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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1935

Page

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Fragments Describe Bid Notice for County Sports School Project

OCR fragment mentions stock, terms, and bidders in a county bid for a sporting school project with dates around 1935. It lists locations Bertin street Beale area and mentions a phone contact and an orderly bidding process. Readable entities include Stone, Ornish, Beale, Pa, and County.

National Ornish Bertin Stiz Gand Therny Co- County Carr& FD

Bond Issue For Sewer Program Hinges on City Council Tonight

Howard C Hopson of Associated Gas and Electric challenged Senate lobby committee probes into utility lobbying. He accused Chairman Hugo Black of blocking the truth and pressed for the right to answer in his own manner, amid questions on a silent partnership with Edward J. Chen contributing to a company profits from 1926 to 1933.

United Press Washington Howard C Hopson Senate Lobby Committee Associated Gas and Electric Company Sudenly Hugo Black Black Chen Hopson Lewis Schwellenbach Wash Edward J. Chene A. G

Mussolini Determined to Dominate Ethiopia Crisis

Paris August 19, 1935 Europe faces a major crisis as negotiations collapse between France and Britain over Ethiopia. Mussolini presses Italy toward decisive action, signaling a shift in balance as European powers confront imperial ambitions and potential military options amid growing tensions in Africa.

Richard D. McMillan United Press Paris Europe France Great Britain

Guffey Coal Bill Passed By House

The House approved the Guffey bill after pressure from President Roosevelt and coal miners, voting 168 to not-fully-clear. The administration claimed a victory by a narrow margin as opponents pressed doubts about constitutionality. The measure proceeds to the Senate where its fate is unclear.

Guffey Univien Press Washington Roosevelt House Today Tts Roosevelt de Senate Joseph T. Robinson

Voters urged to register Tuesday for second chance

Voters were urged to register on Tuesday as registrars will be at their locations from 8 a.m. to noon 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. A week earlier 886 had enrolled, and voters should register to avoid last minute congestion. Citizens should fill sample forms from the Democratic city committee to speed data collection.

RCC Democratic City Committee

Firemen Picnic At Lake LeBoeuf Draws Small Crowd

Birie County volunteers’ association animal outing at Lake LeBoeuf Park drew a fair crowd Saturday with Corry sending the largest group though attendance was lower than prior years. Last minute changes kept the planned events from being carried out, and most of the day centered on swimming and group games.

Birie Vounteer Sremen Lake LeBoeuf Park Corry

Armed bandit robs county treasurer office in Youngstown

In Youngstown on August 19 a long armed bandit robbed Alfred Barnes, who was transporting funds to the bank, near the courthouse. The loot totaled more than $21,000, including $5,863 in cash and $13,275 in checks, taken from a satchel after the thief stepped from between two cars and fled in a double-parked automobile with the motor running.

United Prose Youngstown Alfred Barnes

War on traffic violators slows city speeding trend

Mayor Glen Miller and Chief H B Burlingame report a campaign against motor code violations has reduced speeding in the city. They say the effort shows preliminary success with fewer lawbreakers, but the drive continues until violations are minimal. Signs will be erected to curb speeding and courtesy tickets issued to deter recurrences.

Glen Miller The Journal Today Miller Burlingame

Plane wreck at Erie County Airport ends theft bid

An attempted airplane theft at Erie County Airport failed when the thief fled as the aircraft roared to life. Farmers heard the engine and rushed to the field but the plane crashed before they reached it. Blood was found in the pilot seat. police suspected injuries though the thief was not aboard. The aircraft belonged to Neil McCray of Erie.

Erie CO United Press Obe Erie County Parmers Neil McCray Erie

States WPA Program Takes Shape in Pennsylvania

The Works Progress Administration aims to employ 825,000 Pennsylvanians before federal rent relief ends November. Edwand M. Jimes, ex-WEA chief, says WPA has approved 2,243 projects to employ about 74,800 people at a cost of 64,591,448 dollars in federal and community funds since headquarters opened last month. He adds strong confidence for progress by November 1.

United Frese Harrisburg Works Progress Administration Edwand M. Jimes WEA WPA Pennsylvania Waa

City Council to decide on sewer survey and plant plan

Tonight the City Council is expected to act on proposals from four engineering firms for a sewer system survey and a sewage disposal plant. Approval could lead to a full system survey and a November bond vote. If funded, up to seven percent of the assessed valuation may be bonded, with about half of costs potentially covered by federal aid. The action will set the line on the city’s willingness to proceed and address conditions from last month’s damage.

Curtailment of Work Boosts Direct Relief

Harrisburg reports a sharp July curtailment of local works relief activities as jects open, with the state's unemployed rising by 48,005. The emergency relief board director Robert L. Johnson said this added to direct relief rolls for the week ending August 10. Expenditures reached $3,255.44, with curtailed works relief at $145,625 and wages for non relief cases noted.

Works Progress Administration United Press Harrisburg Robert L. Johnson Emergency Relief Board

Governor's Son Forfeits Bond In Speeding Case

George H. Earle Jr., son of Pennsylvania's governor, forfeited a $125 bond in town court after a reported 460 mile per hour chase on the Boston Post Road last week. Court attendants said he sailed for Europe Saturday and the bond was forfeited following his expected nonappearance.

Unio Rues Orange, Comn George H. Earle, Jr Pennsylvania Boston Post Europe Sarle

Melvin McCray Dies From Heat In Odessa Oil Work

Word reached the Corry desk that Melvin H. McCray son of C F McCray was overcome by heat while working on an oil well in Odessa Texas. Telegram says no hope for recovery.

Howard McCray Melvin H. McCray C. F. McCray Odessa Texas

Modification of Nazi Religious Policy Seen

Berlin August 19 Dr Hjamar Schacht Germanys leading financier is poised to consolidate power as an economic dictator answerable only to Adolf Hitler He would absorb control of economics labor and agriculture and denounce Nazis who op posed Jews and Catholics He warned that Jewish and Catholic laws must be observed and questioned the religious question as vital to Germany

Frederick Oechsner United Press Berlin Hjamar Schacht Germany Adolf Hitler Schacht Ministry of Economics Carl Goerdier Reichsbank Koenigsberg Julius Streicher National Socialis Ural

Neutrality laws urged to curb U S entry to war

United Press report from Washington notes the Senate munitions committee warned that Congress faces pressure to enact neutrality legislation this session. Enactment next session may be too late, the panel suggested in a letter to Sen. Key Pittman. The committee released Robert Lansing’s wartime letter showing economic pressure that pushed the United States to loan money to the Allies.

United Press Washington Congress United States

Markets at a Glance

United Press reports stocks active and lower while bonds fall. Curb stocks uneven and down, Chicago markets mixed. Call money at 4 percent of 1, foreign exchange dollar easing slightly. Grain prices show wheat around 5 to 7 per bushel, corn and rye down, oats up. Cotton varies, slight declines to small gains. Rubber soft, silver in New York steady, Montreal futures down over half a cent.

United Press Chicago New York Montreal

Vote Rail Pensions Approved in House on Voice Vote

The House approved the Crosver railroad retirement bill by voice vote to replace a pension measure struck down by the Supreme Court. The bill moves to the Senate as the Ways and Means Committee holds hearings on a companion tax bill adding four percent to railroad payrolls and two percent on employee salaries to finance new pension payments.

Wy United Press Washington House Today Crosver Auareme Court Senate House Ways and Means

Await Rate Slash By Penna Power And Light

Harrisburg August 19 The Public Service Commission awaited the filing of a tariff schedule promised by Pennsylvania Power and Light Company promising substantially reduced rates to aid homeowners and farmers. L. I. Wise company president said the offer aimed to avoid an extensive books investigation and denied the commission view that rates are unjust and profits unfair.

United Press Harrisburg Public Service Commission Pennsylvania Power and Light Company Wise

Fatally Burned In Fire Destroys Home

Fatally burned Joseph Riggi aged 40 died at Ag tin Hospital after a house fire in Punxsutawney. Doctors cited inhalation of flames during escape as cause. Investigators say an explosion of unknown origin rocked the home last Friday night, starting the blaze.

United Press Joseph Riggi Agtinc Hospital Riggi

Funeral services set for Allegheny official Joseph Mackrell

Joseph N. Mackrell 54 longtime Allegheny county register of wills and Republican county commissioner candidate died from a heart ailment after a day of campaign speaking. Funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 40 p m at his home following his son’s discovery and a physician’s pronouncement.

Clymer Man Crushed in Sunday Accident

Walter Tentuisen of Clymer was removed from Corry to Hamot Hospital in Erie for a badly crushed shoulder after an accident Sunday night at Clymer. He was at Mr L Carlisch’s mill when the injury occurred, a broken shoulder blade and extensive damage noted. transfer to Erie was deemed necessary for further treatment.

Walter Tenkuisen Erie Walter Tentuisen Clymer Corry Hospital Hamot Tenbuisen Ado Erie Institution

THREE CORRYITES GIVEN STATE APPOINTMENTS

Three Corry women have received state department appointments in Harrisburg. Mary Ressler of West Washington street joins the health department, Hazel Morrell of West Pleasant street leaves Tuesday for a Treasury post, and Mariel Lombard of Third avenue has begun work in the labor department after a February appointment.

Harrisburg Mary Ressler West Washington Street Department of Health Hazel Morrell West Pleasant Street

Gold Clause Ban Sent to Conference in Senate

The senate sent a resolution restricting suits against the government under the gold clause in federal securities to conference today. The measure appears on the White House must list.

United Press Washington Senate White House

Stunting Cyclist Killed During Sharon Stunt Ride

A 23 year old Leonard Genalio of Sharon died after a motorcycle stunt fall. He broke his neck in the accident today. Coroner William Applegate is investigating the death.

United Preas

British Cabinet to Hold Emergency Meeting Over Italian Ethiopian War

London reports an emergency cabinet meeting within ten days to decide Britain’s move in the Ethiopian war. A possible lifting of the arms embargo against Ethiopia was discussed, with Italy deemed the aggressor if Britain acts. Leaders fear war could follow and threaten the League of Nations.

United Press London Britain Paris Ethiopia Ttaly Brand Tily Italy League of Nations Africa Asia Europe Iinterest Grea Britain Thaly Pierre Laval Benito Mussaini Tuy Great Britain Adolf Hitler Germany France Evertts Mussolini

Republicans Eye Middle West For 1930 Campaign Strategy

The Freeman reports a Frese based plan targeting the Middle West as pivotal for Republican gains in 1930. Leaders favor challenging the Democratic party at the heart of Roosevelt era policies. Herbert Hoover urged focus on the West as a source of potential presidential support while a poll of 8,000 county chairmen across 236 counties underscores broad GOP sentiment.

Washington Middlewest Roosevelt AAA Penelits Herbert Hoover

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