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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1939
Page
3
A fragmented note mentions work, people, and construction. The text is garbled, obscuring precise names, places, or actions, but suggests discussions around employment in the construction sector and related industry tasks.
Marlyn Stuart, radio actress, wears a black velvet bustle hat with powder blue loops as fashion eyes turn to new silhouettes. Nearby, a conflicting report notes Rev Luther Tucker, accused of distributing materials deemed undesirable, is referenced amid unclear details from an embassy incident in Kyoto.
In Warren on Oct 31 a second wreck within three days damaged four east bound freight cars on W-2 at Warren yards. No cars derailed and no injuries were reported to train crews. Cause undetermined as locomotives detached to couple with rest of the 90 car train led to a heavy impact damaging cars mid train.
Daniel Zilch of Gerry Pa died October 20 leaving an estate of 87 500 in his will filed for probate in Erie county. Brother Christ Zilch and sister Kate Zilch each receive 500. Nieces and nephews Kinley Pettigrew McLaughlin Bourdevant Zilch share 200 each. Harry and John Ricker inherit the house and job. Remainder bequeathed to sister Arma Zilch.
Macon Mo October 31 county authorities expect swift justice for Ernest Pletch 28 charged with murdering flying instructor Carl Bivens to satisfy a urge to fly Prosecutor Vincent Moody said Pletch would seek execution in the state gas chamber at Jefferson City prison The case was strengthened by a new confession in which Pletch recanted self defense tales stating there was no argument while the plane was in flight Pletch captured Saturday night near Indianapolis and returned Sunday to stand trial likely today or tomorrow on first degree murder charges.
The management announces Mathew Slat tery a North Center street teacher and player from the Leon McNierney Studio will perform several interpretations of popular tunes before the Bank Night drawing Thursday. He will use a new Lido soprano accordion and accept audience requests. The concert is an added feature before the Thursday evening stage entertainment Bach Dawn To Die starring James Carney and George Ratt.
Erie outlines a $1,250,000 city program for 1940 after conferences with city council. Budget cuts reduce the total to $750,000. WPA labor will cover the remainder. Projects include Glenwood Park pool, bay side drive, Millcreek wall extension, a new Millcreek bridge, park developments, 26th and Elm play area, water mains, and Walnut Street stairs. Growth notes say city has spent $2,000,000 on improvements since 1836 with WPA support similar to prior years.
Ellot Ness wife of Ensvell-known Cleveland enfty director is noted amid a wave of press on Ness. The report mentions his marriage to Wing Chicazo and his rising national prominence as a law enforcer in the battle against racketeers and gangsters in Chicago and Cleveland.
War makes them fishermen in northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan fear price slumps as trappers turn to fishing jobs amid shortages. G H Phinney of the Fisheries Department notes the shift could flood markets and depress Tur prices during wartime.
James Smith of Union City was sentenced by Judge Pratt Graft to four months to six months in Erie county jail for a pending charge. Defense and prosecution lawyers attended. Smith showed emotion after sentencing.
In Goldendale Washington a sixte... cubic eggs were valued at twice their price after being purchased at a local store. Mrs Anti Gilmos and Jack Tressel reported the incident to local officials, prompting an inquiry into the egg market and consumer protection.
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