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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1939
Page
1
Readable lines describe a school gathering in Pittsburgh with students and faculty, mentions of J. W. Barrell and Sally Belakey, and a church society meeting slated for November 2. Several names and roles appear amid garbled text.
City faced torrential rain with extensive flooding and sewer backups. Major streets including Fourth and Parady suffered damage as debris clogged drains. Officials report heavy rainfall taxed pumps and service crews as they worked to restore power and utilities amid widespread disruption.
Multiple people injured in weekend car crashes amid snow and rain near Irvine and Gorey Hospital. Mrs Wells and Herman Wells sustained injuries. Carte, 88, Columbus, suffered serious injuries in a Plymouth crash at Route 957 and 6. A.R. Knapp and others also injured in separate incidents along the Gorey Spring Creek road.
Mr and Mrs D Armoit Hillstrom visiting Pittsburgh over the weekend were robbed when a thief forced a window vent and took their suit and coat. Police report unclear names and additional victims and witnesses listed in damaged local copy.
A coroner's jury returns an open verdict in the death of Carl Bivens shot in an airplane. Exnesh Pleteh signs a confession to the related killing and a separate self defense theory is noted as the plane fell toward Macon County near Brookfield.
City treasurer Irene Mullen warns taxpayers that a five percent penalty on 1939 county taxes begins after Wednesday November 1. Property owners on the five year installment plan must pay the current installment by that date to avoid penalties and stay eligible for continued installments.
The American League for Peace and Democracy met in Philadelphia and considered suing Rep Martin Dies over his charges that the organization is Communist controlled. Dr Harry F Ward urged Columbia Broadcasting to provide time to answer Dies who chairs the House committee on un American activities.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court heard arguments on the constitutionality of the 1997 full crew train law. The case arose from an injunction blocking enforcement of the rule requiring an extra brakeman on passenger trains with 10 cars or more and on freight trains of 50 cars or more.
United Press report from Washington outlines the House move to send the neutrality bill to conference after unanimous rules consent. The death of Rep. Bolton alters timing as debate set to start tomorrow, with polls suggesting a close vote and possible repeal of the arms embargo by a slim margin.
The census positions including census takers clerks interpreters and stenographers will be filled locally not from Washington. Applicants should wait for local offices to open after year end with announcements in local papers. Veterans and widows have preference if equally qualified.
Lima dispatch reports the 35 ton snow cruiser carrying Rear Admiral Richard Byrd working to free from mud after Saturday crash on Route 3. Two diesel engines restored power as crews aim to restart the journey by Tuesday night or Wednesday, with steering hydraulics and a broken line under investigation.
The city shows light voting interest for the November 7 election with apathy across local and county contests. City treasurer, two school directors, and precinct officials face off as Republicans plan a Grand Theatre rally led by Deputy Attorney General William Rial, while Democrats organize a rally in Erie with Supreme Court candidate Herbert F Goodrich expected to speak.
Reports from Copenhagen and Washington describe German prize crews seizing the American steamer City of Flint. Seventy or more crew members were armed with revolvers and grenades as German operators attempted to sink the ship before a warship halted the assault. The State Department said it was taking steps to protect the American vessel and crew.
Secretary announced plans for a children oriented Halloween parade led by the Leaders' Council Twenty members meet at Y rooms on First avenue at twelve to form the procession Route runs east on South Street to Center West on Center to Smith Fash on Amith to Maple south to Park Places West or Park Place Center and south to Lots near the key theatre Twenty five awards will be given for best costumes The Rex Theatre and others assist with arrangements A Halloween party for seniors follows at M A rooms on First Avenue Aimed at children the event seeks no alcohol or crowds The Corry Tight band and Junior VW bugle provide music
The article reports foot care issues from ill fitting slippers blamed for corns and discomfort. It notes experts warn improper footwear worsens arch pain and foot health concerns tied to fashion choices. Local references mention a misfit trend and potential health effects.
Alice Brady, a prominent stage and screen actress, died Saturday night in New York after an illness of several years. Daughter of producer William A. Brady, she rose from chorus in the Mikado to Hollywood fame and won a 1934 Academy Award for Mrs. O’Leary in Chicago. She starred in The Witch and Mourning Becomes Electra and was married to David L. Ghine before a later divorce.
Three members of a family were found unconscious and later died in Pottstown Pennsylvania after a gas leak. Mrs Ginbe Mittehell, aged 12 year old Sophie Ally, and Benjamin, 22, were taken to Pottstown Hospital where the gas was described as highly toxic.
William G. McQuistion testified before the Dies committee that Harry Bridges proved his Communist Party membership by following party leaders and refusing New York addresses. He named Tony Ray and Roy Howason as central committee members who brought Bridges to New York.
Five Red Creek area schoolboys were killed when a rabbit hunt ended in a deadly blast. The explosion tore apart their bodies and scattered clothing as rescuers searched a gaping hole in the ground near Rock Springs Wyoming. Eyewitnesses reported a rifle misfire and a stray shell causing the fatal detonation.
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