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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1938

Page

8

Anniversary of first wireless beacon between Japan and United States

State police checked on alleged pilfering by Anthony Poemsid, 25, of Spring Creek, arrested yesterday over a ginseng theft from a Warren area farm. Two bottles of bay rum found unused. he planned to share with jail inmates serving time for intoxication. A conference at City Hall with District Engineer C. H. Young discussed health matters. A former Corry resident was picked up at request of authorities over fraudulent checks. A freak potato tomato cross blooming on a vine was sent to the Journal for investigation. Brotherhood Day at Findley Lake camp features a 5:30 banquet with a local murder joining in dinner. Marriage license filed by Mangus Hollister and Helen Kasey. Gasoline demand caused a drop in gasoline stocks held by industry. Public Works Administration added non-federal grants and funds to the emergency program, now funding several projects. The Pennsylvania Grange convention anticipated in 1815 with 1,200–1,500 expected attendees. Knights of Columbus district deputy appointment announced. Road work advances on Spring Creek-Garland road and Darrow’s to Stranahan corners, with delays possible. A hay and grain barn was destroyed by fire. life was reported damaged on Elmwood Farms.

Man commits suicide from ledge in dramatic NY scene

A man leaped from a ledge onto a hotel awning and into the street, triggering chaos as photographers flashed and crowds shouted. Police confined the area for hours while witnesses described the dramatic fall and fatal impact. The incident, tied to a long history of similar attempts, disrupted commerce and drew vast attention from authorities and the public. The man had previously perched on ledges in 1937 and recently, with police intervention preventing earlier deaths.

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Champ Runner of the Bipeds

The ostrich is described as the champ tunker of the bipeds, building up speed with its wings before tucking them in at high speed. It tends to run in circles, making it easy to head and pursue.

County moves to collect delinquent occupation taxes

County begins drive to collect 1937 occupation taxes with a special collector to visit homes. Auditor James L. Meldon claimed potential $100,000 in delinquent taxes. Delinquents include prominent names on public payrolls such as teachers. legal lens to lien nonpayment may be pursued later.

Clint House James L. Méldon Meldon Schoo

Sharon area river hero saved girl and youth

James Spohn 82 of Brookfield Ohio planned to seek a Carnegie hero award after rescuing a Sharon girl and a Wheatland youth from the Shenango River near Slackwater. Lawrence O Hara attempted to save Miss Lints but was pulled under. A bystander called for help as Spohn plunged into shallow water to reach them.

Sharon James Spohn Brookfield Wheatland Youth Front Shenanzo River Dorothy Lines Ligan Avenue Lawrence O'Hara Wheatland O'Hara Spohn Harry W. Rickert Sterling Avenue Grocary Thomas Ryan Margaret James Ryan Ellsworth Street

Forgers Held in Default of Big Bail

Kane July 2 7 Three alleged forgers were arrested Saturday by Bradford police and are jailed in Smethport on about 35000 bail. Preliminary hearings before Alderman Carroll HL Clayton Bradford Police Chief Edward Edenonds said statements admitting forgery were obtained from all three prisoners. They were identified as Walter Tomlins 25 Kane James E Dilchees 20 Kana and Wil Mam Tambash 18 Bradford.

Trades Boards in Britain Hold Strikes to Minimum

Britain relies on trades boards to set minimum wage scales across 47 industries affecting about 1.25 million workers. Boards mix capital and labor reps, with enforcement by a six-driver inspection corps, while voluntary collective bargaining supports 3 million workers through joint industrial councils. Government guides, not controls, wage agreements and arbitration remains voluntary.

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