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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1938
Page
2
A fragmentary note describes Rajats Rute Aline as ruler of an independent Sarawakk on Borneo’s coast and references the Arctic and Antarctic oceans as vividly green and unusually salty. The passage blends disparate geography with a fictional sovereign claim in a surreal setting.
Public notices warn residents about a hoax promising government payments for removing graves in the Tionesta area. The alert explains a staged hospital tour, staged wages, and a fake instruction package costing five dollars, urging people to ignore the ruse and avoid scams.
In San Francisco harbor today a clash occurred on the schooner Kwang Yuan between three Japanese officers and the ship's 20 Chinese crew members. Guards aboard prevented further violence after an altercation near the fall that left several Chinese and officers injured, none seriously.
Vallejo report describes Charles Harris, a wily employe, performing a dangerous stunt with a lighted match tied to gasoline and being rushed to the hospital immediately after the demonstration. A separate rental note lists two lighthouse keepers needed, with inquiries at 103 West Washington Street.
Mrs. Madison died suddenly Saturday morning as the result of a cerebral hemorrhage. She is survived by her husband and two sons, Russell of Ridgway and Max of the Hawaiian Islands, her mother Mrs. Gronke and two brothers, C. C. Cront of Ridgway, and two sisters, Mrs. Turner of Orry and Mrs. J. G. Campbell of Bradford. Enora Tumer and her son Clayton were in Ridgway to attend funeral services for Mrs. Turner's sister, Mrs. M. A. Martis, held this afternoon at the Tate home. Burial was in Bradford Cemetery.
United Press reports in Prim, Pennsylvania that union pickets blocked 45 workers from reporting to the Continental Fabric plant in Fall Borough, with five police keeping order. Officials say the plant may close until industrial union differences are resolved. the plant employs 425 workers.
Corry Grange members voted unanimously against the proposed daylight saving schedule citing farm hardship. A petition opposing the plan circulated and signed by all present. Arbor Day program preceding the vote featured piano solos and readings led by local residents with contests awarding Ruth Watt and Leon Van Tassel.
Mrs Rose LaPaze a Corry resident since 1855 turned 97 with relatives at 524 South Center Street. Born in Flint Michigan she has four children and has lived in Corry most of her life enjoying good health. Family and friends including Roy Taylor Delius Clawson and others attended the birthday dinner.
The U S Housing Authority allocated 31 8 million dollars for slum clearance in Pennsylvania for the next two years, 1 3 million more than expected. Commonwealth officials will seek further grants as Charles V Doyle executive director of the State Housing Board and local housing authorities prepare to use Wagner Steagall funds, with New York drawing the most.
David Hart aged 63 of 530 Concord Street remained in a serious condition at Corry hospital after a fall on basement steps of the European hotel Friday evening. He suffered a severe brain concussion and remained semi conscious though showing signs of waking. Doctor expressed confidence in recovery.
Industrial ad seeks reliable men for servicing and installation work. Applicants should be trained and in spare time, with age and education details requested. Include current employment and mailing address to Corry Journal.
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