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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1934

Page

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NRA CHIEF CONFIDENT OF SETTLEMENT FOR STEEL STRIKE

United Press reports on June 7 that Recovery Administrator Hugh S Johnson will announce whether the Iron and Steel Institute accepts his plan to avert a steel strike. Johnson expressed hope for an eleventh hour peace before June 18 and said the plan would create a special labor relations board similar to that used in the automobile industry. Steel leaders, citing a “closed shop” interpretation, weighed the plan as May operations reach the highest capacity since last July.

United Press Washington Iron and Steel Institute Hugh S. Johnson Johnson New York Get Hugh NRA American Tron and Steel Institute Plan &T Jewery

Thomas Rey Speaker At Corry Kiwanis Luncheon

Milton Thomas of Clymer spoke to 23 Corry Kiwanis members at the Hotel Corry noon meeting about How A Preacher Looks at Life in W. A. Redmond’s absence. The club announced a June 7 gathering at the Boston Store for a Kiwanis International convention program in Toronto with all clubs joining nationwide.

Clymer Kiwanis Club Milton Thomas Corry Kiwanis Clib Corry W. A. Redmond Kurtz Company Boston Kiwanis International Toronto Can United States Canada

Gordon Named Tax Collector and Salary Cuts Enacted

George Gordon was named tax collector at a special Board of Education meeting. The board fixed his compensation at three percent, up from the previous year. Gilbert Pilskeilh was selected for Senor High faculty and football coaching duties. The board cut teachers salaries by ten percent below the 1932 83 minimum, and by twenty five percent where salaries exceed the plainmum. Miss Charlowe Walter resigned from Washington Street School to take a position in Leeper.

George Gordon Wes Penman Board of Education Nao Gilbert Pilskeilh Smethport Senor High Sind Charlowe ‘Walter Washington Street Migs ‘Walter

Wreck Near Harrisburg Claims Three As Train Fliers Wrecked

Morning flyer No. 581 from Philadelphia derailed south of Harrisburg delaying connections. Two trainmen and a passenger died, including Margaret Frederick of Parkton. Fireman and engineer were recovered from water four feet deep after the Parkton bridge plunge.

P.R. R Harrisburg Philadelphia Borilin Augustius Baltimore Pennsylvania Railroad Little Gunpowder River Parkton Here Margaret Frederick Suarrisburg Baginess Bossum Fine

Farmers Hope As Rain May Save Crops In Northwest

Farmers in drought plagued regions gain cautious optimism as rain soaks fields across the northwest and general showers aid prospects for salvaging crops. A Wheat and other grain losses loom, with officials warning drought conditions threaten national food supplies while continued heat grips the southwest and crops deteriorate in several states.

Unites Press Chicago Weather Bureau Illinois Kansas Missori Oklahoma Arkansas Department of Agriculture Washington Northwest

PERLIN-Germany Nonreturn to League Arms Standoff

Pittsburgh jury fails to reach verdict after 28 hour deliberation and is ordered back to the jury room by Judge Schoonmaker. Washington reports Roosevelt signs corporate bankruptcy bill to ease debt burdens. Bank deposit bill conferees agree to raise guaranty to 5000 dollars.

Pittsburgh Coyne Schoonmaker Washington Roosevelt

Legion Women of Tri County Meet in Linesville

The Tri County Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion met in Linesville attended by about 150 members from Erie Crawford Venango and other counties. Officers were elected including Franklin president Derworth Erie first vice Schrader Corry second vice Stowe Meadville secretary treasurer Miles Conneaut Lake chaplain Moore Waterford sergeant at arms Seymour Union City historian Nelson Worcester East Gilson Cambridge Springs Hartley Weileyville Bunkett Titusville, with Jane Bene state president present and outlining national work. Next meeting slated for Franklin in September. Margiotti Honored at St Francis College Commencement 33 graduates receive degrees and Charles J Margiotti, former Republican gubernatorial candidate, is honored.

Tri-County Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Linesville Lloyd Stowe Stuart Houghton A. F. Carlbourg Gordon Paulson Vitor Orn Erie Crawfo Y Venango Derworth Franklin Schrader Corry Cory Meadville Miles Conneaut Lake Moore Waterford Adams Seymour Union City Nelson Worsh East Gilson Cambridge Springs Hartley

General Edward Martin May Withdraw From G P Contest

Harrisburg dispatch reports General Edward Martin Republican state chairman may announce today if he will seek a fourth term as state committee reorganizes in Philadelphia. Amid talk of M Harvey Taylor’s candidacy to replace Martin, Taylor backed by Attorney General Schnader and Senator Reed, CoxOpposes Martin reelection and calls committee to decide on support.

United Press Chicago Henry & Fletcher Pennsylvania Republican National Committee Fletcher Hebert Hoyer Middle West East Alleghenies T Hearilly Poli Washingine Ross Downing Harrisburg Edward Martin Republican Attite State Committee Philadelphia Henry R. Fletcher Martin A. Boyd Hamilton M. Harvey Taylor Secretary of Internal Affairs Dauphin County Commission Wmi. A. Schnader Taylor David A. Reed Euwin R. Cox Republican City Committee Edward Martinius Cox

Plane wins 700 mile flight to carry child to Baltimore

Baltimore June 7 An Eastern Air Lines plane completed a 709 mile flight despite bad weather to rush 5 year old Martha Jons Greenwood from Greenville South Carolina to Johns Hopkins Hospital for emergency brain surgery. Pilot Diol Merrill carried her at 195 mph, with Champ Taliaferro ending the final leg to Baltimore in 17 minutes. Doctors said the child's condition remained grave but she withstood the trip. operation planned for today.

Baltimore United Press Eastern Air Line Martha Jons Greenwood Johns Hopkins Greenville S.C Walter B Dendy Johns Hopkine Diol Merrill Montha Annnott Washington Champ Taliaferro Wilmington DuPont Ann Mariha Ann

119 Complete Their Course at Gerty Junior High

A crowd watched 119 students promoted from Gerty Junior High as the ceremony featured student addresses on character and studies. Rev. Haines led the invocation, with remarks by Principal Wolfe and Supt. Dewey presenting certificates. The event included performances by the Girl Choir, Boys Choir, and Mixed Chorus. The program highlighted foundations of character and its relation to study. The complete list of promotion class members will be published Saturday.

Gerty Sushigh Perry Haines First Methodist Episcopal Church Norma Grice Jack Taylor Jean Alexander H. G. Wolfe Ralph S. Dewey

Legion Medal Winners at Junior SI School

Two students at the Junior SI school received the official American Legion School Award for outstanding in honor courage scholarship leadership and service. Virginia Weems and Reed Decker were named recipients. awards were presented by Jm W Bracken and Mrs J M Neylon.

American Legion Virginia Weems Theo P. Williams Reed Deckes Walter Decker Legion Jm W. Bracken J. M Neylon Scchool Legion and Awaliary St. Edward’ School

Sharon Child Missing Sparks Kidnap Belief in Sharon

Lena May Dilley four was missing since Sunday in Sharon Pennsylvania. Chief Charlen B Steger admitted no positive basis for kidnapping but believed she was taken. Searches of woods Shenango River and Buht Fark lake yielded no trace, with many people helping in the large search.

United Press Sharon Lena May Dilley Charlen B. Steger Steger Put Shenango River Buht

Probe Launched After Two Mysterious Fires

Two alarming blazes hit a downtown business district destroying a large two story frame building and an adjoining structure. Firemen were summoned from a third ward unit to respond to a second call. Authorities believe the fires to be incendiary and are launching a formal probe.

Heart of Business District Third Ward

Origin of spectacular blaze deep mystery in Corry

A late night fire demolished the Realty building and an adjoining frame structure in Corry’s business district, causing nearly 40 000 in losses. The two fires gutted the two-story Realty property, Lincoln Market, Washington Lunch, Bowles Bakery, DeJean Cochran Barber Shop, Milon L Brown Insurance Agency, and the Heath home, with investigators probing possible arson as crowds watched from the street. The National Bank of Corry owned the Realty building, with most damage insured. salvageable fixtures were saved from several tenants, while others faced total loss. Fire Chief Paulson coordinated a large response, but flames consumed both structures by early morning.

Corry Washington and Center Streets Raeder The National Bank of Corry Washington Lunch Nick Pappas H. L. Bowles DeJean and Cochran Milon L. Brown Insurance Agency Washington Street Amos Williams Charles Heath Marioneet Third Ward Charles Newmi Waying Welling Center Street Willard Clark Lincoln Market Williams Property Realky Box Willams Hames Duilel~ Jig Bowles Bakery Rowe Yeas Louis Mientitiewhew Erie Stu Tay Kolanosist Paulson Hig Washington Market Williams George Knowton Grocery Stor Fitn A. St. Lita Melvin Qowse Wwe Realy Healty Washington Pappas Journal Linear Market Horn Block Polen Block Firma Heath Marion Street Nto Firsthief Paulson Vimpaneer Marton

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