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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1939

Page

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Garner Likely to Lead Bolt Away From F D R

United Press reports Vice President John N Garner seen as inevitable master strategist for conservating Democrats if a Bolt breaks from Roosevelt. He aims to avoid leading anti New Deal movement and favors midline compromises. Party peace hinges on shared control of legislation and committee roles. Roosevelt may limit recommendations to outlines and accept necessary compromises to unite middle-of-the-road Democrats, else party warfare could escalate to a showdown.

United Press Washington John N. Garner Democrata Bentine Roosevel Congress Roosevelt

First Presbyterian Church 75th Anniversary Plans

First Presbyterian Church of Corry marks 75th anniversary with services on Sunday and Monday January 11 and 16. Special diamond anniversary observances include 11 am and 4:30 pm worship, a congregational dinner on Monday at 6:30 pm, and a historical program. Sermons feature Where’er Ye Walk with Handel Miss Messenger and Mrs Whiteley. Doxology and Hymn No. 2.

Ev. C. TE. Reed Waterford Joseph Lindsay The First Presbyterian Church of Corry Handel Miss Messinger Mrss Whiteley

Benny Held On Charge Smuggling Gems

New York January 11 Jack Benny left fingerprints and a photo at the U S marshal's office before returning to Hollywood under indictment for smuggling 131 dollars worth of European jewelry. He faces trial January 24 in federal court. Benny says he is not guilty and is astonished by the charges.

New York George Burns Benny Edgar J, Lauer Fes Albert N. Chaneypll

Jacob Ruppert, Yankee owner, critically ill in New York

Colonel Jacob Ruppert, owner of the world champion New York Yankees and noted brewer, lies critically ill in a New York hospital. The 53-year-old magnate has suffered months of illnesses culminating in severe health complications, with reports describing prolonged confinement to his bed since April amid systemic inflammation.

New York Jacob Ruppert New York Yankees Firth Myen Aliaele

Erie’s first 1989 traffic fatality identified

Harry Wilson, 65, retired superintendent of the Erie City Iron Works, was struck by a car and died after arriving at Hamot hospital. Driver Richard Tarbell, 20, was released pending further investigation by Coroner W. G. Stroble. Tarbell said Wilson darted from a parked car and stepped into his path near a park.

Erie United Press Harry ©. Wilson Erie City Iron Wertks Wilson Harnot Hospital Richard Tarbell W. G. Stroble Tarbell Turbell

Many Violations of Child Labor Act in Pennsylvania Laundries

Harrisburg Jan 11 Wide spread violations of the October 4 directory order fixing minimum wages for women and minors in Pennsylvania laundries prompt Labor and Industry Secretary Ralph M Bachore to delay a public hearing toward a mandatory order. The survey by the Bureau of Wages and Hours shows noncompliance so high it endangers compliant employers.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Labor and Industry Ralph M. Bachore Bashore Taw

Girard Youth Dies From Severe Burns

Stephen Watson, 18, of Girard, died at Hamot Hospital from third-degree burns suffered December 6 when oil-soaked clothing ignited during outdoor work at the G. Wood toy plant. He was drying sticks for toys outside the plant when a small shower fire touched his clothing. Cloudy tonight and Thursday with rain forecast.

Grib, Pai Stephen Watson Girard Hamot Watson G. Wood

Thumbnail Sketches of N at UNITED Phone Cabinet

Fragmented notes describe Governor steel Arthur TH Jamen cabinet members Sherif Wiliam J. Hamilton and others. Mentions include Hamilton as sheriff of Philaceyph county, wartime veteran, American Legion member, and presbyterian leader, with cabinet pay cited. Also references Howard G. Russell and labor figures, plus dismissals in public assistance.

United Steel Arthur Sherif Wiliam J. Hamilton Hamilton Philaceyph Gifford Pinchot American Legion Presbyteris Locist Winton Astro Hines American Federation of Labor Organization United States Canada William Green APL Green Hig Howard G. Russell Public Assistance George H. Warle Karl de Sehwelnuts Russell Miely Ewhlea Ware

Unclear text about political figure Sweeny and Greensburg area

Fragmentary OCR mentions Ee Artie Sweeny successor in welfare publisher role and past positions. References to Greensburg schools, Westmoreland county, and a defeated bid for auditor general. Surviving lines are incomplete and noisily garbled.

Seemestieuim Aive Artie Sweeny Thier G. Alert Stewart Forests and Waters New Lhe Neways Huisingas

Pennsylvania Political Figures and Budget Office Roles

A garbled roster lists Pennsylvania political figures including members of the executive committee of the Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers Association and state legislators. It notes Stevenet, a Republican state committeeman and taxation committee member, and Tsao Lammont Hughes, secretary of highways and former Carnegie company executive born January 28 197e. Dr Edward B. Logan is identified as Budget Secretary and associate with University of Pennsylvania, with mention of Governor elect James selecting him for a survey of the Commonwealth’s fiscal affairs.

Aleess Tumiees Anu Publshera Association Stevenet Ant Pennsylvani Chamber Gommerte Tsao Lammont Huges Carnegie Stes Cempany Carnegie-Illinois Company Pittburgh Edward B. Logan Asxoclith Pirnfeskny Pias Ulieal Seienme University of Pennsylvania Pr Logan Gintard Pin- Not James di Logan Dommionwealth Buerhyaod Park Hudwet Lil Ung Miss Sophia Roohars Sere Aon Ute Cohiatoniventue Stern

Mussolini Demands Discussed In Rome Munich Conference

London reports Chamberlain met Mussolini in Venice for a one hour forty minute discussion on Mediterranean demands. Crowds welcomed the leaders as flags flew. Berlin denied Hitler backing for concessions and offered no immediate details.

Stewart Brown United Press Rome Neville Chamberlain Munich Benito Mussolini Eburope Chamberlain Mussolini Venice Palace At & P.m Adolf Hitler Hitler Berlin Foreign Office Thaly Mediterranean Paris

Winter Sports Program Gains Interest

Rain FPA police and city fire department reports mix of events and personnel. An aged 1938 fire damage summary notes total losses of 540, with 48 alarms and 2244 hours of wire work. Incidents include defective chimneys and wiring, with several unrelated city political postings interwoven.

Lynn Adams Rain Fpa Police Corry Andrew Paulson

Illustrated lecture on ball bearings at Rex theatre

A large gathering of factory workers attended an illustrated lecture on ball bearings and lubrication at the Rex theatre. The presentation showcased fifty slides and proved beneficial, sponsored by the Inquisitors' Club of the Raymond Manufacturing Company with Rex theatre management donating the venue.

Nesratt Seneck New Britain Rex Theatre Inquisitors’ Club Raymond Manufacturing Company

Graft Probe Receives Jurors' Focus in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg January 11 The Dauphin County grand jury investigating graft in the WaIe administration reviewed evidence compiled by District Attorney Carl B Shelley. Jurors questioned John A Margelis of Biscegtta Brothers wine and beverage chart firm and heard from Charles Graham formerly with the Democratic state committees now an assistant highway engineer.

Meas Harrisburg Daneh'n County Wales Carl B. Shelley Jlo John A. Margelis Pailadelphis Biscegtta 1 Brothers Charles §. Graham Democratic

A C Sandburg New Director Of Citizens Bank

Sandburg a City Council member and local business figure was chosen as a director of Citizens National Bank of Corry at last night’s stockholders meeting. He succeeds the late P P A Law. Other directors reelected include J J Desmond S G Sweet Harry W Parker and Glen Donaldson. The board will reorganize Thursday afternoon with officer elections. Bank reports show a good year and 1930 prospects look improving.

Sandburg Direct Citizens National Bank of Corry Sandbure Law J. Desmond G, Sweet Harry W. Parker Glen Donaldson Spring Creek Bord Citizens National Bank

Oliphant New Deal Leader Dies at Naval Hospital

Herman Oliphant treasury general counsel and chief advocate of New Deal tax measures died at Naval Hospital at 9 80 a.m. He helped draft administration tax legislation for several years and promoted tax reforms to redistribute wealth more equitably.

Washington Herman Oliphant Treasury Alvorate Naval Hospital Oliphant

Retired Conneaut Railroad Man J F Husted Honored

J F Husted former Corry resident at 215 Twelfth street Conneaut Ohio retired this week after thirty three years railroad service. He spent sixteen years as machinist for Nickel Plate at Conneaut born March 6 1871 in Corry and has long worked in mechanical trades including seventeen years as a machinist for Beaseman, Lake Bridgett Railroad. He moved from Greenville Pa to Conneaut in 1923.

J. F. Husted Twelfth Street Conneaut Oho Corry Connnegut Mr. Husted Beasemerant Lake Brieralroad

Pennsylvania bank failures record set with single collapse

Harrisburg report shows state banking secretary records only one bank failure in four years under Gov Warne, estimating about 179,000 dollars in losses. The department notes this as an unprecedented achievement in Pennsylvania banking history.

Unica Harrisburg Tyland McK. Becleman George H. Warle Pennsylvania Beekman

Memorial Meeting for Late F. A. Loveland at Corry Hotel

A memorial gathering honoring the late F. A. Loveland, long-time Corry Rotary honorary member, was held at the Hotel Corry. J. I. Desmond, partner in J W. & A. P. Howard Co., spoke on Loveland and the Khrome leather tanning process, recounting business life and notable incidents. The club adopted a resolution to be sent to Loveland’s family.

FA. Loveland Corry Loveland Frank T. Babbitt Ralph 8. Dewey Mr. Loveland

Pittsburgh seeks weekend ski trips to Corry for winter program

Pittsburgh interest grows in weekend excursions to Corry for a winter sports program. Harry G. Oswalt Jr of Hotel Corry leads talks with a Pittsburgh group to establish weekly tent quarters here. Local committees, civic groups, and employers back plans to host visiting guests with ski gear and an ice rink.

Corry Pittsburgh Harry G. Oswalt, Jr Jett Evie Clevelum Reg‘ani Civic Employers’ Association Corry Sia Chik

Crawford Court to Rule Loan or Gift in Trial

In Meadville Pennsylvania Crawford county common pleas court jurors will decide if Dr Tra A Smith loaned two thousand dollars to his close friend Mrs Athie Drehmel Anderson or gave it as a gift. Anderson testified that she tried to return the money to the dentist to halt alleged coercion.

Meadville Crawford County Common Tra A. Smith Athiée Drehmel Anderson

Employees' Ass'n Launches Varied Activities in Corry

The Civic Employees' Association in Corry held a meeting in the Grand theatre building with over a hundred members. President Carob Henton presided as committees report early progress on membership contacts recreation winter sports city improvement housing and personnel among other efforts. The personnel survey committee will meet at the Hotel Corry Friday at 7 o'clock.

Civic Employees’ Association Grand Theatre Caro B. Henton Lester Hepler Carl Hinman George Curtin W. P. Lombard Carl Taylor C. L. Henton Alved Morrison Paul Stroup Association Corry

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