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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1938
Page
3
A brief from officials notes the population of migratory birds observed the prior day near regional habitats. Scientists warn fluctuations depend on weather patterns and food availability, urging continued monitoring through the season.
Jimmy Mattern, long based at Larson airport near Kane, plans a nonstop round the world flight. Hollywood dispatches say the attempt will be a thriller with air refueling and a celebratory hook up, aiming to surpass Howard Hughes era records. Mattern survived a Siberian crash years earlier and has flown coast to coast then to Moscow and across Siberia in the Century of Progress before a Khubarovski Nome crash.
The mocking bird mimics nearly every common bird song except the wood thrush. It has been heard attempting the thrush’s tune but abandoned the effort as unsuccessful entertainment.
SCRANTON Pa July 27 The largest gathering of Legionnaires in the eastern U S will be held August 18 19 and 20 with over 100000 visitors. A grand court of honor will rise before the Legion Eyney building and a 200000 lum e court will span a city block. National and state officials including National Commander Doherty National Vice Commander Conway Governor Harle and Mayor Wilson will attend. Business sessions will occur at the Masonic Temple and a military ball plus entertainment are planned.
On July 27 picket line members at the Continental Rubber plant 19th and Liberty streets plan to file assault and battery charges after a non union employee attempting to enter by driving through the line caused scratches and bruises to several C I C union men guarding the entrance. The car forced its way toward the building entrance as the pickets stood firm and refused to yield.
Taylor Anderson, 40, of Patches Run, and his niece Norma Davis, 18, of Franklin, were seriously injured when Anderson’s car struck a bridge abutment on the Glintonville-Pm Ienton road near Lisbon. Both were hospitalized in Franklin, with Anderson dazed from head injuries and Norma with multiple facial fractures and other injuries. Details of the crash were unavailable as both could not be interviewed.
A car was moved out of an entrance after four occupants exited. Charges are expected to be filed against the driver, identified only as a man, with Alderman Gerge Brabender noted in the case. The driver's name could not be learned from the report.
Erie officials say New York Central and Nickel Plate railroads will cover 50 percent of land damages for the Powell avenue overpass project. The move clears the way for the Public Utility Commission to order the viaduct elimination, with Erie County and Millcreek Township stepping in for remaining costs. The plan depends on whether the crossing is at Powell avenue or Cemetery road, a decision not yet fixed by the P A C.
Meadville July 27 Rockdale township school directors were ordered by Judge C Slave Kent to reinstate Miss Helen B Mason the Crawford county teacher who challenged tenure law. The judge called allegations unwarranted and unjustified saying Mason failed to maintain order and discipline.
A federal state crop report forecasts above average yields for corn, wheat, hay, rye, potatoes, tobacco, and hay with later fruit crops mixed. June weather was cooler and wetter than normal with heavy rains in Philadelphia area, while southern Pennsylvania faced dryness and some crop damage from storms. Overall conditions show strong hay, late potato prospects, and cautious optimism for wheat and oats despite localized losses.
During July 27 to July 6 a batch of 283 drivers submitted proof of financial responsibility to regain driving licenses. Secretary Boardman said 178 proofs were cancelled and 288 relieved. Requirements apply to suspended or revoked licenses and those with unsettled judgments or accident records.
A Denver resident requests a survey on barking dogs and population impact in Butte Montana. The inquiry suggests a woman may relocate here if assured her residence would not be distressed by barking dogs, highlighting community concerns about noise and harmony.
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