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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1938
Page
1
Fragmented text describes crop yields per bushel with figures like 700 and 44 percent and references a hearing with a person named Stanley and an incident involving alcohol. The passage mentions a Monday trapping and a suspect named Bert J. plus a date in 1927 and a trial context.
George Wing, 38, serving life for the 1929 slaying of two year old George Ormsden in Concord township, petitions the state pardon board to reduce his sentence to a range of 10 to 20 years. He argues the murder was accidental and seeks clemency, claiming he was surprised to be charged with wilful murder after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter. The district attorney has not yet ruled on the petition.
Brant Boblendy, 66, of Clymer was treated at Corry hospital for severe facial lacerations and facial bruising after stepping into the path of an automobile at Mill and Main. He was knocked unconscious, later revived, and discharged to his home. the driver Michael Dyobneck of Corry was cleared of fault.
Eugene Gross 15 of Mivort Road drowned in an old swimming hole near Autlore while Victor Sell 17 of Cabot RD was saved after an apparent drowning incident. Sell was revived after being found at the bottom of the pool. Gross did not survive. Firemen parade in Dubois featured at the state convention of volunteer firemen.
United Press dispatch reports the first drowning in three years on Proxgue Tale peninsula. Mrs Margaret Brown, a 83 year old Erie teacher, drowned while swimming. Coroner W. G. Strable ruled the death accidental drowning after a struggle and rescue attempts failed.
Bennsylvania's campaign to prevent accidents on the highways shows success after a local sub station patrol reports only three accidents this month. Six arrests for speeding indicate a drop in violations, with penalties including license suspensions for speeding. Midnight and dawn patrols, especially weekends, kept highways under watch as four patrolmen cover miles in all directions.
Karla Cotegrove a former Corry publisher was honored by Department of Property and Supplies employees whom he formerly led in Governor George H. Earle’s cabinet. John Lynam deputy secretary presented a silver serving set to Arthur Colegrave, retiree and Public Utility Commission member, with attendance by David Lawrence state Democratic chairman.
The federal farm tenancy program is to be launched in Erie County with an appropriation of $447,000 for purchasing farms in Erie, Somerset, Perry and Chester counties. The plan would pay about $5,000 per farm and place likely applicants among tenants and laborers to run farms, with a 40 year repayment period. The program is already underway in Crawford County.
President Roosevelt and James A. Farley may join forces to oppose Senator Tydings in Maryland. Roosevelt expected to denounce Tydings and back Rep. David J. Lewis, a New Dealer, while Farley aims to stop Tydings with possible national committee backing. History notes Farley previously intervened in Maryland politics.
W. Pierce, former state police member and Corry figure, has been named head of the Public Service Institute, a branch of the Department of Public Instruction. He resigned as Buller chief of police after three months. the move takes effect Sept. 1 when he transfers to Harrisburg to train local police, justices of the peace, and others in public office. Pierce was a wartime member of Company A and the first native from Youngsville.
Betty Stewart, shot and critically wounded in the Brook attest shooting affray last week, is apparently on the road to recovery. Hospital attaches say her condition is good and though not out of danger she will likely recover. She has shown a marked improvement in the past hours.
United Press reports that Coulfrey May of the Social Security Board met with Pennsylvania legislators to discuss state public assistance appointments. May declined to discuss the ongoing dispute that led to suspensions, saying the conversation was pleasant, while legislators offered no further details.
London reports indicate the British government plans a fresh policy statement after two days of talks with Viscount Halifax at the Foreign Office. The discussions center on the European crisis and the commitments to France, reflecting the March 24 Chamberlain pledge.
United States Coastal Geodesy Survey department plans to camp in around 20 tents for three weeks starting Monday. Geodesists will arrive from Ridgway after completing surveys in the sector. Arrangements are under way to use Washington Street ball grounds or the former Fair Grounds in North Corry for the encampment.
Pennsylvania Democratic Chairman David Lawrence called Republican attacks on New Deal policies the most fantastic charge yet. The Somerset rally and Young Republican Convention fueled tensions as observers noted fear and phobias linked to administration policies. Local politics and court news also surfaced with brief mentions of Mrs. J. A. McLaughlin’s business visit.
Delegates led by H Harris and Mo Farrington attend the 77th Erie Annual Conference at Grace Church Jamestown with Corry participants. Themed God's Will Be Done in the Home the gathering opens with services and reports from boards and ministerial candidates as Bishop Batdor presides. Rev S Paul Weaver will deliver the conference superintendent’s report and further meetings continue through Sunday.
A Corryite named Roelofs is slowly recovering at St. Joseph's Hospital in Lancaster after an auto accident earlier in the week. Doctors report no spinal fracture, but four broken ribs, a broken nose, and two fractures in the right forearm. His condition is improving as fractures are set, with rapid recovery expected barring complications. Robert Wteelefs also injured, with an ankle fracture and a severe eye gash, to be returned home today along with Earl Haight assisting in the move.
The second annual convention of the Pennsylvania Association of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks opened in New Castle, Pennsylvania. New officers were installed and a parade featuring 4,000 uniformed delegates and 25 bands was planned before the meeting closed.
Corry's First Methodist Episcopal church plans strong participation in the Erie Conference sessions at Grace Church Oil City from Tuesday September 12 to Monday morning September 19. Local officials A Loveland and A J Foster attend with Rev Perry F Haines as majority. over 250 ministers and many lay delegates expected for the 108th conference. Bishop James Baker presides with foreign-bishop rotation every four years. key business includes election of delegates to the uniting conference merging three Methodist denominations. Conference reports show last year’s totals: 72,094 lay members, 66,233 Sunday School enrollment in 297 churches, church value $7,381,450 plus $775,268 in parsonages. world service funds near $2,000. Grace Church hosts for the first time since 1915, Rev Dr Samuel Maxwell is current pastor.
Meadville aug 25 A0 Crawford county Republican rally near Frenchtown featured Senator Magis assailing the Federal Farm Bureau bill claiming it harms Pennsylvania farmers with no surplus crops to destroy and farm prices falling each week. Judge Arthur H James GOP gubernatorial candidate urged fending spending as undermining economic health. Corry attendees listed Fr Austin Deamond Bent ley Brown King Smith Davis and Powells among others.
Philadelphia coroner says more than guards may be involved in the steaming deaths of hunger striking inmates at Philadelphia County Prison. He plans to issue eight more warrants on prison higher ups to uncover who gave orders and who turned on the steam. Mayor Wilson defends his actions amid the probe and says he will not hinder the investigation.
The City Council meets in a special session at the Municipal Building to act on street graveling and improvement. WPA approval joined with a total grant of 37,000 dollars, with the city arranging financing and possibly seeking county aid for the project. The session will consider action on the street program and necessary finances.
Charles Smith, 61, of Beayerdam, released on theft charges due to lack of witnesses at NO & Wills grocery store. He remains in jail in Corry until September 1 on a vagrancy count, following police linkage to a burglary with no aerial witnesses.
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