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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1939

Page

8

Court Refuses Injunction to Halt Water Line

Judge Miles B. Kitts refused a preliminary injunction sought by Laurence Nagle, president of the Nagle Engine and Boiler Works, to halt the eight inch water line to Water Works Park on the peninsula. Work was set to begin next week as the court found the injunction improperly brought and lacking jurisdiction. Attorney William M. Knox filed a cease and desist petition with the Public Utility Commission in Harrisburg.

April L Miles B. Kitts Charles Barber City Cowner Public Utility Commission Harrisburg

Hearing on New Police Salary Bill Tuesday

Corry and other third class cities in Pennsylvania will hear positions next week on police salary bills and related measures. Legislation advancing in the legislature includes a house approved minimum police salary of 1600 with annual steps to 2080, amid opposition. The Tuesday Harrisburg hearing by Senator Steven Jaan’s committee will consider eight bills affecting 45 third class cities, plus proposals on annexation, city manager plans, pension funds, and voter records.

Corry Pennsylvania Senate Senate Municipal Government Committee George Steven Jaan Clinton Harrisburg Reese David P. Reese Daulphin Stevenson Louis H. Ferrell Philadelphia Fonda J. Albert Reed Washington Anthony Cayrleante Fayette John W Montgomery Allegheny House K. Hosa Albert Berks Democrats Paris Thindselass Walter E. Rose Hiram G. Andrews Sumbria Democrats Montgomery Ial House Lass City Registration Commission Rep Ellis C Bouse Somerset House Committee On Elections Raymond Co. Webster Chester Vol Onder Justices of the Peace

Lewis' Successor? Smith Mentioned as U S Senate Candidate

Former University of Chicago professor V. Smith, now a congressman at large, is named as a potential successor to the late James Hamilton Laws in the race for the Javant United States Senate seat.

V. Smith University of Chicago James Hamilton Laws

Tawa Morals Probe Names Chairman in Senate Inquiry

The Tawa state senate committee investigating state institutions names George L. Parker as its chairman. The report warns that immorality runs rampant and has sparked probes into five state institutions.

Tawa State’ Senate George L. Parker

Yanks and Dodgers Open Three-Game Series

The York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers begin an eight series today at Ebbet's Field with Lefty Gomes likely to start the season opener in Washington. Dodgers debut Whitlow Wyatt after promotion from the American Association as Brooklyn seeks a fifth straight win following a 14-12 slugfest win over New York. Gene Moore starred for the Dodgers with three hits and drives in key runs.

Yorke Yankees Brooklyn Dodgers Ebbet's Field Yanks Lefty Gomes Washington Whitlow Wyatt American Association Dodgers Brooklyn Gene Moore Dodger Tomers

Gideon Crawford died after stroke in Buffalo

Gideon Crawford of Buffalo New York died Wednesday at a Buffalo hospital from a stroke. Born in Canada July 18 1878 he moved to Mayville in 1903 where he lived 28 years and later settled in Buffalo. Survived by wife Anna and five children Mabel Beers Erie Fred Harold Edith Snell and Bessie Bemis. Funeral arrangements were not set.

Gideon Crawford Buffalo Canada Mayville Annabel Crawford Mabel Beers Erie Fred Harold Crawford Edith Snell Corry Bessie Bemis North East

Children Hearing Reveals Hearing Defects in St Louis Group

An audometer test of 205 kindergarten children in St Louis found 7.8 percent with hearing issues. Around 5.5 percent of 1,592 grammar school children tested showed hearing defects, highlighting the need for early screening and support.

ST. Louis

Principal of Sligo School Heard Today

Hearing set on charges of assault and battery and manslaughter in the death of 10 year old Robert Wiser after a whipping at Sligo school. Hartman the principal defended the punishment saying twenty blows were given with a padded implement while Robert died en route to a Pittsburgh hospital from a diabetic condition.

Country School Clarion United Press Clarion Pheips Tmsual Robert Wiser Silva Harrison A. Hartman James J. Arner Homer Wiser Robert Hartman Pittsburgh

Unclear OCR Segment on Brown Bears in Bimuk Beaps

Fragmentary text mentions Brown and brown bears in a discussion of a low phase. No clear event date place or organization present. Unable to identify individuals or entities beyond generic terms.

Club to Stage Another Auction Sale April 27

Stawford M Woods ang nis committee dre pushing sldis i the second monthly auction sale in conjunction with the Golden Rule Club's regular sale on Thursday April 27. Despite heavy rains the first sale drew a large crowd at the freight house on First Avenue. The next sale will be held at the same place and may move outdoors if weather allows. Farmers merchants and the pacific at large are invited to participate by selling goods or bidding. Local stores are expected to furnish items for the auction block to aid merchants and attract buyers. Preparations are underway for the next bulletin for April 27 sales day with merchants asked to submit ads by next Thursday afternoon.

Stawford M. Woods Ang Nis Committee Dre Sldis “i Golden Rule Club Erie Railvonden First Avenue Wy Pd Next Tumsuay Aftescos Donald Stowe Ay

Truck Driver Freed In Fatal Accident

In Warr N April 14 the case Commonwealth v W A Frazier was dismissed by Justice T Richard Evans on motion by Carl Bright. Frazier, Cleveland resident, drove the truck that struck Frank Bright of Clarendon on February 8 causing injuries leading to death February 12. Berkeley fire department hires favor graduates. university education aids employment as hosemen slots filled by two graduates.

Commonwealth W. A. Frazier Justice of the Peace T. Richard Evans Carl Bright Bright Frazier Cleveland Frank Bright Clarendon R. D Berkeley Cal

Punxsutawney Gains New WPA Industry With Silk Mill

Punxsutawney gains a WPA project estimated to payroll over 120000 dollars yearly. The industry, recently purchased by the Chamber of Commerce, will employ more than 200 women in the immediate vicinity. Borough officials endorse the project. Women from two sewing groups voted to contribute one dollar monthly to support the venture and provide neat, quiet factory space.

Punxsutawney Chamber of Commerce Couperl

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