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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1937

Page

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Modern road to link spring creek garland gains grade and curb

A Journal report describes a major reconstruction converting the Spring Creek Garland route into a 20 foot concrete highway with upgraded shoulders. Concrete pouring was underway along the 3.2 mile stretch from Spring Creek east of Garland toward Garland, replacing steep grades and swamp crossings with a straighter route. The project, awarded to a Cleveland firm for 247705, aims to eliminate two grade crossings and improve safety and travel time, tying into the Pittsfield-Tusville corridor while planning future extensions and possible brief blacktopping in remaining gaps.

Spring Creek Iarland Ballwin Brotthers Paving Company Journal Hite Spring Creek Atretch Bne Cleveland Conele Garland Mealt Read Aleep Spring Creske Garland Fist Pittafield Road Pittsield-Tiusville

Tew Highway Plan Von Warren County Improvement

The western Warren County area will see a major resurfacing project covering 24.68 miles of Trolite Road from the Rule County line to Irvine with a cost of 850000. A portion from the Erie County line toward the east is already finished as part of a state efforts to upgrade roads. Additional western Warren projects include a 157000 Spring Creek Garland highway completion and a 40000 upgrade on the Youngsville Sugar Grove road.

Warren County Rule County Irvine Erie County State Highway Department Spring Creek Garland Youngsville Sugar Grove

Margiotti Declares War on Shysters in State

In Philadelphia on August 6 attorney general Charles J. Margiotti prepared a speech for the National Bar Association of Negro Attorneys. He criticized certain lawyers as shysters while praising many as outstanding community figures and decrying erosion of trust in the profession.

Philadelphia Charles J. Margiotti National Bar Association of Negro Ignyera Margiotti

Shift of 112th Infantry HQ to Kane Stirs Guard Reorganization

The 112th Infantry regimental headquarters is moving to Kane with no expected changes to district National Guard companies. The Grove City location, in use for 17 years, will be packed and removed this week. Regimental records will transfer to Rome. Changes in regimental personnel include Captain Ray W. McKay being succeeded by Captain Lannie W. Moore and other staff shifts.

112Th Tifantry Kane Grove City Blaine Simathers 112Th Infantry

Meat Prices Steadily Climb Across Nation

United Press reports meat prices rise 15 to 20 percent with Chicago chops at 42 cents per pound and sirloin at 60 cents. Year ago costs were 20 and 35 cents respectively. Dealers warn droughts squeeze hog supply nationwide as prices push higher. collectors expect continued increases. Emilie, the Dionne quints’ middleweight star, is recovering in Callander, Ontario, per Defoe nursery bulletin.

T. W. Kiensen United Press Chicago

Administration aims to finish major program before adjournment

United Press reports House leaders told farm state lawmakers that the administration hopes to conclude its main legislative program prior to adjournment and pursue only a general farm bill next year with no special session. Bankhead said no October session is needed, and the group heard the president may push stabilization loans if action on the Beredige bill is assured.

United Press Washington House William B. Bankhead Congress Banitheard Charman Robert L. Doughton N.C Rep A. le Ford D. Miss White House Ellison D. Smith Senate Agriculture Committee Ford Rayburn iRayburn Asteret Doughton Commodity Credit Corporation Bankhead Senate

Northwest District ELAS Meet at Conneaut Lake

ELAS plans a large gathering at Oakland Beach Conneaut Lake Sunday August 8 hosted by the Northwest District with central and northwestern factions attending. A fine program is set with many expected guests including Corry members and their wives.

Represtian Northwest District B. P.O. Biks Oakland Beach Conneaut Lake Corry

Heatwave Brings Suffering Across Corry Area

Hot sticky weather hits Corry and vicinity with high temperatures around 81 in the forenoon and 85 on Thursday. The day remains close and muggy with continued heat expected tonight and a chance of showers Saturday to relieve the sultry spell.

Corry

Author fears illness kills trio then self in Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh on August 6 a 40-year-old, Hermand Gregor, feared he would go insane and killed his widowed mother and two sisters before shooting himself. The victims, Betty 25, Mary Ann 15, and a 47-year-old dressmaker, lay in beds while Mrs. Gregor and another sister were beaten. A .22 rifle lay beside Gregor’s body in his sisters’ room. Police cited notes indicating he believed his family wished to die and feared insanity would overtake him.

United Press Pittsburgh Gregor Quuitay Himsel Athléim Betty Mary Ann Mary Polley Wban Crafton Reid Ervon

Cobb Imroves Probe Dropped After Fatal Crash

Dr. W. G. Stroble, county coroner, said no inquest was likely after Mrs. Le Roy Cobb, 27, died from injuries from a July crash on the Dopry Columbus highway. Cobb, driver of the car, was hospitalized in Columbus. The car struck a culvert, headwall, and a foggy night contributed.

LeRoy Cobb W. G . Stroble Win Wag Patally Dopry-columbus Cobb Eric Jocal Institution Bilscontilon

Senate Passes $700 Million Housing Bill in Bipartisan Vote

Washington Aug 6 The Senate passed and sent to the House the Wagner slum clearance and low cost housing bill worth 700 million dollars. The measure was revised on the Senate floor through amendments after protests from Administration leaders.

Ry Winven Cross Washington Senate Today House Senate

Madrid Bombardment Forces Heavy Citywide Attacks

Reports from Madrid describe sustained bombardment by Nationalists with shells and bombs striking central squares. Shops and streets emptied as explosions interrupted daily life near Puerta del Sol. Casualties feared as attacks timed for commuting hours continue to rattle the city.

United Press Nationalista Teenie

Formal Verdict Delivered By Jury At Inquest

A jury returned a formal verdict at an inquest regarding the July 30 death in Spring Creek. The case, tied to Mrs. Victoria Kasprayl, continues as prosecutors gather evidence and witnesses remain unsettled on involvement. The inquest heard testimony from victims’ daughters and noted lack of conclusive link to the accused. Local officials led the proceedings with Coroner and county officers present.

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Baby Born From Dead Mother In Unusual Caesarean Caso

In Philadelphia General Hospital a Caesarean on the dying mother Mary Boccansini produced a baby girl. The mother died moments earlier from tubercular meningitis. Surgeons said the infant breathed normally after oxygen support, weighing an estimated three to four pounds. Continued on Page Two.

Robert Vermillion United Press Philadelphia Mary Boccansini Philadelphia General Hospital Mia Boccanaini

Invasion of Hankow follows China crisis

United Press reports Japan landed marines at Hankow on the Yangtze as part of dramatic efforts to evacuate civilians and protect roughly 200 Americans. Foreign observers note Japan’s forceful move amid mounting tensions with China and involvement of allied nations.

Hankow Japan H. Rerins United Press State Nghaj Tankow Yangtze River China

Americans Join Mercenary Brigade To Aid China War

Los Angeles reports seven thousand American volunteers to enlist in a mercenary brigade to oppose Japan in China. About 1000 fliers among them, organized under Russell J. Hearn who was named Lieutenant General by Marshal Chang Tso Lin. Most applicants are ex servicemen from across Western cities seeking artillery infantry or aviation roles.

Los Angeles China Russell J. Hearn Chang Tso-Lin Wesger

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