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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1937

Page

5

Commission to Test Sanity of Hillis Names Panel

Warren April 1 Acting on a petition by the District Attorney Addy a commission composed of Dr Africa Dr Paul B Stawart and Attorney Warren M Stone to inquire into Harry Hillis mental condition and report to the court If found mentally ill the panel will recommend appropriate action to the court.

Warren Addy Harry Hillis D. A. Arird Ueday Africa Paul B. Stawart Warren M. Stone Fallis

Court to Decide Commitment to Farview Asylum

District attorney said the court will be asked to order committing him to the criminal asylum at Farview. The hearing was disclosed yesterday as part of the case actions.

Ingare Farview

John Howard Payne Actor and Playwright Spotlight

John Howard Payne, the author of Home Sweet Home, began his acting career in New York in 1809 and enjoyed a successful 30 year span. He wrote several plays, with Brutus Charles II and Clari among the best known, and the song Home Sweet Home debuted in Clari which opened in London.

John Howard Payne Sweet Home New York City Brutus Charles IT

Local residents and visitors depart, arrive in Meadville area

Mrs Merrill Wilcox of Akron leaves for home after visiting Mr and Mrs H A Gilbert on West Church street. Louise and Pendleton Brown accompanied her. Andrew Phillips and son Nevin return to Meadville from visiting Mrs Phillips' parents. Armour Hillstrom visits East Congress Street before Allegheny College tour. Helen O Leary and Emma Carroll make day trips. Buffalo, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh ties noted with Allegheny Singers tour. Mrs Helen Slals of Erie visits Meadville for business. Several others, including Mr and Mrs J d Keibert of Buffalo and Mr and Mrs Merle Boutwell of Warren, are guests or travelers. funeral for Mrs Winifred Weeks of Los Angeles prompts local attendance. Entourage includes G G Taylor and son Joe, and a patient at the W A hospital undergoing an operation. Mrs Theodore Slals of Erie spends days with her mother, Mrs Anna Bradfern. Mrs Myron H Reynolds of East Washington visits Union Street due to sister illness. Mrs Jessie K Newton returns from Washington and Baltimore. James Hughes of North Girard visits relatives. D A Hillstrom returns from New York City representing Corry-Tamestown. Glenn Spencer travels Meadville to Pittsburgh. Various locals, including Miss Lyons and Mrs Archie Merritt, visit or host visitors. Seaver family on West South Street improved after illness.

Merrill Wilcox Akron H A. Gilbert West Church Street Louise Pendleton Brown Wilcox Andrew Phillips Nevin Wis Tupper Clevelann Sisley Mia Katharine Yung Unis Allegheny College Meadville Armour Allegheny Singers Buffalo Cleveland Pittsburgh Helen O'Leary Emma Carroll J. d. Keibert Milton van Dresar Buffaly John Fernbert Burton Taylor Wi'tumeport Merle Boutwell Warren Charles Willoughby Evie Carrot. Weeks Jennie Lau Los Angeles Cal Winifred Weeks G. G. Taylor Jamestown Joe Young Jae Theodore Slals Erie Anna Bradfern Paul N. Lai Datestead Jast Fred Healy Waeren Tisepty Jessie K. Newton Washington, D C Baltimore James Hughes North Girard D. A. Hillstrom New York City Corfy-Tamestown Glenn Spencer Spernl Willy Ing

Butters Named Head of Jonathan Lodge

Charles Butters was elected noble grand of Jonathan Lodge at a largely attended night meeting in Oud Fellows. Officers named include George Le Seldon vice grand LéRoy Dickinson steward Paul Ager pianist and Harry Shannon representative to grand lodge. District Deputy Grand Master J M Honey and Union City staff will install the newly elected officers on Wednesday evening April 1.

Charles Butters Noble Jonathan Lodge Blas Oud Felows Hamer al George le Seldon LéRoy Dickinson Paul Ager Amit Harry Shannon Grand Pnge J. M. Honey Union City

Sroupin and Labor Movements Dominate The Meeting

Fragmented OCR reads of a meeting where EWIS SROUPIN PA seems to gain point amid labor discussion. References to American isolation, preparations, and a Crom Coopers delegate surface beside mentions of various organizations. The text appears garbled but signals a political or labor convention with debates and approvals.

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Roosevelt backs two year extension of PWA

President Roosevelt supports extending the Public Works Administration for two more years. He proposed a plan to fund heavy construction projects with about 160 million dollars and to keep a large share of jobs under federal programs. The White House discussed the extension after talks involving key aides and officials.

PWA United Press Washington Roosevelt Public Works Administration Alfred Bolter

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Wall Street Market Pulse Tests Cautious Tone

Watstreet remains cautious as stocks drift with a growing bull group predicting further advances. Steel costs, inflation, and currency devaluation weigh on sentiment while rail and auto sectors show mixed signals amid policy and budget pressures.

Stocks Drift Lower In Light Trading In New York

The market declined modestly as trading was light with declines across wheat and corn futures. Government bonds moved higher while several large names including Warner Bros and Cities Service showed activity.

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Harrisburg report on gasoline seizures by border patrols

In Harrisburg officials report a large seizure of gasoline during Pobramay with 301,043 gallons collected on the border. The Revenue Department notes actions under Secretary John B. Mavenue overseeing enforcement and patrols along the Ohio border.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Ohio Pobramay John B Aay

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