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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1938
Page
3
Fair and warmer weather forecast as a regular board of education meeting and city council gathering address sewer disposal. Reports include a 47 percent rise in American aircraft sales, WPA renovations at Senior High, and upcoming community events such as picnics and band rehearsals. Police focus on parking violations and a railway employment slump noted by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Glen King, 35, of Corry, had a suspended license and tried to beat the suspension by obtaining an Ohio license. He was arrested by Patrolman J. W. Blythe in Union City for driving after suspension, pleaded guilty at Union City, and was sentenced by Judge W. Hirt in Erie to sixty days in jail.
Chicago, Aug. 5. A federal mediator may intervene in the dispute between railroad carriers and labor over a proposed 16 percent general wage cut. Railway management and 18 railroad brotherhoods, hopelessly deadlocked, agreed to resume negotiations tomorrow barring unforeseen developments.
Destination of dead warriors in Norse myth was pictured as Valhalla with 540 entrances, each wide enough for 800 men to pass through. The detail appears in a historical retelling of Norse beliefs, illustrating vast halls and ceremonial thresholds for fallen heroes.
Mr M L Swartz of Franklin Pennsylvania credits World’s Tonic with relieving long standing constipation and related symptoms. He says the remedy improved headaches dizziness back pain and fatigue enabling him to pursue better job opportunities and feel hopeful again. The tonic is described as containing alkalines herbs and mild diuretic effects and is sold at local drug stores.
Secretary Bogardus announced the second competitive examination to select cadets for the State Schoolship Annapolis will be held Tuesday October 11 in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. This marks the first year exams are held outside Philadelphia. Only 11 candidates took the first examination in the Pittsburgh district in May. If applicant numbers rise in October, full exams may remain in the Philadelphia area.
The $300000 Ridge road improvement plan may be delayed by protests from about 410 property owners. County commissioners and a property owners committee reviewed formal protests and warned more signatures are likely. Protesters argue that realigning the road would disrupt camp sites and businesses and reduce property values. Uncertainty remains whether commissioners will heed the protests or involve the state highway department.
Four Baldwin Bros Construction Company workers resurfacing the Roosevelt Highway stretch west of Corry to Range's Corners were injured in recent weeks. Fred Manville, 23, of Albion, suffered a deep gash in the left foot when a pick struck a stone. he received care at Corry hospital and was discharged after treatment.
Thirty five students and teachers from St Edward's School enjoyed swimming games and a picnic at Marcresin Beach on Canadahia Lake. Transportation was provided by parents and friends. Also noted is a brief description of the Nomad Lapash people and a personal notice from a young man seeking work via J. P. in care of Journal.
Warren borough council discussed adopting ordinances on praife and seeking a Public Works Administration grant to finish a sewer disposal project estimated at 200000 dollars with 135000 dollars PWA funding and a 350000 dollar bond required for completing the work and related WPA projects in the borough.
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