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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1937

Page

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North East man killed in Route 5 crash near Corry

Marshall Mallick 24 of North East, a cousin of George Mallick, was fatally injured when his eastbound car collided with a westbound vehicle on Route 5 about 14 miles from North West Whe. His wife Helen Mallick 22 and John A James 85 of Jamestown were injured and treated at St. Vincent's hospital Erie. James is detained for further investigation as the cause involved crossing the center line and passing a large wrecker. Funeral services for Mallick will be held at Wilson's undertaking parlors Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. United Press reports.

Marshall Mallick North East George Mallick Weat Parke Price James Mallick Rose Mallick North East Wilson

Held for Court After Attack

Joseph Kowalski of Colzi was held on $1,000 bail after a hearing before Alderman Gordon on an Assault and Battery charge. The incident involved James Gallelli at 938 East Main Street when Kowalski allegedly struck him after a dispute over ordering him from the store. Gallelli filed a warrant, and Kowalski was arrested yesterday.

Joseph Kowalski Colzi Erie County Court George FI. Gordon Kowaltshdill Colta James Gallelli Main Street Gallelli Kowalski Gallet

Stephen Richardson Enters Patrol Service

Stephen Richardson of Columbus passed his examination for the motor police bureau and will depart with Robert Franz for Myerstown Pennsylvania on January 3 for a four month course in preparation for patrol service. The youths were among the 18 in the state to qualify.

Stephen Richerson Columbus Finatste Motor Police Bureau Robert Franz Myerstown

Windber Church Organist Kidnapped, Police Probe Ties Suspects

United Press report from Somerset Pa notes the kidnapping of Windber church organist Mrs Donald Blattenberger from Windber Presbyterian Church. Police suspect links to a previous Cleveland tailor abduction, with the victim forced into a car at gunpoint and driven into the countryside. Investigators chase possible accomplices as details remain unclear.

United Press Somerset Dee Donald Blatten Berger Cleveland Bedford County Blattenberger Windber Presbyterian

Rush plans to test legality of wages bill in Pa Supreme Court

Harrisburg December 27 United Press Attorney General Charles J Margiotti announced a conference this week to prepare a constitutional challenge to Pennsylvania s 14 hour work week law effective December 1 He aims to present arguments when the Supreme Court resumes January 3 though personally opposing the law he will defend it for the state He will meet with Thomas R White Philadelphia attorney for 187 industries seeking to join the Dauphin county case filed by Holgate Brothers Manufacturing Co seeking to restrain enforcement of the act The Supreme Court has assumed original jurisdiction in the matter and will hear it next session

United Press Harrisburg Charles J. Margiotti Supreme Court Pennsylvania Ralph M. Eashore Margiotti Thomas

Corry Car in Crash West of Pittsfield

Two cars were damaged in a 4:20 p.m. Friday crash west of Pittsfield. Leroy B. Lovell of Franklin, NY, drove a large sedan that struck Chester Paul of Corry as his small coach left Route 27 and overturned. Damages were about 10 dollars per car. No injuries were reported.

Warren Leroy B. Lovell Franklin Chester IM Paul Corry Lovell

Bradford Christmas Home Bombing Shocks City

Bradford police sought to establish the cause of an explosion that ripped through the home of Joseph Collaimo, destroying the residence by fire. The Colisima family were away late Christmas night when the blast tore through every wall, spreading flames quickly. Firefighters prevented spread to nearby structures.

Frese Bradford Price Joseph Collaimo Colisima

Nation mourns 330 auto deaths in Christmas week tragedy

A nationwide survey tallies nearly 500 violent deaths during Christmas weekend as safety campaigns and a Roosevelt appeal fail to prevent auto fatalities. Illinois reports 71, Pennsylvania 47, New York 36, California 21, New Jersey 26, with Chicago area hardest hit. Pittsburgh area counts 40 violent deaths in two days from auto crashes, falls, heart attacks, drownings, and other causes.

Roosevelt Motorsta Illinois Pennsyvania New York California New Jersey Cooke County Chicago Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Western Pennsylvania Wellsboro West Virginia

Corryite At Plea Meeting in Harrisburg Trip

Carles F Hoffmuster, a trustee of ideational education in the city public schools, departed this morning for Harrisburg to attend the three day Pennsylvania State Education Association convention. Semel W Grafflin of White Plains N Y, an author and educator, predicted that American politics will become more aristocratic and that more gentlemen must enter politics.

Carles F. Hoffmuster Harrisburg Pennsylvania State Education Association Grafflin

Merchant Struck By Car Has Narrow Escape

A local merchant, A. Stennett, suffered knee bruises after being struck by an automobile driven by Donald Bensink at the Washington and Center Streets intersection Friday night. He sustained minor injuries but is recovering nicely.

A. Stennett Donald Bensink West Colume Avenue Washington and Center Streets Stennett

Commandery Holds Christmas Service at Temple

Harry B. Smith was the speaker at the special Christmas services of Clarence Commandery No. 61 Knights Templar held in the Manuals Temple at noon Saturday. Ralah-Pegin, commander, presided. An interesting progress was noted with the principal speaker, George Desring, delivering the address.

Harry B. Smith Clarence Knights Templar Manuals Temple Ralah- Pegin Covenander Akene ‘Baith Angie

Plan Strict Enforcement of Speech Laws

Washington dispatch describes a looming 1928 conflict over taxation federal spending and business regulation as Congress nears a new budget. President Roosevelt urges revenue gains to cover expenditures, while Assistant Attorney General Robert A. Jackson accuses monopolistic pricing and signals possible large scale stimulus if policy remains restrictive. Senator Byrd campaigns against Roosevelt’s bid to abolish pre audits. Jackson hails from Jamestown New York and Spring Creek.

Lyle C. Wilson United Press Washington Congress Roosevelt Robert A. Jackson White House Jackson Harry M Byrd D. Va Comptroller General

Christmas Family Gatherings Feature Joyful Observances

Christmas memories linger from holiday gatherings as laddies open Santa gifts and adults share in family reunions. The piece notes Christmas fell on a Saturday, observances extended over the weekend, and about seventy five baskets were distributed by the Corry lodge of Hikes and the Salvation Army. Church services were well attended with midnight exercises in five Catholic churches.

Santa Claus Corry Lodge Salvalon

Double funeral rites for Charles B Ross and wife at Bracken-Keating Chapel

The Ross couple of 6015 East Wayne Street were memorialized in a large joint service, attended by Corry School district representatives and many relatives. Charles B Ross, born November 2, 1861 in Youngsville Pennsylvania, had served as janitor at Corry Jr High. Mrs Ross died Friday evening. Mrs Ross previously died in January after years of illness. Interment followed at Pine Grove Cemetery Mausoleum with several local pallbearers.

Charles B. Ross Wayne Street Corry H. Ray Harels U Nite Christchurch Perry F. Haines Methodist Episcopal Church Highl Steetne Cowy Pine Grove Cemenittals D. Thomson J. R. Hulett MC. Bassett Reb Sti Thomshin Carltom Halbert Robert Peet Mire Hestad Thursiag Mering Mir Ross Youngsville He Corry Janiorg School Rush Mary Eller Willis Glora Fleming Auieces Vty Thomson Robert M. Ramet New Castle J. R. Hutherant Carlton Shirley Barbara Jeans Wanda Grove City E. H. Bedford Minnie Cadmus Otto Faulhier Erle J. W. “Peterson Jamestown Ith ‘Tryct Amelia Tryon Leon ‘Haldn Harry Barnes Ralph Gosnell Dorothy ‘McIntyre Union City

Explosion damages four oil units at Coraopolis

In Coraopolis Pennsylvania on December 27 a blast wrecked four large oil and gasoline units causing 1000000 dollars in damage and endangering 16 workers. An 8000 gallon gasoline tank at Canfield Oil exploded, igniting adjacent tanks while more than 500000 gallons of gasoline in nearby storage were saved.

Cor Acpouis Canfield Oil Company

Arrest Driver Rie in Finleyville Car Crash Charge

Tobin Jancusk, 26, of Finleyville Pa, was arrested on a charge of aggravated assault after a Sunday car crash. Police say his vehicle collided when another vehicle driven by a boy reportedly caused the incident.

Rie Tobin Jancusk Finleyville Hie

Three Die After Drinking Alcohol In Cleveland

Five homeless men pooled nickels for Christmas beer and bought liquor from a gas station and a hardware store. Three were dead, two may recover at City Hospital. Coroner R. Gerber said the alcohol was tainted and caused the fatalities.

United Press Cleveland City Hospital R. Gerber

Relief load grows in Corry district as welfare cases rise

Industrial layoffs push Corry district relief applications to 263 in the week ending December 24, up from 24. The city’s direct relief reach near 110 cases, about 400 people, while statewide rolls top 500000 with 164512 cases benefiting 521,573 individuals. State Public Assistance Secretary Kari de Schweinitz announced the totals.

Robert Carlin Jo Zal Board of Public Assistance Corry Pennsylvania Kari de Schweinitz

Aero Christmas Party Draws 300 Children

About 300 children or Aero Supply Company employees attended a Christmas party Friday afternoon at the Rex Theatre, hosted by the company. Four prizes were awarded to Dorothy Gates, Bernice Proper, Peggy Hughes, George Aikens, Lloyd Lines, Cleide Cobb, Robert Morrig, Harold Goodwell, Jack Downey, Henry Hillary, Jean Kolstee, Bernice Brooks, Jack Webb, and Edward Prugar. Candy was given to all attendees.

Aero Supply Company Rex Theatre Elven Ithe Company Dorothy Gates Bernice Proper Pegey Hughes George Aikens Lloyd Lines Cldire Cobb Robert Morrig Harold Goodwell Jack Downey Henry Hillary Jean Kolstee Bernice Brooks Jack Webb Edward Prugar

Bomb Damages Pastor Home in Uniontown Case

Uniontown police investigate a dynamite bombing at the home of Rev. Anthony Knapdolk, pastor of St. Mary's Greek Catholic church in New Salem. Investigators suspect factional anger within the church leadership, with about 10 men believed involved.

Uniontown iPa Dec Dog Tombing Anthony Knapdolk St. Mary's Greek Catholic New Salem Here

Drivers Face 50 Mile Limit Suspending Licenses

Gov. George A. Earle announced a drastic license suspension for all motorists violating the 50 mile per hour speed limit statewide. The policy shift from education to strict enforcement aims to cut auto casualties, with penalties to apply to out of state drivers as well.

George A. Sarle Pennsylvania Earle Barle

Hold Woman In Mother's Death

In Warren today authorities seek to confirm what weapons accompanied a pistol shot Christmas Eve in the Campbell mansion. Louise Campbell, 28, fired the shot that killed her mother Curdelin Campbell, 55, the mother-in-law of James A. Campbell. Louise is being held in Trumbull County jail with no formal charges yet. investigators say the shooting followed a family quarrel as candles on the Christmas tree burned.

United Press Warren James A. Campbell Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company Louise Campbell Curdelin Campbell Miss Campbell Trumbull

House Leaders Move to Destroy War Bill Referendum

Washington December 27 House elders plotted to kill the Ludlow war referendum proposal to blunt its impact on foreign relations. They planned to mobilize administration forces to push down the proposed constitutional amendment even before debate. The measure could reach the floor January 10.

Japan Mulls Calling More Officers Over Panay Attack

Tokyo dispatch reports Japan may recall additional officers tied to the Panay incident as authorities review the U S gunboat attack. Officials note the matter involves foreign officers and is under consideration by Tokyo.

Anneuvress Tokyo Japan United States Panayum Olfita Wild Today

Unity Prcess Plan to Aid Business in New York Speech

Governor George H. Battle of Pennsylvania urged a three point plan to safeguard American democracy. He called for fair wages and shorter hours, protection for American products from foreign competition via reciprocal trade agreements, and a great works program to boost purchasing power for the masses.

Prcess New York George H. Battle Pennesylvania Corde Hull

Two Kidnappers Sought After Abducted Boy in Chase

State police and special deputies hunted for two men who abducted three year old John Bryan-Chasininas, then released him unharmed after a pursuit by irate citizens. A car used in the crime was found near Newcastle, with clues pointing to the suspects’ west of Canterbury whereabouts. The boy is son of John Leevan Poe, age 38,800?

Unitem Press Ind John Bryan-Chasimas Wea Ued Hhely Innely Road Newcastie Tng Canterville John Leevan Poe Pau Waree

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Corryite Wife Jamestown Man Newgrave International Japanse China Beachowheel International Settlement United States of Japan Panay Colza East Main Street Stephen Richardson Windber Pittsfield UTO Penmsylvania Commandery Robert Jackson Kesman Ed.r Spring Creek Jamestown, N. Y Spring Creel Charles E, Ross Junior High Coraopolis AERO Iy Ustens L'Censes HOUSE
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