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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1938
Page
1
A torn clipping references a September gathering at Segsemer, mentioning Benedict, a city hall meeting, and various uncertain numbers. The legible bits hint at votes or rejections, with scattered names and places, but details remain unclear and partially garbled.
A jurist is expected to rule today in the graft probe linked to President Roosevelt's tour, as national observers closely watch the unfolding investigation. The case centers on alleged abuses in public contracts and political influence in the latest political crisis.
Two Corry residents sustained minor injuries in a morning collision at the Lovell and John Maloney intersection. A car driven by Jack Vagus and a Dodge truck operated by R W Burrows collided. Vagus and Burrows were uninjured while both vehicles suffered heavy damage. Patrolman J W Blythe reported the incident.
Pleasant July 7 A 20 year old bride Evelyn Shaffer Kalp rushed into a house fire to rescue her parents Tesiah Shaffer 69 and others. She died at Felon Memorial Hospital from severe burns as firefighters battled the blaze. Her act followed bystanders reports of a rapidly spreading house fire in the flames.
A US press report from Oklahoma City notes the death of 53 year old Mrs Nina Payne of Girard Pennsylvania in a car dash event. She was riding with Lloyd Wright a University of Oklahoma law professor and Dorothea Wright 28 his niece from Norman Oklahoma. Wright sustained minor injuries in the crash.
City officials plan a special session next Monday to consider widening Hatch Street and selling a city parcel at East Main and Concord. Readings will include a petition on Hatch Street widening, proposed sewer work on East Pleasant Street, and plans for street graveling and sidewalk repair under the WIPA program alongside routine bills and communications.
Pennsylvania's top police official Percy W Foote urged permanent driver training schools statewide after 29 deaths over the July 4 holiday period. He proposed 62 more state operated schools, expanding from 1500 trainees in seven WPA supervised programs to a full state system after the next legislative session.
President Roosevelt departs Washington tonight on a wide itinerary that includes campaign stops in key states with tight New Deal election battles. The trip features speeches, a southern Pacific cruise, Panama Canal passage, and fishing in the Atlantic, with a heavy press entourage and radio coverage.
Bob Franz son of Mr and Mrs 2 F Franz East Congress street was a member of the class at Meyerstown state motor police training school. The motor police ranks were bolstered by 288 second class privates who completed their training at Meyeraston. Governor Earle reviewed the event in Fisher plaza behind the main building. The new force heard addresses by Commissioner Percy W Foote Major Thomas F Martin superintendent Major Cornelius Scully from Pittsburgh and Major General James K Parsons of the U S Army.
Gettysburg Pa July 1 The last gathering of aged Civil War veterans ends as three of the veterans die during the 75th anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Gettysburg. The event drew former members of the Blue and Gray who traveled to the historic site for the milestone observance.
Former Kansas governor and 1936 Republican candidate Landon charged last night that the present low mood stems directly from Roosevelt administration policies and methods. He warned of a renewed depression unless changes occur, calling the fireside chat a factor and promising more speeches in the campaign. He criticized the president for financial secrecy and pledged to continue his speaking tour.
Seven Corry area youths will join a month long Citizens Military Training Camp in Maryland. Kenneth Peterson Meade is among those attending, with others including Robert Morton John Strpler Walter Paulson and Paul Weber. They will train in infantry while Dick Orn goes to Fort Hoyle for field artillery. They plan to report next Wednesday after a Tuesday evening meeting. The CMTC continues a long running summer program with recreation and trips alongside military training.
Officials of the Jon Brown Memorial Association announce an essay contest honoring John Brown for his Civil War era sacrifice. A prize will be offered to entrants over 18 who write the best essays of 300 words or more on the subject Why We Should Remember John Brown. Submissions are invited to the association on Saturday July 30 at John Brown Farm New Richmond Crawford County where the annual exercises occur. Mrs Besa Olmstead of Washington D C and formerly of Corry is president. M Leve land of Corry oversees arrangements.
Reduced attendance at Corry band rehearsals forces postponement of bi weekly park concerts through August. Director Thorogood advised delaying performances until attendance improves, following a Wednesday rehearsal amid waning turnout.
Florida pardon board rejects petition to commute death sentence of Franklin Pierce McCall 21, condemned for kidnapping and killing Jimmy Cash. Mother Mrs. James B. Cash pleads to save him but refuses with tears, after intervention from Mrs. Linnie McCall.
London report says Generalissimo Francisco Franco assures Britain he will tolerate no foreign intervention if the insurgents win. Sir Robert Hodgson, British agent with the Nationalist government, conveyed the outline of foreign aid plans to Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain. Hodgson allegedly indicated that Franco supporters in the Nationalist ranks seek independence from any external control and reject foreign fettering.
Northwestern Rural Electric Cooperative seeks a 341000 allocation to double customer service in Crawford and surrounding counties. The project would add 341 miles of line and extend power into Crawford County district towns Washington Union and Concord. Three youths were arrested in Pennsylvania for attempting to burglarize the Pratole Pelegna Club.
Philadelphia July 7 The opening gun of the Democratic campaign in Pennsylvania will be fired at Hershey August 27 after a harmony conferee meeting. State Chairman David L. Lawrence said the plan centers on building a strong campaign and unified ticket for the fall. Kennedy and Guffey forces will support the Earle Jones Mundy Logue slate, with Kelly reporting a united front for the battle ahead. Attendees included U S Senator Joseph P. Guffey and party leaders outlining the ticket and campaign strategy.
Residents of Corry or nearby areas are urged to contribute to the family of Charles Popke of Riley's Crossing west of Elgin after a devastating fire destroyed their farm home early Monday. The couple and seven children have lost all belongings and have lived in a wood shed since the blaze. Donations of clothing bedding and household items are welcomed with contributions to be forwarded via the Journal to Union City for collection arrangements.
Harrisburg July 7 The State Turnpike Commission's application for a 26.12 million dollar PWA grant and a 531.9 million dollar loan to build a four lane highway over the abandoned South Pont dream railroad route was on its way to Washington for presidential approval.
Dauphin county judge Schaeffer prepared to rule on whether a grand jury may probe graft and corruption tied to Pennsylvania’s “little New Deal.” The Reading based jurist consulted with District Attorney Carl Shelley as Bard sought legal clarification on how to handle liquor purchases for the state monopoly and naming of board members.
Truckers from across the state voiced views on new safety regulations before the Public Utility Commission in Harrisburg. Proposals include a 44 hour weekly limit and mandatory eight hour rest breaks after long hauls. The rules target carriers and brokers transporting property by motor. In Pittsburgh, William B. Hamilton, 58, died after being crushed beneath a heavy truck at Logan's Ferry Road.
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