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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1936

Page

1

Democratic rally to boost campaign at Bally Grand theatre

Corry and surrounding townships plan a Democratic election rally Monday night at the Bally Grand theatre at 8 o clock. Thomas Cavity oversees arrangements. Speakers include Owen M Burns a Brile attorney, Alwin W Beach Union City candidate for State Assembly, and Jimmy Lonergan former Brie radio star. City figures and entertainers will join a week of intensive campaigning ahead of the April 28 primaries.

Dettiserata Corry Concord Wayne Thomas Cavity Mirst Owen M. Burns Brle Alwin W. Beach Union City Algo Wit Ciumbe Tese Jimmy Lonergan Brie Cartes Barber Lonergan Corry Ratty Manny Hort Ellot Big City O Gay

Robbery prompts search for three swindlers

Two men and a woman sought after Pasquale Micale, a Tep room operator on Highway 219, reports say he was swindled of six thousand dollars in a confidence trick. The trio, identified only by first names Albert, Mary and Pete, lured him with a Canada lumber deal then vanished with the money. Police say Micale withdrew funds to pursue the deal but cannot locate the suspects or the cash.

United Press Kant Pollo Day Pasquale Micale Highway 219 Micale Albert Mary Pete Canada Bane Will Wem Tla

Corry Resident Knows Victim in Brookville Tower Murder

Corry resident Mrs Barton Smith recalls her childhood friend Kate Bracken as Brookville tower murder remains a mystery. Police traced a shirt stained with blood near the Brookville railroad station but a Pittsburg suspect yielded no link to the crime. Sheriff G Lowry says a man picked up in Pittsburgh had no involvement.

Brookville Cie Kate Bracken Barton Smith West Pleasant Street Johnstown

Daughter of Wealthy Parents Dies by Own Action

Abington Pa April 17 Authorities believed today that 18yearold Nancy Haines daughter of a wealthy Society family killed herself What impelled her to do so was a mystery which may never be solved Aet parerita Mogurl Mes Joseph Haines Jr told authorities that Nancy's sleuth undoubtedly was accidental

United Press Abington Nancy Haines Aet Parerita Mogurl Mes Joseph Haines, Jr Nalloy

Junior-Senior Prom Enjoyed by Large Crowd

Corry High School held a Junior Senior prom with 145 attendees at the Hotel Corry and a 65-couple dance at Timor High. Toastmaster Bitton Hammond opened the banquet, with remarks by Juniors president Jack Taylor and Senior Class president Duane Pozis.

Corry Ihewa Ctheses Questa Spies Surival Tender Ei Bitton Hammond H. J. Sheen Jack Taylor Duane Pozis Kathryn Hibertz HR. S. Dewey Lindy Lou Dorotha Mae Riders M. J. Blenden Dewey Sheen

Supreme Court dismisses murder charge against Paul H. Wendel

Trenton April 17 Supreme Court Justice Thomas W Trenchart dismissed the murder charge against Paul H Wendel a disbarred Trenton attorney after Mercer county grand jury refused to indict him for the Lindbergh baby murder.

United Pree Trenton N. J Supreme Court Thomas W. ‘Trenchart Paul H. Wenel Mercer County

Judge Ritter Found Guilty on Final Impeachment Count

Washington April 15 Halsted L Ritter 65 year old jurist was found guilty on impeachment charges by the senate and removed from office after an 86 to 28 vote on the final count He became the fourth federal judge in US history to be removed since the republics founding The verdict followed seven articles of impeachment with a two thirds majority on the last count and prompted a dramatic senate scene as senators questioned the ruling and Ritter sat impassive in court

United Press Washington Halsted L. Ritter Senate Ritter American Republic Sen Warren Austin R. V Austin Robert M. LaFollette

Consolidated Returns Denied in Dauphin County Court

In Dauphin County Court the commonwealth denied that corporations may file consolidated net income tax returns at will under a recent act. John B. Kaily, secretary of revenue, answered against National Transit Company and National Pump and Machine Company seeking a mandamus to permit consolidated reports reducing the 6 percent levy. In Harrisburg, flood victims received aid as the Central Pennsylvania conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church planned to extend funds from a $102,000 world service commission account to churches in flood areas.

Hamsburg Commonwealth Dauphin County John B. Kaily Secretary of Revenue National Transit Company National Pump and Machine Company Harrisburg Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church United Session World Service Commission Fund

Fear Britain's Demands May Bring New Conflict

United Press dispatch reports that on April 17 in Geneva the League of Nations admitted its peace efforts between Italy and Ethiopia had failed after a grave crisis. Mussolini defied the league and the crisis threatened the league's prestige and credibility.

Britain Wallace Carroll United Press Geneva League of Nations Benito Mussolini Italy Ethiopia League

Train Looted by Seven Armed Bandits in Nutley

An Erie Railroad passenger train was robbed near Walnut Street station Nutley by seven bandits arriving in a stolen Newark car with green plates. They seized $58,000 in silver receipts, forced the baggage master to hand over the strong box keys, and fled along with a guard on the platform. No mail was touched. the heist occurred before 10 am, shocking local riders.

Union Press Nutley Erie Railroad Walnut Street Manhattan George Duffey Newark

Poles Clash in Warsaw Amid Death Toll and Riots

Reports from Warsaw on April 17 indicate 20 to 80 people killed in street clashes near Lnow yesterday with around 100 injured. Officials withheld casualty figures as police and troops bolster the Livon garrison and patrol suburbs to prevent further disorder.

United Press Warsaw Lnow Bnd Livon

Corry Leaders Back Flood Control Plan Across Allegheny Valley

Corry has been asked to support the flood control program in the Allegheny valley, which includes reservoirs on the Allegheny near Kinzua Creek, near Pione s ta, and on French Creek near Cambridge Springs. Tri State Authority official Mr Burbidge seeks widespread civic backing, with Mayor Glen Miller to present the matter to City Council Monday.

Tri-State Authority Miller Corry Hugh Allegheny Valley Allegheny Kinzya Pionesta Cambridge Springs Burbien Uitlens Glen Miller Burbidge Journal Low Tri State Authority Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Johnstown

Export Twenty Tons Of Syrup From This Area

Frank T. England freight agent said twenty tons of maple syrup were shipped yesterday from this district to St Johnsbury Vermont for special treatment and labeling as Vermont syrup. The district's producers from Clymer Wattsburg Carter AIM Titusville Spartansburg and nearby areas contributed. Another 35 000 pounds will go tomorrow and a similar amount next week. Yield this spring was slightly below last year due to deep snow hindering sap access. Sap grades varied with mostly high grade syrup, priced at 7 8 and 9 cents per pound.

Gre Frank T. England St. Johnsburg Vermont Clymer Wattsburg Carter Aim Titusville Spartansburg

May June beer licenses face renewal review in county

The county may revoke up to ten beer licenses as secret investigations over two weeks found minors observed purchasing beer in one establishment. Proprietors could see renewals denied or face prosecution under the state beverage act. Reported from Erie yesterday.

Unis City Huie Erie

Official board advances plans for new edifice

From North Center Street the United Brethren Church eyes a modern church with 17000 estimated cost. Architect Karl Morrison met with the board to review tentative plans. The building will include Sunday school space dining facilities and a spacious auditorium. Arrangements for construction are led by Lyle Thomas with bids and estimates to follow and plans to be sent to Harrisburg for State Labor and Industry safety approval. Construction may start within weeks.

North Center Street U. B Karl Morrison Chitech Chirel Lyle ‘Thomas Harrisburg State Department of Labor and Industry

Fugitives Recaptured Near Little Valley Prison Break

Fugitives Girton Arthurs Vencel Evans and John Shaw aged 32,35,28 escaped Little Valley prison at 6:40 p m Wednesday night and wandered seven miles through woods. Shaw was returned by farmer Fred Ochs to the Oshs farm house and later led police to the other two at a sugar camp. Arthurs and Evans, who offered no resistance, surrendered and will be charged with breaking and entering and held on grand larceny and burglary charges.

Girton Edward Arthurs Portville Vencel Evans John Shaw Olean Little Valley Shaw Fred Ochs Oshs Arthurs Evans

Bond thieves used yachts and limousines in front NY caper

Federal agents rounded up eight men and recovered 310000 in treasury notes after a 18 month hunt spanning New York Washington Topeka West Palm Beach Nassau Paris and Monte Carlo. Two suspects were later arrested in Paris with 440000 in stolen securities. The case involved two similar crimes where securities vanished from Wall Street offices.

United Press New York Treasury Paris Monte Carlo Wall Street Federal New York City Washington Topeka West Palm Beach Nassau Monte Cerlo Department of Justice United States Trust Company Sie Et Qvorik

Ready to Abdicate Rome Aims Ethiopian Throne Return to Alliances

Halle Selas sié said to Italian representatives he would abdicate the Ethiopian throne in favor of the Crown peace. The council committee adjourned to tomorrow with a plan to reconvene to decide if Mussolini can be restrained. Italy and Ethiopia will present their cases as the crisis becomes public and Eden pushes for clear member responsibility.

Rome Halle Selassié Muisso- Ini_saia France Italy Germany Britain Salvador de Madariaga Spain Mussolini Ethiopia Tn Council Anthony Eden League Eden

ASK FUND FOR ICKES PROGRAM WASHINGTON APRIL 17

A congressional group plans to urge President Roosevelt to back Interior Secretary Ickes against Hopkins WPA work relief. Rep Beiter says about 180 representatives have signed a petition to earmark roughly 700 million of the 1.5 billion new relief funds for construction under Ickes and the PWA.

Washington Roosevelt Inill Interior Harold Ickes WPA Harry L. Hopkins Alfred D. Beiter D. N.Y House Beiter Ickes PWA

Big Oil Merger Made Public in Calif and Texas

Plans for the consolidation of Rich field Oil Company of Calif, American Petroleum Corporation, and Rio Grande Oil Company were disclosed today by attorneys for Huray Hinclaty, chairman of the executive committee of Consolidated Oil Corporation.

Los Angeles Richfield Oil Company American Petroleum Corporation Rio Grande Oi Company Hurey Hinclaty Consolidated Oi Comporation

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