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Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1940
Page
1
Fires Menace Church Destroy Large Barn
Fire threats sweep through rural areas as a church is menaced and a large barn is destroyed. Nation and world briefs cover Mediterranean clashes, bombing raids on Liverpool, a Watched U.S. embassy incident in Mexico City, and the buildup of traffic fatalities. Local notes report Alcoa plant orders, a half-million dollar strike, and obituaries.
Fire destroys stock and church near Columbus
A February wildfire scorching the Toplovich farm northeast of Columbus gutted a barn and killed about thirty head of stock including two horses after an overheated furnace sparked a blaze that also damaged the Wattsburg Presbyterian church. Firefighters were alerted, but the flames were checked. several homes and a Methodist church were briefly in danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jorge Harn
Columbus
Wattsburg
Ctty
Hames
Presbyterian Church
Church Street
Wattyourg
Ward
Ora Gibbons Farm
Beaverdam
Waltsburg
Edward Allén
Sammons
Paul Toplovich
Will Messinger
Tamarack
Gallumbus
Toplovich Mest
Wilcox Passes Rigid Tests In Erie Draft
Corry volunteer Wilcox, a Cory’s Iona draftee, passed a strict physical exam and leaves for Fort Meade after seven of Erie county’s fourteen volunteers were discharged at Pittsburgh this week. The army’s standards are very strict, with several rejections over minor faults such as shoulder alignment and overweight for height.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Camp Jol
Wilcox
Lsft
Pittsburgh
Fort Meade
Mel
Conflicting Claims After Battle Across English Channel
Associated Press reports a clash between British and German destroyers in the English Channel with divergent victory claims. In the Balkans Greece held Pogradetz as Italian forces faced verification of Pogidete’s fall. Liverpool endured a night of bombing, while London and other British ports were bombed and attacked as British and German forces clashed at sea. The Balkan turmoil centered on Romania and Antonescu’s government amid ongoing German involvement. A New York steamer reported a submarine sighting southwest of the Irish coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
English
Pogradetz
Italy
Albania
Pogidete
England
Livepool
Mersey
London Admiralty
Brest
Nagineld
London
Berlin
Atlantic
English Channel
Liverpool
Bristol
Plymouth
Southrampton
Britain
Stettin
Politz
Cuxhaven
Mainz
Koblenz
Hindoven
Duesselsdorf
Mannheim
Antwerp
Boullogne
le ‘Havre
Admiralty
Col Means of 112th Infantry Dies in City
Col Manvov A Means, commander of the 112th Infantry, dies suddenly. Officers recall his four years in command and previous WWI service with the Rainbow Division. Col Joseph Cayrolth of Bountford will serve as interim commander of the unit until a permanent successor is named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe A. Means
112Th Infantry
Kane
Red Cross
Col.means
Manvov A. Means
212Th Infantry
Penne Avivania National Church
Thin City
Konette & Jew
Bern Stucken
Roytain
Miles-Fane Company
Joseph Cayrolth
Bountford
U2rd
City Is Presented Deed to New Recreation Park
Corry endures a severe snowstorm with a foot or more on the level and drifts up to five feet. Forecasters warned of continued snow and cold tonight and Saturday, delaying relief and prompting extensive highway closures and plowing. Authorities reported no serious injuries despite widespread disruption as streets and highways remained treacherous. The article notes the city’s focus on opening main roads and warns drivers to use main arteries and face the deep drifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Recreation Park
Corry
Buon Nurries
Babhie Alteet Department
Joe
Hlisnard
Jordin
Mit
Dilly
Batt Didty-Sic
Tie Parkles
Farraheuses
Spapuushure
Steymiate
Streat
Melvin Amy Hich
Dmnang Motor
Vollce
Iso
Streel Department
Vury
Highway Department Caretakene
Belrer
Budoy
Associated Press
Claimntis Neverm
Weason
Warren
Erle
Accident Toll to Pass 1838 Mark
The Nations Safety Council predicted the 1940 traffic toll would exceed last year, possibly by 2000. Heading into the Christmas season, America has a 10 month toll of 27,350 deaths, up from 25,780 the prior year. October deaths totaled 2500, four percent higher than the previous October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
the Nations
Safety Council
America
Highway Dept Official Survives Near-Train Collision
Corry resident George Stowe, a caretaker for the highway department, escaped serious injury after his car struck the side of a freight train at Lovell's station crossing during a blizzard. He did not see the train due to the whiteout and suffered shock from the crash and the narrow escape. Continued coverage on page six mentions more on the storm damage and related events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stowe
Safe Highway Department
Corry
Uhe Lovell’s
Stowe
Highway Department
Thin City
Failine
Theyossing
Blacktops
Junior
Red Cross Roll Call Closes Saturday in 1940 drive
The Red Cross Roll Call for 1940 will end Saturday with canvassers urged to visit remaining residents and renew or subscribe memberships for another year. Chairman E C Reneau asks canvassers to report Saturday for a final tally, as early responses show promise toward reaching the goal amid wartime needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
C. Reneau
Drive Tomor
E. C. Reneau
Chnchman
SSS
Whce
Stewart
Wei
Clair Imap Reneau
Hed Cross Obsiiman
MC. A
Firat Avenue
Tod
Erie Man Killed by Train Near 4th and Holland Streets
Erie, Nov 2. John Brennar, 3, resident at the Pall Gospel Mission Faith Home, 1716 Peach Street, for two years, was killed early Thursday morning when hit by a New York Central Railroad passenger train at 4th and Holland Streets. The elderly man, reported missing from the Home Wednesday night, was decapitated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
John Brennar
Pall Gospel Minsion Faith
Peach Street
New York Central Railroad
4Th
Holland Streets
Community honors Glenn Mead for city park gift
Cony residents gathered at senior high auditorium on West Wayne street to thank Glenn Mead of Philadelphia for donating land at 8215 West Wayne. The program featured Cony High band selections, a vocal number, and remarks by Rev. BE Warner and donor Oli W Bracken. Attendees praised Mead despite a small crowd amid stormy weather and a holiday dinner. Continued on Page Six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cony
Reepedtin
Glenn Mead
Philadelphia
West Wayne Street
Thay School
O'Eloele
Liege
Mr. Mead
Lily
Cony High
Wiliam Knowlton
Dixe
God Bless Amelia
Dawes P Sullivan
Be, L. Warner
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Oli W. Bracken
One-Third of Pennsylvania Relief Families Considered Employable
Pennsylvania public assistance officials report in October survey that about one third of relief families are employable. The survey found 44,000 cases with no employable persons, indicating a heavy load on the state to support nonworking individuals and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Puble Assistance Department
End aluminum strike at New Kensington ends after compromise
Pr. Nov. 20 reports work resumed at the principal plant of the Aluminum Company of America New Kensington after a CIO strike over a $12 union dues. The stoppage idled 7,500 employees for a week and caused $260,000 in wages loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Kensington
Harrisburg
Associated Fre
Iage Defense
Alumnui Company of America
CIO
Boy Plunger of Wall Street Ends Life After Four Fortunes
New York case outlines Jesse Livermore once dubbed the Boy Plunger who won and lost fortunes in Wall Street markets. He began in Boston, rose to wealth by 1907, then suffered three later bankruptcies. He died by gunshot after writing a farewell note to his third wife Nina Lauriston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Livermore
Boy Wonder
Conesses
Tama
Self
Plunger
Wall Street
Associated Press
Jesse
Fred
Bherry-Methérland
Laurie
Nina
Laurie Ig
Lauriston
Harriet Meta Noble
Fhrmer
West Acton
Mass
New England
Wall
Boston
Big blaze causes $50,000 loss in Franklinville
Fire in western New York villages destroyed four wooden structures and damaged two more in a business block. Village meteor William T. Crooks estimated $50,000 loss. The blaze began early today with telephones and switches affected as smoke spread along the street. Fire crews battled the flames, with only unconfirmed reports of casualties or additional damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosucanse Creo
Pranklinville
New York
William T. Crooks
Bien Baits
Wis
Ventol
Lorie
Thanksgiving Day Observed With Family Dinners Across Cory
Holiday gatherings marked Thanksgiving in Cory with many families sharing meals at home or nearby hotels. Churches held services at United Brethren, Emmanuel Episcopal, St Thomas and St Elizabeths Catholic, and First Church of Christ Scientist, with attendance filling venues. The day featured indoor events due to weather and reflected gratitude amid wartime devastation in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Hilea
Lowal
Wwotelk
Utton
United Brethren Atheist Church
Gordon Abrana
Christian Ane Missionary Alliance Church
Fox Hye Ovension
Lily Message Buine
Thiely Praine
Emmanuel Episcopal Cleareh
Sir Thoman
St. Ehanheth
Chilehen
Chriss
Cory
Europe
Demonstrators clash with police at U. S. Embassy in Mexico City
In Mexico City 150 to 200 protesters jeered Vice President-elect Henry Wallace during a visit before Avila Camacho's inauguration. Stones were thrown at embassy windows, police used tear gas, and two attackers were cuffed as demonstrators shouted anti Alamazon and anti U.S. chants amid a tense preinaugural atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asinomted
Mexico City
United States
U. S
Henry A. .Wallace
Joe Andreau Almagy
Avila Camacho
Iast Duly 7
Wallace
Po~ Vibce
Unem
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Theatre of War
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Lovell’s Station
New Greenville
Charles Borsteiil
Clyde L. Morrison
John Wilcox
Via the Waves
Onight
WEAP
NBC
CBS
Lucille Manners
Wings of Destiny
Wendell Willkie
WABO
al Pearce
Kale Smith
Johnny Presents
Playhouse
Miriam
Toplovich
SPOTS
Bats
Tee Pound Ik
Mackey Radia
Centerville Road
Highway Dept
Lovell's Station
Corryites
Ville
Shanghai
U. B. Church
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