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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1937
Page
1
A garbled court room fragment references defendants and an interpreter named Harry. Details are unclear, but the piece notes trial activity and proceedings in a Mexican context with names like Widy J Wy Gard nas.
John W Lambing announces standing committees for the year at Lawlit's regular meeting. J B Deaving chairs the finance committee with Dearing and Shoop named to other posts. Johnson lands administration and instruction chair, praised for university degree from the University of Denver in 1910.
Selection for jurors continued today in the murder trial of Rev. D J Thomas a 65 year old retired minister. Charged with the shotgun slaying of Mary Hodge 45 and Frank Hodge 75 at the Thomas Greenville home in Erie county last October 18 after an argument The former minister says his wife and Hodge threatened to throw him out Prosecuting Attorney Edwin Moon said he would seek first degree murder conviction and asked jurors about opposition to the death penalty.
Dazed by rain and crossing mishaps, the scene shows a failed escape attempt with damaged gear and a ground up car. Locomotive power looms as the narrative hints at a perilous moment and a hurried retreat before rest.
United Press reports Democratic opponents on the House labor committee plan to challenge supporters to prove President Roosevelt wants the measure passed. A leading opponent says a high-ranking member will taunt the proponent during floor debate as rumors circulate about Roosevelt's stance.
At a meeting in Andover Pennsylvania Crawford County residents vow to oppose any relocation of Route 4 Roosevelt highway. Sixty five county citizens including officials backed a joint committee led by W A Baird to fight the plan, with a Montville meeting expected later this week.
Dr. Lester K. Ade, superintendent of public instruction, urged school officials statewide to use common sense in applying the new law raising attendance age from 16 to 18. He said many authorities asked policy questions about pupils reaching the limit, noting changes begin with the 1987 38 term and advance thereafter.
Huntington W Va December 14 The state began questioning witnesses today in a joint kidnapping trial of Orville Adkins and John Travin over the abduction of Dr James I Sed er who died from captivity in a mine after ten days A jury was selected late yesterday hour after the trial began Four years for John Ummy 20 Detroit for manslaughter in a separate case and admission by movie actress Davia Davia pleaded guilty to a related count
Philip Murray chairman of the Steel Workers Organizing Committee addresses about 1,000 SWOC delegates in Pittsburgh at the first SWOC convention. He cites a SWOC survey showing idle steel and allied fabricating workers and urges a $8.0 billion federal housing program to ease unemployment while outlining wage negotiations for contracts expiring February 28, 1938.
The A. H. Homer grocery store at Went Math trea and Fifth ave nue is redecorated and remodeled and joins NationWide Stores. New paint, steel shelving, fixtures upgrade the shop to modern standards with cash-basis sales and the promise of better prices and merchandise quality. A formal opening is planned this week with gifts for patrons.
A dramatic cold snap sent western Pennsylvania into subzero territory with Lottsville reporting 20 below and Venango County towns also near 20 below. Unofficial readings varied, Kane and Meadville near 10 to 14 below as cloud cover limited daytime warming. The U.S. Weather Bureau warned of continued chilly conditions though no further deep lows were immediately forecast.
A United Press dispatch reports snow rain and sleet moving eastward from the Rockies covering three quarters of the country with icy coating. The storm paralyzed business and transportation in scattered cities as rising temperatures helped melt some snow in the central states.
Washington December 14 Only 10 more signatures needed to assure house consideration of a proposed constitutional amendment requiring a referendum on declaring war Senator Reynolds announced a plan for a 20 to 25 member congressional committee to probe the European and Sino-Japanese situation and to advise on keeping the United States out of war after the sinking of the Panay.
At a Monday board meeting the Corry Board of Education revived consideration of fingerprinting all city school children for 100 dollars. Patrolman Ross offered to provide fingerprinting services and equipment while the administration and instruction committee was asked to investigate and report. The board deferred a final decision, with previous tax and treasury reports reviewed and filed.
JARRISBURG Dec 14 The investigation into relief administration by Karl de Schweinitz faces completion next week as Gov. George tags returns from Sweden. If charges of waste and inefficiency hold, de Schweinitz may resign. if not, he stays at 20100 yearly. Lancaster cases involve two held in 500 bond for stealing and forging relief checks.
State WPA administrator J Banks Hudson announced an immediate boost to WPA projects with at least 35000 Pennsylvania workers to be placed on WPA rolls. The move, aimed at filling gaps from retrenchment, will shift men from direct relief rolls to WPA roles, mainly affecting highway and sewing projects.
Weat Penn Power company Pittsburgh received Public Utility Commission authority to extend 74 rural electric lines 15 miles to serve 70 farmers in Butler Centre Clinton Elk Wayne McKean Washington and Weaternland counties. The electric company plans construction to reach new rural customers in the noted counties and townships.
About 300 Raymond Manufacturing Co employees and former workers at the Ward Industry received a Christmas bonus roughly five percent of the first ten months’ salary. Eligible were those with about four months of service in the year, now benefiting despite a general downturn. Company hopes for 1938 include a rebound and rehiring of workers.
Abington residents report an intensive manhunt for a youth suspect linked to the murder of 38 year old Wilma Carpenter and the assault of her 22 year old companion in a fashionable home. Wealthy locals join state and local police in a search of the area. The killer is described as a dangerous sex maniac who visited the house, drank liquor, and smoked in the recreation room before fleeing toward a nearby railroad station.
U S Admiral Yarnell declares ships will stay on the Yangtze despite Japanese urging withdrawal. Roosevelt seeks formal apology from Emperor Hirohito for Panay sinking and Japan promises indemnity and safeguards against a repeat while Tokyo issues a four point note of apology and commitment.
The Electric Bond and Share Company filed a petition with the U S Supreme Court on December 14 asking review of the constitutionality of the Utilities Holding Company Act. The petition, joined by 26 subsidiaries, appeals the decision of a lower circuit court that upheld the act’s validity.
In the Atlantic the coast guard cutter Mojwye aided the oil tanker Carabobo after it broke down offshore. A crew of 60 and an unnamed auxiliary tender were reported involved as authorities scrambled to provide help.
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