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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1939

Page

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Johnson Warns Arms Sales Threaten U S War

Senator Hiram Johnson argues repeal of the arms embargo would push the nation toward war. He condemns emotion driven policy and warns that aiding European democracies could endanger the United States. He ridicules the idea that Hitler will conquer Europe, asserting Napoleon's fate remains unmatched.

Johnson U. S Germany United Press Washington Hiram-W-Johnson Cal League of Nations Senate Today Senate Europe Johmson Sen Williams Borah Tda Hitler United States Napoléon Napoleon England

Hitler Calls Envoys for Conferences

The Allied campaign to isolate Nazi Germany grows as Britain France and Turkey sign a mutual aid treaty. The move aims to shift war dynamics by diplomatic and economic pressure with Turkey joining against aggression in the Balkans.

Alex Morris United Press Foreign News Great Britain France Turkey Britain Balkans Germany Berlin Hiersag Italy Juviel Russa Te Berit Adolf Hiller Mar

Woman Charged With Three Family Murders

Mrs Enoch B. Wrather Sr faces trial in Nashville Tennessee for allegedly poisoning three family members and possibly others. The case centers on multiple lethal poisonings attributed to her.

Enoch B. Wrather, Sr Nashville Tennessee

Lightning Hits Barn at Clayton on Worth Givmer Sherman Road

A large barn on a farm near Clayton Helly on Worth Givmer Sherman road burned along with three adjoining outbuildings. Hay livestock and farm implements were lost. a chicken house hay barn and smokehouse were destroyed. Sherman Fire Department prevented spread. total loss not estimated but believed insured.

Clayton Helly Worth Givmer-Sherman Road Sherman Kelly Iiaurnace

Feeder Route Considered for All-Weather Road Project

Harrisburg reports on October 20 that planners study a feeder route to draw traffic from New York and New England toward western and southern regions. The proposal aims to extend infrastructure and improve year round access, with officials outlining potential regional benefits and challenges.

Harrisburg Wentern New England States

Firemen's Relief Fund Pays $931.20 to Erie Area

Auditor General Warren R. Roberts approved $931.20 from the Foreign Fire Insurance Fund to the Carry Firemen's Relief Association. Nationwide, 1 251 municipalities share $92,874.79 for firemen's relief and pension programs. Erie County distributions listed include Corry 931.20 and Millcreek 339.18 among many towns and townships.

Warren R. Roberts Foreign Fire Insurance Fund Carry Firemen's Relief Association Pennsylvania Roberts Boros Erie County Corry Erie Albion Cranesville Springfield Edinboro Fairview Girard Mill Village North East North Girard Plateau Union Waterford Wattsburg Wesleyville Glenford Contientat Hic Creek Fairview Township Girard Township Hath Lawrence Park LeBoeu Millcreek North East Township Wayne

Clash at Recreation Alleys Ends in Assault Charges

James Pappas proprietor of the Recreation Alleys reported two violent clashes on Hast Main street last night. ER brought assault and battery and peace disturbance charges against Al Bares after the fights left Pappas with injuries including blackened eyes and a broken nose. Witnesses say the quarrels followed a prior argument and escalated quickly.

al Bares James Pappas Pappas

Polio Victim Improves as Fourth Case Reported

A Corry hospital reports Mrs. Glena Wood of Second Avenue improving from infantile paralysis while Union City records a fourth case this week. Five year old Paul Harrison of West High Street is described as mildly affected with signs of improvement. Health officials monitor nearby towns for spread and take precautions to prevent further cases.

Union City Corry Hospital Glena Wood Second Avenue Paul D. Harrison West High Street Mary Towns Corry

Increase NYA Quota for Erie County

Erie County eyes a hundred million NYA Youth Act appropriation with parttime posts for 04 young men and women in the coming weeks. Walter G. Cowing, NYA director, announced projects open for additional hires and urged immediate action with preference for youth from needy families.

Erie County Biate Nya Walter G. Cowing

State Motor Police Reassign Officers November 1

Five patrolmen and one officer of the State Motor Police shift stations on November 1 in northwestern Pennsylvania. Privates C W Irwin D C Hoffman William J Nagy and Joseph A Gane move from Cory to Franklin while Corp J J Burke replaces Blythe in Cory. Several transfers between West Springfield Hershey and Lawrence Park are noted with no replacement planned for Cory.

Ices Eavedekes Smith Street Pennsylvania Herman J. Roush D. C. Hoffman William 3. Nagy Joseph A. Gane West Springfield James W. Blythe Ne Hershey Torry Lawrence Park Corry Louis Foradora Meadville George Dombroski Walter L. Cuthbert West Springfeld James B. Kelly Lawrence Parke Blythe Hershey Corparal Carlson Aeriodia Corp. Carlson Incat

House backs Roosevelt neutrality act amid tight vote

Washington Oct 20 The house pushed ahead President Roosevelts neutrality plan by a 1B to 2 vote margin. A United Press survey showed about 19 of 60 Democrats favored lifting the embargo on shipping arms and munitions with cas and carry restrictions, while several polled remained silent or negative.

Washington House United Press House Democrats East Roosevelt

State Airlines Buys Ten New Transports

Ten new transport planes were purchased by Fenmytyainius Contra's Mirlines, with delivery set for next month at Pittsburgh. President Bedel outlined plans amid unclear internal details and a public press note describing the acquisition.

State Airlines Pittsburgh DAI DCI Fenmytyainius Contra Mirlines Bedel Momtin

Nazi Planes Over Harbor

Unidentified aircraft appeared over the Port of Portsmouth this morning triggering air raid warnings. Precautionary measures were taken and all-clear signals issued within a four hour period. No bombs were dropped.

United Press London Germ Porth Che-Pir Ube

Expect Little Action On West Front In Winter

United States dispatch notes from the war front suggest limited operations on the western front through winter. Expert analysis from Webb Miller cites strategic stalemate, with Hitler unlikely to launch a major spring-style push.

West Front Webb Miller London Adalf Hitler Hitler Bersil Switzerland Maurice Gustave Gamelin Moselle Riine Belgium Confiniowt

Dan Zilch, Corry barber and longtime baseball fan, dies

Daniel Zilch a Corry resident for seventy years and former barber passed away at his home on Misple avenue after a sudden heart attack. Born in York Pennsylvania in 1860 he moved to Corry as a child and built a forty year career in barbering retiring twelve years ago. A devoted follower of the New York Giants and local baseball, Zilch was a well known figure in Corry for generations.

Fepan Zilch Nough Corry York Daniel Zilen Conrad Zilch Focal Inter My. Zilch New York Giants John Wasm Clake Corry Wyaseball

Kane and daughter escape crash near Route 8

A car crash on Route 8 near Scott's Crossing injured Kane and his daughter. The vehicle overturned after a high speed impact, leaving both occupants with serious but non fatal injuries. Local authorities named Lorengo Grandineli and Hose Gmindinelli as involved residents and are investigating the wreck.

Kane Kane Mat Ured Thireeimes Scott's Gmindinelli Lorengo Grandineli Kate

Civil Service in State Jobs Starts Debate

The dispute over the tail service system in the federally aided job insurance division of the State Labor and Industry Department grows as 33 workers are dismissed and 3800 staff face ongoing controversy. The case involves provisional appointees, legality questions, and potential delays in replacing staff with permanent merit selections amid warnings from the state treasurer and attorneys general.

United Press Harrisburg State Labor and Industry Department Ingiairy Howard F. Orth Frackville BP Claty Es & Democrat Ross Iwo

Move to smash youthful gangs after the thefts

Police announce an immediate drive to break up youthful gangs blamed for ransacking cars near the Rex theatre district. Two thefts were reported this week including attempts on Charles W. Schlosser’s Waterford car and damage to Ralph Chirichinto’s vehicle lock.

Rex Theatre John D. Flanigan Charles W. Schlosser Waterford West South Street Wenice Ralph Chirichinto

U S Court Weighs Limits on School Taxes

The U S Court considered a petition asking to restrain Pitahurah and Philadelphia school districts from collecting taxes above a stated amount. The action would affect property owners and seeks a cap of 9 dollars per thousand assessed value.

Pyymca Prion Philadelphia. c U.S Elvoult Court Linder Philadelphia Bennspy Wahl

Burns from Tank Blast Injure Erie Man

Clarence Hodepp, 25, of Zit Easy avenue, Erie, suffered severe burns to his hands, arms, legs, and back when a gasoline tank exploded at an automobile shop run by Michael Snyder near Clymer yesterday afternoon. He was removed to a local hospital, condition reported as good, and was to remain under observation.

Clarence Hodepp Zit Easy Avenue Erie Michael Snydery Clymer Gerry

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