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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1938
Page
1
Fragmentary notes mention an elf palace and rare fres hs, with references to a tomb and whispers of an ancestor. The garbled text hints at a legend or relic tied to a family lineage and hidden roots within an ancient site.
A garbled OCR snippet hints at prices like 13¢ and 25¢ and mentions a person seeking comfort while hungry. References to Pett, a shop, and a vague scene imply a disrupted ledger or ad page with incomplete words and misplaced lines.
Wendell Forrest Bowers a 20 year old reformatory inmate was sentenced to death in the electric chair for the murder of Mrs Wilma Valerie Carpenter 38 Camp Hill widow. The three judge Montgomery county court seated en banc without a jury imposed the sentence saying there can be no appeal under Pennsylvania law. First indecisive response followed by calm acceptance as he was led away to Rockview penitentiary.
Tokyo Feb government ready to answer American British and French notes seeking reassurance on Japan s naval program Premier Konoye with Navy Minister Yohai approved a draft reply to be considered Thursday. Cab inet may forward notes to Washington London and Paris and offer to join a disarmament conference if total warship strength is discussed. WPA workers strike in Johnstown Pa follows all night rally demanding relief payments.
A trans Mediterranean seaplane skimmed the water near Marseilles harbor and crashed killing eight of fourteen aboard including the pilot. Six survivors were rescued after the craft sank immediately, with others injured.
Washington February 9 Secretary of State Hull dismissed claims Britain pledged aid to the United States in a future war. He said world jitters stem from overtalk on international issues and reported assurances attributed to Great Britain are unfounded. Hull noted no truth to reports of any understanding between the two nations.
Frederick Willem Burgess, 22, Harvard Law School student, drowned November 13 in the Charles River. An autopsy found injuries including a spinal fracture, but a certificate of accidental drowning was issued. parents Frederick and Mrs Burgess, of Cincinnati formerly Franklin Pa, arranged services in Louisville after a nationwide search.
Fear-Bree Rickert, known as Hope Dare, former Broadway showgirl, arrested with J. Richard Davis. Discharged to leave city after outburst. magistrate Belfel cautioned she is unwanted in Philadelphia and New York. Interstate tensions and a dramatic scene followed as press photographed her handbag burial and ammonia bottle display. Contemporaneous report from Harrisburg notes budget stress and a court challenge to an excise tax on foreign corporations.
President Roosevelt will seek a deficit relief appropriation likely between 200 and 300 million dollars. He plans to base estimates on studies prepared with White House and congressional officials amid discussion of increased works progress aid for the unemployed.
Kiwanis club hosts an Inter-Club Relations meeting after a regular gathering at Hotel Cony with Bris Warren Meadville Grove City and Bradford clubs expected to attend. Over forty out-of-town guests join a program planned by Guy Simmons. A Bethlehem Steel representative shows a Golden Gate Bridge construction movie.
Harrisburg reports Governor George H. Earle directs Attorney General Charles J. Marziotti to intervene personally in Dauphin County court proceedings involving 20 Pittsburgh dairy dealers who won superseded price fixing for milk at 1.25 per hundred instead of 1.19. The action labels the court ruling as unprecedented and a price fixing body, urging that regulatory agencies fulfill statutory duties without constant interference.
United States Steel Corporation announces renewal of its contract with the Steel Workers Organizing Committee, covering five subsidiaries and about 240,000 workers. Wages hours and conditions remain similar to 1937, with a clause allowing reopen conferences for modification of any part of the agreement.
Davies Light Opera Company led by Willams Davies presents a two part program of operatic excerpts and light comedy songs at the Senior High auditorium on Friday evening. The show features solos duets and quartettes with readings and interludes from No No Nanette The Student Prince Rio Rita Naughty Marietta and other works. Corry High band will open the program in a brief concert adding to a likely large turnout.
Harrisburg February 9 The Pennsylvania Moley Federation voiced unanimous opposition to any slash in federal aid for lightways and road projects warning Pennsylvania would lose 9,274,190 for scheduled projects Unemployment would decrease and add to motorists burden Through federal taxes on gasoline and accessories motorists pay millions annually into the federal treasury
The 13th annual Home Mission and Stated Erection Society of the United Brethren in Christ will hold its next convention at a Decatur Illinois church. Delegates at the two day meeting selected the site before adjourning yesterday.
In Buffalo New York William Woods aged 28 of Cleveland was held for arraignment on a first degree murder charge in connection with a death case in Buffalo. The incident involves the death of a local individual and Woods awaits court actions.
An 18 year old girl died from burns after her clothing caught fire from an open gas fire at home. She toppled into the arc, flames enveloped her body, and she could not move until discovered by her stepmother who extinguished the blaze with water. Her father is an insurance company executive.
National and local Red Cross leaders urged donations for Chinese war relief. Mrs J D Haight urged funds via Stewart Hat Shop or Journal office for dispatch to Washington. Clergy were asked to announce the collection in churches Sunday. One dollar feeds two Chinese per month, illustrating the relief scope.
The highways department announced suspension and dismissal of an employee in Bucks County amid an investigation into road maintenance conditions in the county.
Reports from foreign military quarters say Japan is launching a major offensive in China. Forces along the Wentsin Nanking road are in full motion while second drives target the Langhai and Peiping Hankang rail lines. Chinese resistance and rumors of seeking British mediation are noted.
County tax official Mr. O'Brien announced he would return to Erie City tomorrow to help taxpayers prepare personal property tax returns. With the February 16 deadline near, he aided over sixty yesterday and plans to be at the Municipal Building Thursday until about 6 pm, offering one last chance for assistance.
The American Federation of Labor joined business groups in Miami to seek tax reform. They urged repeal or amendment of capital gains and undistributed profits taxes, arguing cooperation between labor and industry to relieve unemployment and boost private industrial jobs. John L. Lewis opposed wage cuts, a stance echoed by President Roosevelt, as the federation pressed for a program including tax reform and federal support for the unemployed.
Crawford County register Ray Smock will address Republican Women members and guests in Montville Friday evening. The Chamber has arranged a tribune dinner at six thirty. Local attendees from Tousville and North East expected, with Mr Stock and Corry Brick among the speakers shaping timely council topics.
Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania joined state protests against amendments to the federal flood control act. The plan would fund and administer flood projects by the federal government. Governor Maine’s cabinet members stood firm, and Secretary James Bogardus headed to Washington to confer with federal officials and Senator Josephuiey.
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