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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1939
Page
3
A fragmentary report describes a theft at a residence on West 10th Street where 22 tents and valuables were taken, with a victim noting five items bearing distinct marks and an attempted confrontation near a local alley. The text references a police or court action involving an administrator and county Democrats, with unclear names and dates.
A New York rumor says Britain weighs recognizing a German government seated in London as the legitimate authority. Four exiled Germans in England and France are named as potential cabinet core, including Rudolf Breitscheid Hermann Rauschning and Joseph Wirth. Neutrals may be asked to recognize this government.
Hunter Jeri Koech, 28, collapsed from a heart attack while hunting with a party near Cook's Boat House on the peninsula. He was found in the water by Jack Bertees, transported to a police shanty, and pronounced dead on arrival. Dr James R Hart, summoned to the scene, confirmed the cause as heart attack. Police investigation by Gommey W G Strable underway.
Walter S. Cawing Pennsylvania NYA administrator announces expansion to add 5 000 part time jobs for ages 18 19 in Erie county increase from 178 to 400 quota and expanded clerical hospital recreation and production work statewide, prioritizing relief families.
Harrisburg report notes strong hunting results on opening day aided by good weather and improved technique. Seth Gordon of the Game Commission says the season runs to December 5 under federal regulation with daily hours from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Albion industry sources report Rogers Brothers Trailey Company preparing a test order of 50 trailers for the French government as part of a suspected half million dollar contract. Officials deny formal offers, citing domestic orders and capacity limits. Materials are arriving in New York, with production and payrolls rising at the Albion plant.
In Erie Ohio on Monday Judge Waite paroled Orin Waite and Anthony Okowski after pleas to multiple charges. Okowski, 25, of 861 East 16th Street, was paroled for two years for theft of articles from Mrs Eleanor Boreswell. The men faced deputies and Alderman Schubacher before being released on parole.
Eight people were injured in a two car crash near Kane on Route 6. Mrs. Julia Woods, 95, suffered severe head injuries with possible skull fracture. her daughter Miss Frances Woods, 29, had bruises and cuts. All victims were admitted to Community Hospital. none reported critically injured.
Obituary note on Robert M Garrett 41 of Bellefonte Pa son of Harry Garrett and Mary Garrett. Mentions siblings Mrs A J Casperson and Mrs H B Casperson and others. Describes funeral attendees and hospital treatment after a motor vehicle incident with injuries.
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