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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1939
Page
1
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Dealers report dwindling bituminous coal stocks in Corry with Ajax Iron Works forced to buy from open market to sustain third ward industry. Warmer weather may ease heating demand, but other cities face harsher shortages and rising prices as miners and operators clash on a new contract. Local hospitals rely on dwindling supplies while larger plants hold emergency stocks. The Erie district notes transportation disruption and potential price increases amid ongoing labor dispute.
Pleasant Valley residents Pleasant Vennis Follett and Francia Duke aided in rescuing an Erie man who narrowly escaped drowning after tumbling from a boat on Lake Pleasant Sunday afternoon. The man fell into about twenty five feet of water but was saved by timely assistance. A nine year old boy fishing near Wattsburg also nearly drowned when swept into a fast moving stream but was carried some distance before WPA workers nearby noticed his distress. Another boy teaching in the Fourth Ward reportedly fell into a creek west of the city and was pulled out with only minor injuries.
Berlin reports say Germany and Poland near an agreement to return the Free City of Danzig to the Reich. Official sources were cautious, but Nazi circles persist that a deal could be reached soon. Possible timing aimed to coincide with Adolf Hitler’s 50th birthday celebration.
Harrisburg reports Gov Arthur H James says Democratic Senate delays to confirm county aid board appointments hinder relief administration. Republican floor leader G Mason Owlett accuses Dems of blocking public assistance confirmations. James expects rapid movement on a $463000 emergency program and contemplates adjourning within six weeks. Emergency tax measures were paused for fiscal study.
A violent tornado swept across Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas killing at least 33 people and injuring about 100. The tragedy struck Center Point Ark near Dermott during a church funeral, where the pastor and 12 attendees died as the building collapsed. Other deaths were reported in Haynesville La and several Texas communities as the storm moved through the region.
Ira M. Pearce, 84, longtime Corry resident and hotel proprietor, dies at his sister’s home after a period of illness. A prominent local athlete and outdoorsman, he was born October 4, 1862 and leaves a son Wesley Pearce and a sister Mrs. J A Patterson. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 pm from his sister’s home, with burial at Pine Grove Cemetery. A teachers strike over long overdue salaries spreads in Pennsylvania as officials seek settlements from the state legislature.
In Philadelphia on April 17 the five day 19th annual meeting of the Order of Amaranth for Pennsylvania began. More than 700 delegates attended the opening religious service led by Rev. John Fr. Hart at the Valley Forge Memorial church.
State police were asked to investigate the death of Joseph Furore a 42 year old man who died from pneumonia four weeks after being blackjacked by a mill police officer of Jones and Laughtin Steel Corporation in Liquippa.
A growing rod and gun club plans a rent free club house south of the city on Lindsey Hollow road. Carl Carlson’s drawing shows a reinforced concrete building with asbestos roof facing the school field. North wing would house a kitchen and a porch may be added on the west and east sides. M Ray Greene chairs the building committee as plans are refined to raise funds to start construction this spring with about $400 in the treasury.
Pittsburgh reports floodwaters receding along the Monongahela and Allegheny converge at the Point while the river system along the Ohio continues to rise, with crest forecasts around 24 to 28 feet at Pittsburgh and 52 feet on the Ohio near Cincinnati. Meteorologist says Pittsburgh will not reach flood stage despite ongoing rainfall.
A 1989 Mercury left the road near Spring Creek late Saturday afternoon, overturned twice, injuring the unnamed driver who was traveling alone. The car was towed to Powell Motor Company garage, and the driver was transported to his home after initial care at the scene.
Climax Manufacturing Company moves its office and storage from the former West Main plant to the building that formerly housed the Thomas Construction Company on Allen Street Third Ward offices will continue to run the locomotive service business as before The firm has done good business recently and operations likely to be postponed indefinitely
Infamed sources said President Roosevelt would not intervene in the bituminous coal contract dispute. Mayor LaGuardia urged President Roosevelt to use influence to avert a serious coal shortage in the East. A well-informed source predicted a settlement might be reached in a day or so.
John Cronin of St Mahnels Greenville will speak at the Forty Hows devotions at St Thomas Church tonight at 7:20 PM. Ed Jacobs of St Joseph Wor yen spoke Sunday evening on the Blessed Sacrament. Devotions close Tuesday evening with a procession of children and solemn masses at 7 and 6 o'clock.
A tuberculosis clinic will be offered for ninth through senior high students as part of a health program in Erie County. Teachers and nurses will distribute consent forms, and Kerry Winter of the Erie County Health and Tuberculosis Association will assist. Parents are urged to return slips promptly for the clinic to begin Tuesday at the participating schools.
Rev Gilbert L Boyd of Noters Presbyterian church attends the presbytery general council in Brie. The new moderator Rev Paul G Miller of Bradford will lead Tuesday sessions with several from the local church in attendance.
The Supreme Court reversed a federal district court ruling, upholding Section 210 of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Act of 1987. It allows the PUC to set temporary rates pending hearings, as Edison Light and Power Co. faced a $150,000 bond and a $435,020 revenue adjustment in 18 months. Justice Reed wrote the majority with Black concurring. Frankfurter dissented on reliance on 1898 theories.
United Press reports Adolf Hitler preparing to reply to President Roosevelt's plea for a ten to twenty five year peace in Europe. Allies and Axis leaders weighed disarmament actions and economic talks as Britain, France, and the Soviet Union maneuver for leverage.
Rev Armitage spoke to the Corry Men's Bible Class at Salvation Army hall on Sunday afternoon. His topic Was Who Is He focusing on Christ and the life and teachings of the Saviour.
Wilkinsburg, Pa. April 1. Congressman John McDowell says he will apologize for a misquoted remark about attendants of King George and Queen Elizabeth, after his weekly news sheet referred to them as unelegant. He plans to meet with the British embassy Thursday to correct the mistake.
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