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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1938

Page

1

Local notices fragment point to archival names and dates

Fragmentary OCR lists several names including Gileart, Hypvett and Vandar with scattered terms like Ohio Mich Felice Sheridan and June references. The text is jumbled and partial with ambiguous dates and roles, lacking a coherent event or clear action.

Alfeed Nium Déuinie Vandard Ohio Gerybloom Mich Sheridan Wednia- RP G—A Sot Bordy Comere Ince

Russia threatens major warfare to end dispute with Japan

United Press reports Soviet Russia warned it may abandon diplomatic fencing and resort to heavy artillery and air warfare to resolve the border clash with Japan. A four hour battle in Chang Kiufeng and a separate Moscow diplomatic exchange marked the 11 day Sino Japanese crisis with both sides wary of full war. Foreign Commissar Matkha Litvikov demanded a truce with Japanese forces, while experts saw no initial desire for large scale war despite the dangerous confrontation.

United Press Soviet Russia Japan Chang Kiifeng Moscow Maxha Litvikov China Nanchang Haniow

New U B Church Bell Dedicated At Rites Sunday

A brief ceremony led by Rev Dr Paul Weaver of Jamestown N Y dedicated the new United Brethren in Christ church bell. The bell, a memorial gift from Mrs Grace Alam and Christie Hudson honoring their parents, tolled three times during the consecration. Election of church and Sunday school officers followed with many positions filled for September 1.

Paul ‘Weaver Jamestown N.Y United Brethren In Christ Weaver Mra Grace Alam Christie H. Hudson Will G. Hudson Officen Board Cay L. Henton G. T. Bergman Crosby Biaai Stanley van Tassel John D. Westley Abrarian Harley Banks Charles Bughee Arthur J. Storer Ruth Bush Eradte Roll G, T. Bergman Robert Fleming Tome Vab Taade Biz V. McClintock Hugh Mosher Lyle Chase Lyle M. Chase Leasurer Richard Hurbut John Westle Robert Davis Raymond §. Cathers Richard Hurlbut Lyly M. Chase Carl L. Henton V. McClintock Ws S Farrington John Westley KR. H. VanTasael Cecil Tosa Ray Reagl Charles 8. Patterson John Banks John Carrier Arthur D. Storer Lynn Campbell R.R Harrin Keith Henton Harley Marsh Hat! Banks Auditig

Councils Discuss Sewage Plant Financing in Ridgway

Ridgway St Marys and Johnsonburg town councils met Friday evening to discuss complying with a health department request on constructing sewage disposal plants. The meeting revealed that the major challenge is financing the plant construction.

PT Councils Ridgway St. Marys Johnsonburg Twt Pirate Department, of Health

Youth 1 Released On Probation After Tamper Suspect Hearing

A 1d year old Phat Ward youth received release on probation after a morning hearing before Alder man Porter following his arrest by local police for tampering with a car in the Journal building parking lot. He is suspected in ransacking several vehicles in the area, with George Wood reporting items stolen from his car on West Congress Street Saturday night.

Phat Ward Porter Ater Journal Building West Soul Street George Wood Waal Congress Street Hie

Uniontown Next Site for Veterans Meet

Uniontown chosen as the next site for the 1038 reunion of the 80th Division Veterans association to be held the first week of August after a four day meeting. Hugh McKenna of Pittsburgh elected national commander. a seven member executive committee and other officers named. Weather partly cloudy tonight with cooler temperatures expected.

Pees Indiana Veterana Uniontown Pennsylvana Virginia West Virgina Hugh McKenna Pittsbureh Otney Elisa

Trio of Young Bandits Await Trial in New York State

Three youths held by Cattaraugus County authorities in a North East region crime spree will be prosecuted first by New York State law and then turned over to Erie County. Identified as Walters Tracher 22, Jack Green 23, and James Crilow 19 of Buffalo, they confessed to gas station holdups in Union City and North East and to related robberies in Erie County. Their operations were coordinated from Evie with plans for further jobs nearby.

Cattaraumis Fennsylvania New York New York State Erie County Fom Hesling North Hast Hs Trio Union City Tendmen Walters Tracher Jack B Green James B. Crilow Buffalo Gunien Cattaraugus County Little Valley Evie Wid North East

Hold Rites for Mishap Victim in Beaverdale Cemetery

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon for Raymond Lawrence Adams at the home of Mrs. Edith Adams in Samy R D 3 Indiana Pa. He died after being shocked by a live wire while atop a 45 foot pole near Indiana. Rev J A Higley officiated with Rev D Smith assisting. Interment followed in Beaverdany Cemetery with several Adams family members and local residents attending from Mendyslla Erle North East and nearby towns. The article continues on Page Biro.

Edith Adams Samy R. D Raymond Lawrence Adams Indiana, Pa Admas B.A. Uneman Indiana J. A. Higley D. Smith Mo Paul Smith Orlo Ribbons Leon Proctor Goodhys Beaverdany Cemetery Nhoke Besters Kenneth Adama Forest Adams Duan’ Admins Ivan Hatch Howard Hatch Walter Bloss H. S. Wasson Ar- Ui Wason Jennie Peters Martha Rodgers Edna Rodgers Thelma Rodgers Myron Custead Mendyslla Aid North East A.M. Williams Familly Carol Williams Philip Heath Faymond Bieiduoley Stanley Snapp Erle Kenneth Adaya Avron Ono Adama Maggilla Martin Wile Jains Misa Tone Williams Tai McGaughey Cue Jinhua Mir William Fidda

Corry Evening Journal front page item three

Volume thirty six number 186 page item from Corry Evening Journal dated later readable.

Corry

Barkley Victory Boosts 1940 Presidential Hopes

Alben W. Barkley of Kentucky secured renomination to the Senate, a win seen as boosting his chances for the 1940 presidential nomination. President Roosevelt backed Barkley, with Mrs. Roosevelt campaigning in Kentucky. Observers view Barkley as a potential New Deal heir, while Roosevelt weighs allied senators in upcoming primaries in Ohio Idaho Arkansas Nebraska Georgia South Carolina.

Lyle C. Wilson Washington Alben W. Barkley Kentucky Senate Roosevelt Barkley Joe T. Robinson Arkansas Pat Harrison White House Ohio Idaho Nebraska Toisneul South Pensacola Georgia Walter F. George Lawrence Camp South Carolina Branon D. Smith Gay Olintd. Johnston Mr. Roosevelt George Smith

Large Crowd Watches Air Circus Tragedy

Mrs Hagel Dunlap, 51, wife of Jesse I Dunlap of Blooming Valley Crawford County, was instantly killed yesterday when struck by an eastbound Erie Railroad passenger train near Cambridge Springs. Deputy Coroner Carl P Levine expected an accidental death verdict and an inquest if needed. She had been at Cambridge Springs hotel with her husband, who was ill at a hospital.

Cambridge Springs Lil & Cambreldge Hotel Wusgon Hospital

Stunt and Race Air Show Thrills at Lawrence Airport

Crowds estimated between 2,000 and 3,000 watched a Sunday air show at Lawrence Airport. The program opened with a bomb dropping contest and featured numerous aircraft from Hay Cubs to two $10,000 Stinsons, with rides for spectators and a chute jump by Harold Franz that ended safely east of the field. Competitions included Hornb dropping and airplane races with winners Dick Conter Nell McCray and others, and many aircraft lined the north field for passenger flights through the afternoon.

Ol Lawrence Van Mylay Gru Warold Frans Meadile Carl Franz Corry Taylor Cole Tom Hay Cubs Wacos Alra Lieters Everth Hornb Dick Conter Pituaville Nell McCray iBop Coverdale Titusville Shaves Pierce Taylor Sam F

Commission By Hee Brews indicts Penhayyania courts

A sweeping indictment of malpractice in many Penhayyania courts leads to proposed judicial reforms. The legislative commission, chaired by Guy George H. Barle, announced the findings after 152 witnesses across 135 hearings and investigations in 48 of the state's 67 counties.

Hladfrisburg Penhayyania Guy George H. Barle Job Legislative Commission

Calls For Major Reforms In State Judicial System

A commission report urges creation of four crime prevention bureaus and a new judicial council to codify penal laws and procedures. It calls revising juror selection, modernizing penal institutions, opening court cases, and strengthening bail bonds while criticizing clerks, district attorneys, and judges for alleged abuses. Signed by Senator Ruth and others, the document notes widespread misconduct in court administration and integrity issues across counties.

Philadelphia Allegheny Altornmyy

Ty's Place Again Robbed by Thieves at Main Street

Report from Crandall at 4 am of another theft at Ty's Place operated by Howard Crandall on West Main Street. The rear door was forced, a small single of brand beer was stolen, marking a return visit by unknown thieves.

Howardrandall Weat Main Ukleves Eux Crandall Pallee Joritrande

Two Injured In Head On Crash On Elgin Curve

Two cars collided head on near the McCray school outside Elgin injuring two men. Stephen “Burt” Snapp 90 Spar tansburg sustained a severe scalp wound needing ten stitches. Carl Pieper Corry R D 2 treated for lacerations and burns. All others escaped with minor bruises.

Froy Spartansburg Pernants McCray Eigin Snapp Ray Warhart Harhart Elouise Aml Elmer McIlhaney Sparansburg Pieper Clyde Force Bruce

80th Division Reunion Ends at Indiana Pa Church Mass

The Nineteenth annual reunion of the Eightieth Division, Blue Ridge unit from Indiana Pa, concluded with a church mass at St Bernard's. Walter Kittleberger represented Corry at the gathering. Officers elected included Hugh J. Meinema as national commander and B Dwight Ray as senior vice commander.

St. Bernard’s Catholic Church Eightieth Blue Ridge Indiana Walter Kittleberger Corry Meters Hugh JJ Meienna Pittsburgh B. Dwight Ray Mark R. Byrne Pitte- Wurgh Russel Stultz Philadelphia Edward A Wallace Manhattan Beach Mortis Lavine Pittaburgh Leslies Jonag Richman Hugh M. Bell Schward Pobschi Pittapurgh Jey Preas Pumxeutayney Fred Cinnhiauser

Dies In Fall From Coaster At Waldameer Beach Park

Clarence B. Serseti an 18 year old from Aspinwall died after attempting to steady his sister on a roller coaster at Waldameer Beach Park west of Pittsburgh. He lost balance and plunged to the roadway below as his sister panicked during the ride. The accident occurred after the coaster reversed following the first dip.

United Prean Preaque Isle Peninsula Serseh Haaliter

Van Draws Pardoned to Begin a New Life

Kenneth Reed, once a respected citizen under an assumed name in Charlotte, N C, was pardoned after serving over ten years of an old prison term. He had escaped custody and returned with his wife and child to start a new life, unknown to the public until his arrest last summer.

Waited Rre Charlotte N. G Kenneth Reed Uindy Bent Calligater Reed Chutjatte

Firemen Gather at Uniontown for Meeting in Pa

Uniontown Pa August 8 hundreds of fire fighters arrived for the 45th annual convention of the Western Pennsylvania Firemen's Association. Hotels were crowded and 22 emergency camps were arranged to house about 1600 men. Delegates living in the city will cook on stoves set up in the area.

Ptah Uniontown Thwily Western Pennsylvania Firemen’s Association Ent

Erie Woman Hurd in Fall From Tandem Bicycle

Erie Pa August 8 A 58 year old woman from Brie riding a tandem with her niece Alta Dilworth fell from the bicycle at Dawley dormitory. The accident prompted a crime inquiry as responders investigated the fall and possible injuries.

Erie United Press Dorm Mra Dawley Brie Alta Dilworth

Guardsmen Move Into Indiantown Gap Camp

United States National Guardsmen from Pennsylvania Maryland and Virginia arrived at Indiantown Gap Pa Aug 8 to join maneuvers. Detachments of field artillery from the 176th Pennsylvania National Guard moved into camp and will remain for another week to train with the unit.

Solon loses permit in Pennsylvania case

The accident prevention division disclosed that State Rep. William M. Aukerman of Altoona had driving privileges withdrawn for exceeding the 50 mile per hour limit. Mrs. J. W. Rikers and family returned home from a weekend trip to Letchworth Park and other points in New York state.

Solon United Press Harrisburg William M. Aukerman Altoona J. W. Rikers Latchworth Park Pointe Afine Fareat Utougnout New York State

Open inquiry ruled against by Schaeffer in Dauphin case

Judge Paul N. Schaeffer ruled against the open inquiry sought by the administration to publicize the grand jury probe into Gov. Burle’s administration. The decision blocked two legislative moves and denied graft evidence, delaying jury actions while seeking a Supreme Court ruling. The judge warned witnesses against outside influence and stressed duty to remain neutral. The inquiry had been set to begin today but was postponed as the administration seeks a ruling.

Morey J. Potter United Press Harrisburg Paul N. Schaeffer Dauphin County Grand Jury Eee Id George Te Burle Borka County Engin Zontested Neta Hurle Jgrinu Uy Apental Rouse Committee Democrata Commonwealth Aniporaedinge Lyenaeles Schaefer Guy Cir Shelley House Committee Schaarer Kewlinera Wendiwinother Committee Oi Geand Wankey Schaeffer Bord Inga House Tale

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