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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1938

Page

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Fragmentary note on local figures and a journey scene

Disjointed OCR text mentions individuals such as H Ray Harvey and Lyle Thomas with Mel Phillips and Mrs Belle Graham. References a move to Olean, a Trinity M. and a Saturday schedule, plus a note about a modification and licensing of industries. The readable fragment hints at a local event or meeting with civic context.

Ken Olean Cunerweld Rinity M. i Lyle Thomas Mel Phillips Belle Graham

Cover price climbs with late bid up to 12.75

Five sleen and a cover style update push the price to 12.75 in a market briefing. The note references ore as a cited element in the offer. No further context is provided about buyers or exact venue.

No Change In County Tax In 1938

County taxes will stay at 7.5 mills as commissioners announced. The rate, in place for years, may be reassessed in March as budget discussions begin. Debt projections near half a million, with regular expenditures rising. only minor changes expected in tentative expenditures. The proposed grant for the county tuberculosis hospital faces scrutiny, with officials opposing the hospital’s estimated over eighty thousand dollars.

Wile County Marcy Ath Fir Opera New County Tuberculosis ‘Hospital Ute Hospital

Bankers Push Abolition of Postal Savings System

State bankers at a Pennsylvania Bankers Association meeting urged abolition of the postal savings system. A resolution asked banks to refuse postal savings deposits at rival rates and urged political action by bankers to support experienced candidates. Other resolutions pressured the Federal Reserve Board to cut excess reserves and called bankers to vote for trustworthy nominees.

Asie United Press Altoona Sie Pennsylvania Lanberg Federal Reserve Board Arother

Judge Kent to rule on Bantem official speeding appeal

Meadville Pa February 12 A decision by Judge O Clair Kent on the appeal of Harry A Rhoades official of the Bantem Motor Car Company from conviction and charge of speeding was awaited here today The judge reserved this decision after a three hour hearing Monday Rhoades was questioned January 22 taken before Peace Judge Francis Beutge of Vernon township and fined 10 and costs after pleading not guilty He appealed claiming the information against him was not read and that he was forced into an immediate hearing without opportunity to enter bail

My Rimsten Press Meadville O. Clair Kent Harry A. Rhoades Bantem Motor Car Company Mrnday Rhoades Eee Francis Beutge Vernon Township Ndt

Pittsburgh Missionary Event At St Stephen’s Church

Fragmentary report describes a Pittsburgh missionary related event at St Stephen’s Church Hazelwood with Rev Gerard Donovan and a Ghiness bandits mention. Readable text is unclear but references a high mass and a date around Betrber 5th.

Pitissyiwis Moiday St. Stephen's Church Hazelwoe Gerard Donovan Yume Pittsburet Betrber

Hitler Asks Freedom for Followers in Austria

Vienna report says Adolf Hitler met with Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg in Bavaria to discuss granting freedom to Austrian Nazi supporters and reconciling the Nazi faction with the Schuschnigg government. Authorities noted talks on internal pacification and party legalization continued, with further details promised on page three.

United Press Vienna Austria Patherland Front Ius Kurts Schnathnigg Fuehrer Adolf Hiller Bavaria Schuschbike Hitler Schuschnigg Ald

Lyceum Course Draws Music Lovers at Senior High

A crowd of Corry area music fans attended the Lyceum course event at Benlor High School featuring Davies Ligit Opera Company with William Davies, Jane Rutherford, Walter Johns, and Marie Adair. The program opened with a school orchestra under Mrs Carlton Chaffee, included sacred and classical solos, duets, trios, and piano selections, and closed with excerpts from Rose Marie in light opera style. A March 2 finale promising Bob Hanscom in A Tale of Two Cities acts as upcoming entertainment.

Corry Lyceum Benlor High School Davies Ligit Opera Company William Davies Jane Rutherford Walter Johns Marie Adair Carlton Chaffee Prince Rose Marie Maroh Zath Bob Hanscom

Youth Admits Attempt to Attack Six Girls

Pittsburgh February 12 Frank Trecki seventeen admitted to morality charges after confessing to attempts to attack at least two dozen women in lower Oakland since last September. He was arrested at his home after trying to assault Mrs Kathryn Anderson twenty six who fought him off. Trecki, a bus boy in an Oakland hospital, faces two preliminary hearings in Morals Court today.

United Press Pittsburgh Frank Trecki Oakland Trecki Kathryn of Anderson

Body of Justice's Son Sent to Minnesota

Greensburg Pa Feb 12 The body of Kevin Butler 81 son of United States Supreme Court Justice Pierce Butler was enroute to his home in St Paul Minnesota for burial Monday from St Luke's Roman Catholic church He died in Westmoreland Hospital Thursday from injuries after falling from a lavatory window as a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train neared Pent The Catholic church rites were administered three hours before he died

Greensburg Kevin Butler United States Supreme Court Pierce Butler St. Paul Minh St. Luke's Butler Westmoreland Pital Pennnsylvania Raiload Pent

Wright Hears Verdict in Los Angeles Court

Paul L. Wright was found guilty of manslaughter on two counts for stabbing deaths of his wife and John Kimmel after discovering them in an embrace at his home. A jury of eight men and four women deliberated three hours and 45 minutes before delivering the verdict in Judge Snall Bull's court.

Saz Corry Evening Journal Wright Japan NAVY U. S United Press Los Angeles John Kimmel Snall Bull White Mianalaughley Bul Henay

Roosevelt Faces Divided Opinion On Railroad Finances

United Press reports President Roosevelt will host a conference on railroad industry finances with ICC Chairmen and Senators. One conferee supports cutting over-capitalization and duplications. Reconstruction Finance Corp backs a rate increase to aid finances. White House will not discuss rates as railroads seek a 45 percent freight rise.

United Washington Roosevelt Walter MM W. Splawn Interstate Commerce Commission Burton K. Wheeler Mont Jessa Jones Reconstruction Finance Corporation White House LGC

Wills filed over Brie restaurant owner Louis Christokan

Two wills dated August 30 filed for probate name different beneficiaries of Louis Christokan estate. Ruth Daugherty Christotan lists herself sole beneficiary of about 4500 dollars. John Christokan names a nephew as heir. A hearing on the will was ordered for Tuesday.

BRIE Louis Christokan Ruth Daugherty Christotan Christakas John Willy Carlton King Thesday

Wire tapping ruling frees gangster in liquor case

Anney Press reports L Scott Chercheshky described as the brains of a 2.5 billion liquor ring was freed today on charges of conspiracy after federal agents admitted all evidence was obtained by interstate wire tapping.

Anney Press Fa L. Scott Chercheshky

Japan withholds naval plans amid escalator clause dispute

Tokyo reports Japan will not reveal future naval programs under the 1936 London treaty escalator. Washington notes may push a bigger navy, with an amendment to authorize up to 120000 tons of battleship scale growth. US Democrats foresee a modest rise of about 20 percent in fleet tonnage.

H. C. Thompson Tokyo Japan United States Britain France Timor Japary Washington Roosevelt House Naval Affair Pearings Winnon, DD Gay Nage

Measles Outbreak Reports 21 New City Cases

Twenty one new measles cases were reported in the city by Health Officer Planigan. The flare up brings total cases to fifty five with four children among the victims from two families. Victims include Edward 8 Alton 8 Pauline 5 Rabec Powers 5 of 202 East South Street and Marjorie 8 Fred 6 David located at 261 West Columbus Avenue among others across multiple streets and streets names listed.

Quiin Planigan Edward Alton Pauline Rabec Powers East South Street Marjorie Fred David Reuben Barlett West Columbis Avenue Claire

Young Republicans of Erie County Back Judge Jamen for Governor

The Young Republicans of Erie County endorsed Judge Arthur Fl. Jamen for governor after a three hour meeting in Erie. The Erie County Republican committee had announced support for former Governor Gifford Pinchot. Otto Hitchcock Jr. of Erie led the youth group in backing the jurist.

Ris County Young Republican Organization Arthur Fl. Jamen Erie County Gifford Pinchot Otto Hitchcock, Jr Erie Young Repubicans

Employment in City and Vicinity Relief Drop Reported

Private employment and WPA work reduced relief load across the city and surrounding Erie County. Corry relief dropped from 104 to 78 families as WPA labor and private jobs cut the numbers. The combined city district fell from 331 to 264 cases, with about 26 more to be closed soon.

Robert Catlin Board of Public Assistance Corry Callin Aml Erie County Carlin WPA Tinton City

Washington Chamber Forecast for Near-Term Business Improvement

Washington February 12 The U S Chamber of Commerce reports in a discussion of the business situation that conditions may be nearer to a turn than often recognized If developments stay favorable business conditions could be free from domestic influences outside business itself The chamber notes Washington is focusing more on the immediate business situation than on long-range reform measures

Washington

Escaped convict captured by dogs in Pennsylvania woods

BELLEFONTE Pa February 12 Reports say prison guards recaptured Harry Lehman Philadelphia after a brief escape from a road gang ending in woods ten miles from the prison Bloodhounds aided the effort in the search and capture authorities stated

Hnitad Benen Bellefonte

Republicans to Appeal to Labor and Youth on Lincoln Birthday

United Press reports GOP leaders will mark Abraham Lincoln's birthday with appeals to labor and youth to join a campaign against the New Deal in the fall elections. About fifty committee leaders, led by John D. Hamilton, will address rallies nationwide, emphasizing the party's long‑standing ties to workers and blaming the administration for economic woes while stressing political aims over policy specifics.

United Press Washington Repubcan Abraham Lincoln G.C. B National Committee John D. Hamilton Republican Party New Deal Senate House of Representatives Tate

Two Women Die In Auto Train Collision Near Somerset

Two women, Mrs. Frank Lee aged 42 and Mrs. John Tunney aged 87, died in a collision when their car was struck by a freight train near Somerset. Coroner F. T. Sass conducted the investigation after the incident reported from Conference.

United Hieog Somerset F. T. Sass Frank Lee John Tunney

Margiotti Conference Shapes Democratic Governor Bid

Powerful labor and party leaders press secret talks in Philadelphia to back a Democratic candidate for governor. Charles J Margiotti and Luther A Farr met with John B Kelly as Lawrence allies maneuver, while Kennedy Gutley and Law from the Lawrence camp contend for influence. John L. Lewis also pressed Kennedy toward Kennedy’s selection as Margiotti’s successor amid factional tensions.

United Press Philadelphia George H. Ratle James J. Davis Charles J Margiotti Luther A. Farr Margiotti John B. Kelly Kelly Lawrence David L. Lawrence Thomas Kennedy Joseph Gutley John L. Lewis Yescenday Kennedy Jim Philip

Fear and threats in Erie gas price war heats up

Brin February 12 police fear violence in Erie over a price war as threats target the home of price leader John Craig. A guard surrounded his home while Craig was away. Police planned weekend talks to end the conflict as gasoline sold at 14 to 16 cents a gallon at stations and at Craig's outlets.

Brin Brie John Craig Craig

Students Would Protest Invasion of Foreign Soil

A high school poll of Senior High students, conducted with Veterans of Foreign Wars officials, shows 78 percent would aid the government voluntarily if invaded and 72 percent would be compelled to fight on foreign soil. Other results include 49 percent in favor of military training, 51 percent against, and 86 percent believing civilization will outlaw war.

Searle Veterans of Foreign ‘Wars United States Lowel Navy Army Tursia Corps

Three in Critical Condition After Greensburg Crash

In Greensburg Pennsylvania on February 12 a car collision left three youths in critical condition at Westmoreland Hospital. Douglas Stewart 28 the driver sustained possible skull fracture and head injuries Esther Roberts 17 suffered a fractured skull broken leg and scalp lacerations Alda Dickey 20 had a fractured jaw and multiple head injuries Dickey also had a convulsion on admission.

Greensburg Punesutawney Westmoreland Douglas Stewart Esther Roberts Alda Dickey Misa Dickey

Street Intersection Proves Jinx to Pair

Pittsburgh dispatch recalls a three year old accident at West Liberty and Isle avenues where George Hoellein suffered a leg injury and a year in hospital. On February 11 his wife Mary Hoellein, 87, was struck by a motorcycle towed by a car at the same intersection and rushed to St Joseph's hospital in critical condition.

Warren Eross Pittsburgh George ‘Hoellein West Liberty Elle Isle Avenues St. Joseph's Hospital Mary Hoellein Bt .Joseph's Hospital Salt Canditian T

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LY Albro Miey Irs H. Ray Harvey Free Institutiona Kent Davies Opera Minnesota Los Angeles Earle Great Britain East Smith Street Donald Dewey Frederive Street George Sloan Bleasant Street Benes G.O. P Workingman Democrats Somerset Lewis
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