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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1936

Page

1

Board approves Hatch remodel into vocational school

Erie architect Karl Morrison to draft plans for converting the Hatch building into a 1 story vocational school with classrooms for industrial and home economics. WPA support covers labor estimated at 16 000, district to pay 4 000 plus 260 for preliminary plans and 260 for final drawings. Completion hoped by September.

WIA Erie Morrison Bennett Barnes Hatch Uwe Bals Raymond Avenue WPA State Departments Joly Tat

New Rotary Officers Named At Luncheon

Today’s Rotary Club meeting announced the new officers for the year. Elected were BL. Mor row as president C. E H. Rafter as vice president Harold CG Wolfe as secretary Dr. R. B. Mosier as treasurer A. M. Litz as sergeant at arms and F. A. Lovelant Horton J. Devis and A. G. Buller as directors. The session included discussion and visiting before adjournment. URGE FLOOD RELIEF SPEED WASHINGTEN April 11. Speed forward for Hoo contra! program for Wow England urged by President Roosevelt, Gov. J. M. Curley outlined continued relief efforts.

Ye Corry BL. Morrow C. E H. Rafter Harold CG. Wolfe R. B. Mosier A. M. Litz F. A. Lovelant Horton J. Devis A. G. Buller England Roosevelt J. M. Curley Massachusetta

Democrats Lead In Pittsburgh By 4000 Votes

United Frese Pittsburg April 1 registration figures show Democrats leading by about 4 000 in the city. Primary registration closed with 190 285 Democratic voters and 126 112 Republican voters. The score shift from Republican to Democratic registration was 1 562 while Democratic to Republican changes totaled 101.

Pittsburgh United Frese Puptsbuirch Democratic Party Volurs Ater Bank Acore Democratic Repuh- Huan

County agents find violation in beer place

County agents under District Attorney Mortimer M. Graham conducted an investigation into city beer establishments and found violations at least one site sold intoxicating beverages to two minors. Findings will inform license renewal decisions and potential closures amid city complaints.

Mortimer m. Graham

Corry Tenor Brynolfson to Appear on Radio Program

Corry tenor Horace Brynolfson will travel to New York City for an appearance on Ray Perkins Amately program broadcast Sunday at 6 pm. He will perform before Kirsten Wagstad of the Metropolitan Opera Company in Jamestown Friday evening and many local friends wish him success.

Horace Brynolfson Corry New York City Ray Perkins Amately Brynolfson Kirsten Wagstad Metropolitan Opera Company Jamestown

Union City Mourns Death Of Business Man

Private funeral services for Come. H. Fuller, 63, Union City resident and prominent local businessman, will be held from the home at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. Wal ter I. Eaton will officiate and all Union City business places will be closed from 8 o clock until 4 o'clock during the hour of service. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery, Union City. Fuller died Sunday afternoon, survived by his widow, two children, Dr. Andrew Waller of Pittsburg and Mrs. Howard Bidpert, brief, and one brother, Willem.

Come H. Fuller Union City Walter I. Eaton Evergreen Cemetery Fuller Andrew Waller Piltsinreh Howard Bidpert Brie Willem

Property Levy and Per Capita Tax Increase Approved

The Board of Education formally approved a budget of 161 467 89 and plans a two and a half mill levy increase plus per capita tax raise. Final adoption will wait for a May 18 special meeting to align with state publication rules. The tentative budget passed 5 to 2 with two dissenters citing anticipated enrollment growth and other expenses.

Board of Education Bennett Laubing Belef

Superintendent Takes Voluntary Salary Cut

Supt Ralph S Dewey reduces pay by 200 to 3900 for the coming term after a 4100 contract. Finance Chairman Monroe announced at Monday's meeting. Lambing criticized the tax and salary adjustments while urging cuts and repairs for the district and noting possible church school consolidation.

Ralph S. Dewey Charles Monroe Dewey Ibu-Nt Lambing Corry Francis J. Graves St. Thomas’ Church St. Hdward's Sc Bennett Monroe Gow Finance Committee

Liquor Tax Suit Filed by Attorney General

Harrisburg reports Attorney General Charles J. Margiott filed suit in Dauphin County Court against five distilling companies to recover 87 071 05 in liquor tax assessed during the 198% special legislative session. The action seeks payment of the full statutory tax plus interest.

United Press Harrisburg Charles J. Margiott Dauphin County

Becomes Clear Mussolini Aims at Complete Ethiopian Domination

In Rome on April 14 Mussolini prioritized peace terms that concede Italian dominance in Ethiopia, rejecting sanctions while pressing deeper into the empire. Britain and the League face pressure as Italy moves to delay actions and avert new penalties. Lord Tyrrell advises Baldwin toward seeking peace negotiations and an armistice.

Mussolini Britain League Stewart Brown United Press Rome Hnito Mussolini Great Britain League of Nations Ethiopia Italy London Stanley Baldwin Lord Tyrrell of Avon Amisbassador France Anthony Eden Baldwin Geneva League of Nation Twilini

Attempt on life of Spanish president during parade

Madrid reports a bomb and gun battle during a republic anniversary parade. One man killed and several wounded as Fascists clash with Leftists near Columbus Square. Observers saw ministers and ambassadors in uniform as shots rang out and crowds fled into doorways.

United Press Madrid Diego Martines Barrios Manuel Ayana Columbus Square Potige United Presa

Five Die in Crash Near Warrenton

An alcohol fueled automobile carrying a party home from a dance crashed near Warrenton. Five people died at the scene or in hospital. Victims named include J. P. Kimball Woodrow Turker Carl Turer Hi oR Newell and Margaret Willis with Henderson North Carolina and Florida addresses.

United Press Warrenton Alomo Atth J. P. Kimball Woodrow Turker Carl Tuer Hi Newell Henderson N. C Margaret Willis Florida

Plans for Democratic Rally Ahead of April Primary

Preliminary plans for a Democratic rally to be staged in the city before the April 28 primary were drafted at a meeting of the Democratic Shester Club held at the Municipal building last evening. Arrangements for the rally have begun. The meeting focused on club business with committee reports read and bylaws to govern the club adopted. Annual dues were set at twenty five cents.

Prioit Democratic Shester Club Bess Kinley

Safety Talk for Women on Sewing Project

N. V. Childs, general foreman of Safety In the WPA, Union City, visited the sewing project yesterday and gave an instructive talk on safety precautions. He established a fire drill and said the class will resume soon with a date to be announced due to inclement weather.

N.V. Childs WPA Union City

Corry Opts to Stay On Standard Time This Summer

Corry will not adopt daylight saving time and will remain on Eastern standard time during the summer. Mayor Glenn Miller said surveys show city residents oppose the change, though some plants may shift to daylight saving for workers. Other nearby cities like Warren and Jamestown plan to go on summer time when clocks are adjusted April 26.

Corry Glenn Miller Miller Wine Jamestown

Rumors of Guffey marriage denied by family members

Rumors that Senator Joseph Guffey of Pennsylvania would marry Miss Leila Stiles were denied by family members yesterday. His sister said he joked he would marry all the girls he never proposed to and noted his nephew Joseph Guffey Miller would be married in Washington on May 16. Local Corry residents heard the rumors over the radio Sunday.

Joseph Guffey Pennsylvania Erie Leila Stiles White Hous Secretariat Washington Min Guffey Emma Guffey Miller Miller Joseph Guffey Miller Pam Larned

Roosevelt outlines new plans in Baltimore speech

President Roosevelt used a Baltimore address to push a second New Deal, outlining work hour limits and wage minimums while signaling party unity behind social and economic experiments. The speech came as primary contests in Illinois, Nebraska, and Maryland shape the 1936 campaign.

Lyle Cc. Wilson United Press Washington Roosevelt Baltimore Roosevelt Ia Maryland Col Henry Breckinridge New York Nebraska Sen. Williams, Borah Frank Nox Chicago Tlinois Borah Alf M. Lanon Illinois Mr. Roosevelt

Fear Trouble in WPA Strike Hits Pennsylvania

Fear of spreading WPA strikes grows in western Pennsylvania as a worker convoy reaches Walston to pull men from jobs. Strikes in Juneau Indiana County and planned actions in Jefferson County were announced after a workers federation meeting. Only 15 percent of WPA workers in the area were on duty. a letter from State Senator Joseph J Guffey urged negotiating with WPA Administrator Edward 2 tones.

United Press Punxsutawniey Works Progress Adinistration Pennsylvania Walston Juneau Indiana County Jefferson County Workers Federation WPA Joseph J. Guffey Edward

Plattsburgh Man Faces Plagiarism Charge in Cantor Essay

Lloyd Lewis won Eddie Cantor peace essay prize but faces accusations his essay “How Can America Stay Out of War” echoes work by Dr Frank Kingdon of the University of Newark. Community leaders back Lloyd as he returns from New York amid the controversy and a $5,000 scholarship hangs in the balance.

Isay New York Eddie Cantor America Frank Kingdon University of Newark Lloyd

Police puzzled over First Ward shooting

Residents reported three gunshots near the South and Concord streets intersection at about 11 20 last evening. Police under John D Flanigan investigated but could not determine the cause or identify any victims or hospital admissions.

South Concord John D. Flanigan

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