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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1939

Page

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Special Registration Here October 3 and 4

Gorey voters have two days for special enrollment before the November election. Scott Way, chief clerk of the registration commission, announced offices at Erie will host general registration on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 3 and 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Neighbors from nearby townships and county voters may enroll, with changes in party, address, or new registrations handled. Local registrars will conduct the sessions, with identities announced later in the week.

Gorey Way Corry

Increase Strength of Penns National Guard 112th Infantry

European war clouds cast shadows over western Pennsylvania as the Pennsylvania National Guard ordered to start enlistment, adding 2,217 men to reach over 13,000. The 112th Infantry will grow from 1,005 to 1,290 soldiers, with Company A of the city a unit. National Guard bureau recommends regimental level increases across several regiments and batteries, including 107th and 108th field artillery, 155 mm howitzers, and machine gun units, to modernize strength as roosevelt program expands.

Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Nations 112Th Infantry States National Guard Roosevelt 219Th Coast Artillery 52Nd Cavalry Brigade National Guard Bureau Harrising Phoenisville Williamsport Pittshireh Nanticoke Tunkhannock Plymouth Wilkes-Barre Waynesboro Bellefonte DuBois Shithield Artilery Philadelphia 176Th Field Artillery

Weir Warns Arms Embargo Change Could Lead to War

Pittsburgh September 25 Ernest T Weir president of the American Troy and Stel Institute warned that lifting the arms embargo might drive the United States into war and urged American industry to relinquish profits and jobs from any business that could drag the nation into conflict. He opposed any change in the current neutrality law saying the United States should not manufacture direct munitions for any country at war or at peace.

Pittsburgh Ernest T .Weir American Troy and Stel Institute United States

One Man Fatally Burned at Butler Car Wheel Plant

Butler Pa Sept 2. One man died and two others were injured when molten metal showered them at the American Rolling Mill car wheel plant. Michael Hualshuriek 29 of Lynders was taken to Batley Memorial hospital a few hours after the accident. Nick Estypphals 89 of Lyndors was severely cut and Pred Winters was partially burned.

Butler Butler Anerinan Rolling Mill Company Michael Hualshuriek Lynders Batley Memorial Hospital Nick Estypphals Lyndors Vas Cutcalls Pred Winters Patiully

Board to Pay Off Portion of Erie Loan

Board of Education members convene tonight at 7:30 for general business. One loan item will be the payment of a short-term Erie loan drawn from various funds. A few other matters are expected to be discussed during the session.

ERIE Board of Education

War Problems to be Discussed at Legion Meet

Corry will be represented at the American Legion's 21st convention opening in Chicago amid fears of a new European war. Local attendees include Commander Leon Brown Past District Commander Lloyd Stowe and Elther Gilbertson. The gathering, more serious than past ones, addresses neutrality and arms embargo views with about 950000 of 1030000 members registered. Stephen F. Chadwick proposes leaving the Federation Inter Alli es des Anciens Combattants citing risk of foreign appeals harming U S peace and interests. The committee backs Chadwick in blocking a volunteer ambulance unit from using the Legion name in France, confirming neutrality law limits private group involvement in European conflicts.

Corry American Legion Chicago Legion Eon Brown Distriet Lloyd Stowe Eliher Gilbertson Stephen F. Chadwick Federation Interallies Des Anciens Combattants America Chadwick France

Corry Evening Journal reports state tax upheld

The State Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the five mill out of state franchise tax act and reversed a lower ruling. It excludes out of state operations, affecting Columbia Gas and Electric. Estimated revenue loss to the commonwealth would be about $260,000.

United Press Pittsburgh State Supreme Court William M. Hargest Harrisburg Joan W. Kephart Rena Columbia Gas and Electric Company Department of Revenue Columbian Gas and Electric Company Commonwealth Kephart Columbia Company Actio Pennsylvania Hargest Commonwealth Court Hanvisburg

Lieut Brown to Give Address at Regimental Day Dinner

Lieut Brown of Company A will be principal speaker at tomorrow evening's dinner meeting at the Stile Armory in observance of regimental day of the 113th Infantry. He will address local company members and 40 invited guests about new war equipment and preparedness measures by national and state authorities. A unit will demonstrate the new drill formation. Dinner begins at 6 30 o'clock in the armory basement with Eastern Star members serving.

Roberrown Company A Stile Armory Lint. Brown Hastern Star

Two P. R. R. Officials Die Over Week-end

Funeral services are set for TJ Skillman 62 chief engineer consultant of the Pennsylvania Railroad who died at his home after a long illness. Wayne Pennsylvania September 25 funeral services will be held today for Thomas W. Hulme retired vice president of the Pennsylvania Railroad who died Saturday at Bryn Mawr Hospital.

United Post

Congress Deliberates on a Hedge Against Presidential Authority

United Press Star Correspondent describes a Senate Foreign Relations Committee session on a proposed bill to curb presidential discretion. Provisions would require congressional approval for key executive actions, with checks on arms sales, neutrality enforcement, and credit terms for foreign purchases. The measure aims to strengthen Congress’s oversight while shaping how the United States conducts foreign policy.

Congress Ronald G. van Tine United Press Star Washington Sensile Foreign Relations Committee Hough Wat Easte Wetween Ant Win Simuntiis Jon

Back to Work Move Continues in Steel Coal and Railroads

Pittsburgh September reports a large back-to-work movement this week as steel, coal and railroad sectors lead. Bituminous coal mines in western Pennsylvania will run at about 75 percent capacity while steel production rises to 79 percent.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

Hitler death would not end Nazi regime says Dr Hart

In Philadelphia a Unitarian church talk stated Hitler’s death would not stop Nazism. Dr Hornell Hart said the regime’s aims have grown beyond the Fuehrer and would persist with others carrying on the cause. He described Hitler’s purpose as domination of the earth and claimed followers have aligned with his ideas.

Hitler United Press Philadelphia Adolf Hitler Hornell Hart Sald Unitarian Fuehrer

Blood stained dress of missing Erie girl found

Blood stained clothing of Viola Straub, 18, missing since September 14, was found near Sit Mile Creek east of Erie. Police seek a man she reportedly dated as a possible suspect. A note to a friend mentioned her plan to quit. The two pieces of clothing were identified by her mother.

Erie United Press Viola Straub Sit Mile Creek T Here Charles Sorok Gil

Local Painter Seriously Hurt In Fall From Ladder

CDeRoy c. pintinson of west Wayne street was badly injured this morning when he fell fourteen feet from a ladder while painting the Thomas residence on Franklin street. He suffered a severe head gash and back injuries and after treatment at a physician’s office was kept at home for several days.

Cderoy c. Pintinson West Wayne Street Wellewayn Thomas Franklin Street

Severe gales lash western coast injure and sink boats

Navy destroyers and coast guard cutters aided scores of battered pleasure and fishing boats along the southern California coast as a new storm formed off shore. At least seven lives lost, many missing. The 50 foot fishing boat Spray suffered the worst loss with 24 missing or dead.

California Los Angeles Navy Coast Guard Point Magu Here

Nun Adeluunda Dies in Pittsburgh at 67 Founder of Order

Sister Adeluunda, founder of the Benedictine Sisters in Pittsburgh, died yesterday at St. Marys convent mother house. She was 67 and believed to be the oldest member of her order in the United States.

United Press Pittsburgh Adeluunda Order of Benedictine Sisters St. Mary's Convent Slater Adelsundia United States

Burkhart Local Resident Dies After Illness

Joseph Burkhart, a well known city resident, died at 4:30 this afternoon at his West Irving home after several weeks of illness. An extended obituary will appear in Tuesday's paper.

Joseph Burkhart Joseph ‘Burkhart West Irving Sived Gelock Tileeday

Final Day of Sparta Fair Sets Attendance Record

Officials of the Spartansburg Community Fair said this year’s event was the most successful yet with crowds surpassing any prior day. On closing Saturday an estimated 3,000 attended. The parade featured horses and machinery. The ox roast yielded a 600 pound animal, and women’s milking drew many spectators. First in the potato race was Dr. C. Bennett. Harrison won the horseshoe title. Farley held the lucky bonus ticket.

Spartansburg Flr Don Kinney Lynn Chaffee Route 1 C. & Bennett Garry Williams Harrison Spartansiuss Russell Livenspire Eother Farley

Margiotti Case Probed in Philadelphia Admission Battle

Philadelphia reporters note the state Supreme Court hearing on Charles J. Margiotti for admission to practice law in Philadelphia. The probe concerns actions surrounding his eligibility and possible prior payments tied to the case.

Margiotti Philadelphia Charles J. Margiotti State Supreme Court Philadelpheiee

Train wreck disrupts Brie milroad near Jamestown

A major derailment on the Brie milroad near Jamestown halted eastbound Preiht No. 74 and westbound trains. Twenty one freight cars derailed in a fiery tangle, wrecking the main line and delaying service as wrecking crews from Meadville and Salamanca worked to clear track and restore the roadbed. No injuries reported among the crew. passengers detoured via other lines.

Warren Wrrckay U.39 Celek New York Pennsylvania Railroad Sony Anc Meadville Salamanca

Etches Love Notes In His Own Blood

Pittsburgh report says 21 year old Javle dames Russo of Easton Pay was arrested last week at a Dormont baseball game in connection with five robberies. He hanged himself with a belt at the central police station, his body found by Turnkeys James Fahey and John Herd.

Pittsburgh Aller Javle Dames Russo Easton Pittsbires Central James Fahey John Herd Russo Dormont

Floyd Gibbons Dies, War Correspondent and Radio Commentator

Floyd Gibbons, famed war correspondent and radio commentator, died suddenly of a heart attack at his Cherry Valley home. A native of Washington, he worked for major papers, appeared in films, and earned French and Italian war crosses while pioneering radio news broadcasts.

Wey United Pres Stroudsburg Floyd Gibbons Cherry Valley Gibbons Washington Des Moines Minneapolis Georgetown University Staf Minneapolis Daily News Milwaukee Free Press Minneapolis Tribune Aiews

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