connection broke. Elijah Hughes, driving another car, collided with the Shannon vehicle. Palmer suffered a broken right leg, Hughes a fractured right arm, and his wife injuries to the right leg. Cars damaged. Corry state police investigated.
Corry Regional Committee requests immediate rental listings. Property owners should complete a questionnaire and mail or drop to City Clerk, C. B. Porter, Municipal Building, or Fred York, 41% East Main Street. Include size, rental desired, location, and contact details.
Twenty miles of rural electric lines in Beaverdam area are energized with the next week to ten days expected, supplying lights and power to many farms. Unos construction done, some transformers installed, and officials foresee full operation in the Beaverdam district soon. Areas include Dead Hill, Carter Hill, west of Union City, and between Carter Hill and Wattsburg. The Northwestern Cooperative awaits final funding authorization to complete REA project in the district. East of Waterford and Corry remain to be included in the next phase, pending Rural Electrification Administration approval at Washington.
About 200 workers, mostly African American, entered Chrysler's Dodge main plant in Detroit under heavy police guard amid a back to work movement. Pickets from the rival CIO affiliated union formed a wall as mounted and foot police kept the crowd back. Company reports 187 workers entered.
A Cleveland firm, Berkeley Engineering Co, plans moving its plant to Carry and launch operations in Galion within two weeks. The remodeled Peck's Garage on South First Avenue becomes a large, modern facility to house machinery and equipment. Local workers will be hired as operations ramp up, with production expected to begin soon.
The fever quarantine was lifted today and 12,50) students returned to classes after two weeks. Safety Director William J. McDowell and Police Officer Timothy Nestmry ordered the quarantine last November tate when pieces etc led to restrictions.
In Dauphin court, Wayne Meyers testified he did not know who picked six Erle district roads for spreading 97 000 tons of gravel or who altered specs to require crushed material. The state pursues a “jigsaw puzzle” case linking Democratic Star Chairman David Lawrence to the Erle gravel contract amid a broader Erie scandal.
State motor police sub-station patrols reported three speeding arrests on Saturday. Offenders were arraigned before Alderman C B Porter. two fined, one remanded. The article criticizes violators for breaking state speed regulations and warns of enforcement.
Miss Misra B. Dibble, 58, well known in Oil City, ended her life in the basement of her home. Dr J. Win Zerbe said she had suffered despondency for several years. She trained as a nurse at Children's Hospital Pittsburgh and did post graduate work in Philadelphia and Newark.
New Brunswick New Jersey November 27 a mother and her three sons were killed in a fire at their home Mrs Lavird Dougherty 40 Walter 5 Arie Theodore one year old died alongside their father Elwood Dougherty who rescued the others and urged them to jump through a smoke filled window all three children perished as the father and mother died in the blaze
Philadelphia dispatch reports Stanley Kryger, 90, entered his wife’s home and shot his mother in law, sister in law, wife, and father in law. He killed two, wounded several, then committed suicide. Victims were Mrs Josephine Meokowski 45 mother in law Florence Mevkowski 17 sister in law Reging 2 and Felisa hoih father in law. Neighbors heard shots and saw Kryger strike his wife with a revolver.
Public viewing crowd of over 300 witnessed Company A of the Pennsylvania National Guard perform field maneuvers in a war game at Tod and Gun jussel on Laudsiey Hollow. The 60 soldiers, led by Captain Houghton, split into offensive and defensive detachments and conducted a one hour demonstration praised by officers for its educational value and flawless execution. Three officers and several recruits were noted, with the event marking a near-full personnel strength as the weekend drew to a close.
The weather bureau issued warnings for strong northwest winds along the Middle Atlantic and North Atlantic coast as a high pressure system moves westward. Low and falling pressure is expected, with forecasts noting windy conditions and potential coastal impacts.
On November 27 deliveries resumed citywide as about 1,900 drivers including kcal and fuel oil drivers returned to work after a one day strike marked by violence. A compromise agreement was implemented after negotiations to end the stoppage.
Local contest results list Spring Creek entry in first place among numerous entries from Spartansburg Getty and Corry areas. Names include Miss Mabel Schreckengost Miss Leona M. Smith Mrs. Allene E. Corbin and many others with addresses on West Pleasant Concord Street East Main and Bear Lake. Prize figures appear alongside several participants.
Washington, Pa November 27 Authorities searched today for the identities of two deceased found Saturday night in a gas filled tourist cabin near Gingolf A middle aged man from Monongahela identified as Willie Barton and a woman believed to be from Lemont Furnace.
Hollywood reports a 10 percent wage increase for 25,000 studio technicians and other workers, with theaters promising normal operations for at least 79 days. Proposals hinge on producers proving financial ability to sustain wage hikes, with a February 19, 1940 negotiation date.
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