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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1938
Page
1
An unclear account describes a Grange hospitality event with remarks on a luncheon and entertainment. Named figures and guests appear in garbled fashion, mentioning Mrs. and various attendees and a prize for Amy Newk. The text lacks clear actions or outcomes.
Opal Thomas 21 daughter of Mr and Mrs Lynn Thomas of Lavell s Station died from injuries after a car crash east of Lawrence Park during a sleet storm. Other injured: Foster Elmers 26 Ripley with internal injuries. Foster Elmers 26 injured ribs. Litcille Zeidler 22 Moorheadville jaw fracture. Marion Stalker 20 same address facial lacerations. Helen Jean Russell 14 same address punctured lung. Drivers Donnath and Zeidler escaped with minor injuries. investigation by state police and coroner. Body to Glenn Funeral Home Union City then Lovell s Station. funeral Wednesday at McCray Church at 2 pm.
Mayor Franke Hepler announced a state trained dog catcher has been enlisted to address growing stray dog complaints. The official will begin immediately, with full authority and equipment, to impound stray canines and enforce dog rules, expecting municipal cooperation to curb nuisance and reclaim pets.
Washington reports the administration adheres to a low tariff, good neighbor policy, while maintaining a strong navy buildup. No official comment on European events as Hitler’s aims loom in German Reichstag rhetoric, tied to Dodd’s prior ambassadorial reports now echoed in House Foreign Affairs discussions.
Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain told the House that Britain considers recognizing Italy’s Ethiopian victory if it helps ease Europe’s tensions. He said Italy accepted Britain’s plan for withdrawing gal pintéets in Spain and granting bel ligerency to the insurgent government, as talks with Italy proceed. Eden and Cranborne resigned over disagreements, and Grandi indicated Italy’s openness to dialogue following London’s instructions.
In Westfield New Jersey on February 21 a mother Margary Layden 38 left a note for her husband James 41 and died by her own action by leaving the stove jets open and unlit. Three of their four children James 19 Thomas 8 Harold 2 and Robert 6 were harmed Harold died at hospital and Robert remained critically ill.
FBI announced Jane Carter of Houston Texas was arrested in an Houston apartment in connection with Leonard Jackson, an alleged bank robber captured in Baltimore Maryland. Eleven hundred dollars were found in the Houston residence. Jackson was arrested in Baltimore for the South Charleston bank robbery and faces additional charges in Ohio and an Indian murder case. Macfadden wins suit in New York amid PNG allegations.
Reports from Hendaye say Francisco Franco's Nationalist forces pushed a major wedge into Teruel on the Aragón Front. The ancient city, seized by Loyalists last December after a three day assault north of the city, reportedly neared fall as 1,200 Loyalists fought hard to defend it.
Washington February 21 A six weeks battle over the anti-lynching bill ends as the senate shelves the measure to make way for a 250 million deficiency relief bill. Southern filibuster leaders claim the effort was buried for the session while proponents vow to continue the fight led by Senators Wagner Van Nuys and others.
The region endures its worst winter storm in two years as heavy rain and snow sweep through the southeast, causing at least five deaths. Three killed in Philadelphia area and two in Pittsburgh as snow and ice fall over the weekend.
Democratic County Committee officers thwart an anonymous bid to convene a Tuesday night meeting at the courthouse aimed at backing a congressional candidate and handling other business. City and county officials warned members that the gathering was not authorized and urged ignoring it.
A new outbreak brings multiple measles cases and two chicken pox cases. Names and addresses of affected individuals are listed, with ages from 1 to 9. Health Officer Flanagan warns that up to twenty five additional cases may be released this week.
Pittsburgh observers report three rivers receding after a weekend rise of about 20 feet caused by heavy rain and snowmelt across the watersheds from Friday through Sunday. The gauge readings show water levels easing but still high as crews monitor flooding conditions.
Harrisburg February 1 Charles Alvin Jones of Pittsburgh, a long time Democratic figure, was presented as the party’s gubernatorial candidate by State Chairman David J. Lawrence. Jones, a lawyer and Allegheny county solicitor, has held elective posts and worked on party drives since World War I.
A historical profile outlines a 50 year old Democrat described as liberal well educated and a veteran who has held a single office. Born in Newport Perry county he attended Mercersburg Academy Williams College and Dickinson Law. He served as an ambulance driver in France in 1917 later joining aviation division US Army. Married in 1918 to Teskeus Arroth the couple has three children.
Democratic chairman David L. Lawrence will seek endorsement of Pittsburgh attorney Charles A. Jones for Pennsylvania governor at the state committee meeting Friday. The plan comes amid factional pressure from OCA leader John L. Lewis and U S Senator Robert F. Quitts opposed to Jones. Lawrence aims to proceed with party rules while other leaders press to nominate Lieutenant Governor Thomas Kennedy and other incumbents in a broader slate. The Philadelphia Record dismissed reports of Jones as the chosen candidate as unlikely and urged caution on the controversy surrounding the party’s future.
Berlin dispatch reports Hitler's address on Germany's aims in Europe. The speech stressed unity and expansion, raised questions about military buildup and reprisals, and referenced Austria's sovereignty while avoiding clear conciliatory signals to opposition elements. Commentators noted anticipated British moves and potential shifts in European tension.
Kevin Fowler a 16 year old DuBois High student faced a charge of assault and battery with intent to ravish over an alleged December 18 attack on Jean Kerr of DuBois. Kerr identified him in court but the jury freed him, stating he was with friends at the time.
Thieves broke a window to enter the Hammond Elevator Company offices and took ninety three pennies from a cash register on a Saturday night. The burglary was discovered Sunday morning by firm members. Police investigated but no further property loss or type of merchandise could be ascertained.
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