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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1938

Page

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Conference in Bengal prompts questions on leaders and panel

Fragmented notes mention Leal Bomess Drs Duels Wallace and Mrs Lisa neck unite City reception. Mentions Union City readers and breakfast event after a game. Names like Grace, OMtrs, Ipmine, Yenpur Witte, and Albert W. Beckerink appear amid unclear references. The record hints at a meeting of followers and new measures on infection.

Duels Wallace Lisa Iva Union City la J McCrayakfast Bash Erie Kayei Grace

Untitled fragment hints at bottle, tissue details

A fragmented OCR item notes boxes, figures, a bottle and tissue references. No clear event or names are readable. The snippet presents scattered references without a cohesive report or identifiable entities.

Man Admits Robbery Held for Grand Jury Action

Corry native Walter Whodwin faces charges of breaking and entering and larceny after two calves and a suit of clothes were stolen from A Stafford. He was held for the next term of court by Justice of the Peace Walter Whodwin in Venango County. Brown, linked to burglaries, was found at a local beer party and jailed awaiting grand jury action. Calves and clothing were recovered and returned to Venango Township authorities.

Walter Whodwin Westeyville A. Stafford Venango Brown Gel Amt Mithlan Wie Corry Remyjted Skazfirth Brown Fs Fender Gore Esle

LaGuardia and Burton Seek Aid Extension

Mayors LaGuardia and Burton urged the federal government to expand employment relief as thousands remain idle due to the recession. They pressed for a broader Works Progress Administration program and a new public works plan to aid heavy industry and keep workers employed amid industrial shutdowns.

LaGuardia United Prose Washington Mauyor Tiorello LaGuarvlia New York Harold H. Burton Cleveland la Clariid la Guardia Burton Works Progress Administration Senate Unemployment and Relief Committee Auturn

Fire damages home worth $150 from faulty chimney

Fire caused about $150 damage to a Mott alrest home late Saturday night. A defective chimney sparked a blaze that started near the attic and spread through the first floor occupied by Rev. Gler Toes and Miss Armstrong, with firefighters quickly containing the flames.

Mott Alrest Henry Bachomner Gler Toes Mums. Armstrong Aimee

Abandon search for missing man and girl in McKean

Sheriff Dickinson in McKean County says the search for a 97 year old man and his 18 year old companion has been definitively halted. Authorities had covered multiple counties with state police and Civilian Conservation Corps members. Discovery of an elderly man’s wrecked vehicle suggested they may have perished in the mountains, but officials remain convinced the couple were familiar with the area and likely had provisions before vanishing Monday night.

United Press Sminthport Jam Mewe Dicknson Mipkean Ine Ler Standay Head C. GC. Vaniermal Florence Wiliams Gerdeau Iit Southeasterd IoekKean Sherry Tekingen Vandenmark Satnywlal Sherif Dickinson Hermyse Exéa

Real estate operator faces murder warrant in Detroit

Mrs Julia Barker wealthy real estate operator may face a murder warrant today for killing her long time friend. Assistant Prosecutor William Dowling said several statements remained to be taken and questioned her since she surrendered. Barker altered her story but did not change key details.

Py Unwearresa Detroit Julia Barker Ae Joneiness’ Asasenate Taith Mae Cummings William EB. Dowling Batter

Claim movement to slash wages exists

Homestead Pa January 17 Philip Memay chairman of the Steel Workers Unwnizing Committee told GNU steel workers that de hetlevil ron-employer contracts will be signed without difficulty despite campaign to slash wages At the same time Minny invited to Hiteonen fink mereted Mike Tee Lan tint the SWOC planned another cam Po in Bain Mitte Steel ayinisiy ter snn amd sinner cefted the song tenghis ct the union

Ec Ee Homestead Philip Memay Steel Workers Paght GNU Steel Workers Minny Hiteonen Fink Mike Tee SWOC Bain Mitte Steel Ayinisiy

Economic recession fears frame Roosevelt meeting plans

Washington cites expected Roosevelt message to Congress on business reform as Gov roosevelt pledges to liquidate holdings. Business groups and the chamber call for careful planning debates, warning against aggressive criticism while exploring new industrial planning to curb overproduction and unemployment.

Lyle C. Wilson United Press Washington Roosevelt Congress Business Advisory Council Commerce Department Thia United States Chamber of Commerce

Wood products firm challenges 44-hour week in court

Harrisburg Jan 17 Holgate Bros Manufacturing Kane a leading wood specialties producer testified in Dauphin county court that Pennsylvania's 44-hour week law forces lumber purchases from New York and raises costs. President James Henretta said the law makes it hard to obtain timber from Pennsylvania firms and could cripple the brush handle and toy plant.

United Press Harrisburg Holgate Bros. Manufacturing Company Kane New York Pennsylvania James Henrietta Dauphin County Henretts W. C. Sheely Adams County Imber Henretta Commercial Warren Holgate Conta

Wage Adjustment Proposed in Flat Glass Industry

Cincinnati Jan 17 The Federation of Flat Glass Workers recommended wage differential adjustments to glass manufacturers at conferences here The unions list of renewal conditions February 1 does not include demands for increases above current industry maximums.

United Prose Cincinnati Federation of Flat Glass Workers

Reed's Appointment Praised By Senators In Senate

Washington January 7 am opposed confirmation of Stanley P Reed for associate justice of the Supreme Court to succeed retiring George Sutherland was predicated today Leaders planned to push confirmed quickly At noon Sutherland will sit for the last time as active justice tomorrow the t year old jurist will join Willis Van Devanter on the retired bench The nomination faced opposition from some but was praised by senators of both parties

United Press Washington Senate Stanley P. Reed Supreme Court Ake Place George Sutherland Sutherland Wirt Willis van Devanien Union L. Blues Weod

Steals Ware Then Nabbed While Peddling Goods

Asem Burke, 87, of Portland, Maine, was seized by police after a store clerk suspected him of owning pilfered items. Officers recovered knives and stockings from his person, later identified with Montgomery Ward store branding. Burke, linked to thefts across city counters, faced drunkenness charges and a ten day jail term after the store declined to press larceny charges.

Asem Burke Portland Penle Jamies Tom Montgomery Auid Burke East Main Street Burlingame Montgomery Ward

Produce Supply Dangles as Pittsburgh Walkout Strikes

Pittsburgh on January 17 faced a threatened disruption to fresh produce stocks as about 800 workers walked out over alleged contract violations. Police reinforced the produce district while terminals remained open, with the scope of the strike stretching across roughly 160 miles impacting dealers from Erie to Charleston.

United Press Pittsburgh Yarde Howard McKegor Produce Workers American Federation of Labor Erie Altagna Canton!.c Charleston W. Va

Ex-Bank President Held as Embezzler

MAHANOY CITY Pa Jan 17 Arrest of Joseph EB Ferguson former president of the Union National Bank at Mahanoy City on a chain of embezzling and disappropriates 16269.54 was disclosed by several officers today They said Persian posted 10000 tend at 4 hearing before U S Commissioner Arthur S Reese at Tem aqu following his arrest Friday night Time of his rial was not trned imme Mliately.

Mahanoy City Joseph EB. Ferguson Union National Bank U. S Arthur S. Reese Temaqua

Chautemps to Form New Cabinet in Paris Crisis

Camille Chautemps, Radical Socialist, agreed to seek a new cabinet in Paris, aiming to end a three day political crisis. He planned to form a popular government with ministry leaders as early as Friday morning, seeking to unite factions and stabilize the regime amid tensions.

Chautemps Annea Presa Paris Camille Chautemps Jeadan Leon Bhim Leider Tral

Pennsylvania Farm Show Opens in Harrisburg Today

The Pennsylvania Farm Show opens in the state capital Harrisburg with display of agricul tural achievements from the past year. Officials will formally open the fair with ground breaking ceremonies this afternoon attended by Secretary J Hansel and others. Nearly 8000 awards totaling $40 67d are noted among exhibitors of the best steel and fay products. The annual conventions of 26 farm organizations begin tomorrow as attendance centers on the Radiannl exhibit of a standard streamlined electric engine and coaches that started intercity service between Philadelphia and Harrisburg.

Agricultal Pennsylvania State Farm Harrisburg Guy George H. Bavle Agric Tre J. Hansel Wwe Hest Steel Philadelphia Capital

Snow equipment mobilized as Buffalo battles storm

Buffalo officials deploy seven hundred workers and 63 pieces of snow equipment to clear streets while flights halt at the airport. The city expects 24 more hours of adverse weather after a heavy storm began yesterday.

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Negro’s insults lead to arrest at West Main Street store

Will Lewis, 32, of Montgomery WV, fled a West Main Street store after insulting proprietor Tony Rezzelle and threshing when confronted. He was jailed ten days for drunkenness and pan handling after arraignment before Police Magistrate C B Porter. Rezzelle reportedly dodged a coconut thrown in anger, as bystander accounts described the altercation.

Weat Main Street Tle Will Lewis Montgomery W. Va Tony Rezzelle West Main Street Rezelle Lloyd Ruppersberger Lewis

Corryite Named Erie County Register of Wills

Nearkon V. King, longtime Corry resident and former manufacturer, was named register of wills for Erie County, succeeding the late Ben F. Swartz who died after illness. The governor announced the appointment. King will reside in Corry with his wife and daughter and has lifelong local ties and WPA experience guiding his suitability for the post.

Carlton V. King Corry Restant Register OF Wills of Ele County Ben F. Swartz Nearkon V. King Corry Register of Wills Erie County Erie Miing George H. Barle Harrisbure Richard Pfeffer Ple Paul Walloon Mestad Rue Athyn Cole Une Mr King My. King Nid Brothers Lange Timber Works Prassess Administration Mir King Charg WPA Donald Havey Wisbon Hurst Dupetlunar Swiftly T Donmilly Umius Isinger

State Federation of Labor blocks mandate of president

Harrisburg January 17 The Pennsylvania Federation of Labor led by John A Phillips rejects Willan Green’s expulsion order and votes to appeal to the national executive council. 75 percent of members are CIO affiliates. Florida meeting January 24. Fire at Bollywood studios causes $100,000 loss. president Sam Katsman seeks investigation.

United Harrisburg Pennsylvania Federation of Labor John A. Phillips Willan Green Membare K.fl of L State Federation C. I National Executive Council Florida Bollywood Vies Movie Studios Sam Katsmany

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