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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1935
Page
1
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Floods across eastern Ohio have caused at least four deaths and millions in damage as waters recede slowly. Cantor Magsillon area reports relief while more rain is forecast. Across Stark Tuscarawas Holmes Muskingum Washington Coshocton Medina Columbiana and Seneca counties rivers overflowed and bridges washed out. Campers fled riverside areas and Millersburg is cut off with water at first floor level.
One hundred forty CCC workers arrive at Panama Station in North Clymer to begin service at the Goshen road camp near Panama. Construction is largely complete under Lt. RF. MacKenzie with fourteen buildings erected and infrastructure ready.
Market report notes irregular gains and losses with grains down while cotton falls sharply and currencies hold firm. Foreign exchange shows a steady dollar as rubber futures ease and precious metals trade mostly steady in New York and Montreal sessions.
Police reported a hit and run in Erie on West Lake road early today. Gustav Palmer of Erie died from injuries after a car struck him as he returned home from the German Day picnic. Coroner W G Stroble said death was from a fractured skull and blunt force. Investigators recovered a woman's umbrella and a man's cap at the scene and took them to headquarters.
The new state beverage act takes effect October 1 likely forcing many beer venues to close. County records show a rush to file for licenses with fees rising from 125 to 150, and authorities plan to issue licenses to only those clearly eligible.
Washington August 8 House Democratic leaders were shown ten days ago to survey House majority opinion on the Gur ney coal bill. Party whip Patrick Boland said the poll did not indicate likely passage to establish a 4 little NRA for the coal industry. Slashing with Nazis Wirefeld Germany August 8 two Hitler youth leaders were injured in a clash.
The United States plans to phase out direct relief by September 1 and end the dole across the country within two months by employing 3,500,000 workers. Officials say states will shift needy jobseekers to payrolls, with 14 to 48 states affected by November 1, and no further federal relief money after that.
Six year old Geldine Wheeler of 127 West Bist Street was severely burned Wednesday after she fell into a backyard bonfire while playing with neighborhood children. Her dress caught fire and bystanders extinguished the flames before she was rushed to St Vincent's hospital in fair condition. The injury is reported to affect the right side chest and arm.
Harrisburg August 8 State highway safety debate weighs force versus education 50 civic leaders hear Harry J Kalodner secretary of revenue urge audience to drive carefully to cut the death toll Major Lynn Adams state police superintendent counters that education fails and a large patrol force is needed S. Howard Zable president of the Pennsylvania Motor Federation backs increasing the highway patrol by 500 officers
The Senate approved a regulation allowing suits against the government by holders of federal gold clause obligations for six months after enactment. The measure returns to the House for possible restoration to its July form amid arguments of repudiation and credit risk.
In Shickley Pennsylvania an 18 year old was killed and his 11 year old sister was shot dead in an accidental shooting. A 13 year old boy then killed himself with the same revolver after hours of remorse. The stepfather Pred H. Ague a prominent contractor found the bodies.
President Roosevelt will campaign on the New Deal despite Rhode Island voters repudiating it in a by election. The result shows conservative Democrats and insurgents opposing parts of the program while the administration maintains the overall New Deal path.
An Italian military plane en route from Rome to East Africa crashed near Cairo after refueling, killing seven aboard including Luigi Razza the minister of public works. The crash occurred after the craft departed Rome and wreckage was found near Cairo late Tuesday.
About 600 women drove to Kroger Grocery headquarters to demand lower meat prices urging a picket and boycott. Mr and Mrs Irvin Wilson of Bear Lake were visitors in the city.
County commissioners approved a new two year appropriation of 186 852 for the Mothers Assistance Fund in Corry bringing the state total to 186 852 and expanding pensions for 30 more dependents. Commissioner Rogan led the effort with support from Schluraff and McCray.
Washington August 8 The senate finance committee closed hearings on the Roosevelt tax program after organized business pressed a vigorous attack on the proposal.
Police tie the murder of Harry Dolbow, wealthy Salem farmer, to a love triangle. Mrs. Margaret Dolbow, his widow, confessed to plotting the crime, and her ally Norman Driscoll was held for participation in the murder in Woodstown New Jersey.
Two amateur climbers were rescued from a dangerous ledge midway up Half Dome in Yosemite National Park. They vowed to stay on marked trails to the summit after the perilous incident on the 4200 foot rock face.
Washington August 8 1935 department of agriculture issued its first crop forecast for 1935 predicting 11 798 000 bales. This compares with 8 781 000 bales harvested last year.
Data on permanent registration qualifications will be provided after a training school for local registrars at the Municipal building Friday at 7 30 pm. Ralph C Benedict noted commissioners and Mrs Helen Shuraff will attend along with Ra zand and McCray for the three days of instruction. Registration days begin August 13 August 20 and August 27 with booths open 8 am to noon 1 to 5 pm and 7 to 10 pm.
Plans for the Columbus Labor Day celebration are advancing with Elmer C. Carrier Post, American Legion, cooperating. A joint Corry Columbus committee will map plans at next Tuesday evening’s meeting at Frank Dodd’s home. The program includes an ex toast dance sports baseball game and expanded entertainment.
Claude Allnutt aged 64 of Stamford Connecticut vice president of the Irving Trust Company jumped to his death from the George Washington Bridge. Witnesses saw him climb the rail and leap while bank officials said he had been on sick leave and in poor health for years. He carried his tol permit in his pocket. Treasury to auction 100 million dollars of 2 1 2 per cent bonds Monday per Morgenthau announcement.
Aug 8 report announces Mia Jewell Miller of Kingwood Wisconsin as regional director of women’s activities for the Works Progress Administration covering Pennsylvania Ohio Kentucky West Virginia and New Jersey. Major General Benjamin Foulois ends active army service at his own request.
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