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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1939
Page
3
Heavy rains flood Ridgway causing minor street flooding and rising water near residences. Residents report about two inches of precipitation with water flowing along Front Street and Allen Street as authorities monitor the situation.
Reported incident aboard a towing company craft on the Great Lake led to two drownings during a rescue attempt. Fireman Cone and assistant Dan Holand were among the drowned. rescuers Ferryman Reidlenzach and others aided survivors.
A collision on the Jamestown Frewsburg highway near the Stiiwater bridge killed 20 year old William T. Johnson of 22 Oneida Avenue Warren. Three others were injured including William Buffer 20 of Worth Trinity street with cuts and facial injuries, Mary Conbett 18 of Fourist Avenue with a forehead injury, Phylity Moore 14 of Warren with bruises. All were treated at Warren hospitals.
Chicago businessman Joseph Patric Reilly to wed Mary McCormick for the fifth time, with a heiress presumed to join in a new marriage plan. The event follows prior unions and features the Price Setee 2 enterprise as part of the social notes.
Walter Kesanlovich, 22, of Pittsburgh, was shot in the chest by a patrolman today after a confrontation on a city street. The officer opened fire as youths nearby ignored commands to land. Police investigate the incident and identify a bystander as a witness.
Senator James Davis told the Young Republicans in Philadelphia that propaganda factions are active nationwide. He warned there are propagandists on every side and urged strengthening national defenses to counter them.
Erie county officials begin work on the 1240 budget noting no new millage is planned. County Administrator Harvey M. Willy cites estimated expenditures and anticipated revenue to maintain balance while asking department heads for revised estimates by November 45.
Fragmented OCR text reports prison misconduct and sheriff involvement amid unclear allegations. Readable names and specifics are unavailable, leaving a partial outline of events and authorities cited.
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