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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1937
Page
1
A fragmented clipping mentions emerging tensions and a troubling incident as residents discuss safety and possible actions. Officials warn of ongoing risk while communities seek clarity on the situation and potential impacts on daily life.
Retail merchants of the city voted to close all stores Wednesday afternoons through fall and winter to observe a half day holiday policy. The action aligns with legislative limits on women’s work hours and follows a recent state act. A Grange meeting and local church plans accompanied the decision, with additional notes on train service protests and a forthcoming drawing for Rule Club members.
Senator William H. Borah said there could be no vacancy on the Supreme Court unless due to impeachment resignation or death and noted Attorney General Homer Quinmings opinion that Roosevelt could appoint to the court. The remarks followed a White House advisory opinion declaring court appointment constitutional.
United Press reports two young girls Marilyn Murphy nine and Lorraine Chincha ten died after climbing onto a wire mesh cover over a shaft in a five story East River tenement. Rescue teams lowered into the shaft as thousands watched, Lorraine died hours later, Marilyn also died.
Coroner William A. Applegate announced no inquest for the three Titusville youths killed in a Camp Perry road crash near Greenville as certificates of death cite fractured skulls. Victims Paul C. Osborne James P Teed and Louis F. Ricke died from the wreck, with Eilie Day injured. Osborne and Day were in the front seat when the car left the road struck a culvert and a tree. Day improved but faces facial and chest injuries. Osborne went to funeral home in Chalminville. Teed and Ricke to Courtney Funeral Home in Titusville.
Two airplanes locked wings while circling to land near Dycer airport late Monday. Chester Power, 24, and Flarry A. Whitely, 18, died. Joe Vierling, 36, student pilot, and Frank Jameston, 81, instructor, were injured. Jameston’s training biplane landed on Power’s fighter, then both crafts fell into a backyard.
United Press dispatch from Shanghai reports Soviet Russia seeking apologies and possible military pressure after Sunday night raid on the Russian consulate-general in Tientsin. China fears a broader conflict with Japan as reinforcements gather on the Yellow River and Manchuria's status and railway links become flashpoints. Moscow aims to check Japanese expansion and protect Siberian rail and Pacific access, while Chinese forces push forward against Japanese positions in Shansi and Chakhar provinces.
John Montague, described as a reincarnated robber with a new soul, awaits a governor's decision on extradition to New York for an old charge after an in progress hearing. Gov Merriam will decide next week while Montague’s lawyers seek withdrawal of the return order. Actor Guy Kibbee and other witnesses may submit affidavits.
Fragmented text reports a municipal emergency response and court questions about a woman identified as Kasprzyk, with notes on ax slaying, hospital transfer, and a public safety plan. It mentions a missing plane near Cristobal and Pan American Grace details, plus a congressional wages and hours dispute and labor action.
Chairman Leo Crawley of One Federal warns that eliminating unprofitable banks could seed stability in a Depression era banking system. He notes the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and state authorities are trimming charters and surveying banks with low grade assets to ensure the remaining institutions are sound. The semi annual report shows seven state banks chartered in the last ten months lack FDIC insurance.
The Journal launches a new On the Avenue feature with today’s edition, listing stores such as J G Spreaman, Guy E Rogers, Wiggers Garage, Richard Rosabacher, Wallace Garage, Whig Will No. 3, Franz Furniture, Lindsley’s Pharmacy and the People’s Market. The ads appear in today’s pages and will continue weekly through August.
Erie county election officials completed the ballot draw for county offices with several incumbents and contenders listed. The order places Republican and Democratic nominees for County Controller, Jury Commissioner, and other posts, with names including George A. Burns Harvey M. Willis Cay Ruppler Lloyd Pastorius Delbert Dalrymple Thomas Goningham Clarene Cummings Hale Walter Stroble Benedict Paul A. Dundon John Davidson William L. Bengel Charles Campbell Harry E. Wagner Henry Llanceale Katharine T. Leary and others on the slate.
Miss Jane Mulheim elected to teach in fourth grade at Fairview School after a board meeting. She will be assigned a room and school soon. Mulheim, a Corry High and Edinboro graduate, previously taught in Spring Creek with a solid record. Quintuplet Emilie Dionne reportedly mildly affected by heat in Callander Ontario, per Dr Hoy Dafoe.
Payette county detective John Wu, a central figure in the Monaghan "third degree" case, has entered a compensation claim with the state compensation board for $2475. He alleges injuries including facial disfigurement and the loss of a finger. The claim follows the attack on Hoy and Frank C Monaghan, Union town hotelman and victim in the case.
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