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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1938
Page
1
State wide interest centers on a Corry case testing a type of unemployment compensation claim. The Philadelphia superior court ruled yesterday that quitting work for medical reasons without discharge does not entitle a claimant to unemployment benefits.
In Kinceton Pennsylvania a 19 year old stenographer Margaret Martin has been missing since Saturday. Authorities canvassed for clues and investigated a report of a body near Wilkes-Barre which was denied by state motor police. She vanished after receiving a telephone call and agreeing to meet a man who claimed to need directions to her home for a job interview.
A fragmented notice recalls Cleveland's jubilation when named site of a future G. O. P. convention. It notes censor disputes over Children’s Hour and Tobacco Road, mentions Dr Benes succeeding Masaryk, and Bruno Hauptmann in a death cell, amid broader postwar anxieties and policy debates.
Getty Pa December 21 A modern engine house and machine shop will be constructed by the Pennsylvania Railroad to replace the rimming roundhouse and shops destroyed yesterday. F D Davis general superintendent announced as officials sought the cause of a fire that started in the roof. Officials estimated the damage at about 225000 and reported six lives lost in the shops.
Breese New York December 21. Assistant Attorney General Brien McMahon said frauds tied to Philip Musica and Don Coster swindling millions extended to murder in Brooklyn. The probe links narcotic imports liquor tax evasion and other rackets with killings of the Cohen brothers in 1922 and related perjured testimony.
The Senior High will stage "Why the Chimes Rang" Thursday at 11 o clock with special lighting and scenery. The entire school participates under Mrs Carlton Chaffee and Mr Carlton Chaffee directing a special chorus. The production will be the annual Christmas play and a public invitation is extended.
In Harrisburg on December 21 John A. Rupp of the Pennsylvania Motor Federation urged the incoming Republican governor to employ relief labor and cut administrative costs in the state highways department to free funds from the motor fuel tax and vehicle fees for actual road construction.
A brutal massacre in Savannah leaves J. Tilman 35 his wife Elizabeth 28 and their two daughters Clara Pearl 9 and Viola 7 dead in a cottage near an aging repair garage. A night watchman, Tom Chester 35, was killed by a shotgun blast near an abandoned barbecue stand. Police hunt a bloodied madman as the investigation unfolds.
In Harrisburg on December 21 Spurgeon Bowser former president of the Pioneer Materials Company Kittanning was called before the Dauphin county grand jury investigating graft linked to the Earle administration He was sworn as the fourth witness in the Erie gravel scandal Bowser's firm figured in the case and he had followed highway engineer E A Griffith who was fired by Gov George H Earle after state police findings Griffith finished testimony the day prior
Winners in the Christmas Seal poster contest tied to the local health seal sale were announced. Judges included Mrs. OC Barnes, Howard J. Sheen, Lena Cohen, and junior high entrants Donis Lindsey 9B first prize Virginia Taylor 8G honorable mention Joseph Catalfu 7A second prize Blaine Haight 7C honorable mention Mary Lou Hurlbert 5th 6th grade Bret prize Helen Marie Wentley 6th honorable mention Donald Dickinson 6th second prize Barnaby Sheldon 5th honorable mention.
Two men were seriously injured when a truck loaded with three tons of salt overturned about three miles north of Waterford this morning. They were taken to Union City hospital. Brumsgin has chest injuries and possible internal damage, while Edsonne Clamahan suffers a fractured shoulder and hip injuries. Salt used in barberry eradication spread through the county.
London dispatch reports Adolf Hitler halted the world wide boycott of German goods in exchange for financial cooperation for sending 700000 German Jews to new homes. The move, part of Dawn plan, was studied by George Rublee and international finance experts from Britain France and the Netherlands.
Harrisburg December 21 Republicans hoping for enough votes to organize the State Senate when the 1939 Legislature convenes January 3 tentatively chose Sen Frederick T Gelder Carbondale newspaper publisher as heir candidate for president pro tem He was selected at an informal session of 25 GOP senators at Hershey after Len Weldon Heyburn Delaware Independent Republican said he would support the GOP program With Heyburn in the ranks the Senate would be evenly divided 25 to 26 unless two Democrats are unseated by court contests If an even vote Lieut Gov Kennedy a Democrat would assume the presidency pro tempore role for the Democrats who will attempt to make Sen John S Adams president pro tempore
Harrisburg reports a new code of standards for all state prisons issued by Welfare Secretary Charles I. Engari. The code stems from the Holmesburg prison roaster death inquiry and marks the first formal penal rules in Commonwealth history. In Youngstown, Chauncey Muller, 22, pleaded guilty to murdering Henry Titth, a 40-year-old Struthers merchant, after carrying a Bible and gin.
Pennsylvania educators push for a 20 percent state aid hike in the school budget. The PS 19 4 14 point program aims to liberalize the school code, permit borrowing against future tax extensions, and boost salaries for teachers in Corry and other districts. The county school district now gets about $31 000 toward teachers salaries, and a $6 000 rise would follow if the proposal passes.
Democratic leaders in Harrisburg move to draft a city manager charter under proportional representation for Philadelphia. Sen. Harry Shapiro, named as caucus leader, plans an 11 member city council elected by proportional rules to appoint a city manager and guide executive government in 1988.
The Rex theatre will run a special food show on Thursday afternoon at 4 o clock for the benefit of the Salvation Army Christmas baskets. Admission will be a package or carton of any kind of foodstuff suitable for the baskets. Vegetables or other food will be acceptable. All who can are urged to assist in the effort so baskets may be distributed to the needy families in the community.
A five inch fall of snow covered the city and surrounding areas, bringing slippery streets and hazardous driving conditions. Officials reported continued cold, with forecasts showing more snow tonight and Thursday followed by lower temperatures. Residents, children, and merchants anticipate a white Christmas despite travel and safety concerns.
President John L. Lewis of the CIO announces the union’s top objective for Congress, a bill to compel government contractors to obey the Wagner Labor Relations Act. He says the measure will force large corporations with federal contracts to comply, affecting Bethlehem Steel Electric Boat and Douglas Aircraft and related subsidies or purchases by the government.
Adjutant C. Young reports the Christmas fund is very low and appeals for public support. He asks for donations in the remaining days to ensure the needy in the community are cared for this Christmas.
Secretary of Commerce Roper forecast a gradual upward trend in 1939 after his farewell press conference. He noted several points of strength improving purchasing power and durable goods demand. He rejected political pressure tied to appointments and urged continued development of foreign trade policies.
A. Frank Kottcamp of Warren will deliver the St John's Day address at Mason Hall next Thursday evening December 27. Olin Wy Brachem chairs the committee for the event, with Jacal Masons inviting Kottcamp to speak on Vision and Slavery. Eastern Star ladies will serve dinner. full program to be announced in coming weeks.
Pittsburgh December 21 Thirty four merchants in the Fills district face prosecution on charges spanning bootlegging rotten meat to unsanitary restaurants. Four butcher shops were cited for spoiled meats four more charged with short weighing tools and twenty six restaurants accused of improper clearing of dishes and table utensils.
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