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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1937

Page

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Baptists dedicate nearly completed church after fire

A new Baptist church on the corner of West Pleasant Street and Second Avenue is nearing completion after a January fire. The 1500 seat auditorium is finished with modern lighting and extensive Sunday school rooms. Dedication is planned for mid September with interior work largely complete and many members already contributing to the project.

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Roosevelt believes court reform progress despite plan death

President Roosevelt, in authoritative quarters, is believed to have made progress in his judiciary liberalization campaign despite the death of his original court plan. Commentators note the administration aims for continued social legislation and judicial continuity amid court rulings in New York, Washington, and Alaska oil discovery.

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Fear Heiress Is Kidnaped Across Olton Coast

An 18 year old Pennsylvania heiress Janet Louise Wohlsen has vanished after a fishing trip on the Quel Northeast river. An army plane and a 126 foot coast guard cutter Cahoon searched for a black hulled sloop believed linked to her disappearance. Relatives have asked FBI aid though the Justice Department gave no confirmation of involvement.

Olton Coast Guard Janet Louise Wohlsen Quel Cahoon Pennsylvania Mign Federal Bureau of Investigation Justice Department

Seven Die As Auto Truck Crash Near Glen Burnie

Seven members of a family were killed when their automobile was struck by a truck on a highway near Glen Burnie Maryland. The driver David Manning of Monday Point Virginia was jailed on 500 bond pending an inquest set for next Monday. The crash happened as the car failed to make a turn at an intersection and the truck sideswiped it.

United Press Cleveland Central National Bank Lorain Avenue Aral Arthur Orient Theodore Mackrane Leonard Goellnntg Vellers Virginia Wells Gunanan Heney Wrang Tyro Rank Marleciud Ally B. M. King Monday Point Glen Burnie Poliés

Buffalo Food Shortage Deepens Amid Citywide Strike

An acute shortage of staple foods grips Buffalo as a strike by 2,000 produce tuck divers, warehouse workers, and parking company staff threatens to spread to drivers and grocers. Stores report dwindling meat and dairy, with packing plants Jacob Dolin, Hygrade, and Danady already curtailed.

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Mine Workers Board Sets Trial Over $6000 Oasis Fire

Mine Workers executive board decided today to place green on trial regarding a $6,000 fire at the Oasis Yar factory in Melane. The workers' action signals a formal proceeding linked to the incident and wage and safety concerns within the plant.

Oasis Yar Melane

Mystery Flight Report Sparks Redomarine Alert

A garbled radio message relayed from a ship to the Chatham station of the Redomarine Corporation suggested an unidentified air vehicle attempting to fly to the rope, sending investigators to review the July incident near New York.

New York Chatham Masa Red'omarine Corporation Air Viva

Fire destroys McLane oar factory in Erie County

Firefighters worked to halt the blaze that gutted Victor Swanson’s McLane oar factory with about 6,000 in damage partly insured. The fire was contained before reaching a nearby warehouse housing $16,000 of equipment. Cause remains undetermined. Mrs. Charles Piles of Alden, Mich., is visiting John Schaub’s family for a few days.

United Erie Victor Swanson McLane Charles Piles Alden, M John Schaub

Tammany backs Copeland in bid for mayoral renomination

In Unilien New York on July 23, Tammany Hall endorsed Senator Copeland over Grover Whalen, signaling support for Copeland's re election bid. The move followed internal divisions within Tammany and a tacit agreement among factions despite long standing political rivalries.

Unilien Pres York Jusion Lauuidia Politica Au Sirvers Tammany Fall Sunstion Foya Copeland Hiayor Copeland Grover A. Whalen Oulside Tammany Manhattan Tanenany James J. Dooling

Mother slays four children and herself in Flagstaff

In Flagstaff Arizona on July 28 Mrs Marie Walkup 35 strangled her four children two boys and two girls then died from self inflicted injuries after a personal crisis. Sheriff office reported early today finding her body in brush near the Flagstaff Country Club course and the four children in their beds.

United Press Flagstaff Ariz Marie Walkup Ue Sheriff's Office

Federal deficit climbs to 1938 rate in brief fiscal update

Washington July 23 sharp decreases in repayments to federal lending agencies push the deficit higher for the 1938 fiscal year. With three weeks of the new year completed the deficit stands at 131,682,505 dollars, up 230 percent from last year.

Washington

Four Candidates For Council School Board In Local Race

Four candidates seek seats on the city council and school board amid a crowded field. Current officials include Juha Love and Kilmore, with Love’s former role as Ballotting Board treasurer noted. The paper reports GOP and Democratic contenders, party involvement, and ongoing campaigning as candidates vie for two vacant seats.

Wikly Uydway Kilmore Fat Juha Love Mivnhey Board of Balloatign Migni Tile Papera Friends

Motors Cooperate on City Parking Rules, Police Say

Chief John Flanigan reports near universal compliance with two hour parking limits on Center Street. Early concerns over congestion during Saturday shopping eased as motorists followed regulations, freeing space for shoppers and easing street traffic despite some scattered complaints.

Flanigan John Ly Flanigan Also Journal Lhes Snorning Cara Center Shesyast Werk Perial Alteay Parker Sily Cetter Street

Mystery Shroud's Girls Injuries Puzzle Baie Pa

In Baie Pennsylvania on July 28 Mary Leonardi 24 was brought to a hospital by her brother after an incident in which she appeared to be unconscious and able to explain how she was injuredHospital staff suspect a fall or accident as the cause while she was visiting at a local home earlier Thursday The case remains unclear with no definite cause yet identified

United Press Baie Mary Leonardi Pullee Leonardt Tii Islénia

Revised liquor prices under new state act announced

Harrisburg reports the state liquor board released the first price list under the 1987 reform act. Prices will fall for many bands on August 2 and rise for others. The act prohibits preference or discrimination among classes brands or otherwise in setting prices.

Sy United Press Harrisburg For Control

Political candidates deposit law upheld in Dauphin County

Dauphin county court judge Hargis upheld a portion of a political deposit requirement for candidates. The decision involved Charles Keane who sought to compel Philadelphia candidates to file all preferred nomination papers without tops or tenants. The court also placed a writ of mandamus on Keane as part of the proceedings.

United Press Harrisburg Tulse Wiliam M. Hargis Dauphin County Court Charles R Keane Cantraberal Phiadelphia Me Roya OOK Sgnst Davis Leswrenes Comminweatth Lawrenes Keane

Mystery Shooting Case Near Spring Creek Baffles Officials

A man seeking aid from WPA project workers near Spring Creek was wounded in a shooting of unclear cause. Authorities, led by Mayor Glen Miller, investigated the incident as of yesterday. the victim was treated locally then advised to go to Spartansburg, but he left in an unknown direction. No further developments were reported.

Spring Creek Warren County Glen Miller Lew WEA

PUC Attacks Bell Over Long Distance Rates

Harrisburg July 23 The Public Utility Commission will launch an inquiry into Bell Telephone of Pennsylvania next Wednesday. The case centers on Bell’s long distance rates, with the PUC alleging they are higher than comparable interstate rates charged by Bell’s parent, American Telephone and Telegraph.

Harrisburg The Public Utility Commission Jong-ilistaire Ray Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania Wadnesday American Telephone and Telegraph Bell

Enrollment in Rural Townships Still Light

Voters in Concord township and nearby areas report light enrollment for the upcoming primary. August 7 is the filing deadline while August 7 in many townships saw registration activity. In Concord, 108 voters registered on Thursday with 53 Republicans and 48 Democrats. Prohibition and other minor parties show small totals in Wayne County areas.

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Pittsburgh to Host New Tax Offices for Stores at Theaters

The Revenue Department will open tax offices in Pittsburgh to streamline store registrations at theatres. Other offices are planned in Scranton, Philadelphia, and Harrisburg. About 200,000 applications have been received. owners failing to register by August 4 face a $50 fine per store.

Etiain Dauphin County

Hospital Board Weighs Reduced Rates Plan

Corry Hospital board seriously considers a nonprofit hospitalization plan offering protection against bills. The plan would enroll members via state law, with eight Pennsylvania affiliates anticipated by early war. Subscriptions at about three cents daily would insure hospital care. corporations require court and state insurance department approval and ongoing regulatory oversight. The Journal notes more details on Page Five.

Ibig Board of Directory Corry Hospital Pennsylvania Reith State Insurance Department

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