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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1937
Page
1
An ice bound party of five including three women and Miller endure 22 days in a car near Voras Nevada. Surviving temperatures plunge below zero they huddle for warmth. Miller treks to seek help then returns with news of others’ fate as rescue efforts press on.
In Pa and surrounding regions a fatal auto collision near Corry and rising rivers threaten floods. Detroit visitor Guertson faces charges as two brothers are struck. Clyde Penhollow 2 dies instantly while Richart survives with injuries. Western Pennsylvania floods prompt warnings of 28 to 29 feet at The Point.
Widespread high waters and blocked roads from sewer intake flooding prompted guard postings. Regional damage reported near Allegheny River and French Creek with several rural routes closed or partially blocked. Detroit wage talks between General Motors and United Auto Workers collapsed after a brief meeting.
Patrolmen at the Corry station announced all Pennsylvania motor cars must display new inspection stickers by the end of the month. Inspections must be completed by February 1. An extension of January 31 is reportedly available, but driving an unstickered car after month’s end is unlawful with a $10 fine plus costs. Cars must be towed to the nearest inspection station if stopped.
Charles Banner or Caesur charged with assault and battery was ordered to pay $12.50 costs at arraignment before Alderman George H. Gordon. He was also ordered to pay Joseph Boland $3.50 for alleged injuries from a fight over a work project dispute on Sixth Street. Officer Swann reported the arrest following the alleged altercation.
Pickets surrounded the Continental Rubber Works plant in Erie Pa attracting 710 workers affiliated with the United Rubber Workers of America who struck for union recognition and a raise from six to ten cents an hour. Company president T F Palmer is in Florida and management has cancelled offers for raw materials as a result of the walkout. Pickets blocked entry this morning and would not permit officials or workers to enter.
Penn State trustees in Harrisburg ask the legislature for 1.13 million dollars to build six new structures at the State College campus. They also consider a bond issue of 2 million for a dormitory to house 500 women. Dr. Ralph D. Hetzel says the 1.13 million program funds include a school of education building and related facilities.
NYA center in the Armory hosts a psychology class Tuesday evening conducted by Ray Francis NYA Erie county supervisor. The no fee two course series is open to Corry residents as part of National Youth Administration offerings. Mr and Mrs J Donald Watson attend a test evening from Kane to visit relatives.
Paris reports the foreign office says a Spanish plane dropped 10 bombs on a French destroyer in the Mediterranean. No debate noted, but the attack involved the Mallle-Bynee.
Guelph Ont January 18 Thirty two of seventy escapees from yesterday’s riot at the Guelph reformatory were in custody today. Twenty one returned voluntarily ten were captured by provincial police and Ontario Agricultural College students. Eight remain at large as searches continue. Officials linked the riot to alleged neglect and noted damage likely under twenty five thousand dollars.
Police chase leads on a possible suspect in the Charles Mattson kidnapping and murder case. A bearded swarthy man with a foreign accent, recently discharged from a government WPA project near Everett, is sought amid a $28,000 ransom note.
A transient named Nick Burton of Stafford Springs Connecticut faces $900 bail on charges related to the theft of gloves from the W T Grant Company store. Alleged to be in possession of stolen merchandise, Burton pleaded not guilty and was to be held for the next court term.
Willemer H Bertram once Corry bank bookkeeper admitted guilt in federal court to nine counts of embezzlement and false entries. Judge imposed a two year penitentiary term and five years probation.
Harrisburg news reports the relief committee’s 227 751.80 estimate of public assistance costs as legislators return to brief sessions before adjournment. Democratic leaders note upcoming Roosevelt inaugural travel and a weekend recess. Bills on unemployment relief funding and administration power gain attention as committees advance or hold bills.
The report lists four pneumonia cases including patients from Gary and Union City with several named individuals involved and mentions school absences amid cold weather. A teacher at Junley Elementary is noted among absent or affected, while a relief check is referenced for pupil safety. The Supreme Court recessed today as precedents on legislation were discussed.
Chief Flanigan requests assigning patrolmen to constable duties, arguing the move would steady police protection and preserve constable fees. He says patrols would be diverted from regular work, and department members will be ordered to transfer cases to constables, appealing to Mayor Glen Miller for support.
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