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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1937
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a real estate sale or bid with prices around $1 and a 33 year old party. It references Perry, Keller, and local cutting or farm terms. Details are unreadable, but it appears to be a terse public notice of property or farm sale.
President Roosevelt returns to Washington amid Congress drive toward adjournment and reaction to his North Carolina speech. He pledges to fight on for administration aims while naming opposition groups. Officials anticipate formal statements from Chamber of Commerce American Liberty League and Manufacturers Association.
Labor Day observance in Corry advances with a full week of activities centered at the old bull grounds on East Washington Street. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 264 and its Auxiliary will run the midway, rides, booths and refreshment stand, with a big parade and Western New York veterans participation. Jamestown groups have promised attendance, promising one of Corry’s largest multi day celebrations spearheaded by local VFW post leadership.
John Roosevelt, 20, son of the U S president, reportedly attempted suicide in Paris amid the Cannes festival scene. He refused inquiries, spoke with a heavy British accent, and isolated himself at a hotel, avoiding contact with others.
Commissioners Mrs Men Schluram Elton Hy Blaie and Chom us W Plilley will act on a request for financial assistance at Corpy. The inquest this week saw Blair and Plattey here to discuss the petition. County board will not act at Friday meeting. outlook remains favorable.
Pennsylvania farmers face harvest labor shortages as WPA workers eye private seasonal jobs. State WPA Chief J Banks Hudson warns workers refusing private employment at fair wages will be dismissed, urging temporary harvest labor in corn and fruit crops with promise of reinstatement on WPA projects. He expects thousands to depart to pick fruit and shuck corn, while urging fair wages aligned with state guidance.
Helen Terry a 19 year old former beauty parlor worker from Yaledo now trains as a parachute jumper under Paul Glingek at his school in Barnesboro Ohio. She saved money for a year then quit her shop to take lessons and become the first girl student at the school.
About 10,000 young Democrats of America arrived in Indianapolis, Indiana, from nearly every state for the opening of their national convention. Frank Wickham, Sioux Falls, the national president, dismissed rumors of disunity and said the Revolutions committee would propose no controversial measures and likely endorse the Roosevelt administration and its goals, with harmony the keynote aim.
Washington august 19 The Senate cleared a major hurdle toward adjournment by approving the Administration's housing bill by 274 to 45 after a brief session. The measure aims to provide sanitary dwellings for families at about $1,000 per year, amid ongoing debate on tax loophole closures and sugar marketing provisions.
The notice announces a special registration day on Friday August 20 for residents of Kile County boroughs and townships. Registrars will operate at multiple sites including the new county home, Giirds Fire the, Lawrence Park, Find Salesroom, L b son City second Ward, North East, and Washington township walk locations. Qualified voters may register at any listed site between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. standard time.
Harrisburg reports that Highway Secretary Warren Van Dyke announced dismissal of department superintendent H. J. Richards for Jefferson county and the termination of his two assistants Jackson W. Love and A. C. Byers. The action was disclosed on August 19.
Disjointed report describes plans to lay sewer beneath railroad tracks, with city officials and WPA involvement. Mentions Union of slow operation, a construction gang, and efforts to prevent cave-ins and train interference. Mayor Glen Miller cites necessity of the construction and related WPA coordination.
Philadelphia August 19 The Navy opened an investigation into an explosion aboard the destroyer U S 3 Cassin Long. Seven people were killed when a steam pipe ruptured in the ship s boiler room. Civilians injured and hospitalized included W T McCallum water tender second class and Louis Sherby Joseph Vassiluzzi Michael Stage William Mahi George Driesbach Danie Vautier.
Av Da Rosa Libbun reports on a widening split between nations amid the Spanish Civil War crisis. The piece covers uneasy shifts in alliances and the impact on ground operations, with a focus on political maneuvering and the humanitarian toll.
A messy OCR text describes an inquiry into a typhoid outbreak amid references to an Amien s locale. It notes a patient who fell ill for about three weeks and a theory that infection arose from drinking water at a spring near a well during a camp or meeting. Authorities consider storm water and a nearby dirt storm as possible factors while awaiting diagnostic results.
Scranton police captain Reese Alexander said four men arrested here yesterday may be connected to the killing of State Trooper John Broski in Plains Township on Saturday. He indicated investigators were pursuing leads and hoped to secure charges soon.
The Shanghai front neared 20 miles as Japanese forces advanced with Vice Admiral Hasegawa declaring hope to free the region within hours. Reports describe heavy bombing, Japanese strategists celebrating gains, and rising American implications as China and Japan fight.
The forecast calls for rain tonight easing a multi day heat wave. Noon readings reached 86 degrees with temperatures hovering around the 90s earlier, but showers are expected to bring relief this evening.
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