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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1937

Page

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Europe Eyes Hitler Mussolini as Nationalist Cause Darkens

The report notes European watchers fearing a shift in power as the Spanish Nationalists seek fresh manpower and materiel from Italy and Germany. Observers warn of potential consequences for Britain France and Russia if Mussolini and Hitler risk Allied prestige and strategic advantages in a fascist victory.

Europe Hitler Mussolini Sparta Fry Beaverdam Road Frederick Kuh United Press ONDON London Italy Germany Benito Aifulf Hiller Great Britain Hiller Tiumph Taly Spain Impactfal

Gedeon Denies Gotham Killing in Beekman Hill Case

New York and Atlanta wires report Ged eon denied involvement in the triple murder of his wife Mary Gedeon 54 artist’s model daughter Veronica 20 and lodger Ian Byrnes in Beekman Hill. Police question him as they pursue the case.

United Press New York Atl 2 Molen Wm Wedestay Davshier Vetta Peice Wiley Uitle Pwssess Allliher Hok Baston Mary Gedeon Veronica Iani Byrnes Beekman Hill

Killing Denied by Mrs Sample in Erie

Mrs Elizabeth Sample 45 denies killing John Hogan after catching Townsend fund leader sipping champagne with Lucille Irwin 42. She claimed the gun discharged during a struggle among three people. The arrest followed a murder charge.

Ay United Pres Erie Elizabeth Sample John &. Hogan Townsend Old Age Pension Fund Movement Lucille Irwin Sample Ohn McNally

Loyalists in Basque Front Open Major Air Offensive

Loyalists press Basque front with a large air attack as planes skirmish insurgent lines. Ground forces of about 70,000 Basque troops launch a center assault along a 100 mile front despite strong nationalist resistance.

United Press Rilega Spain Himisic Mola Ail

City Council Approves Storm Sewer Bills At Special Meeting

City Council tentatively approves bills for storm sewer construction after two hours of study. Bills to be drafted for checks by City Treasurer Frank Westley before formal disposition at Monday’s meeting. Council to consider truck and cement mixer for sidewalk work, disputes on Antler and Imperial hotel properties unresolved.

Frank ©. Westley Questins Carh William Dyckes Timperial Hilding Imattar

Corry district hopes for WPA aid to resume Vocational Shop project

Reports indicate a supplemental WPA application for funds to complete the Vocational Shop building was approved, and work could restart once Erie funds arrive. Officials at Erle WPA offices could not confirm the decision as of today, and construction has paused about two weeks due to fund exhaustion.

WPA Erle Corry Sekgol Erie

Parley Rescheduled for Saturday in Lansing

Franklin Murphy announced that Chrysler strike negotiations will resume at 11 a.m. Saturday in Lansing replacing today. The move shifts the talks to a weekend session in the capital.

Lansing Frank Murphy Chrysler IL A. m

Men Arrested After Auto Crash Near Corry Spring Creek

Three men escaped injury when a car piled up on the Corry Spring Creek road three miles outside the city. Ernest Emerson pleaded guilty to reckless driving and paid a ten dollar fine with costs before Justice Perry M. Mead in Columbus. Floyd Courtney admitted public intoxication and was fined one dollar with costs. The two were jailed. a third occupant faced no charges. Patrolman Blythe investigated and arrested them at the scene.

Corry-Spring Creek Churches of the Law Ernest Emerson Union City Justice of the Peace Perry M. Mead Columbus Floyd Courtney J. W. Blythe Highway Patrol Blythe Acer

Shiloh Tabernacle at Zion Destroyed by Fire

A fire destroyed the Shitou Tabernacle at Zion, where Wilbur Glenn Voliva preached. Voliva alleged rivals set the blaze, estimating losses near a million dollars. The fire also consumed radio station WOBD adjoining the wooden tabernacle.

United Press Zion Wilbur Glenn Voliva Voliva Enemiles Zion Christian Catholic Church of Zen WOBD

Despondency Blamed As Farmer Personal Crisis Report

An OCR fragment notes a farmer in despondency tied to personal crisis and failed projects. It mentions a death or grave incident and a sequence of places and people, but many details are garbled. The report references a specific individual and possible family connections, suggesting a local tragedy or breakdown.

Strike at Hershey

A disrupted strike at Hershey is reported with unclear details. Satin F. Loy, a former employee and union leader, is mentioned amid a personnel dispute and company actions affecting dismissals and job status.

Roosevelt Holds PWA Retention On Work Relief

President Roosevelt advocates retaining the Works Progress Administration for a two year period with limited expansion while preserving the agency structure. The plan relies on a revolving fund to maintain public works and employment until private industry recovers.

Roosevelt PWA Public Works Administration Y Reed S Dunham United Press Washington Mr .Lo Anil PWIA Incivalon Ag Antinn Jung

Bradford banker blames dead cashier in fraud case

In Federal court John Cunningham president of Cunningham Natural Gas Corporation Bradford denies charges that he conspired to defraud the Bradford Commercial National Bank. He places blame on the late Frank W. Calkins former assistant cashier and Bradford businessman.

Wrif John 7 Cunningham Cunningham Natural Gay Corporation Bradford Tatay Bradford Commercial National Bank Cunningham Frank W. Calkins

Gas Station Robbery Case Leads to Arrests in City

Police report a hold pair for a robbery at a local gas station. Suspects tied to a broader spree, with details of the incident and individuals involved under investigation. The article traces actions to a group, including named locals, and notes a related inquiry and charges.

Youth hanged for slaying in a rural case

A court recording from an unnamed region reports a youth executed after being convicted of murder. Details are incomplete due to damaged text though the incident notes a swift death following the conviction. Local authorities appear to have imposed the death penalty with limited surviving context.

Erie firms bid on Beaverdam Road project in 1939

Eighty four bids opened by the Pennsylvania Highway Department include 18 contracts for paving 11½ miles of Route 84 in Wayne and Amity towns. Charles Pry Construction of Ryle and another firm led bids. the project aims to fully pave the Wattsburg route with a bituminous surface amid some protest over material choice.

Wayne Amity Harrisburg Charles 1. Pry Wattsburg Highway Department Talerie Wallaburg Piveteh Surtarne LE Telgos Nclder Nughy Pairview Menships Mercer

Borah Attacks Move to Outlaw Sit-Down Strike

Senator Borah denounces proposed congressional action to outlaw sit-down strikes during a debate on labor policy. He argues federal power should curb such protests while opposing measures advanced by the interstate commerce committee.

Prom at Corry High Stirs 130 Students and Guests

The Junior-Senior Prom drew 130 attendees from Corry High School, beginning with a chicken dinner at Hotel Corry. Toastmaster John Strigler welcomed the seniors, withRobert Swanson giving the opening address and John Taylor replying. Principal Sheen offered remarks on the event and character education, as M. J. Planden noted.

Corry High School John Strigier Robert Swanson John Taylor R. S. Dewey Principe Howard J. Sheen M. J. Planden Betty Stewart

Baker Fraud Trial Opens in Philadelphia

Testimony of writing paper types and old fashioned lettering awaited in the trial of seven men charged with using the mails to defraud in the Jacob Baker estate case. Prosecutor Lanigan says the group exploited “constant suckers” to gain possession of a $300,000,000 estate spread over 16 counties and land in Philadelphia.

United Press Philadelphia Sven Jacob Baker Pennsylvania Thoma W. Lanigan

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