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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1939
Page
3
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Wes Carroll and Glyde Schileper of Long Beach California join the Aviation World as pilots of a pontoon plane that set a 65 hour 33 minute endurance record, flying above Lancaster California on September 29. France leader Albert LeBlum visits French river HQ and meets Admiral Darlan aide. Countess Barbara Hutton and Robert Sweeney seen in New York amid gossip. A sensational murder trial in South Paris Maine prompts prison sentences for a father and former sweetheart. Barbara Carroll, 18, plans to marry Armand Lacroix of Rumford Maine.
Amy Skinner, 45, former local high school librarian, disappeared after leaving her sister's Forestville home. Despite an extensive search by police, relatives, and friends, no trace was found and authorities fear drowning in Lake Erie near Walnut Creek after sightings in Silver Creek and along Lake Road. Skinner had been under hospital observation and was to return for further examination, with brothers Robert of Buffalo and Herbert of Brocton listed as surviving relatives.
Final rites were held Friday afternoon at 2 from the late home in R D memory of D D Damon who died from injuries after a fall on his farm October 20. Rev M M Clark of the Baptist church at Cambridge Springs officiated. burial in Rose Hill cemetery Spartansburg. Bearers included Roy Bewley Harry Jewell Andrew Miller Guy Fralick Karl Chelton Vern Chelton. Relatives and friends attended from Corty Meadville and nearby towns including Miss Erie Reynolds Mrs Mary Reynolds and others from Cleveland J A Richards of Erie and Mrs Stein of Meadville.
A short motion picture will depict present day Holy Land scenes at the Salvation Army Hall during the Saturday night Praise meeting. It shows fishermen mending nets, ancient temple ruins, Jerusalem street scenes, the church above the Sepulchre, the Wailing Wall, and other notable views. The meeting starts at 8 oclock and ends by 8 45.
Babson argues the Philippines offer fertile land and a large pool of unemployed Americans for homesteading. He cites copra hemp and rice as key exports, notes U.S. trade ties with the islands, and urges government consideration of land openings to American farmers as a solution for displaced workers amid ongoing debates about Philippine independence and strategic shipping interests.
Ernie Martinson, 58, of Sherman North Carolina, was treated at Corry Hospital Center for a fracture of the right arm after injuring himself while cranking a tractor. He was discharged after treatment at the local institution. Right now you'll find many bar items in the Classified Wants Ad.
A lone worker at a lease shut down a 400 acre oil blaze Thursday night, preventing spread to nearby tanks. Fire crews answered the alarm but John Kupinan, 42, a pumper, alone subdued flames near the tank using water and a bamlan. The incident could have grown to involve 16 tanks but was contained with limited damage.
Erie October 24 Victim of carbon monoxide poisoning. Joh Lesh aged 38 found dead in his power house at 150 Bashad Street just before 1am Friday by roomer Lois Kemingkl who entered to clean. Coroner ruled accidental death. he believed the man had been dead since 10 p.m. Thursday. Lesh was living at the house on relief for five weeks with 15 relatives surviving.
Vernelle Wood, 16 North East, reported missing Thursday afternoon, was found at 8:30 a.m. Friday at 6th and State streets by Policeman Charles Tribble. Adopted by Mr and Mrs W A Wood, she reportedly ran away from Lemons Store at Sid and State. Police returned her to the Wood family.
Judge William Hiet seeks State Superior Court election and will be heard Republican only at Public Auditorium Tuesday evening. Democrats of Erie County plan their rally Thursday evening with Herbert Goodrich, candidate for Supreme Court, addressing the crowd. Detective displays a strange two-apple derby note as a merchant cashes a fake rubber check branded A. R. Stung.
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