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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1939
Page
6
A concise note records an anniversary related to the surrender of fa, mentioning Pelijen autman as the named figure associated with the event. The fragmentary line hints at a commemoration or reflection tied to a historical surrender.
A Beaverdam masked party drew wide local interest as residents planned a district conference trip for teachers attending the Pennsylvania State Education Association session in Erie. The piece notes theater work on the Grand Theatre, Kiwanis minstrel rehearsals, and various social gatherings, with attendance expectations and surrounding community updates.
A historic 1959 Auto Show draws attention in Ernesta Whi area while traditional Carry- Mes tniye routines decline. A large display of forty motor groups highlights the exhibit, yet entertainment is limited. Mennville plans a Halloween celebration, recalling past parades and masked balls that once led Northwestern Pennsylvania social life.
Titusville will host district offices for the alien registration program to be activated in Pennsylvania in December. The Department of Labor and Industry will handle registration, with offices in Titusville serving Erie Crawford Mercer Lawrence Venango Clarion Forest Warren and McKean counties. Harrisburg reports say workers will visit centers of alien populations to register people and staff will be increased to manage the extra workload despite a pending federal court decision on the 1939 alien registration law.
In New Castle Pennsylvania Oct, dismal notes report the discovery of the murder victim’s head in a canal hopper near Maurder Swamp. Authorities, led by Inspector Mokin, trace an incident involving young men and a tram car, with the body parts hidden among leaves. The case centers on identification of the victim and links to Pittsburgh.
Roosevelt orders six Army Flying Fortresses to Haiti Rio de Janeiro for Brazil's republic anniversary. Bombers depart Langley Field on Armistice Day and return by November 25 under an Air Corps general officer.
A local eatery promotes a three piece convertible lunch set and a package of high grade cake flour. The offer highlights a safe serving approach and nationwide availability. The ad references a bar setting with medium bar quality and a modern lunch service option.
The classified ads page explains rates for insertions with per line pricing and minimums, and states the department aims to connect readers with home, office, farm, or person needs. It urges careful reading by housewives and businessmen and lists classified categories such as Announcements, Notices, Personals, Automobiles, Agencies, Auto Bodies, and more.
Former Pennsylvania Governor Gifford Pinchot endorsed President Roosevelt’s neutrality program in a radio address. He said it is the best way to keep the United States out of war and warned that another arms embargo could prevent the spread of Hitlerism across the earth.
On Oct 19 Demant notes steady to firm apple prices with New York Wealthies and Macintosh bids mostly at 60 to 90 cents, varied potato and onion values, and weaker lettuce in Pittsburgh wholesale trade. Cattle, hogs, and sheep markets show slow demand. poultry steady with moderate demand for hens and chicks.
A garbled football notice notes Ohio State and Columbe players in practice as colleges shift toward weekend sessions. Mentions Sharland and Wycks among others with scattered fragments about training and timing. The item reads like a cryptic sports snippet with uncertain names and dates.
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