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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1937
Page
8
Morris Watson, elevated by a Supreme Court decision, is declared historic after an appeal he filed leads to the act being upheld. The ruling mandates his reinstatement and back pay through Associated Press reporting, marking a key labor relations milestone.
Organized tax collectors and home rule lobbyists won a major victory as the Democratic house caucus adopted a crippling local option amendment to the tax collectors measure. It aims to abolish hundreds of borough and township collectors, with duties shifted to county treasurers to save about 1.7 million dollars annually. The bill, once defeated in 1985, gained Gov. Barle’s support as a cost-saving reform, though many collectors would still serve out four-year terms before any savings materialize. In Ohio, 100 raccoons raised at Milan game farm will be released into state woodlands once weather allows.
Erie district attorney Mortimer Graham reveals new evidence that raises doubts about Angelo Mentoan’s link to the holding of John Reinhold Jr and Calabrese in a kidnapping and robbery case. He says a possible retrial or exoneration could follow as the Supreme Court considers returning the record for re argument and Judge Fert’s involvement.
Harrisburg reports twelve thousand Pennsylvanians still seek congressional approval of 50 year old claims totaling 3 448 945 for property damage attributed to Confederate troops during the Civil War. If favorably reported, the cases would go to the Federal Court of Claims. the commonwealth would recover 800 000 lent for rehabilitation. Deputy Auditor Warren W Jones notes repeated attempts spark renewed effort each triennial session by claimants or heirs to win recognition and settlement.
Fifteen hundred Elizabeth township pupils return to classes after the school board rehired white haired Superintendent Charles F. Montgomery whose dismissal caused a week long student strike.
Milwaukee chef de chemin de fer Harry E. Ransom, a national 40 8 officer and American Legion honor society head, will be special guest in Erie Penna on April 17 for the Erie County Voiture Tri State Promenade. Indianapolis correspondent Charles W. Arde and others will join initiation ceremonies. New York 40 8 leader’s representative will attend as well. The event, announced by Rackiwell E. Hard, promises to be the largest promenade in western Pennsylvania.
Sunday fishing discussions stir Carter Hill residents as some favor allowing fishing on Sundays for brook and brown trout while farmers oppose altering the Holy Sabbath. One farmer, B Porte, says he prefers rest activities like visiting Corry, watching ball games, and attending a show over Sunday angling.
Reserve chairman says 300 visitors will gather for the three states. Visiting 408 are requested to visit Chairman Shallayd at Rogers Israel Post Erle promenade head quarters though advance reservations are not required. An extensive program of entertainment is planned with candidates from surrounding Voitures to receive the 40-8 degree from national officers. A dinner will be held for national and state leaders to watch visitors. At least 20 voitures from New pe and Ohio will be represented by veterans. Visits are requested to mark the Roger Israel Post Peach fixed their headquarters while in Erie.
Advertisement item seeks four oak finish dining room chairs. Respond via Box 12,1 care of Journal. Also notes a six room apartment inquiry at 122 First Avenue.
Funeral services for Mrs Willan L Henry of Spring Creek were held Tuesday at 2 pm at Hast Branch church conducted by Rev W H Garnett. A large gathering from Corry Spartansburg and nearby areas attended. Interment followed at Hast Branch cemetery with bearers Wilson Sickler Arthur Brundage Richard Morton Bernard Porter Robert Damon Clayte Damon. Out of town mourners included Mr and Mrs Richard Morton Miss Mildred Henry and Carl Sickler Erie Mr and Mrs Ora Skit North Tonawanda NY and Mr and Mrs Clayton Damon Ashtabula Ohio.
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