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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1938
Page
1
In Merrick and nearby areas, Mary Mary and Mrs Thom sorgia Webber hosted a community gathering. Neighbors gathered at the residence to share updates and discuss local concerns, attendees included Mrs Thom sorgia Webber and other residents.
A fragmentary OCR note mentions a DAR exhibit and public interest with a mention of prices and a week exhibit. Specific dates or clear actions are unclear, but the text implies a local display or meeting with attendees discussing items and entries.
Carl ton Vveng of Corry is sworn in as register of wills for the county after the death of Bet J Swartz. George H. Whandy certifies the appointment as preparations to assume duties proceed. County leaders expect the new appointee to begin work within days.
United Press reports Washington officials discuss possible steel price cuts to boost heavy industry including naval construction, shipbuilding, and housing. A wage reduction proposal is considered but no concrete plan exists. White House secretary Early says no drop in steel prices or wages is planned.
Pittsburgh January 18 Unitedress reports 38 year old Pimer Dodd of Price Pennsylvania was ordered freed from a penitentiary term for bigamy after a habeas corpus petition. Judge Patterson ruled moralization as telesee Dodd confessed to two marriages without divorce from his first wife. The decision cited changes in the case and the first wife's previous plea.
A garbled report recounts a crash involving a Beaver resident and a Mr Brew posing as an Sherman man. The Beaverdam unit was struck and a local mother was at home. no deaths confirmed in the fragment.
Harrisburg Jan 18 Pennsylvania farm organizations meeting with Gov George A Warle report farm income rising nearly twofold during his three year administration The annual convention includes a banquet by the Pennsylvania Threshermen with speakers Senator James J Davis Attorney General Charles Margiotti and State Senator Gi Mason Owlet scheduled to speak Political strategists speculate on potential candidates for governor as Pinchot seeks an extended term with a future campaign anticipated for 8 years ahead
Washington January 18 three new moves to boost cooperation among business government and labor as 50 business men prepare to present views on the recession to President Roosevelt The business advisory council meets tomorrow with no fixed program but will press for lighter taxes and clearer administration labor policy Also three developments aim to stop the recession inviting automobile executives to talk with Roosevelt formation of a national policy coordination committee by the National Association of Manufacturers and a plan to coordinate efforts across sectors
Malta Henrickson alias Tvan Wilson formerly of Youngsville Pennsylvania and Skinpool Ohio was sentenced in Pittsburgh to two years in federal prison for parole violation. He had been placed on five years probation in 1936 after pleading guilty to transporting a stolen car from Titusville Pennsylvania to Oklahoma.
United Press reports Cuermont sheriff Merle Dickinson refocused a search for C. C. Vandermark and Florence Williams to the Glermont area after a positive ID of a man seen Saturday as Vandermark. Witnesses say a photo closely resembles a man who bought 4 50 worth of food in a local store. Dickinson thinks the pair, aged 57 and 18, are possibly at a hunting camp in the mountains. A trapper told authorities of a cabin in the Doe Run district about five miles away.
Five people were killed and another committed suicide amid a bitter family feud in Idurand Wisconsin on January 18. Sheriff Victor Selina reported Lawrence Lesian and his wife Agnes du Hotes opened fire, mortally wounding several relatives before taking their own lives.
Paris January 18 Camille Chautemps was authorized by the Radical Socialist party to form an all Radical Socialist cabinet on condition that Socialists back a popular front program. The Socialists planned a meeting to discuss the proposal as Chautemps threatened to form a cabinet on lines unacceptable to Socialists to end last Friday’s crisis.
In Hyacinth Quebec a fire at a boys school caused 18 dead and 11 bodies recovered from ruins including Father Jean Baptiste and several children. Twenty five deaths feared with 20 injured as authorities fear the toll may rise while rescue work continues and bells toll mournfully.
City council readings move to acquire land south of Beneca Street for sewer traps and related work. Agreement reached with property owners Mr. and Mrs. Cining, with garden work and drainage improvements planned. Public works expected to proceed, aiming for completion with WPA assistance and municipal supervision.
Harrisburg July 18 The Democratic gubernatorial campaign began with State Chairman David L. Lawrence opening a series of sounding meetings with county leaders Eastern and central chairmen and others who will join a limited council. Western leaders will meet with Lawrence in Pittsburgh on Saturday as the party shapes candidates likely to receive backing in the primaries. Names discussed include Philadelphia City Treasurer Luther A Harr and Arthur Colegate as possible timber if Guffey withdraws from the race.
Record low temperatures sweep western Pennsylvania with McKinty reporting 11 below at dawn. Kane and Hampton report 6 to 8 below, Brankin 10 below, and Pittsburgh around 21 below as a harsh cold wave intensifies before a modest warming trend.
John Reo, a 40 year old fugitive, confessed after questioning that he killed Celinda Waite, an 88 year old widow, and her friend Jean Sehuellan, in Mineola. Attorney Edward J. Leary said motive remains unclear as details emerge.
Erie R R seeks federal court action under section 7 of the bankruptcy law. The move follows financial issues after January 2 when interest payments were not met on mortgage bonds. George Weston, spokesman for the railroad, said the application could be filed in the district court in Cleveland.
Erie County job seekers numbered 8,863 in a November report. The data show more than half a million Pennsylvanians unemployed with many on WPA CCC NYA and other emergency projects. An official tally details those employed and not employed and notes ongoing efforts to gauge relief needs.
Washington January 18 strong possibility looms that the constitutionality of registration provisions of the Public Utilities Holding Company Act will be tested before the Court. Justices are slated to hear arguments February 7 on whether the act exceeds federal power and impinges on state authority.
Corryiles join in a celebration for Samuel L Willard 96 at Fenton Mansion Jamestown honoring the Civil War veteran on his birthday anniversary. Family and relatives including two sons four great grandchildren attended amid an informal reception.
An elderly Valentine manufacturer Charles Ross was allegedly abducted and killed. Peter Anders, 90, confessed to abducting Ross with an accomplice and described a ransom motive. Investigators race to corroborate details as the case widens with possible third party involvement.
State Prison Boston June 18 Frank Di Stanio refused to attempt to save his son Anthony DL Stanio 25 who faced execution for murder. Anthony declined to appeal as his father said I love him and refused to leave him behind. Anthony died in the electric chair at 12 03 a m four minutes thirty seconds after the procedure began. The father 55 prayed with prison chaplain Ralph W Farrell and died at 12 10 p m. The governor later rejected a last minute appeal and would not accept a statement taking full responsibility for the crime.
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