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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1936

Page

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Two Freighters Rescued After Distress Calls In Atlantic

United Press reports two ships faced mid Atlantic storms sending distress signals but avoided urgent help from great liners. The British freighter Saint Quentin near Newfoundland indicated it could proceed without assistance after contacting radio. The liners Washington and Bremen battled heavy seas to aid but were turned back by mast damage on Saint Quentin. The Ivanhow reported rudder trouble yet expected to wait for tugs while Rush Pool's captain denied distress in West Merseyside communication.

United Press New York Saint Quentin Newfoundland Washington Bremen Saint Cuentin West Merticpool Eng Liuyrde

County and State Tomorrow Asks Jobless Relief Flood Control

Last minute political activity expected to boost turnout for the Tuesday primary though balloting may be light across Corry and Erie county and the state. Center of attention is the congressional race with Crosby favored in the Democratic column and Rose gaining ground in the Republican contest.

Corry Erie County Noth Charles N. Crosby James N. Condren James F Lavery Will Rose Cambridge Springd Franklin B. Hosbach Arthur Blass James N. Wilson Eric W. Stuart Houghton John W. van Allsburg Iutmbent Edward M. Page North East State Assembly Alchn Wy Beach Union City Samuel L. Gilson Brie Joseph R. Ziesenheim Senate Roosevelt Henry Breckenridge New York Keystone Breckenridge Harle Pennsylvania William B. Borah Borah Franle L. Pinela Kingston F. Clair Ross Butler Pinela Frante B. Thomps Philadelphia

Corry High Debating Team Wins Interscholastic Title

Corry High School wins the Interscholastic Debate League championship defeating Titusville High School at Allegheny College. The Corry team Jeanne Titus Mackath Sears Kathryn Hubertz and Maci Johnson win on the resolution that public funds should provide free medical care. Frank Kuss and Gladys Price noted for coaching and awarding letters.

Lehule Corry High School Wily Loum Miegheny Titusville Teum al Ingheny College Jeanne Titus Mackath Sears Kathryn Hubertz Maci Johnson Titusville High School Thomas Conway Barbara Joseph Gordon Fay Wwitik Wll Teagie Sis Corry Burton Dearing Edith Lyman Martha Marie Hawking Frank Kuss Selnor Gladys Price Corry de

Wallace Young to Speak Before Merchants Club

Wallace M Young of Raymond Manufacturing will address Corty Golden Rule club members at the Community Guard Columbus May 4. He will discuss springs the plant makes and the club may consider daylight saving time. dinner coordinated by Mrs Charles Stewart.

Wallace M. Young Raymond Manufacturing Company Corty Golden Rule Club Gaured Columbus Corry's Ladies Aid Society of Columbus Charles Stewart Corry Financis Piramen

Roosevelt Ticket Tickets Erie County Candidates

In Erie County voters are urged to support the Roosevelt ticket with State Treasurer Clair Ross Auditor General Warren Roberts Congress Charles N Crosby State Senator Sam L Gilson East County District Alwin W Beach State Committeeman Tepated Albert J Gusky State Committeewoman Mary Kuehl listed as party choices.

Erie County Clair Ross Warren Roberts Congress Charles N. Crosby Sam L Gilson Aeon

Two Killed in Ridgway Auto Accidents

In Ridgway Pennsylvania two people died in separate crashes as cars skidded on wet pavement. Crenshaw a 19 year old woman died after being crushed in a wreck, and Mrs Lawrence Swanson 33 died from a fractured skull and internal injuries after falling from a car driven by her husband.

United Press Ridgway FM County Mie George L. Schultz Miss Tomi Jose

Legion Plans New Club Property Development Meeting

Ebner G Carrier Post 385 American Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary will map plans for the former Brick House club home on North Center Street at a joint meeting Friday evening May 8. Trustees Livya Stowe Alber PL Carrier V EB Orn were chosen last week. Plans aim to develop the property and decide on incorporation and trustee oversight.

Noth Center Street Ebner G. Carrier Nits Exner Carrier Post Livya Stowe Alber PL Carriers Quad V. EB. Orn House T. Bengman Ivan Smith G. Paul Orn A. F. Cartburg Victor Orn Lloyd Slowe The Legion Mary Murray Orn Watter Hulberg Ladies Auxiliary Congress and North Center Streets

Corry Man Released on Surety Bond

Arthor Thompson of East Main Street, employed in Cleveland, was released on a $500 bond to keep the peace by Alderman George E. Gordon after pleading guilty to charges of assault and abuse of his wife. Thompson had been jailed by Constable George Mulderick and was alleged to have figured in two city fights Friday night.

Arthor ‘Thompson East Mainstreet Cleveland George E. Gordon Thompson George Mulderick Gordon Gorjman

Five Injured as Auto 15 Hits Street Car

Jamestown April 27. Five people were injured when a car carrying them was struck by a Northwestern Railway trolley car near the Curtis Stop crossing by the ferry at Bonita on the East Lake road shortly after 7 pm. Injured are Ruth Gross Warren Pa concussion and possible pelvic fracture Winnie Johnson Warren Pa concussion and possible fractured skull Olive Partell Jamestown Pa Interns injuries Robert Everett Warren Pa lacerations Medora Lightner Irving Pa scalp lacerations.

Jamestown Westfield Northwestern Railway Rolley Curtis Bonita East Lake Road Ruth Gross Cirescent Park Warren Winnie Johnson Prospect Street Olive Partell North Hopkins Avenue Robert Everett Conewango Avenue Medora Lightner Irving, Pa

Five die in Hanover Township apartment fire

Fire at an apartment house in Hanover Township near Wilkes-Barre killed a man, his wife, and four children. The two youngest (Plinabetth and Mary) perished in the blaze, while a 2 year old survived. A window drop rescued one child as fire consumed the home. The cause remains under investigation.

Wilkes-Barre Hanover Township Hero Dioln Kon Plinabetth Alain Theresa Kul Une Wintow Mary Marpuevite

Ousted Teacher Shoots Superior and Ends Own Life

Lincoln Neb April 27 A discharged French professor at the University of Nebraska shot and wounded Harry Kurz chair of romance languages in University Hall after being granted a year leave with half pay. Weller 48 previously taught at Stanford Texas and Tennessee. He then killed himself.

United Press Lincoln Neb John P. Weller University of Nebraska Today Socs Harry Kurz Wom Weller Kurz University Hall Stanford University University of Texas University of Tennessee M.A. Burnett In University alWence Baynett Welle Kyn

War game voyage begins as Ranger sails from San Diego

The aircraft carrier Ranger leaves San Diego at dawn for spring war games off Panama. The ship’s flight deck is busy with combat aircraft as it heads to rendezvous with battle groups near Coronado and subsequent operations with other units.

United Press San Diego Cal I.s. Ranger Tms A. m Panama Ranger Nuid Coronida Ronda

Two Die In Plane Crash Near Detroit Airport

April 27. Willam Mas yel 18 and Leu Hickey 81, both of Detroit, were fatally injured when their air plane crashed into telephone wires two miles from the Detroit Daily airport.

Detroit Willam Masyel Leu Hickey Detroit Ily

No Ruling on Gufey Act 4 annex

The Supreme Court upheld the secretary of agriculture powers over stockyard fees but postponed ruling on the Guffey coal act case. No decision was issued today, likely delaying until May 4 as the next decision day.

Washington Supreme Court Leas

Italian Army Drives Toward Seizure of Ethiopia

News reports in Dessye Ethiopia describe a massive motorized Italian column moving south along the imperial highway toward Addis Ababa in a final push. General headquarters note rapid front consolidation and 2000 truckloads of supplies arriving 625 miles from Massawa as two advance columns push toward key positions.

Addis Ababa Dessye Ethiopia Pietro Badogico Massawa Crithrea Wara Hailu Imperial Highway Askari

Bootlegging cargo seized from tanker Charles D Leffler near Arthur Kill

Customs agents thwarted a major bootlegging operation aboard the 206 ton tanker Charles D Lerfer docking at Arthur Kill. The crew of seven resisted as 25 Coast Guard and customs men seized 100000 gallons of grain alcohol hidden in underground tanks. Master Charles Larkey, 36, of Jersey City, was among those captured.

Charles D. Lether Elizabeth N. J New York Bay United States Charles D. Lerfer Wilmington Arthur Kill Peter Mr. Conroy Coast Guard Charles D. Leffler Charles D Thes Charles Larkey Jersey City

Governor Will Request 70 5 Million For Relief

Governor Earle calls a special legislative session starting May 4 to address unemployment relief and fire hazard reductions at state institutions. He proposes a 70.5 million dollar appropriation for direct relief, plus funding to refund debt, authorize loans, and aid financially distressed schools and flood-related needs.

Morey J. Potter United Press Harrisburg Earle Considara Gon United States of America

Radicals Make Strong Gains in Vote in France

Paris April 27 United Press report on yesterday's national election for the Chamber of Deputies shows a Left Wing victory and a strong Communist showing. Official results from 618 districts indicate 179 elected with a fragmented Left Front likely to hinder governance.

Ralph Heinzen United Press Paris Chamber of Deputies Popular Front France Joseph Bal-Boncour Socialist Union Independent Aid Republican Popular Democrats Union Republican Democratic

Lakes engineer found dead at Erie

John J. Lynch aged 65, a veteran marine engineer from Buel New York, was found dead in the cabin of the cargo freighter Dun sluth as it reached Erie. The incident occurred April 27 and is under investigation by local authorities aboard the vessel.

Lakes Erie United Press Wrie John J. Lynch Buel N.Y

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