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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1939
Page
6
Fragmentary obituary, arrest, public works, and civic notes from Erie and Grove City. Reports include a governor’s secretary death, dog impoundments, a postmaster honored in Washington, and German air observations. The text also covers Maginot Line details and trench conditions with dated political context.
Warren County investigators probed the death of James Hallowell 55 of Russell near Warren amid suspicion of foul play. A punctured intestine and a bruise suggested possible violence though no outward injuries were reported. Deputy Coroner William Stuart and State Motor Police officer A W Borlig led the inquiry. Hallowell died after hospital admission and his family includes wife six children and several siblings.
Employment service data show 2100 persons employed in a week ending September 22, a 22 percent rise from the prior week. High School band director Sathon Chaffee arranged marching practice for school musicians ahead of football games and other outside events. Police seek a two piece silver fox fur valued at Mrs. Lee Harte 120 Dewitt St Syracuse N Y as authorities assist in the search. Major Pennsylvania truck drivers prepare for a district contest to crown the world’s best truck driver. district eliminations occur October 7 at Philadelphia with state and national level contests culminating in Chicago October 22 24 25 for the world title. U S Comptroller directs national banks to report condition as of October 2 with Pennsylvania Banking Secretary Doug issuing similar calls. Locals anticipate northern lights display tonight. Polls reopen for new registrations and changes at Columbus from 10 a m to 9 p m Friday. wills office posts changes to estates and names heirs in Corry and Erie areas.
Uniontown Pa Oct 4 Mrs Pelleola Valielonga 47 mother of eight children was sentenced to life imprisonment for fatally shooting her estranged husband in Republic Pa last May. The court heard testimony detailing the motive and circumstances of the crime.
A fragment notes a new scientific discovery labeled Breatheasy with promising results from a trial at Roseville on April 14, referencing asthma or hay fever. The text is fragmentary and may contain OCR errors.
The Gospel Party of Hom . tr NL opened a revival series at United Brethren in Christ church in Central New York. Rev Clarence W Tebo led the program with evangelist Mrs Clarence W Tebo Miss Nadina Leonard and Miss Mae Borders in a musical night featuring singing, instruments and bells. Tebo spoke on Paying Our Debts from an Old Testament oil miracle. Attendance was strong and nightly services continue with offerings toward meeting expenses.
In a fragmentary account Keller tripled to right center before a deliberate walk to DiMagrie. Dickey singled to bring Keller home for the winning run as Yankees prevail in a rough page sports note with unclear context and numerous garbled names.
Harrisburg Oct 4 The State Unemployment Compensation Board of Review refused job insurance benefits to Emily A Shoemater of Montoursville for missing work without permission while employed by Carey McFall Co from March 1 1938 to May 25 1939 The decision affirmed two referees and was announced by Board Chairman P Stephen Stahlbecker.
Berlin dispatch from United Press reports on October 4 that German forces continued to engage Polish troops defending a line near the German Russian frontier in central Poland. The communique noted quiet in the west except for light artillery fire and did not specify exact locations or intensity of the resistance.
Demand was moderate on the wholesale market with apples steady. Prices for various varieties and produce items listed, including cabbage lettuce onions and potatoes. Livestock dairy and poultry markets show mixed movement with cattle hogs and calves noted. Stock quotes from New York show higher in some issues amid a mixed bond and commodity backdrop.
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