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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1936

Page

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Rioting Jews and Arabs flare in Jaffa Tel Aviv clash

United Press reports deadly rioting between Jews and Arabs in Jaffa and Tel Aviv with fires and looting. 15 killed and 11 wounded, including 12 Jews and 4 Arabs, amid government warnings to restraint and arrests of rioters. A separate NY case details Nancy Evans Titterton murder solved by a twine trail leading to ex convict John Fiorenza.

United Press Jerusalem Jaffa Tel Aviv Jatts Jara Robert Musel United Press New York Nancy Evans Titterton Metropolis Pest John Fiorenga Lewin J. Valentine Fiorenza Titterton Kruger Beekman Place

May Change Type of Police Uniforms Here

Corry’s police force may adopt grey warpcord suits with puttees after a council meeting. Mayor Glen Miller urged replacement of shabby blue uniforms, citing patches and practicality. Chief John Flanigan supported whipcord attire as more functional. council members planned testing before a full department-wide update.

Corry Glen Miller Utamwatter John Flanigan Flanigan The Woosters Miller

Steiner chosen temporary chairman at Republican convention

United Press reports Oregon Senator Frederick C Steiner was unanimously elected to serve as temporary chairman and keynoter of the Republican national convention to be held in June. Howard Hughes, the aviator and film director, left Miami at 11 49 p m for a speed record attempt, aiming to set a new air speed mark.

United Press Frederick C. Steiner Oregon Miami Tin Howard Hughes Tool Moose River N. S Minigto Michael Dwyer D. E. Robertson Toronto Mili Renelieu

Borah Stands Firm on GOP Platform In 1924 Race

Senator William Borah rejected calls to submerge his presidential ambitions by joining the Republican platform drafting. He told United Press he is naturally interested in the platform, but a platform alone does not mean much, as reported.

United Press Washington William ¥. Borah William Allen White Borah

New Manager Appointed at Hotel Corry

HG Oswalt Jr of Pittsburgh takes over as manager of Hotel Corry. He brings hotel industry experience from the Roosevelt, William Penn, and Deshler Warlick in Columbus and the Castleton in New Castle. He succeeds R B Curry who served the post 16 months and plans to return to Pittsburgh.

H. G. Oswalt, Jr Pittsburgh R. S. Curry tNew Roosevelt Hotel Hg, Oswalt, Jr T Ie Hotel Corry Oswalt William Penn Hotel Columibus Ohio Castleton New Castle Mr. Oswalt R. 8. Curry Curry

City insurance to be equally distributed citywide

Director Fred J. Weaver told council last night that all city insurance agencies will share equally in the insurance carried by the municipality. Milon Brown, local agent, asked for information on distribution. A complete schedule of city insurance and company allocations will be available at the treasurer's office soon.

Fred J. Weaver Milon Brown Ety

Corry Woman Nears 99th Birthday

Melissa Chase, Corry’s oldest resident, will celebrate her 99th birthday Wednesday at the home of Mrs. G Anderson on West Pleasant Street. She is in good health and expects visits from Corry friends in her home tomorrow afternoon. A birthday song will be sung on KDKA at 10:15 AM, and Cheerio station will announce her birthday.

Melissa Chase Corry G Anderson West Pleasant Street

Lambing resigns from Instruction Committee

J W Lambing tendered resignation from the administration and instruction committee of the Board of Education to president Mrs B C Barnes. No formal action or replacement has been made yet.

J. W. Lambing Board of Education B.C. Barnes

Million Dollar Blaze Destroys Sharon Business Block

Fire swept three large Sharon buildings housing the Home Circle office and five stores. Loss to the Home Circle estimated at 650000, with significant damage to Printz Store, Speier Woman's Shop, Smith Shoe Store, and others. Firefighters from Youngstown and nearby towns aided, five hours, with several injuries including a Serious head injury to HF Sankey. No fatalities reported.

Bulding Home Circle H. Hadley Joss Libeks Mehl Clothing Store Nobil Shoe Store New McDowell National Bank Standard Youngstown Ohio Sharpsville Farrell Hubbard Sankey McDowell Barn

Plan caretaker at city dump this summer

Corry's city dump will likely need a caretaker this summer. City Council granted Director of Safety C A Duke authority to accept or reject Fred Williams bid for a caretaker at South Street dump. Williams proposed paying $10 and serving May to October 1 to salvage at the dump, the only bid received.

Corry C. A. Duke Fred Williams South Street Williams

City Extends Tax Sale Deadline Amid Tight Finances

City Council met to review finances and approve a 30 day extension for delinquent taxpayers. A resolution from Finance Director Leo Mulderick granted property tax sale postponement to May 20 to allow arrangements for back taxes. Officials agreed only essential expenditures would be made to keep the city in shape for the rest of the fiscal year.

Leo Mulderick Euuet Natim

City Officials Consider Tight Budget and Safety Balance

Mayor Miller and department heads discuss a fabric economy plan while preserving city appearance and resident safety. Commissioner Nichols questions transfers of funds from lighting to safety and printing, arguing for street department priorities. Continued on Page Five.

Sen Miller Stanley H. Nichols Pege Five

Corry Men Dropped in WPA Retrenchment

Minty Corry residents were removed from the WEA payroll as WPA headquarters in Harrisburg ordered retrenchment. About two hundred men in eastern Erie county including North East Wattsburg Union City and Corry district were dropped as WPA reduces forces rapidly to encourage private industry and employment.

Minty Corry WEA WPA Harrisburg Journal Erie County Tin North East Wattsburg Union City and Corry Works Progress Administration Une Rapialy Uiet

Railroads plan free pick up and delivery for small freight

Representatives from 25 railroads will meet the Pennsylvania Public Service Commission in Harrisburg to discuss offering free pick up and delivery on less than carload freight. They will explain tariff provisions and the use of certificated truckers, with a joint conference to follow.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania No. 1 Public Service Commission PSC Pennsylvania Railroad Inter- State Commerce Commission Servier Te Commission

Grant curb cuts for Center Street Station

City Council last evening granted Theo P. Williams permission to cut curb on the east side of North Center Street between Smith and Frederick for early construction of a gasoline station. Three curb sections will be removed for driveways. Commissioner Leo Mulderick opposed while other municipal directors voted affirmatively.

Center Street Station Theo P. Williams North Center Street Smith and Frederick Streets Leo Mulderick

$1,000 Blaze Damages Moti Street Home Inference

Fire officials investigate a late yesterday blaze at a Moti Street residence formerly owned by the Corry Woman's Club. Incendiary origins suspected as two kerosene cans with drilled bottoms were found. smoke filled the second floor and attic delaying access.

Moti Street Woman's Club Amarrow Worall's Mott Sirvel Loew Tire Rollee Secon Julgled Ind Andrew Paulson Fir John D. Flanigan Corry Woman's Club

City to Pay Light Bill for NYA Club Rooms

City Council approved a monthly contribution of two dollars to aid the Corry National Youth Administration chapter with their light bill for the Horn block rooms. Mayor Miller noted NYA members helped with snow removal and minor municipal tasks. The Corry chapter has 29 members.

NYA Corry National Youth Administration Horn Block Nichols Mra George Mulderials Miller

Union City Quartet Pleads Guilty To Thefts

Four Union City youths ages 15 to 18 pleaded guilty before Judge William F. Hirt to charges including entering larceny and burglary. James and Robert Baker were sent to reformatories, James Dingle was paroled, and the remaining offender faces juvenile court disposition. The group admitted breaking into the Heymond School gas station and grocery on Harold Aiken in Union City on April 15, stealing about 30 dollars in cash and merchandise.

Union City William F. Hirt Bue James Robert Baker James Dingle Heymond Harold Aiken

Erie and Pennsylvania rail schedules revised for daylight saving time

Train timetables on the Erie Fall road will change starting Sunday April 26 in line with daylight saving time. Eastbound No 2 remains at 6 a m while No 8 shifts to 11 26 a m and No 6 to 8 07 p m. No 5 stays at 7 03 7 a m and No 7 moves to 12 49 p m. A noon Pittsburgh-bound Pennsylvania division train changes not yet announced.

Erie Pennsylvania Railoads Green Erie Fall Ues Buffalo Pennsylvania Rafimad Pittsh

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