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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1939
Page
7
In a rough game the Bears defeated a local suburban squad as key players from York and Vinfield led scoring drives. Early momentum shifted with strong defense from York, while Vinfield contributed crucial second-half baskets sealing the win.
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Harrisburg will host the Pennsylvania Education Congress October 4 and 6 with about 2,000 school officials expected. The program covers administrative reorganization attendance areas and teaching rating cards, plus sessions on educational administration and financing. Speakers include Dr. Clarence Ackley Dr. Francis Haas Dr. Carlton Washburne and Governor Arthur James.
United Press reports heavyweight Lou Nova remains in Hahnemann hospital Philadelphia after his Friday night bout with Tony Galento at Municipal Stadium. Dr Harold Rickard cites infection guard and notes Nova’s condition described as serious yet stable with continued observation tomorrow.
Salamanca authorities investigate the slaying of a Bradford clerk with Donald Ray and Paul Balsiger as key witnesses. Col. Krieger describes movements after Friday night meetings and the body found in a parked car at 3:40 am Saturday.
A Townsend Letter argues the Townsend plan will revive America by creating jobs for the unemployed and retirees past 60. It proposes a 2 percent transaction tax to fund monthly payments to the aged, circulating money and boosting demand to drive factory output and wages nationwide.
A mail box explosion in Oakland prompts a police call. Post office inspector arrives and finds the blast was caused by a five cent cracker rather than a love letter as suspected. Harry King reportedly knew about a love letter at first.
The fall term of federal court in Erie will adjourn for one week from Monday September 16 to Monday September 25. Deputy Clerk John Spaeder said conferences will be held by judges and officials on federal court procedures with U S Attorney General Frank Murphy presiding. Judge F P Schoonmaker will preside over the grand jury upon session resumption.
Charles E. Weisloger, 82, a Fairview resident and county pioneer, died after being struck by a car driven by John Schleit Jr. in Fairview. He suffered leg fractures and a compound injury, with death following at St. Vincent's Hospital. Coroner and state police investigated. Weisloger away from civic duties and cattle business left a wife, Roy and Otto as survivors.
An advertisement from E. English of Houseville Pennsylvania promotes a new scientific discovery named Breatheasy. It claims asthma or hay fever relief with guaranteed results or money back and lists a contact in Oil City for the PRHE trial.
Soviet troops have occupied Vusha, about 223 miles northeast of Warsaw, as German air raids reached the Rumainian border and bombs struck Bomit village. Reports say advances continue along railway lines toward Pins, with two Soviet columns pressing into marsh regions.
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