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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1938
Page
1
A local jail case in Fae Valley draws attention as authorities confront drug temptation issues among inmates. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns and policy debates within the correctional facility.
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John V. Horan Pennsylvania department commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and state officers will be hosted by Lieut Archie W Thompson Post 264 at the local post home on West Washington Street from 2 until 5 o clock Saturday afternoon. The party will include Ches ter W Zerbe Erle senior vice commander Ly CG Pike junior vice commander Lewis Lodge department chief of staff David F Long department quartermaster and A Gnavi department adjutant. They will deliver brief talks and a testimonial supper precedes their Bradford gathering before continuing to Warren and a Bradford banquet and county council meeting.
The P R R faces protest from the Titusville Chamber of Commerce over plans to discontinue mid day passenger trains between Oil City and Titusville. Chamber members argue current service is minimal and temporary bus service won t compensate. P A R R official T J Rhoads says the line loses money, costing 8.21 dollars monthly plus 1.29 dollars per mile to operate while revenue from all sources drops to 29 cents. He will headline a meeting of railroad officials to address the matter.
Thirty members and one guest attended Jin Kwan's club meeting last evening. William A. Dunlap, general superintendent of the City Jamestown Manufacturing Company, spoke on the company's history and growth. Members then toured four plant operations to see planing and other machines in use. The next meeting was set for Thursday evening.
United Press reports April plans discussed in Washington to use Reconstruction Finance Corporation funds to aid the utility industry. Proposals envision a $1 billion outlay with RFC underwriters marketing public stock and securities while collateral would be utility bonds not required to be top grade.
The Pennsylvania Railroad will place the largest fleet of modern design passenger trains in the west on its Atlantic seaboard and western routes. Chicago shops turn out streamlined cars for eight east west trains including Broadway Limited and Spirit of St Louis. Inauguration date set and running times cut from 15 to 16 hours for New York to Chicago and Philadelphia to Chicago.
The Corry Rod and Gun Club postponed repairing the Columbus dam after high water. A working bee to fix splash boards and supports was set for a later date, with notice to follow. Club plans extensive stocking of bass, crappie, bluegill, and perch to improve Columbus Lake, a noted bass breeding site prior to the dam's construction.
United Press reports railway labor and management will confer with Sen Wheeler in Washington to pursue a legislative remedy for railroad issues and avert a nationwide wage-cut strike. Wheeler doubts passing a general rehabilitation program this session while unions warn 1,000,000 workers could face wage reductions if no action is agreed.
Lee Tire and Atlantic Refining Company dealers and sales reps gathered at the Hotel Corry for a dinner conference in the western Pennsylvania district. About fifty attended as door prizes were awarded including an electric clock won by Clyde Hotchkiss and another prize claimed by Ed Borsteni.
Corry Rotary Club led by Erie host club gathers for an annual inter-city meeting at the Boston Store dining room in Erie. Delegations from Connectut Ohis Jamestown Fredonia Dunkirk Westfield IN Muncy ville and Cambridge Springs present. About 24 Corry members participated as over 200 Rotarians attended the gathering.
War in China and Spain saw renewed attack and counterattack as factions mass forces. Loyalist and insurgent lines faced hammering assaults while reports claimed easing of defenses and continued divisions in plans. The central theater around the capital remained a focal point amid wider international involvement.
The Pennsylvania pardon board delays action on clemency pleas for young men Polens and Senauksas in the Seminole murder case, while deciding that Wendell Bowers and Rey Lockard must face the electric chair. Warren county murder case decision postponed. board hints review before May 2. Affected supporters cite Mary Seminak’s wife as a free person after a second-degree sentence.
Work starts on the Bigbam project near Tionesta with a diversion tunnel underway. Contractors report workforce from local applicants, but permit for electric service and highway traffic plans may delay progress. Expected to run two eight-car shifts and set up a worker commissary near the tunnel outlet.
Erie county authorities report a snag in prosecuting drunken drivers as doctors decline to examine arrestees. Assistant District Attorney Burton Laub says some doctors refuse examinations despite a $5 fee, citing disruption to offices and other patients. Prosecutors seek arrangements to secure examinations.
Stella Neynews was installed last evening as president of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Virginia W. at the installation meeting held at the home on West Washington Street. Mrs Dorothy Boland, past president, presided. Clara Schaffer attended in the office. Mrs Earth Bardheidt accompanied from Mrie. Refreshments were served by Mrs Raliciu Sire Martha Johan ang.
Henry Ford said he will travel to Washington on April 27 to meet President Roosevelt, inviting the president to see someone who does not want anything. Ford confirmed arrangements in an interview, noting the meeting at the Wayside Inn estate near South Sudbury, Massachusetts.
Labor Secretary Ralph M. Bashore cited division findings showing $20 million disbursed since February 1 for unemployment compensation recipients. Food purchases totaled about $6.7 million, with other major costs including shelter $2.2 million, utilities, clothing $2 million, transportation $1.8 million, medical care $1 million, and education $100,100 among items like lodging, fuel, laundry, and personal care.
Juniors and seniors in Citeses await tonight's annual Junior-Senior prom. A dinner at the Hotel Corry will be followed by dancing with Wey Becht's orchestra providing music. Speakers include Supt. Ralph S. Dewey Principal Howard J. Sheen M. J. Blanden and W. W. Overs.
Gov Earle backers defend borrowing 80 000 from Matthew H McCloskey Jr to protect interests as primary battle intensifies. Opponent S David Wilson argues the loan shows honesty amid party infighting with Guffey cited as seeking 1940 vice presidency. Political rhetoric centers on Democratic orgs and industrial union ties.
April 21 report says Congress may seek tighter control of next year’s relief funds while the administration pushes a $4.512 billion lending and spending program. Senate recommendations include requiring wage earners to report outside work and restricting federal money to labor and admin costs, pressuring local sponsors to supply materials.
Two Corry women and three men were arrested in Jamestown early evening. One woman identified as Toe Havens of Jamestown allegedly set fire to a mattress and blankets in the jail area while being moved, and both women gave false names, aiding police in linking them to Corry.
Judge Arthur H. James Republican gubernatorial candidate told a statewide radio audience that Democratic state leaders fight among themselves to control business for four years. He targeted Senator Joseph Guffey and David T. Lawrence, saying they split from former cooperation to back rival candidates amid intraparty strife.
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