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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1936

Page

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LEWIS READY FOR WAR WITH STEEL INDUSTRY AND PEACE GESTURE

A long list of school assignments release shows new teachers joining Lewis city schools for the upcoming year with minimal staffing changes. Notable changes include Donald Glossner from Lock Haven as commercial and history instructor, Helen Lodge of Tidioute as fifth grade, and Mary Jourdet as first grade. New principals, grade assignments, and staff shifts are outlined across the Senior High Junior High and ward schools, with no major reorganizations anticipated.

Agsbat Donald Glossner Lock Haven Helen Lodge Tidioute Mary Jourdet Mary Anderson Concord Marie Brooks Cornelia! Price Harding School Misa_ Orppa Crosseul Washington School First Ward Artene Ames Titusville Washington Pakview

Drought Cuts Northwest Spring Wheat Prospects Dramatically

United Press reports drought in the Northwest has cost farmers about 100,380,008 bushels of wheat. Private statisticians estimate the July first spring wheat total at 134,000,010 bushels, far below earlier predictions, with losses due to heat and grasshoppers adding to relief efforts as demand and export outlook shift across the region.

United Press Chicago Northwest Jane Wmiti Dakotas Montana Yorkir West

Mains Flushed in First and Second Wards

Residents of the First and Second Wards reported murky water this morning prompting complaints to the Corry Water Company. The utility said crews worked from 10 PM to 2 AM to flush the mains to prevent sediment buildup. similar work in the Third and Fourth Wards is planned for the night of July 7.

Corry Water Company M. Ray Greene Journal

National Guard Denies Promotions Report

DENY PROMOTIONS INDIANTOWN GAP Pa July 4 Pennsylvania National Guard headquarters today denied reports that Capt Tom Bell and 1st Lieut Carl B Stoops of Trop L 104th County B N G stationed at Punxsutawney have been promoted to major and captain respectively.

Indiantown Gap Pennsylvania Natiorial Guard Tom Bell Carl B. Stoops Trop L 104Th Counlry N. G Punxsuitawney

Road to Ruin Mixed Trends In Western Pennsylvania Business

In Pittsburgh on July 3 a University of Pittsburgh study shows mixed business tendencies in western Pennsylvania. The Business Research Bureau notes activity adjusted for trend and seasonality dipped from 90.8 percent the prior week to 82 percent as the week ended June 20.

Pittsburgh Burea of Business Research University of Pittsburgh

Congressman's Son Crosby Hurt in Oklahoma City Crash

Theodore S. Crosby, 32, son of Congressman Charles N. Crosby, was critically injured yesterday in an automobile accident near Oklahoma City. He is hospitalized at St. Anthony's with broken ribs and a punctured lung, after traveling with two Pure Oil coworkers. Crosby, a Meadville resident for six years, is married.

Theodore S. Crosby Charles N. Crosby Meadville Oklahoma City Crosby St. Anthony's Hospital Oklahoma Pure Oil Company Eouby

Roosevelt lauds CCC at Shenandoah dedication

President Roosevelt praised the Civilian Conservation Corps calling waste the terrible tragedy of our age. Speaking at the Shenandoah National Park dedication on Skyline Drive, he urged conservation of human and material resources as the reason for mobilizing the nation.

Frederick A. Storm United Press White House Great Meadows Roosevelt Civilian Conservation Corps Shenan- Goa National Park Dutifal

J P Morgan Continues To Show Improvement

Glen Cove N Y July 8 J P Morgan continued to show improvement today after a bout with neuritis which forced a curtailed visit to his sister in West Manchester Massachusetts earlier this week He spent the morning resting on the porch of the Long Island home and is said to be off his feet enjoying complete repose

Sy Wince Glen Cove N.1 J. P. Morgan

Roosevelt Attends Shenandoah Park Dedication

President Roosevelt departs by automobile with Mrs. Roosevelt for Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park Virginia to participate in the park dedication ceremonies this afternoon. He is accompanied by Mrs. Roosevelt.

Unites Presa Washington Rosevelt Skyline Drive Shenandoan National Park Roosevelt

Labour drive to organize steel workers faces clash

John L. Lewis leading 1,000,000 organized workers in a confrontation with steel companies as the United Mine Workers aim to organize 500,000 in the $5 billion industry. Lewis warns of a hard fight if war is forced, sending lieutenants to steel towns after a council of war with orders to press the campaign.

Fields Washington C. L. Sulzberger United Press Washington, D. C John L. Lewis Wis United Mine Workers Lewis Wight

Rural Electric Lines Start Work July 23 in Erie Crawford

Work on the initial section of rural lines in Erie and Crawford counties under the Rural Electrification Administration program is set to begin by Thursday July 23. Northwestern Rural Electric Co-operative says $101000 of $1,000,000 allotted for the district has been received. Bids for construction will be opened in Meadville on July 23. The project covers 14 miles of high tension lines in Bik Creek township Erie county and Cussewasgo Athens Hayfield and Richmond townships Crawford county. A Meadville celebration is planned.

Somal Erie Crawford Counties Rural Electrification Administration CH. Smith Northwestern Rural Electric Co-operative Association Meadville Bik Creek Towneship Erie County Cugsewasgo Athens Hayfield Richmond Crawford County

Floods in South Texas Kill 28 and Flood Crest Reached

South Texas towns faced severe floods with at least 28 deaths as the Guadalupe River crested at 40.2 feet. In Victoria heavy damage occurred and about fifty families were evacuated from lower town areas amid pervasive debris and water.

South Texas United Press Dallas Tex Guadalupe River Victoria Afer

Second Siamese twin dies after failed separation plan

Sv United Press reports that the second Siamese twin died at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after surgeons abandoned a severance operation. The first twin had died 87 hours earlier. Dr. John B. Vernagna said the child failed to respond to treatments and odds against survival were 1000 to 1.

United Press Mediaord Mass Lawrence Memorial Hospital John B. Vernagna

Suit Against Helen Hayes Is Dismissed

Chicago July 3 news reports that Thane Frink's $100,000 alienation of affections suit against Helen Hayes was dismissed today. The case arose from a breakup with playwright Charles MacArthur, Hayes's former husband, amid coverage of a fourth wall drama by Wright and MacArthur.

Helen Hayes Chicago Caral Frink Thane W Charles MacArthur Miss Hayes Frink

City Officials Tied to Cult In Detroit MI

Detroit police report three city workers connected to Chicago era Black Legion inquiries. John Godwin Highland Park police officer Rowland Heseybath suspended fireman Mathias Gunn Detroit street railway worker among those arrested in Detroit on murder plot charges connected to night rider investigations in Pontiac and Highland Park.

United Press Detroit Mich Michigan Black Legion Pontiac Highland Park John Godwin Rowland HeseYbath Mathias Gunn Detroit Street Railway Department

Heavy rains break Louisiana drought and toll rises

Louisiana drought ends as heavy rains sweep the state with tornadoes causing deaths in Archibald. Charles Felix Bradford aged 4 and his brother Howard aged 6 perished. Over twenty people were injured in storms at Bangham and Darnell.

Louisiana Ay United Press New Orumans Lousiana Charles Felix Bradford Howard Archibald Bangham Darnell

State Planning Board Proposal Likely Dead in Session

Harrisburg July 8 The Harmuth bill to create a permanent state planning board with a 90000 appropriation for the remainder of the biennium remains in the Senate state government committee where a similar bill previously died. Sen George L Reed said the group plans to review the measure next week but doubts its passage this session. The proposal, sponsored by Rep Charles Harmuth would enact the board per Governor Marle's temporary panel. It passed the House Democratic majority and was sent to the Senate committee on June 23.

Ross Downing United Press Harrisburg State Planning Board Senate State Government Committee George L. Reed R. Dauphin Harmuth Charles Harrimuth D.allegheny Marle House Senate Committee On

Mercantile Appraiser's List In Today's Issue

Readers are urged to check the mercantile list for Brie county published in this issue of the Journal. Notify the Department of Revenue at Harrisburg of any firms not listed. The Erie county appraiser’s record appears on pages ten, eleven and twelve.

t+ Mercantile Brie County Department of Revenue Harrisburg Erie County

Earle Vows to Oppose Unemployment Relief Funding

Governor Earle declared he would fight further earmarked state funds for unemployment relief and oppose the administration's request for 55 million dollars in relief. He warned Republicans in the state senate he would not retreat and accused them of raids on funds essential to hospitals schools and roads. Cole and Estes Park reports also note Alf Landon as the Republican choice who can halt the “March to Moscow” per Lee Meriwether.

Morey J. Potter United Press Harrisburg Eurie Senate Pennsylvania State Senate Earle York Landon Estes

Diary reveals wild escapades of murdered Chicago beauty

The intimate diary of Annabelle Blake, a North Side beauty also known as Aubrey Vallette, details nights with club manager Edward Freed and mentions “Eadie.” Police cut many male names from the diary before release. Blake describes heavy whiskey use to cope with love and money troubles.

United Press Chicago Tune Brauio Annabelle Blake North Side Adie Blake Edward Freed Ruth Heety The Daily Times

Roosevelt Signs Bill Curbing Zipper Imports

Federal tariff commission announces President Roosevelt approved a 66 percent import duty on zippers. Effective July 31, the higher rate aims to raise district plant receipts and curb foreign fastener imports, including Japanese entries routed via Czechoslovakia.

Roosevelt Federal Tariff Commission Meadville Japan Czechoslovakia

Country Club Dancing Party Tonight at Corry Club

A large crowd is expected as Corry Country Club hosts a pre holiday dancing party this evening. The Keystonians Orchestra will perform from 10 until 2 o clock, promising a most enjoyable event.

Corry Country Club Keystonians

Pennsylvania trims small and big game hunting season

The Pennsylvania Game Commission cut both seasons for next fall. Small game runs 21 days with a nine am opening to reduce accidents, bears allowed four days in November, and several species with new daily limits. Deer season runs December 1 to 12, with November 3 opening for small game and 27 counties closed to wild turkeys.

Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Game Commission Tre

Plaintiff rests in $300,000 heart suit

A Pennsylvania man testifies in an alienation of affections case alleging his former wife and a Pennsylvania heir were seen together. The defendant denies the insinuations as to the credibility of the witness while cross examination reveals inconsistencies.

James Wear Letru Lewis Mallory Pennsylvania Edgar Mallory Tony Malory

Approve R. R. Crossing Bridge in Crawford

The public service commission at Harrisburg announced approval of highway department plans for a new bridge on Route 84 over the Erie Railroad in Wontcock township Crawford county. The project includes replacing the old structure, constructing 440 feet of highway and a two steel span over Trench Creek, financed with an estimated cost of $225,349 subject to allocation of funds.

Public Service Commission Harrisburg Highway Department Erie Railroad Wontcock Township Crawford County Trench Creek

Corry reads Declaration of Independence on Fourth of July

The article notes the 160th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and asks how many in Corry have read it. It highlights a special Fourth of July feature printing the full text on Page 4, urging readers to read the historic document written largely by Thomas Jefferson detailing natural rights and colonial grievances.

America George I Thomas Jefferson Corry

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