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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1936

Page

1

Fragmentary OCR: Styly itor of Harjo tis at Pital

Readable text fragments show a stylus or title likely tied to Harjo tis and a place named Pital. The line is incomplete, limiting precise identification of people, organizations, or event details.

Governor Earle signs Mothers' Aid Bill and appropriations

Harrisburg August 8 Governor Earle signed the mothers' assistance bill expanding the program to enable qualification for federal social security benefits. Anna Brancato of Philadelphia witnessed the signing at the executive mansion. The governor also approved a $75,000 appropriation for construction of river offenders’ fare at the Huntington prison. Fifteen bills and resolutions were approved, including two flood control measures and a $150,000 appropriation, plus provisions for corporate net income tax, unemployment relief transfers, institutional improvements, blind pensions, a $35,000,000 unemployment relief package, and emergency financing for the next legislature.

United Press Harrisburg Earle Anna Brancato Philatelpha Huntingwton Smmatria

Conference in Iowa to discuss drought relief plan

President Roosevelt plans a conference with Gov Alf Landon and governors from Iowa Nebraska and Missouri early next month in Iowa to outline a three point program for immediate relief winter spring and long range drought area measures. The meeting aims to keep politics out of drought relief while aligning state and federal efforts.

Hy Joe Alex Mon United Press Vophica Kang Roosevelt Alf M. Landon Milenda Dunden Roos Velt Ellef Kangas Sansas Hyde Park

Central School cornerstone laying event in Clymer PA

Hundreds from Clymer Harmony and French Creek gather at Central School site for cornerstone laying of a new building cost about 190000 dollars. Funded by 110000 from district bonds and an 85077 PWIA grant. Architect Raymond A Preeburg of Jamestown designed it. New gymnasium auditorium seats 800, to be built on Main Street east of old structure.

Clymer Central School Central District No Harmony French Creek Raymond A. Preeburg Jamestown Central School Band L. R. Phipps Ivan Hunsberger Will Schriiers Board of Mlucation Phipps

The Road to Ruin Mortgomerry Ward Reports Record Sales

Mortgomerry Ward announced the six month period ending in July with the largest cross sales in company history and an all time high for the month. Tinted Styles Rubber and subsidiaries named Fenort for six months, Mine 20 consolidated at $2,187,902 versus $707,47 in the 1935 period.

Mortgomerry Ward Nominnias Fenort Consolidated

Weed Held for Court after Family Slayings

Samuel Weed, 40, former Sunday school superintendent, was held to the September grand jury on charges of murdering his wife and two children. He pled not guilty at a hearing before Alderman W. M. Schabacker. Police say he killed them July 18 to obtain money for "scarlet ink."

United Press BRIE Samuel Weed Iate W. M. Schabacker Wee Stone Scarlet Ain

Lewis group to carry fight to AFL council

United Mine Workers led by John J Lewis plans to absorb 4,000 members from the federal Nations Council of Gas and Coke Workers. James Nelson, council president, says final organizing steps for a new drive are nearly complete. Nelson met with Lewis and CIO director John Brophy during a Washington visit.

C. L. Sulzberger United Press Washington, Arg United Mine Workers John J. Lewis Unian Action American Federation of Labor Nations Council of Gas and Coke Workers James Nelson Nelson Lewis John Brophy CIO Wakefield Mass Watiners Executive Council William Greet

Report Big Dam Aids Duties in Shenango Area

A Meadville dispatch reports that Shenango River water management from the Pymatuning reservoir has prevented a flood and sustained flow during dry periods. Daily releases of 70 to 90 million gallons help keep water supply stable for Shenango region towns, with lake levels dropping only two feet from the maximum flow line. Observers say annual fluctuations remain below estimates and lake levels may need lowering late in fall for winter precipitation.

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Earle Rejects McMaster as Indiana State Teachers College President

Governor Earle refused to appoint Dale McMaster as president of Indiana State Teachers College despite board of trustees recommendation. The rejection, announced in Harrisburg, cites McMaster’s involvement in board proceedings and notes the appointment would have taken effect July 6 after gubernatorial approval.

Indiana State Teachers’ College United Press Harrisburg Earle Dale McMaster Indiana State Teacers College Board of Trustees Lester K. Ade McMaster

Jobless Insurance To Be Pa Campaign Issue

United Press dispatch from Harrisburg reports that unemployment compensation became a major Pennsylvania campaign issue ahead of the November election. Republicans and Democrats exchanged charges as candidates argued over the reform and funding of jobless insurance during the heated Week of political activity.

United Presa Uarrisborg Apeviytesialatung Merinsylvania Ab laW-nnkers Democrats Uisening Dex

We the People discuss the 1936 Republican slate

A fragmented editorial voice argues for reordering the GOP ticket. It praises John Hamilton as a capable campaigner, criticizes Lamon and Landon, and urges a rump convention to nominate Hamilton to lead the national ticket.

Hamilton Lander Cleveland Landon Pavycu Ce Hiri Poli- Heian Matipyaho Washington

Tree Trimming Project to Begin Soon in City

Work on the tree trimming WPA project is expected to start within days after city council approval. The program aims to employ about twenty men over several months with L. J. Kelly set to direct the effort.

City Counieil L. J. Kelly

Railroad officer beaten by fugitive near Kent

Press dispatches from Kent report Captain C. L. Bonl, an railroad police officer once stationed at Meadville, was attacked by a fugitive. He was shot in the hand and struck, then the assailant forced a motorist to surrender his car and fled. Separately, a forest fire near Duluth forced 100 families to flee as 15,000 acres burned before the wind.

Kent Tate C. L.bonl Theailroad Meadville Wasshal Bestensby Gunna West Virginia Duluth Minn Markham Palo Makinen

Anti-Roosevelt Dems Plan No Endorsement of Landon

An anti-New Deal faction of Democrats led by James A. Reed discusses not endorsing Rexford Landon. The conference aims to unify conservative Democrats across western states and decide on a single Republican endorsement. Committees report on a permanent organization and agenda, with decisions due by nightfall.

Doifermeniity Roosevelt All. M. Landon James A. Reed Missouri Sponsoe Lye Jightiall al Oudhwestern Pasate Clingo WortyeLurre Sluley

Committee to Meet with Local Railroad Officials

Salicitwy and Kinear say a meeting may be held tonight or early next week with Erie and Pennsylvania Railroad officials to discuss slowing fast trains through the city and reducing blocking at downtown crossings. Councilman Weaver and city safety officials plan talks to alleviate dangerous conditions, aiming for cooperation from the railroad in addressing speed concerns and potential damage or loss of life.

Salicitwy Billiie Kinear Erie Pennsylvania Wren J. Weaver Kincaid AIC Duke Oritles

Madcap dives from window in Seattle office and death of congressman

United Press reports Bohemian immigrant Joncheck Zioncheek, a once-brilliant congressman, plunges five stories from his Seattle office window after a dramatic transformation into a madcap figure. Witnesses recall a cocktail party before his fatal fall and a testament promising reform but interrupted moments earlier.

Wilfred Brown United Press Wash Adyk Marion Anthony Ioncheck Winni Nothingresa Wiil Jast Pight Zianoheck Washington Zioncheek Joncheck

Dairymen's League Enjoyable Evening Meeting

An enthusiastic gathering of the Dairymen's League Cooperative Association met at Beaver Street church with Carl Prortay presiding. Over one hundred fifty members attended as H. M. Grout spoke on the November Differential situation, George Andrewy offered comments, and Mildred Proctor and Leonard Swanson performed violin and recitations before ice cream and cake were served.

Jie Cony Loval Diateynimita League Wosoperative Associaliti Beaver AD Church Carl Prortay H. M. Grout Kennedy N.Y George Andrewy Dairymen's League

Lloyds Doubles Rates On Spanish Shipments

Lloyds under writers, barometers of international tension, doubled their rates today on insurance of registered mail to ports of Spain or Spanish possessions. Rates on letters to Spain, Spanish Morocco and the Balearic Islands rose from 2 percent to 5 percent. Rates to other Spanish possessions rose from 1 percent to 2 1/4 percent.

Lloyd's United Press London Lloyd’s Spain Spanish Morocco Balearic Islands

Cotton Crop Estimated At 12 481 300 Bales This Year

Washington reports the federal crop board estimates the 1836 U S cotton crop at 12 481 300 bales, compared with 10 688 000 bales produced last year.

Washington Federal Crop Reporting Board United States

600 Loyalists Mowed Down By Own Forces

A chaotic dispatch from a border region reports a large Loyalist force largely decimated by friendly fire and miscoordination amid ongoing fighting. The incident underscores volatile conditions on the frontier and fears of broader international involvement as allied and rival factions maneuver in the area.

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Propritors of Beer Places Move Toward Citywide Rules

Proprieties of Caygy beer venues have not yet formed a union but discussions occur in the district and possible action may come soon. Franklin and Tusville establishments already voted to close at midnight, with Tusville clubs included. all beer and liquor venues in the city will shut at midnight starting Monday August 17. The group aims to clean up disreputable spots and aid authorities in enforcing laws.

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