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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1938

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Drowning at Canadohta Lake shocks Canadohta visitors

Jack Kennedy 19 of Vandergrift drowned after cramps while swimming from a boat at Canadohta Lake near Corry. Separated from a group of vacationing girls and dragged by divers for seven hours, his body was recovered as Corry residents aided in the long search. Kennedy, a Penn State freshman track member, had been camping at Nicholson’s for five weeks with his brother Tom Kennedy aboard a boat prior to the incident.

Jack Kennedy Vandergrift Meadville Bfichoriig Guys Milla Tom Kennedy Lake District Hazel Yakee Canadohia Lake Titusville

Court order defied as House subpena targets District Attorney

Harrisburg August 3 The house committee investigating graft charges against the Earle administration defied a Dauphin county court restraining order and issued a subpena for District Attorney Carl B Shelley. The move aimed to shift the inquiry from the county grand jury to the House committee, prompting court questions on constitutional validity and prompting Shelley's readiness to testify.

Morey Potter United Press Harrisburg House Committee Earle Dauphin County Carl B. Shelley Paul N. Lchseffer Berlia County Grand Jury George 1 Borle Demucpille Associates Shelley House Herbert B. Sohen Yorke Thidge Schreter Dauphin County Grand Jury Aux Itna Berks Pat N. Selnoftoy UK Supreme Court Shelely Guy Ke Bard Chilesad Marpiotti Chiat Dep Hity Edward Friedman Joseph I. Guffey The Hague Fay David L. Lawrenes Democratic Commonwealth Aversary Arthur Colegrove Radward Prendercast Roy Brownmils Ler James L. Grimes

National Labor Board Sets Stage for Federal State Clash

The National Labor Relations Board defies Gov Nelson Graschel martial law order and orders trial examiner Madison Hill to reconvene the adjourned Maytag Co labor dispute hearing at 10 am the next day in Des Moines federal district court.

Uniewry Washington Naonal Labor Relations Board Nelson Q. &Raschel Maytag Company Newton Madison Hill U.S Des Moines

New York District Attorney Probes $100 Million Lottery Case

District Attorney Thomas B. Dewey and district attorney investigators examined the $100 million lottery racket linked to the late Dytel Bchuitz. The probe may involve officials beyond two judges and the former district attorney who testified yesterday.

York Aue Thomas B. Dewey Dytel Bchuitz Dstrict Pilomey Heeeanvid

Heat Wave Hits Pennsylvania With 90 Degree Highs

The heat wave spread across Pennsylvania as temperatures rose to 90 in many cities. Harrisburg reached 91, Philadelphia 90, and Pittsburgh 89 to 90 while a heat death was reported in the west and two drownings occurred as people sought relief. The forecast hinted possible relief with showers on Thursday.

Corry Helock Steat Pennsylvania Harrisburg Phladelphia Pittsburgh Thursaday

Mythical War at Indiantown Encampment Near Gap

Maryland and Pennsylvania National Guard units the 111th and 112th infantry detachments staged a large scale war game at Indiantown Gap Pa a 1600 acre reserve. Soldiers practiced battlefield maneuvers with field kitchens first aid stations and hospital quarters set up across the South Mountain area as the 28th division prepared for tactical training before muster.

Indiantown Gap Keystone Division Pennsylvania National Guard National Guard Althugh

Aliquippa Man Held in Sharon Club Slaying

Aliquippa man Edward Brady 27 who served time for numbers activities was turned over to Trumbull County Ohio sheriff facing two murder charges in a Sharon nightclub shooting that killed Samus Craig 38. Police traced him via automobile license records and arrested him in Aliquippa. Brady reportedly admitted shooting at nightclubs near the Off-Pa line.

Aligquippa Ali Qluppa Trumbull County Ohio Samus Craig Sharon Pas Louis Edward Brady Wrantelin Aye J. A. Weaver Brookfield, O Offo-Pennsylvania Line

Hostilities to Be Continued in Border Dispute

Unifed Press reports on the Siberian Manchukuo Korea frontier showing Moscow signaling ongoing hostilities while denying major war. A tentative, limited skirmish scenario persists with both sides wary of a full conflict. Mussolini boosts Italy’s armed forces as France strengthens gendarmerie and Italy restricts Jewish school admissions.

Moscow Webb Miller United Press European London Japan Miller China Russia Europe Tokyo Korea Estern Mussolini Italy France Taly

Attempted arson at G W Akam farm barn on South Center

Wire Chief Andrew Paulson opened an inquiry into an apparent attempt to burn the G. W. Akam farm barn on South Center Street R D 1. A wax paper shard from a bread wrapper was found under hay igniting, likely Saturday night or Sunday. the wet hay prevented a fire. No motive given. investigation continues.

Andrew Paulson G. W. Akam South Center Street Akcam

Shenango Valley Pays Tribute to Buhl Family Day Observed

Shenango Valley marked its annual Buhl Day with store closures as businesses paused to honor Mr and Mrs Frank H Buhl noted as the community’s leading philanthropists. The principal speaker announced was state legislator James J Davis of Penna who married into local industry.

Shenango Valley Buhl Sharon Frank H. Bul Berator Janes J. Davis Penna

Virginia and Missouri primary results shift House races

United Press reports yesterday's primaries in four states. In Virginia Howard W. Smith won renomination in the eighth district over William E. Dodd Jr. In the second district Colgate W. Darden defeated Ren Hamilton for the Democratic nomination. Missouri saw Senator Bennett Clark renominated with Republican Henry Caulfield nominated to oppose him. West Virginia three new Democratic congressmen led and were renominated with other Democrats unopposed.

United Press Virginia Howard W. South Congress William E. Dodd, Jr Germany Harold L. Tekey Colgate W. Darden Ren Norman R. Hamilton Missouri Bennett Clark Henry Caulfield Lloyd C. Stark T. J. Pendergast Kans City Democratic Supreme Court Pendergast Camilate Kansas Kansias Gerald Winroul Jayhawl Hitler Clyde M. Reed Winrod Cuning West Virginis Urlopposud

Investigators Review Kentucky Primary Tactics

The Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee broadened its probe into Kentucky's primary, accusing the major campaign forces of Alben Barkley and Gov. Chandler of improper tactics that could imperil the ballot. The inquiry targets the gubernatorial race and its Democratic nominee.

United Press Washington Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee Kentucky Genato Alben W. Barkelay Rouseyett AB. Chandler

British officer killed by Japanese in Yangtse valley action

Reports from Shanghat state Japanese air attacks blasted river traffic in the Yangtse valley. A British launch, 35 miles below Hankow, was bombed and strafed, killing a British customs harbor officer J. T. C. Crawley and a Chinese worker. six Japanese planes were involved.

Yangtse Anstoms ELMS Gnat Hankow J. T. C. Crawley

Accidental Death Found In Clymer Auto Crash

Coroner S T Bowers of Jamestown ruled the death of Ervin Cady of Clymer accidental after investigating a Friday crash near Clymer. Cady died from collision injuries when his car hit Marian Zurn’s vehicle. Zurn suffered a broken knee. two Erie women were bruised. Cady’s son Merle was bruised but not seriously hurt. Funeral services were held in Clymer with burial there.

S. T. Bowers Jamestown Ervin Cady Clymer Bowers Journal Cody Marian Zurn Brie Mra Zurn Erie Cady Merle Cyash

Gily Council Hears Sewer Plan Proposals At Special Meeting

The Gily Council will hear proposals from four engineering firms on plans for intercepting sewers and a disposal plant. An application to the Public Works Administration for 45 percent funding may follow, with later public input via a taxpayer meeting and a bond referendum discussion.

Gily Council Public Works Administration Torelocle PWA Council Morris & Knowles, Tne Pittsburgh M. G. Mansfield George B. Bascoigne and Associates Cleveland Franke Woodbury Jones Nussbaumer and Clarke Buffalo Newell L. Nussbaumer HI and Hill Nortis East Messrs. Hil Thy Payers

Ladies Vogue View Paris Fashion Show At Summer Peak

Paris reporters and buyers view Paris winter fashion with romance and femininity returning. High coiffures replace modest hats and evening gowns avoid shoulder straps in a new mysterious style. A separate item notes four freight cars overturned in Philadelphia's freight yard during yard operations.

United Pri Paris Philadelphia Aug Pensylvania Railroad

All Day Program For Big Columbus Picnic Aug 10

Glen Perry president of an association reports progress on an all day Columbus picnic planned for the next Wednesday August 10 with weather cooperation as the main hope. The program includes races for children and a tug of war with the Corry Band to provide entertainment and promises one of the most enjoyable picnic reunions in years.

Glen Perry Columbus Mittees

Pennsylvania relief bill eyed for $25 million aid

The majority floor leader introduced a bill to appropriate $25,000,000 for unemployment relief until the next session. The measure, reported by the committee, would pull funds from tax sources to avoid transfers from general funds.

United Press Firm Loase Jay Herbart J Cohan York

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