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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1939

Page

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Baccalaureate Service Draws Capacity Crowd

Corry Senior High School held a capacity Baccalaureate service with 112 graduates and many relatives. Rev. Kuhn urged lifelong study and faith guiding business and life, as Rev. Wagner, Haines, and Boyd assisted. a mixed chorus and high school orchestra performed. Commencement Week continues with Class Day and Wednesday evening ceremonies led by Dr. Cavellti of Allegheny College.

William J. Kuhn Emmanuel Episcopal Church Corry Senior High School Cain Oy Seth Kuhn Rev Juhn Edward L. Wagner Perry &. Haines Gilbert L. Boyd Corry High School Ministerial Association Howard J. Sheen Fea Charles Bracken Clas Kenneth Burr Mary Castor Clare Hillstrom Richard Lindsley Donna Bertram Order of the Daughters of the American Revolution Gertrude Johnson Ruth Bennett Duniorg Celeron Park John Ey Caveltl Allegheny College John E. Cavelt Eceseoeses H. & Sheen James R . Dearing Board of Edication Marci .Kryee-rssse

High Court Voids Ran High Court Voids Ran

The Supreme Court ruled that Mayor Frank Hague's Jersey City administration violated constitutional protections. The court affirmed an injunction halting city officials from interfering with civil liberties and freedom of assembly, speech, and press, while actions by officials in enforcing Hague policies were upheld by lower courts.

United Press Washington Supreme Court Frank Hague Jersey City Hague

Sinking of Thetis After Water Enters Torpedo Tube

United Fresh reports the submarine Thetis sank when water entered its No 6 torpedo tube amid forward compartment issues. Surviving crew member statements describe plans to use the Davis lung escape system, with 96 still aboard and three attempting escape while divers battle strong tides. The vessel lies in Liverpool Bay as efforts continue.

Liverpool England RS. Johnson Camme Laird Jonson Johnson Thetig Liverpool Bay

Further WPA roll cuts looming before July first

About two hundred WPA relief workers in the Corry district were released since last Wednesday with similar cuts expected to raise Erie County total to near five hundred before July first. Eastern Erie road projects are suspended pending a state WPA highway program after July first, when further employment may come through private industry or farms.

WPA Corry Erie County State Highway Department Works Progress Administration Ncertain Department of Public Assistance Erie

Mass Murder Ring Details Promised at Trial

Philadelphia hearing for Rafaele Peselli 67 of Washington promises grim evidence on a mass murder syndicate’s operations. A three judge panel will hear testimony as prosecutors seek the death penalty for Peselli, labeled the “arsenic death” merchandiser.

Oy Smysew Philadelphia Worlings Rafaele Polselit Washington Pane Peselli Errard Boy Arsenic Death Merchandising Corporation

Heavy Rains Deluge City and Basements Flooded

A heavy shower deluged Corry on Saturday night with thunder and lightning. Center street and East Smith street area suffered water and sewage backups as basements flooded in several business blocks. A lightning strike hit two nearby houses near Beaverdam, causing minor damage. The rain also benefited crops and gardens after a dry spell.

Corry Congress Wayne Street Mercantile District Center Street East Smith Street East Wayne Street Beyn Merle Cummings Place Beaverdam

Unions Protest After Car Crash West of Warren Injures Six

Six persons riding in a Mord roadster were injured when the vehicle overturned and struck a telegraph pole west of Star brick on Roosevelt highway near Corry. Five residents of Corry including Robert Knight 18 and Mrs Guy Austin were hospitalized in Warren General. Knight suffered a facial gash and possible skull fracture fears faded. Mrs Austin suffered possible fractures of both kneecaps and bruises. The Austins Linyd Lloyd and Nelie Austin and Beverly Austin a five month old together with Guy Austin were occupants. The crash occurred as the driver tried to reach a dropped toy causing the vehicle to veer and strike the pole. All injured were bruised and shaken. two listed as seriously hurt.

Roosevelt Highway McKinley Lily Pond Starbrick Crry Robert Knight Gevterville Guy Auat'n Corry Warren General Hospital Knight Mra Augin Oley Orougants Linyd Austin Nelie’ Austin Beverly Guy Austin Bright

Reservoir project promises large net savings for region

Army engineers estimate annual savings of 51.8 million dollars if a proposed 25.7 million dollar flood control dam at Brnzles near Warren creates a 1 128 000 acre foot reservoir from Warren to Olean New York. Benefits include lower water bills about 214 000 annually and reduced soap and heating costs for residents and industries of roughly 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 dollars yearly, with further savings to home owners plumbers and factories and steam costs for commerce. Congress has not yet appropriated funds and the House Rivers and Harbors Committee has approved the project.

Nd Industries Wong Alleghenyiver Brnzles Warren U. S. Army Engineers House Rivers and Harbors Committee Congress Olean N.Y

Judge Manton Cases Probed In New York Dispatch

New York June 5 Investigations planned today into scores of cases filed by former federal judge Martin T Manton who was convicted of selling justice He faces a possible review petitions from losing litigants while the scope may be narrowed by time limits on appeals Manton remains at his home under 10000 bail preparing a new trial request due June 20 arraignment Roosevelt nominated Claude G Bowers of New York as ambassador to Chile in Washington dispatch

United Press NEW York Martin T. Manton United States Circuit Court of Supreme Court Washington Roosevelt Claude G. Bowers Chile

Refugee Ship Bound for Germany

The liner St. Louis, carrying over 800 Jewish refugees refused land in Cuba, is returning to Germany. Hamburg America Line announced the move, citing no further hope of landing the passengers. The captain advised awaiting offices that the vessel was steering toward Hamburg.

United Fuse New York St. Louis Cuba Germany Hemburg-American Line A. Dedtick

Addition to St Elizabeths Hall Planned

Announcement by Rev Carl L Heid at St Whitfield s church Sunday details a large addition to St Elizabeth s hall behind the church. Rimes McElroy chosen as contractor to build a 30 by 60 foot hall with a 20 by 16 kitchen, asbestos shingles exterior, and a one month construction window. The project aims to ease winter card parties and other social gatherings with a fully equipped kitchen and fixtures.

Carl L. Heid St Whiteld's Church St. Elizabeth's Hall Rimes McElry Aize

Farm worker loses left arm in timber accident

David C. Gibbons, 60, of R D 2 Clymer, near Mina and French Creek, suffered a severe left arm injury Thursday when he slipped on a bare wire while cutting timber on Charles Webb’s farm. Complications led to amputation above the elbow late Saturday. He remains in serious condition at Corry hospital but shows some improvement and is expected to recover.

David C. Gibbons R. D Clymer Vielm Corry Hospital Gibbons Charles Webb Mina French Creek

Mass protest gathers labor forces at Harrisburg capitol

A large Pittsburgh labor caravan joined CIO and AFL leaders in a mass protest on the capitol grounds against anticipated anti labor bills. Caravans carried placards urging Gov. James to veto bills on workers compensation labor relations unemployment insurance and other labor measures. Speakers included James L. Mc Devitt and John A. Phillips as workers demanded action under the 1997 act and called for campaign promises to be kept.

United Press Harrisburg Thea Pennsylvania Capitol James Bopom APL Velohe Pennsylvania Indivatoral Union Council, Cio Apa Jinion Faders

Transfers and Additions to Relief Staff in Erie Office

Robert Catlin announced changes in the Public Assistance offices in the Municipal building Erie. Louis Blosy Union City becomes junior visitor and Charles Clark Union City starts similar work locally. Irene Andrews transfers from Corry to Erie. Olawinski, also in Erie, becomes stenographer. Charlotte Moore Waterford joins Corry staff. Catlin says staffing mirrors territorial eligibility to staff offices locally wherever possible.

State Department of Public Assistance Robert Catlin Chity Louis Blosy Union City Hid Worle Charles Clark Irene ‘Andrews Corry Erie Olawinski Alan Irie Charlotte Moore Waterford Ofive Catlin

One Injured In Crash On West Wayne Street

A collision occurred near the intersection of West Wayne and West Frederick streets shortly after 2 o clock Sunday morning. Harry Pike, in the Jinglinskh car, sustained a head cut and was taken to Corry hospital for treatment, later leaving the institution. Both vehicles suffered heavy damage.

West Wayne Street Adam Jinglinskh Frank Perry West Washington Street West Wayne West Frederick Streets Harry Pike Corry Hospital

Supreme Court Upholds Federal Milk Marketing Program

The U S Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the federal milk marketing agreement, ruling it lawful to stabilize the dairy industry and ensure minimum prices for producers in the New York milk shed. The decision affects hundreds of dairymen in the area and signals higher milk prices in May, with a complex majority and minority split among justices on interstate commerce powers.

United States Supreme Court New York Cueryunl Lipertint Victory Twee Corot Hostin Meteppilitatt Altace Way Taywer-prived Jp Vara Ils Alia Aly Justice Stanley F Rees Tustwey Haulhyy Higa L. Stone Jui Welle Mrantturter Willen Just New Voph Federnl Havauid Five Justice Blonk Vreed Reed Justice Black Jiatice Congress Massachusetts Boston Mile Hughes

Corry Schools Report Record Low Health Quarantines

Superintendent Ralph S. Dewey announced a remarkable health record for Corry Public Schools with only eight students quarantined all year. Seven cases were chickenpox and one was for whooping cough, reflecting a standout term in district health history.

Corry Public Schools Ralph S. Dewey Itill

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Pmerson Rev. Kuhn Cavelti United Fresh Edwin Linton University Hospital Second Ward Anti-Labs Army Kinzua Allegheny Manton Bowers ST. Elizabeth’s Hall Elmer McElroy David Gibbons A.F C.1 Gillan Peale Dairymen New York State
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