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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1936

Page

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Hoover Leads Attack on New Deal Policies

Former President Herbert Hoover outlines a republican platform opposing the Roosevelt New Deal. He accuses the administration of power grabs and attacks be ready to present a broad plan in upcoming speeches before the Cleveland convention. Hoover urges a return to limited government and individual liberty.

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Storm Sewer Project Revived and Church Campaign Initiated

The Church of the United Brethren in Chutate holds its first formal action to rebuild after February 1, plans two week March 1 to March 15 for a public appeal, pledges payable over six months, and small bank saving options for contributors. Also, a revived storm sewer project with WPA support moves toward submission to WPA for funding, with local cost within bonding limits and city officials optimistic about financing.

U.B. Church Tower City Church of the United Breti* Fot Chutate H. Ray Harris WPA Erie Corry Counellary Gily N. J. Dickson Glen Miller Lavedou Stanley 1 Nichols Ily Harvisburg Nie Works Progress Gnhe Costa Basteen

Five Die in Restaurant Fire as Toll Grows in New Jersey

A deadly blaze at a New Jersey restaurant claimed five lives with fear the toll could rise. Authorities warned of a spreading toll as fire investigators checked the scene for clues and the community faced a grim disaster.

N. J. Toll Lakewoor New York

Sixty Girls Escape in Montreal Convent Fire

A Montreal convent fire sent more than 30 people to hospitals and the death toll rose as eight were killed or missing. Firefighters battled flames at Lamy's Chinese American restaurant on Liwot and Lexington avenues. many victims were Holy Name Society members attending a supper. Coroner and fire officials investigated amid a chaotic scene with multiple injuries and efforts to identify seven victims.

United Press New York Theocen Wwe Wortin Dinenge Alan Ane Tito Lamy Liwot Lexington Avenue Holy Neme Society Harey Mt. Cink Voli J. Camtellt Startins Bitnen Tarewood Mayic Raymoral A. Taylny Ducr Continuil

Proprieter Keppel Face Hearing in Disorderly Drinkery Case

Robert Keppel proprietor of the Fast Main street drinkery faced a disorderly house charge in Mayor Glen Miller's court this afternoon. Hearing started at 2 pm with witnesses Earl Damon Ralph Warren Mrs Hattie Coley Carl Clark and Al Weaver testifying amid a city crackdown on disorderly taverns following Earl Damon’s earlier arraignment and a remitted fine.

Robert Keppel Glen Miller Keppel Earl Damien Demon Damon Earl Damon Ralph Warren Hattie, Coley Carl Clark al Weaver

Garland and 18 Others Plead Not Guilty to Mail Fraud

Wallace G. Garland and 18 co defendants pled not guilty at arraignment before Federal Judge Mortimer L. Byers. They are charged with mail fraud over 1 500 000 raised from investors via Central Common Wealth Service Corporation stock. J E Rossots visited Old City as a business guest that morning.

State highway patrol chief facing hearing in Harrisburg

Rumors swirl of a shake-up in the patrol high command after complaints against Captain John M. Bender, head of Troop F in Tranilin. Captain Wilson C. Price and Captain Phil Dorr may be dismissed after a long hearing led by Secretary John B. Kelly. A second hearing on Bender is planned.

State Highway Patrol Harrisburg Wes Tig Sapt John M. Bender Tranilin Traop Corry Patrol Wilson C. Price Highway Patrol Phil Dorr Hershey John B. Kelly Department, of Revenue Bender Williamsport Franklin Helly Tate Bender Will Bhe Kelly Earle Harry J. Kalodner Philadelphia Captain Price State Police Iatro

County Commissioner Blair Speakers at Corry Kiwanis Luncheon

Commissioner Elton Blair addressed the Corry Kiwanis Club at the Hotel Corry, outlining the county’s financial state and arguing against funding the tuberculosis hospital. The talk included notes on a $413 tax and featured brief remarks from Mics Coons about the Nation Youth Administration program. Twenty members attended with one guest, A H Stokes of Hamburg.

Elton Blair Corry Ie Club H, Stokes Hamburg

Shaffer Sentenced to Life for Sister’s Slaying

In Sunbury Pennsylvania on February 13 David Shaffer age 20 was sentenced to life in prison for the first degree murder of his sister. The court followed a jury verdict that recommended mercy, resulting in a mandatory life term.

Shafter Mercy

More Snow for City and Forecasted Snow Tomorrow

The city endures additional snow with warnings of continued wintry conditions. Temperatures hover around ten to twenty degrees above zero with brisk winds and slick highways, while forecasts call for more snow tonight and Friday.

Prida Midwest Pennsylvania

Messner Enters Race for Auditor General Nomination

Otto Messner deputy state attorney general and former American Legion leader announced as a Republican candidate for auditor general at the April 18 primaries. He spoke at a Legion rally in Corry previously. Opponent includes M Harvey Taylor of Harrisburg, longtime party figure and former secretary of internal affairs nominee who lost statewide.

American Legion Enue Otto Messner Lancaster Messner Legion Corry G. O M. Harvey Taylor Harrisburg Republican State Committee Taylor Treet

Germany May Expel All Jews Says Daily Herald

The Daily Herald claims a secret Nazi decree by chieftains signed by Adolf Hitler calls for expulsion of all Jews from Germany and confication of property, though other sources did not confirm the statement.

Germany United Press London Maxi Sir Adom Hiller Dearly Herald Labor Party Daily Herald Saith

Emergency Lights Ordered at Shorty Hospital

State Welfare demands emergency lighting at Shorty Hospital or state aid will be withdrawn. Hospital has sixty days to comply. A committee was extended one month to study the cost of a new septic operating room. Donations of 200 dollars from Pennsylvania Gas Co and 3.20 dollars from the Veterans of Foreign Wars were acknowledged. Directors present included G. G. Barker D. Warren DeRosay 8 P Histon W. S. Houghton M. How L. B. Roelofs.

State Department of Welfare Pennsylvania Gas Company G. G. Barker D. Warren DeRosay P| Histon W. S

Warren Man Held for Trial in Auto Crash Case

A true bill was returned against H. W. Breneman of Warren on a charge of driving an automobile while intoxicated after a crash near the State Fish Hatchery. The case went before the grand jury yesterday and trial may be postponed to the May term. A jury found Lena Brown of Corry not guilty on a larceny charge, with costs assessed to the prosecutor.

H. W. Breneman Warren State Fish Hatchery Breneman Lena Brown Corry

Two Highway Crashes Leave One Dead and One Officer Hurt

Erie man James Brine, 75, died at St. Vincent's Hospital after being struck crossing an intersection. Witnesses said he was hurled about 25 feet by a car allegedly driven by Edward Selbrerg of North Best. In a separate hit and run on Route 20 east of Girard, Highway Patrolman Ellis J. Hanker was found unconscious in a snow bank and later hospitalized.

Teday Wrd Erie James Brine St. Vincent's Hospital Rie Eric Edward Selbrerg North Best W. G. Stroble Ellis J. Hanker North Girard Hanker Girard

Markets at a Glance Snap Update

Markets at a Glance report mixed gains across sectors with motor shares and Bonus leading. Curb trading shows irregular higher movement while Chicago stocks rise. dollar strengthens against currencies and cotton becomes firmer in moderate trade. Rubber shoots up 16 to 20 points after new highs.

United Press Chicago

Margiotti Libel Suit Recessed After Mother's Death

The criminal libel trial of the Philadelphia Inquirer was postponed after the death of Mrs. Fortunata Margiotti, mother of Attorney General Charles J. Margiotti. Testimony had continued with the Commonwealth's star witness. a recess until Monday was agreed upon.

Punxsutawney Richard J. Lamb United Press Washington Pa Fortunata Margiotti Charles J. Margiotti Philadelphia Inquirer Margiotti James Gigilotti The Commonwealth

Service Gas seeks 12 1 2 cent gas rate ruling

A Pittsburgh utility asks the Public Service Commission for permission to supply natural gas to northern Pennsylvania counties at 12 1 2 cents per thousand cubic feet, far below the current 54 cents rate. Commissioner S Ray Shelby heard the Service Gas Company proposal.

United Press Piptsburgh Condersport Public Service Commission Pennsylvania S. Ray Shelby Service Gas Company

Leibowitz demands whole truth from Hauptmann

Samuel S. Leibowitz, famed criminal lawyer, may join Bruno Hauptmann’s defense only if Hauptmann reveals the whole truth of his case. Hauptmann’s new counsel warns Leibowitz to back off if he expects Hauptmann to alter his story.

Leibowitz Bruno Hauptmann United Press Trenton N. J Samuel S. Leibowitz Criminl Bruno Richard Hauptmann Carpenter Lindbergh Lipa Io Hell

46 Arrested in Gambling Raids in Kennye BRIE

Forty six defendants awaited police court hearings after raids on gambling headquarters in Kennye Pennsylvania. Police formed raiding groups and swooped on rambling establishments, targeting illegal gambling operations in a coordinated operation conducted late at night.

Kennye Brie

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