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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1936

Page

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Landon to speak at Chautauqua and West Middlesex

Republican presidential nominee Gov. Alf Landon plans a campaign swing in August reaching Chautauqua N Y West Middlesex and Buffalo to rally support. The first stop will run August 20 to 25 with dates later announced. The visit is seen as boosting local turnout and ties to the East campaign effort.

Emblicans Corry Mear Urava Middlesex T ‘He Kansay D. M. Ktaom

Townsend Club Ears Report on Convention

The Townsend club reports on the recent national convention held in Cleveland with delegates from two groups. G A Flieger, longtime Corry club member, reviews the event and criticizes misrepresentation by the press. Attendance averaged 17 900 at sessions, 42 000 at the Sunday stadium meeting. William Scott notes separate state caucuses and Pennsylvania’s stance against the third party movement. Mrs Katherine Church’s report to President Covell was read. the matter concerns temporary state civic matters awaiting the Pennsylvania state convention.

Townsend Cleveland Grand Theatre G. A. Flieger Frst Corry Club United Press William Scott Club No. 2 Pennsylvania Katherine Church A. W. Covell Arilly

Road To Ruin Signals Retail Boom In First Half

New York reports a Standard Statistics cut Mt survey showing mail order sales up about 87 percent from the previous year as retailers stage the strongest first half since 1990. Department store dollars rise 10 percent, the sharpest gain for any first half since 1928, while specialty and furniture stores post over 20 percent gains.

New York

Late News Highlights From Flood Affected Rural Areas

Reports from the north central flooded region describe crops saved by rains and prospects of later harvest. Ontario plans a twenty million dollar inheritance tax, while a Chicago estate sale involves large sums and disputed rights. A jury weighs the John Peifer case in a major racketeering theft. Predictions of Lehman’s defeat surface from a new union party, and a New York jeweler faces inquiry over thirty thousand dollars in stolen bonds. A Washington tally registers an all time high heat toll with one thousand two hundred eighty nine deaths by mid July.

Coleman Band Delights Big Crowd In City Park Concert

The Coleman Band of Union City led by Orval Flated played a two hour program in the city park under the Golden Rule Club. The audience from Columbus Clymer Onion City and rural areas enjoyed martial and popular numbers. The concert ended with The Star Spangled Banner and sparked plans for more Golden Rule Club events and possibly Shrine Band of Erie appearances.

Coleman Band of Union City Golden Rule Club Victor Herbert Coleman Band Columbus Clymer Onion City Erie County Pennsylvania Orval Flated Shrine Band of Erie Ammer’ Eails

Germany Recognizes Ethiopian Conquest Under Fascist Axis

Rome July 25 United Press reports Germany has acknowledged Italy's conquest of Ethiopia, the first major power to do so. An official spokesman said recognition was granted, with Ulrich von Hassell and Count Galeazzo Ciano cited, signaling Hitler's plan to shift legation duties from Addis Ababa to a consulate general.

Germany Ethiopia United Press Rome Italy Ulrich von Hassel Count Geleazzo Cano Adolf Hitler Addis Ababa

Loyal forces engage rebels outside Madrid

Spain’s civil war rages as loyalist and rebel troops clash in Guadarrama for Madrid’s gateways. Albacete surrenders to government forces while bombardments hit Morocco and San Sebastian. Refugees flee Gibraltar as British and French diplomats arrange embassies at Guernetarrabia. The MEXICO CITY strike ends after direct talks.

United Press Spain Guadarrama Mountains Madrid Nin Jose Oiral Popular Front Gival Spanish Morocco Mediterranean Cval Guadarrama Albacete Guadarramas U. S Claude G. Bowers Bowers San Sebastian Guenterrabia Bidassoa Hendaye Popular—Front Gibraltar Algeciras Repulse Malta Gordon Highlanders Morocco Mexico Mexico City

Wayne Township farmer dies from mowing accident

A Wayne Township farmer died after a mowing incident last Friday. Janet Provlar, age 72, long-time Beaverdan resident, was killed when a mower overturned and struck her delayed cause remains under investigation at Gory Hospital. Further details appear on page two.

Janet Lye Vicine Beaverdan Gory

DRAINING POND FOR BLACK LEGION VICTIMS

A tentative survey of a man’s crown council points to a capite in the effort to locate Black foe glon murder victims. Prosecutor D. McCred of Wayne county may decide to deal with the pond later in the investigation.

Black Legion United Press D. ©. McCred Wayne County

Death for man who used snake to murder wife

A jury condemned Units, press angles to death for murdering his seventh wife by tying her to a table and forcing her foot into a box of live snakes before drowning her in a fiendish plot to collect $21,000 in insurance. The case, led by Judge Charles W. Fricke, followed nine hours of deliberation.

Angles S. Jamies Cdimly Charles W. Fricke Charles H. Hope Mary‘ Busch James James Mirderiye Urat Allen

Corry Loses Bid For Rural Carriers Meet

Corry delegates led an effort to host the 1987 convention of the Pennsylvania Royal Letter Carriers Association. Bloomsburg won by 115 to 101, costing Corry a potential tie. Corry may invite the association to meet here in 1998.

Bloomsburg Corry Pennsylvania, Royal Letter Carriers’ Association Glyde Hall Dinner Shuss Golden Rule Club Pennsylvania

Independent Democrats proposed by GOP bolters

United Press reports the GOP is rallying support for an Independent Democrats movement to oppose the Roosevelt administration in 1936. Plans target New York and New England areas with figures like Allred and Smith as possible bolters, while Lin don and Knox linked to Lanston plans.

Lyle G. Wilson United Press New York Oorganizaion Roosevelt Allred F Smith Bottex New England Ohio Democratic Party Daroon Avtive Bolt Lundonite Novemer Landon Popelea Jing Guy AL M Pray Knox Mentionas Newton D. Baker Sen Atlee Pomierene Lanston Democrats Baker

Extensive improvements at Hotel Corry announced

The Hotel Corry undergoes a full renovation and redecoration program enhancing lobby dining room and grill areas. A new organization of the Corry Hotel Upperling Company is announced with RR Cappe as president and Jr G Oswalt as vice president and manager. The reorganized firm reflects Pittsburgh links after a recent bank acquisition.

Hotel Corry Ree Corry Folowing RR. Cappe Fr. G. Oswalt, Jr H.W. Bush W. H. Caldwell C. W. Knorr Pittsburgh

Hunger Army to Stage Another Demonstration

United Press reports in Harrisburg that hunger marchers plan another rally as political clashes stall relief for 907,000 unemployed. Debate over tax yields, liquor profits for relief, and tax notes fuels delay while about 300 marchers linger in the capital demanding $10,000,000 in aid through February.

Morey J. Potten United Press Harrisburg Oulu Hieglaite Senate Finance Committee GOP Une Republicare Enialy

Uncle Clevenger Quizzed In College Girl Murder

Police questioned W L Clevenger the NC State dairy farm expert and uncle of Helen Clevenger in Asheville after his arrest near Fletcher. He was held incommunicado as officers pursue a possible confession, following the niece Hellen Clevenger a New York University student murdered in North Carolina. The case centers on the uncle’s involvement as investigators seek motive and leads.

Helen Clevenger Asheville E. Gayton Moore Thited Asheville, N Bumboombe County W. L. Clevenger North Carolina State College Lauraice Brown Fletcher, C

Americans Trapped in Madrid Embassy As Escape Lanes Close

Washington reports all escape routes from Spain blocked for about 140 Americans at the Madrid embassy. Secretary Hull learns from E. C. Wendelin that Portugal, the previous evacuation path, is closed. Morale inside the embassy remains high with food supplies for weeks, but prospects for rescue are dim amid ongoing battle near Madrid and fears of international complications.

United Press Washington Spain Madrid E. C. Wendelin Cordell Hull Hull Wendelin Portuga Escapiy Uney

Bishop Gallagher backs Coughlin in papal visit plan

Bishop M J Gallagher told United Press by telephone from Naples that Father Coughlin’s visit to the Vatican could be discussed during his trip. He says Coughlin is powerful and receiving a full reception, praising his teaching on papal encyclicals. He dismisses U S fuss as ridiculous and notes Mrs Cavout’s plan for a visit on Wednesday.

Unite Frese Rome M. J. Gallagher United Press Naples Charley E. Coughlin Vatican United States Father Coughlin Gallagher Eo XII Pitt United

Cotton at Highest Futures in Two Years

United Fresh New Orusans reports July 25 cotton futures rising to 14 cents per pound, up 185 points or about $8.76 per bale, marking the highest level in two years before option expiration. The market movement reflects strong buying and the sensational price advance.

United Fresh New Orusans

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