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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1936
Page
1
Reports say Italian forces push toward Addis Ababa while Ethiopia nears surrender. Medical aid demanded to save rescued men amid the crisis accompanying the advance. The piece notes U.S. input on relief and legislative plans in Harrisburg regarding unemployment aid and tax proposals to fund relief efforts.
Corry High school may hold commencement for the largest class in Rex theatre if the Senior High auditorium is inadequate. Director J W Lambing presented the proposal to the Board of Education, with Superintendent Dewey to report after investigation. A two year federal probation was imposed on Walter Anderson for sending objectionable matter through the mails.
The Corry School District presents its proposed 1936 37 budget for public review. The Board of Education authorized publication in the Journal with a full recap of expenditures and receipts on page 7. Property owners are urged to study the budget carefully to understand operating costs.
Taxpayers of the city will gather at the Municipal building this evening to discuss school, city, and County rates, focusing on the Board of Education per capita and property rate hike. Organizers expect broad attendance and possible petition filings protesting the recent tax boost as the meeting begins promptly at 7:30 PM.
A Corry woman Melissa Chase marked her 99th birthday with a long broadcast day on NBC through the “Cherrie” hour and “Gospel Singer” dedy. Messages from many states poured in while friends and eighteen ladies delivered gifts and refreshments at 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. and joined in singing Bless be the Tie and Praise God.
In Altoona Pennsylvania a mill worker and his wife were detained after police alleged each blamed the other for the death of the woman's 11 year old child. Mrs Margaret Karmendi admitted after questioning that her son Matthew was fatally beaten while Roy Lockard claimed the father struck the boy.
Ethiopian fighters launch a desperate last stand as Italian tanks and aircraft push toward Addis Ababa. Royal and rebel forces resist near Dessye and in the east, while civilians flee and foreign aid units begin withdrawal.
Wighty Odd Fellows of the city and district attended a meeting of the Past Grands Council last evening in Jonathan Lodge club rooms with the local lodge as hosts. Routine business measures were considered and a district get-together planned for all Odd Fellows. Representatives came from Warren North East Union City Wattsburg Erie North Girard and other communities.
Sufficient funds have been obtained to finance the trip of the high school girls to Portaville for the state milelo finals tomorrow. The trio, Loulas Whiteley, Ethel Beckwith and Dorothea Mas Ricker, accompanied by music instructor Miss Beatrice Shaffer and Mrs. R. S. Dewey, will leave this afternoon for Pottsville.
Uw Board of Education approved preliminary Hatch building remodeling plans to convert the old structure into a vocational school with basement seating for a football squad area, a dentist shop, classrooms, and industrial departments. Plans to seek WPA assistance and immediate PRA approval were noted.
Two people were killed and four injured in separate automobile crashes late last night in Warren and Oil City. Victims included Edward Gorfrey, 45, of Jamestown, and James McDonald, 24, of Rocky Grove, both killed in the Warren incident. Injured were J B Brerineisen, 45, of Jamestown. Martin Clark, 50, Warren. and Mrs Ruth Graham, 68, of Franklin, plus Gladys Pybles, 22, who were hospitalized with serious injuries from crashes involving their vehicles.
Allentown April 23 Richard Taylor 42 of Akron confessed to police today that he abducted one year old Henry Koch son of a wealthy Allentown merchant after sending five ransom notes demanding 20000 dollars Captain E W Kennell said Taylor gave his name as John James Chicago The fifth note and threat were revealed to Kennell The father did not receive any ransom notes today The official said the confession was made to police
Formal objections were filed yesterday against 13 beer license issuances in Erie County. Eleven apply to renewals while two involve new permits. Objections were lodged with County Treasurer Ralph B. McCord, with potential prosecutions undecided.
State Mine Inspector Herrick McCloud led an investigation into an accident at the American Eagles mine near Cripple Creek that killed three men and left two injured.
Governor Karte, in Edinboro at the Blate Teachers College anniversary, championed free public school teaching and cautioned against provincialism and reliance on economic myths. He urged teachers to stay informed and teach economic topics in the classroom, warning against letting ignorance shape students. The address touched on education, openness, and the role of teachers in a changing world. The report notes a second item: Dr. Robert H. Jeffrey, 48, a prominent physician from Payette County, died in Uniontown.
Washington report states Rep Marion Zaoncheck, in custody after a speeding charge, claimed congressional immunity was violated as he argued to be released. He complained of being manhandled and demanded to return to the Capitol to represent his constituency.
The Corry Schools District approved a roughly 1 000 dollar labor program to seek Works Progress Administration funds for repairs. The plan, drafted by the property committee led by Carl Henton, covers rebuilding jobs in junior and senior high schools and other district buildings over the next year or two. Total project expense is estimated at 12 000 dollars and will be submitted to WPA for inclusion in a new setup set to begin July 1.
In Moose River Nova Scotia two Toronto men Dr D E Robertson and Alfred Beadding were pulled from 11 feet underground after days of tunnelling. Robertson age 52 and Leathing 44 survive while Herman R Magill 30 dies of pneumonia. An inquest is planned to determine cause of death.
Corry Republican City Committee endorsed W. Stuart Houghton for the Republican nomination in the Third District, signaling city party unity for Tuesday's primary. Observers note rising support for Haighton across the eastern district and beyond, while no congressional endorsement is made, though local sentiment favors Wilt Rosny Parker for the city’s ally.
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