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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1937

Page

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Erie Conference Opens With 200 Ministers In City

Two hundred or more ministers and laymen from the Erie Annual Conference of the United Brethren in Christ gather in Harrisburg for the seventy-seventh session at the United Brethren church on North Center street. The conference opens with a program of services, reports, and elections spanning Thursday to Sunday, including a keynote address by Bishop G. D. Eaton and sessions led by Rev. Paul Weaver and Rev. Ray Harris.

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Boy Struck by Freight Train Dies in Water Fall

John Vernon Fairchilds five year old son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Fairchilds of 545 West Church Street was fatally injured this afternoon when struck by an Erie Railroad freight train on a trestle near Gate Street. He was knocked into shallow water beneath the trestle, a fall of about 25 feet. Details were scarce but the child was reportedly in the area, possibly on the trestle, when the engine hit him.

John Vernon Fairchilds Arthur Fairchilds West Church Street Erie Railroad Gate Street

Hope to Solve Bootleg Coal Problem Soon

United Press reports in Harrisburg that state liberals, aided by farmers and miners, plan to curb bootleg coal in Pennsylvania before snow. Authorities say up to 200 crude mining operations on state lands have been halted, with aims to stop illegal extraction and protect legitimate miners and landowners.

United Press Harrisburg Pennsylvania Huy-Coad Farle Tomi Lupasiatve Val

Gusher Well Brought In At Bradford

Bradford, Pa Aug 24 A gusher from the Mord district of Pennsylvania’s blak gull belt roared yesterday sending oil spurting high as crews fought to control the flow After a 14 hour battle 1200 to 1500 barrels were pumped before authorities and state police established guard lines Continue on Page Seven Dr Buchanan Dies Pittsburgh Aug 24 Dr J L Buchanan 84 famed Mercy Hospital surgeon died at his home following a brief illness

United Press Bradford Pennsylvania Loway Buchanan Pittsburgh J. 1 Mercy Hospital

Blockade of Chinese Coast Expands to 700 Miles

United Press reports Japan declares a blockade spanning more than 700 miles from Swatow to the Yangtze delta as it readies to swell its force in China to 250000. Fronts on five Chinese divisions amid heavy fighting near Shanghai. About 2000 Americans and many other Westerners remain in the bomb torn Shanghai international settlement as the conflict widens. Continued on Page Three.

H. R. Ekins United Press Shanghai Japan China Swatow Yangtze R River Shang Alody TA Navy Trappe Nankow Pass Kalgan Peipinge Smiyuan Pei

Police and Fire Calls Consolidated at Station

The fire station now handles police calls via a single number with a driver relaying details to responders. A separate number will be kept for public calls to avoid duplicating service. The shift aims to ease operations and may later split numbers for police and fire.

Pennsylvania Tele- Phone Corporation

Oil Tank Blast Claims Life In Butler Area

Robert J. Stanley 41 of Harmony died at Buller Memorial Hospital after being burned when an oil tank exploded.

Butler Robert J. Stanley Harmony Buller Memorial Hospital

Stolen Baby Recovered Hours After Abduction

In Chicago on August 9 a baby named Diane Wag was found on the Law Ruup steps of a north side apartment less than an hour after an anonymous tip to police. The alleged kidnapper, Lucas Fran Hor Furraige, was confronted. authorities described the incident as alarming amid heavy winds and security concerns.

United Press Shicago Tolles Jw Swuilflins Wetone North Ody Slyne Lukas Fran Diane Diane Wag Polloe Nathan Bevirium Demart Boi Me Tatler Viveman Lucas Ty Nyitder Hiane Parke Police Sti

Santander Fall Imminent as Rebels Close In

Nationalist army surrounds Santander on all sides after routing Loyalist forces near the Bay of Biscay. Thousands flee as the city braces for surrender within hours. reports say the civil governor has resigned and sea routes are the only escape.

Santander Pathern Bay of Biscay Nationslist Bilboa Tus’ Alvarez Santsnier Espe St Cvath

Report 19 New Cases of Paralysis Found

Toronto health department reports 14 new cases of infantile paralysis today raising the city total since June to 176 with seven deaths.

United Press Toronto City Health Department

Johnsonburg Woman Dies in Fatal Crash

A Johnsonburg woman was killed when her car was struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad freight train at a crossing on Aug. 2. The driver, identified locally, died instantly. four brothers were listed as surviving relatives.

Johnsonburg Giaelyk Nujethie Pennsylvania Railroad Wewe

Plans Abandoned for Star Route Service Expansion

Plans to establish Star Route service between Jyie and Ware Ware Long No were abandoned after a postal inspectors’ check found the project not warranted. The Star routes along the Ro hives Wisin to Rim Parlin face removal, with trains cut back and service to certain towns nullified amid reorganized divisions.

Jyie Ware Ware Abinath Wisin Rim Parlin Loum Enorium Kane Warren Ed Relusn Raitepad Fontonil Edith Lip Lass Ludhy

Pittsburgh philanthropist endows diabetes trust for children

Miss Emelie Ronald Nichsen of Pittsburgh funds a large trust to aid a children's hospital in creating a ward and clinic and to support ongoing diabetes research for youths in the district. The trust honors two brothers, Frederick C. and Henry Renziehausen, with proceeds from land income prioritizing needy children.

Pittsburgh Emelie Ronald Nichsen Children's Hospital of Children’s Hospital Fenglhanaen Immorial Miss Renziehausen Frederick C. ‘Renziehausen Henry Renziehausen MoKersport

Inquest Planned After Death Of Cincinnati Man At Dunes

A planned inquest awaits action by the district attorney following the death of 45 year old Cincinnati resident at the dunes near Sutiaay. Police and attorney Burton Laub assisted in the investigation as officials awaited confirmation of procedures and dates. The deceased is survived by his wife and one daughter, with funeral arrangements pending at the Daviesin funeral home.

Dub Haenif Ents Obin Totur Lawrence Davivon Ineertiven Hid Wiem Onto Brmis Burtonl Laub Peete Coronel Lawrence Tay Ant Histrick Noy Davison Uw City Aval Nile Haeuite Dewison Bartuary G. Bi. Bennetty Oye Hospital Tigtriel Mortimer Graham Mendis Atorauin Ania Tees Liles

Cadet Wins Old Gold Top Prize in National Contest

William R Stayes, 26, navy cadet, won the Old Gold top prize in a national golf contest in San Diego. Fiorenes Zimmerman received the second prize, $300, at Pearlin, Shieyeurili. About 1,000 winners shared a total $20,000 in prizes. checks were mailed or delivered in person.

United Press New York William R Stayes Navy

Philadelphia bandits plead guilty in trooper murder case

Two Philadelphia gunmen, Horace Bowers age 25 and Victor Andreoli age 23, pleaded guilty to murder charges in the death of State Trooper John Broski during a hold up nearshore on August 14. They were brought from Wyoming state motor police barracks for arraignment before Alderman J. Mather acting as police judge.

United Press Wilkes-Barre Philadelphia John Broski Horace Bowers Victor Andreoli Wyoming J. Mather

Employers May Adjust Program Under New Regulations

In Harrisburg,Aug 25 employers will have a reasonable opportunity to adjust their wage schemes to conform with new regulations issued under the show omens law. Industry Secretary Ralph McBashore announced the Industrial Board has completed two days of public sessions to gather enforcement facts and will issue an interpretative code effective with the law. The regulations will cover all appellations already received and hearings revealed scheduling problems across major industries in the state.

United Press Marrisburg Holt Ralph Mc Bashore Toda Industrial Board Bashore

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