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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1938
Page
7
A garbled report references a 33 game period and upcoming finals involving multiple teams and venues. Mentions Dodgers pitchers and a manager, plus Knoxville and Lincoln areas, with unclear dates and outcomes.
Erie County's unemployment relief load increased slightly in December with 188 cases granted relief during the week ending December 28. Six cases were added to the WPA rolls from the previous week, while private employment losses remained the major factor driving the ongoing relief rise.
Two inmates Senauskas and Polens have petitions filed with the Pennsylvania pardon board seeking commutation of death sentences. They were slated for execution by electric chair the week of January 31 for the Airport Street murder of Metro Setaiisky, owner of the Airport Inn between Youngsville and Punicular. Attorney Hamilton is to present the case at the Harrisburg pardon board on January 19, arguing the stays granted from January 10 to January 31.
Pittsburgh January 4 John Leer Perry looks over his new job as president of the Carnegie Illinois Steel Company with cautious optimism about the economy. The former top executive of Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad, a U S Steel subsidiary, greeted reporters and began his first day in the post.
A student government system modeled on Toledo's city manager plan has been installed at the University of Toledo. Under the new framework a council will be created and a side manager elected to oversee student affairs and governance.
Sparta area residents plan shifts in adult education and youth programs. A sensational youth group for ages 16 to 25 will meet Monday afternoon while the school closes for the session. The initial altiit group session is set for Thursday at 2:30 in the uri cultural room to discuss community questions and answers as farmers in the area seek new methods.
A fragmentary notice records Bible study with Mrs J C Bell and mid week services at the Baptist church. A funeral is described for Mr Marrs at Rose Hill cemetery with Reverend Schuckers officiating and pallbearers named. Survived by wife Sylvia Bassett and others, the piece notes a ship model and a home filled with relatives, ending with funeral service arrangements for Mr and Mrs Chyls Maker conducted by Reverend Herbert Scheepers.
Carew of Kins Washington school led a pleasant study circle gathering at Mrs. LeRoy Wickingon’s home with nineteen attendees. Gifts, contests, and social visiting amused the group, with awards given to Wavenerkills Wells Robinson and Stowe. Committee members included Mrs. Clev aight Clyde Reynolds and Levy Dickinson.
Mrs Lena Geertson 73 died after a long illness at home on Way Street. Survived by husband and children Mrs Ths Wife, Mira Falke Behera, Sidney, Willian and Nels Guertson. Services planned for May at Pine Grove.
A Pittsburgh official calls for strengthening the federal wage hour statute amid ongoing debates. The article cites congressional action and local concerns over fair pay and worker protections, highlighting calls for enforcement and potential reforms.
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