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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1939

Page

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School Directors Move to Curb District Expenditures

The Board of Education considers restricting purchases to under $25 and seeks board approval for all such expenses. The move aims to curb unauthorized buying amid district budget tightness, with Monday meeting discussions revealing varied support and questions about enforcement.

Board of Education Miny Key Bienes Hunton Ohnson Lewis Benninge Boar Requiie Cart i Hentan Dr. Dearing Geners Hensen Lh Property Committee Cleve B. Morton Olen Elven Henton Gve Eit Uuying

Young Republicans Welcome Patronage in Harrisburg

Harrisburg dispatch reports the Young Republicans saying they are well pleased with the patronage allotted by state leaders. In recent weeks the group has secured more than 300 appointments for the organization, drawing praise from aligned officials and highlighting influence in Gov. Arthur H. James' administration.

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Donation Days for Corry Hospital Sets Dates

The Ladies Auxiliary of Corry hospital announced Donation Days on October 1 and 2 with Prday and Saturday spelling. The same chairmen as last year will lead, as they discussed blankets, a check from Crowell Publishing for hospital campaigns, and other items disposed at the Monday afternoon Nurses Home meeting. The next auxiliary meeting is scheduled for November 7.

Ladies Auxiliary Corry Hospital Crowell Publishing Company Thee Geil Hospital

Extend Search For Foreign Submarine From Coast Guard

Navy and air patrols expanded again today as authorities pursued a suspected foreign submarine off New England. An accompanying amphiian unit left Salem, but reconnaissance failed to locate any concrete trace of the vessel or its potential threat to the refugee ship Triton or other maritime traffic.

Boston Navy Troquois New England Semak Salem

Hand Grenades Turn Back German Attacks on French Lines

German patrols hurled grenades at the French lines through yesterday afternoon and night, repulsed each time by French hand grenades. Germans attempted to seize prisoners, while artillery pounded gun emplacements for 72 hours. Berlin reported heavy barrages and bomber activity against British battleships off Norway, with two German planes damaged and forced to land in Denmark.

United Press AIS Sienfried Harde&t Moselle Denmark Copenhagen Norway North Sea Yiieh

Improvements in Traffic Needed in Pittsburgh Speech

Milwaukee traffic expert Carl J Bergstrom told the 45th annual congress of the American Public Works Association that immediate traffic gains are possible without long term projects. He urged officials to rethink current layouts and install safety islands pavement markings and illuminated signals noting that such changes can pay for themselves through higher nearby property values.

United Press Pittsburgh America Carl J. ‘Bergstrom Milwaukee Anitial Congress American Public Works Association

Purchase of six motors for vocational shop gains approval

The HoaTG of Enusatonins night approved buying six small motors and two grinders for Hatch Vora Nationals school at total cost $120. The contract goes to William Dunnenwater on Supt R B Dewey's recommendation noting long standing need for the motors.

Enusatonins Hatch Vorationals School Willam Dnnenwater Supt R 8 Dewey

Believe F. D. R. Proposal Will Aid Britain

Senate Minority Leader Warren R. Austin voiced support for President Roosevelt's plan to aid Britain. He argued the pending bill should be framed as aiding national defense rather than imperialism to help the Allies obtain essential war materials while avoiding actions that might provoke Germany.

United Press Washington Senate Warren R Roosevall United States Briain Hind Brance

Bell Company Betting Probe Sows Tension at PUC

Harrisburg dispatch reports the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission weighing a formal investigation into Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania for allegedly furnishing equipment to horse race betting establishments. Commissioner Richard J. Breamish pushes colleagues to reconsider their refusal to join the probe, citing recent equipment linked to Philadelphia race wagering as justification. Meanwhile Pittsburgh notes that race betting tips remain popular, with merchants and motorist shops reporting steady demand for related services.

Harrisburg Palle Utility Commission Still Way Fn Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania Richard J. Breamish Jim N Eais Philadelphia

Reject Proposal To Return Bill Triintted-treme

The Senate today rejected a proposal to fund the neutrality revision bill organized to ban a certain voyage and telegraph lines, criticizing specific provisions as dangerous to merchant vessels and to American safety in the European conflict.

Spithey

Merle Page 10 Opens Modern Grocery Store in City

Merle Page 10 plans to open a modern grocery store in the city within two to three weeks. He will rent a corner storeroom in the Barlow Block and affiliate with a national chain, with Will J. Wilcox as prior employer aiding decor and fixtures.

Merle Page Barlow Block Dusueess Aynou Ibeniene Merl Pyke Tarvinoil Mt Center Git Sigmets Ipo Page Will J. Wilcox Grocary Wits Viel Hits Ms Wai Ex Rity Sveseestiay Ae Lyseiny Fae Garry Columbus Wilcox

Five Die In Warren Jamestown Head On Crash

A Warren Jamestown highway head on collision killed five people and left authorities unable to determine the cause. Victims include Gust Backstrom 80 and Carl H Bosin 18, both of Warren area, and others from Waterville and nearby towns. Engle 18 drove a car owned by his brother Theodore. The crash occurred on a dry road three miles south of Russell on a steep curve. The accident may never have a clear cause.

Gust Backstrom Irvine Street Warren Warren General Hospital Warren-Jamestown Carl H. Bosin Vine Street Elsie Bos Sie Wile Fiather Bosin Hulda Backstrom Mr. Backstrom Harrison LeRoy Engle Hunsel Py Engle Vacren Alilomobilé Theodore Hosin Russel Warren Hospital Shank Ted Cyial Cordner Lowrey Warren Cntyeebie

Official executioner taken by death

Robert G. Elliott, official executioner of Sing Sing and other trials, died at his Richmond Hill home today of coronary embolism. He had been ill since May and his condition became critical several days ago. Death occurred at 9 45 a.m. His illness forced him to suspend his wifeful duties during recent months.

United Press New York Robert G. Elliott Sing Sing Richmond Hill Teme Elliott

Child Injured When Rake Punctures Arm in Chestnut Street Accident

Mr and Mrs Charles Hamer of Chestnut Street report their child sustained a severe gash to the right arm after a rake punctured the limb Saturday. The injury occurred during yard work and the child is improving.

Mes Charles Hamer Chestnut Street

Price boost for furs to aid hunters revenue

Harrisburg Oct 9 2010 in a government note the Game Commission secretary Seth Gorticn says a mercent increase in raw fur prices will promote trapping of fur bearing animals and bring needed revenue to many hunters.

Mawes Ae Harrisburg Game Cormission Seth Gorticn

Hitler pleads for peace before reply to Daladier Paris

Paris scene reports Premier Edouard Daladier preparing to broadcast his reply as Adolf Hitler repeats a peace plea before the allied response. London coverage notes British air forces claim superiority and Chamberlain awaiting Commons remarks on British stance amid war tensions.

United Press Paris Edo Daladier Uy Anne Cutty London Ovt Aage Peae Edouard Daladier Germany Hitler Alimokab Kingsley Wood House of Commons Royal ‘Air Force Myntiis Neville Chamberlain Dominions Berlin Nuals Brisit

Court Rules Below Cost Sales Unconstitutional in Pa

State Superior Court ruling declares Pennsylvania fair sales act of 1937 unconstitutional affirming an Allegheny County court decision. Indictment against B P Zasloff remains related to alleged sale below cost. Court holds act exceeds police power and harms competition, part of a broader New Deal era policy.

State Allegheny B. P. Zasloff Pennsylvania George H. Barie William Tri Brie Qpr

Corryites to Attend Highway Meeting

Corry residents plan to attend the Roosevelt Highway Association annual meeting at Wellsboro on Wednesday. Attendees from Corry include Mr and Mrs Ed Borfstaff Frank S Austin Harry W Parker W W Waterhouse and Carl Richard. Mr and Mrs Borstehil will travel to Wellsboro by air with Mr and Mrs Merle Cole of Erie.

Roosevelt Highway Associaco Wellshort Corry Mir Ed Borstaff F. Brown Frank S. Austin Harry W. Parker W.W. Waterhouse Carl Reichard Borstehil Wellsboro Merle Cole Erie

Three Die in Gotham Blast in Broadway Tailor Shop

Three persons killed and at least one injured when an explosion shattered a tallor shop on West 23rd Street and Lexington Avenue. Debris injured passersby as wood and plaster rained down. police and fire units responded to a chaotic scene in one of the city’s busiest districts.

Gotham United Press NEW York Lexington Venice

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