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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1939
Page
1
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Harrisburg dispatches report the welfare committee plans to require useful work from able bodied relief recipients and decentralize public assistance. The bill, sponsored by Welfare Chairman John B. Van Allsburg, is opposed by Public Assistance Secretary Russell and potentially supported by Gov. James. The measure was recommitted for further study amid Democratic concerns and private hearings are planned.
Philadelphia April 11 The State Supreme Court in a per curiam order relieved Sudge Paul N Schaeffer of Reading from presiding over trials of prominent Democrats connected to the Harle administration inquiry. President Judge Howard W Hughes of Washington County was named to preside.
United Press reports activity in Harrisburg including proposed appropriations for county indigent care and teachers colleges, beer sales at picnics, fireworks restrictions, and bond issuance for railroads. Measures cover driver liability, amusement taxes, wine sales, and state employee retirement affiliations. Local representatives from Erie push labor and liquor reforms amid broad legislative consideration.
W. W. Waterhouse, Pontiac Buick distributor, buys the Former Taylor property from Dr. Bennett Co. He will remodel the frame structure to serve as headquarters and build upper floors with desirable apartments. Garret Wiggers joins the Waterhouse sales team to head the new department and handle customer setup.
The Board of Education halted action on razing the dilapidated Host Washington Street hotel, awaiting an inquiry by the finance committee into delinquent taxes tied to the building. City and county tax claims were released, and future bid revenue was said to help pay taxes while the board seeks formal tax-release approval.
Mrs. Edgar N. Lauer wife of a New York Supreme Court justice was sentenced to three months in prison and fined 2500 for smuggling clothing and jewelry. She collapsed after sentence. Judge Liebell cited her illness and ill state of mind as factors. Co defendant Albert Nv Chaperay associated with Tack Benny and George Burns faced similar charges.
Winter wheat and rye are reported very favorable with farm granaries well supplied. Most sections show reserve moisture and potential for a favorable crop year if normal precipitation continues. Severe winter temperatures caused limited damage, with fruit trees awaiting full bud development to assess harm.
The newly established club rooms of the MC Al extend a hearty welcome to the organization as the merchants on the avenue join in congratulating the group on establishing quarters on the avenue.
United Press summary reports Great Britain France and Soviet naval moves in the Mediterranean to pressure totalitarian expansion. Potential alliance talks include King George VI and Franklin D Roosevelt as tensions rise over Spain Italy and the Balkans.
Members of the Board of Education reaffirmed opposition to the teacher tenure act in its current form and voted to urge state legislators to adopt proposed amendments. They will send letters to Rep John B Van Allsburg Senator Samuel L Gilson and the education committee chair and copies to the State Directors Association.
Mike Reynolds recalls a heavy snow nine years ago in Corry, noting five hours needed to clear walks on April 12 1980. He remembers operating a street department plow and slogging through the so called beautiful but stormy conditions while the current weather seems average for the area.
Milton Dodd Caine of New Albany Ind was arrested by Corp J W Blythe at Corry substation after pursuit from Plessfield for driving a coupe at 64 mph in a 50 mph zone near North Center Street He appeared before Alderman U S Porter and paid a $10 fine plus costs Indiana state patrols reported two other truck drivers cited for excessive speed beyond their vehicle weight limits.
Superintendent Ralph S. Dewey reported a one month drop of ten students in Coty Public Schools. One high school student was suspended for the rest of the year, while three lower grade pupils were dropped for failing to keep pace. The three uneducable pupils will be referred to the State Department of Welfare for possible institutional care.
A representative appeared before the Board of Education last evening requesting consideration of awarding about 80 000 for school insurance due May 1. Mr Williams argued larger savings through a single policy from one company and noted he is a heavy taxpayer. The matter was sent to the property committee for investigation and recommendations.
New York April 11. Representatives of management and labor in the Appalachian coal industry seek a new contract to end a shutdown affecting 120000 miners in Appalachia and 20000 in Alabama awaiting wage talks. Operators and United Mine Workers remain deadlocked on key issues as the joint conference meets to salvage the two year pact. Charenton West Virginia businessmen warn that a prolonged mine shutdown could trigger economic disaster for the state’s $2.585 million weekly payroll. State relief funds are said to be insufficient to aid the miners.
Mrs Christine Aistrup widow of the late Christian Aistrup died in Erie after residing at 2018 Plum Street. Funeral arrangements include a private service at Luther Memorial Church with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery Cory.
Jury selection completed in Hachy Simonian murder case in Mayville on first degree manslaughter charge. Opening speeches to follow as trial expected to continue through the week before Judge Lee L. Ollaway, with prosecutors Connor and defense attorneys Lombardo Cass.
Board of Education considered a Girls Publishing Company proposal to run a subscription drive through students. Coryigh Athletic Association would sponsor the effort with half of receipts to cover deficits in football and basketball from the past year. The plan faced at least one protest, but no formal objection was filed, and the board did not commit to endorsing it.
Local M C A committee discussed plans for a membership drive and financing the newly opened First Avenue recreation center. Edward St Pierre will manage under E C Reneau. funds remain short but support is hoped as tickets go on sale for 60 cents yearly for kids and $1 for older youth. Rooms welcome chairs tables books magazines games and visitors to view the activities of the community center.
Rex schedule adds a special attraction to the regular program with Fat Sanders and His Country Cousins featuring music singing and dancing by the Three Singing Hicks Curley and His Fiddle and Them Rebbina Baya The screen feature is King of Chinatown starring Anna May Wong A good crowd attended this afternoon and a larger crowd was expected for the evening show.
Washington April 11 Rep Bloom told the Foreign Affairs Committee he expects Col. Charles A Lindbergh to testify on neutrality legislation. The hearing focused on the act as it relates to U S involvement and the stance of the administration toward the European crisis.
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