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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1937
Page
1
An unclear OCR passage mentions Christmas lights and a Christmas season event. It references Pete and Wie ng, Traf, nine hours, and a system of comprehen. It also alludes to highways near the eastern or northern area and other states. The readable facts are minimal.
Fragmentary entry shows a what appears to be a catalog or notice. The readable bits mention a price of 50 cents and a reference to a catalog item or qualifier. No clear person, organization, place, date, or event is identifiable from the text.
Obituary notes the death of former Federal Judge Charles Fremont Amidon aged about 70 at Tucson Arizona. Born 1866 in Corry he helped advocate simplified court procedures and served on the North Dakota federal bench from 1906 until retirement in 1928. Funeral services were private in Arizona with cremation planned in Phoenix and ashes to be sent to North Dakota.
Tokyo announced Foreign Minister Hirota delivered a reply to British Ambassador Craigie regarding the Japanese artillery attack on the gunboat Ladybird. The note reportedly mirrors the Panay incident language, but officials said its text would not be released tonight and details remained uncertain.
General Motors announces a nationwide reduction of about 30,000 workers effective January 4. President William S. Knudsen cites recession and the need for readjustment, with roughly 20,000 cuts expected in Michigan. The plan follows a period of intensified production cutbacks and shorter hours to cope with the economy.
Hollywood, Dev 28. Judith Anten, motion picture beauty, won the preliminary forms of a suit involving Delphine, heiress to a motor fortune, and Jack Doyle of the Stoughers era. The case centers on alleged reconciliation wishes and a lavish gift bid between Doyle and Anten.
Mortimer E. Graham, Erie County DA, spoke at the annual St Johns Day banquet by Corry F and A M No 365 and Columbus Royal Arch Chapter No 200 at the Masonic Temple. About 100 members attended as grocer Hasterm Stargery led a turkey dinner and James Weight Waller's orchestra provided music. Graham discussed the two St Johns and Masonry, noting the December observance. new officers were introduced, and the event closed the Masonic calendar gathering.
State Senator John J. Haluska of Pattenborough announced from Johnstown that he will seek the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor in the 1938 Pennsylvania primary. The 85-year-old merchant cited broad support from party leaders and urged an open primary despite usual party control.
U S Navy dispatches a second squadron of nine destroyers from San Diego to patrol duty off California amid rumors of alien submarines. Commander J Wheeler downplays the report while seaplanes reportedly scout the coast. Squadron two, eight new destroyers led by the cruiser U S Porter, arrives at San Pedro.
In Soonhow Creek Chinese grenadiers attacked a Japanese army launch for the second time in 24 hours. Three men blocked the Chekiang road bridge, then vanished into the creekside crowd as Japanese soldiers fired and reportedly wounded one foe. Police tightened control, closing all four ferries and halting traffic whenever Japanese boats passed.
Senate and House conferees reached agreement on a farm measure to earmark about 50 million dollars of funds to increase benefit payments for small farmers. The action aims to support vulnerable producers amid price pressures and market instability. The plan sets out eligibility and payment levels for qualifying farmers and seeks to streamline disbursement through existing agricultural programs.
Mrs. Margaret Karmendi, a young Altoona mother, was sentenced to 10 to 20 years in the Pennsylvania Industrial School for Women at Muncy for the murder of her three year old son, Matthew Jr., with judges and appeals noted. The case, moved across counties for trial, ended in a second degree murder conviction.
City Council wrapped up annual work at a special meeting last night marking the final session for three retiring officials, Mayor Glen Miller and councilmen M. Leo Mullderick and G. A. Duke. They will be replaced by Mayor-elect Frank Ey Hepler, Richard Rossbacher, and A. O. Sandburg.
In Vesper Wisconsin a 15 year old wife Luella Nead 19 and her husband Henry Nead 19 claim a supernatural visitation caused him to beat their six week old baby boy who died Christmas morning. The couple were married last June though the baby was not Henry s. Authorities report the bizarre motive as a purported dream like visitation.
Washington Dec 28 The United States balance in foreign trade ended the first 41 months of 1937 favorable at 981 070 000 Commerce Department figures show exports totaling 3 026 872 000 up 900 604 000 from 1936 while imports reached 2 676 202 000 in the period.
James M. Jones Cambria County clerk of courts announced his candidacy for the Republican gubernatorial nomination in the state primaries. He has held the clerk of courts office for six years, is married and father of six children.
Harrisburg reports George H. Earle to rule soon on whether to retain or oust Karl De Schweinitz, relief chief accused of inefficiency and extravagance. Gov's decision tied to fallout from flood era criticism and a possible path to U.S. Senate ally support. Mrs Emma Guffey Miller, tied to Senator Guffey, presses for accountability while keeping public comments limited.
The Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 5:80 o clock this afternoon to consider current financial matters. The session was called by the finance committee to handle transfers and other district finances. Little other business is expected.
Somerset County Coal Operators Association asks the National Bituminous Coal Commission to revise the price fixing order. The change would permit variations for tin of mine coal instead of the current base and allow 2 aprena of 50 cents instead of 0 over the price range of run of mine soil.
A fire at the Rexford drug store on Main Street trapped a 20 year old woman Josephine Pollack as smoke filled the building. She was carried out and treated by a doctor and was recovering later that day. Fire crews from Sparta Titusville and Corry fought the blaze with much hose and water, preventing further spread to nearby homes and garages.
Twenty three petition signers urged Congress to bring Ludlow war referendum bill to the floor. They defended the measure as a long standing policy, arguing it would require a national referendum before war, except in invasion. The effort, led by Rep Louis Ludlow, could reach the House floor January 10 via a discharge petition.
Dr Morrie Fishibeln of the American Medical Association Journal defended physicians against socialized medicine. Speaking before a community forum in Pittsburgh on December 28, he argued that doctors cannot relinquish the burden of care and warned that some other system may not improve medical service for people.
Washington observers anticipate President Roosevelt delivering a comprehensive address guiding Congress toward a firmer foreign and national defense policy, curbing monopolies, and revising taxes to aid business. The message may outline a national defense program, tougher anti monopoly measures, and a revived private enterprise plus regional planning for TVA expansion.
Unies Press dispatch reports Loyalist forces in Teruel area asserting nationalist defenders are weakening. They say resistance narrows to two blocks centered on the seminary and Bank of Span buildings, both burning slowly as relief columns seem to make no progress.
An explosion at a Buffalo Niagara Electric plant crippled service in Buffalo and surrounding cities. Hospitals faced momentary blackouts as crews worked to restore power and assess damage. Local officials reported widespread outages and urged calm while repairs proceeded.
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