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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1938
Page
1
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A report from North Ned area notes an incident at 138 North Ned Irrа involving local residents. Details show a pers event with time references unspecified, leaving the exact sequence unclear. Authorities began preliminary inquiries to determine what occurred and who was involved.
The Roosevelt highway from Corry to Union City is near resurfacing completion with black topping done to Corry city line and concrete curing underway from Warner’s Corners to Range’s Corners. Traffic will reach Warner’s Corners soon with full opening expected in about ten days subject to curing. The J & M Doyle Construction Co of Erie completes the Range’s Corners west to Union City section, enabling traffic to Union City shortly.
Dearborn Mich Aug 4 United Press Jewish Comedian Eddie Cantor denounced Henry Ford for accepting from the German government a medal on his 75th birthday. Ford company spokesman said nothing to add. Cantor challenged Ford's Americanism and Christianity and warned that Nazi propaganda could reach Americans. He urged husbands to quit business to oppose it.
Approximately 100 applicants faced Pinyl examinations for appointing executive directors, supervisors, and other positions in the Department of Public Assistance across several counties. The event occurred under the supervision of the Eight Departmental Board in the Rotel Law penuh dt Erle.
In Washington on August 4, Ben Edward R. Burke, Democrat of Nebraska, said a Whig resolution to amend the constitution to limit a president to one term of six years will be reintroduced next year. He argued a third term attempt by the current president would fail and split the Democratic party.
Heavy afternoon showers and an electrical storm disrupted power briefly, keeping outages light. The day eased from a high of 92 degrees after morning readings of 85, with temperatures forecast to fall and relief from the heat promised by early showers. Residents sought shade and relief as humidity remained high and activity slowed across the city.
Johnstown married teachers facing possible job loss have hired attorney B C Pugliese of Pittsburgh. The school board asked 25 married teachers to resign citing dual responsibility. A Harrisburg session considers amending the Teachers Tenure act to allow dismissal for married female instructors.
A heavy rain and electrical storm moved through Corry this afternoon and caused worsening conditions near Chautauqua. Residents report lightning strikes, power outages, and damage in the Chautauqua vicinity as the storm surged through the region.
Dauphin County Court issued an order shielding testimony from the grand jury probe into graft in Gov. George H. Earle's administration. District Attorney Carl B. Shelley testified under the order to the House committee investigating alleged graft, while court-ordered protections limited what he could disclose. The crowded House chamber watched the tense proceedings as Shelley confirmed his compliance with the subpoena and court constraints. Public interest focused on the ongoing grand jury investigation and the interplay between court orders and legislative inquiry.
A large Corry crowd paid tribute to Jay Smith 991 Civil War veteran at his daughter Mrs Georgia Lyons Beaverdam home Funeral services were conducted by Rev W J Hewit with full military honors The body was taken to Union City for Evergreen cemetery interment LeBaron Post American Legion led the committal with Carey etcbearers and color guards Mole these lines describe the scene and honor the veteran in a solemn community farewell.
Raymond Lawrence Adams 25 son of Mrs Edith Adams of Corry rural route died at Indiana hospital after burns from touching a 7200 volt line while working as a lineman for W V Prange. The Corry High School graduate 1930 tracked for the school and was survived by wife Crystal two brothers Russell Allen and his mother. Funeral set for Saturday at 2 pm at his mother's home Beaverdam cemetery burial to follow.
The danger of war between Russia and Japan lessened as Tokyo signaled willingness to discuss settlement while the army pressed for retaliation. A foreign office spokesman expressed hope for peace as talks with the Russian embassy continued and Horinouchi proposed cessation of hostilities.
Corrigan told reporters aboard the U S liner Manhattan en route to Newport that he felt good despite mounting questions about his Dublin flight. The Californian, claiming he flew from New York to Dublin by mistake, prepared for a reception in New York as Capt. Richmond steered the ship through fog toward the harbor.
Corry baseball fans have reserved seats for the doubleheader between the New York Yankees and the Cleveland Indians at Graveland. Erie railroad officials report the demand as the greatest excursion yet, with 42 tickets taken and 50 seats likely to sell out before Sunday. Fans from western Pennsylvania and nearby states plan to travel by train and car, aiming for Cleveland’s stadium crowd the coming weekend.
Pennsylvania National Guard units from the 111th and 112th infantry detachments moved toward an eastern water tower hill as field hospitals and aid stations were set up throughout the Indiantown Gap reservation. The massive maneuver featured blank ammunition and staged casualties, with two army contingents advancing from opposite directions.
Over 10,000 persons, mostly children, crowded the Public Garden to see Shirley Temple aboard the Swan boat. She had greeted the crowd after arriving from the Ritz-Carlton, resuming public appearances since a mild grippe last Saturday. May on Maurice J. Tobin attended, and the event honored nine year old Shirley Temple as admiral of the Swan boat procession.
Mexico plans to persist with its expropriation stance despite U S opposition. President Lazaro Cardenas aims to advance national betterment, rejecting arbitration to affirm his program while signaling no alignment with any single group. The note to the United States followed a snub to Vicente Lombardo Toledano of the Mexican Workers Federation.
More than 3000 people from Corry and other areas attended the Odd Fellows Grand Valley picnic at Snyder's Grove near Grand Valley yesterday. R W Reynolds of the Warren Y M A spoke on the order's origins and achievements. The LO O F Orphans Home band from Meadville provided music between intervals. McCune's Orchestra from Warren played for dancing as dozens of concessions lined the grounds. The event drew autos with license plates from many states and was hailed as one of the district's most successful outings.
Awaiter Kittleberger of Wright atreat will represent local veterans of the 80th Blue Ridge Division at the reunion in Indiana Pa opening today. The four day event honors fallen comrades and includes memorial services, officer elections, and dances and dinners. The Blue Ridge troops trained at Camp Lee and joined the Meuse Argonne sector, advancing 38 kilometers in 18 days, capturing 1,813 prisoners, with 1,132 killed and 5,000 wounded.
United Press report from Memphis details Tennessee's Democratic primary decision on Sen George L Berry a millionaire labor leader and reformer facing Gov Gordon Browning backed by the Memphis political machine and Ed Crump. Officials warned of possible contest and ongoing investigations into polling practices as results awaited.
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