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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1938

Page

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Bond Award For Storm Sewer Bonds Goes To Moore, Leonard & Lynch

Pittsburgh council awarded the 12 000 storm sewer bond contract to Moore Leonard Lynch after Pine Grove Cemetery Association failed to include a certified check as required. Eight bids were received with premiums ranging from 500 to 780 dollars. Pine Grove’s bid was ruled invalid for not meeting bid specifications, delaying the sale and prompting re advertisement for a patrol car bid.

Ular Pittsburgh Bond House Pine Grove Cemetery Association of Corry Wye S. K Cunningham& Cone Viany Pittsburgh Pine Grove Cemetery Association M. M. Freeman & Co Philadelphia Citizens National Hank Moore Leonard & Lynch Singer Dean G& Scribner Chandler and Company Johnson & McLean Anuril Pittswhough Moore, Leonard & Lynch W. . Johnson Firth of Johnson & McLean Manis

Farmer Shoots Self in Heart near Youngsville

Vern Olds, 38, of Birkenstraw township near Youngsville, shot himself in the heart with a single shotgun, the weapon found at his feet with one shell exploded. He was unmarried.

Vern Olds Resuen Birkenstraw Township Youngsville

City To Sell Parcel On East Main Street

City Council last night approved a resolution to advertise the sale of a 22 by 10 feet parcel owned by the city on the southwest corner of Mallard Concord streets. The advertisement runs for four weeks prior to the council meeting.

Mallard Concord Streets

Mary Ann Mead and Mary Paver Win School Contest

Winners announced for the spelling contest held last evening at St. Liwards School for students in grades 6 to 8. Misses Mary Ann Mead and Mary Paver emerged as champions after competing before parents and friends in a shared event with lively participation.

Mary Ann Mead Mary Paver Ernest Sully St. Liwards Mary Woerg AVL

Clymer Youth Injured at Mill in Gear Incident

Clymer youth 20-year-old Lawrence Beckerink suffered painful injuries at G. L. It wills plant when his left hind finger was caught in a worm gear. Doctors at Corry hospital reported the finger lacerations will heal.

Clymer Mill Howard Beckerink Land “Mya Lawrence Beckerink The G. L al Uilrdant Corry Hospital

Aerial warfare cited as global danger with raids in China and Spain

United Press reports aerial warfare as a growing threat with intensifying raids on Canton and developments around Hankow. Japan warns of bombarding Chinese cities as American, British, and French protests mount. Franco forces face reports of uprisings while Spain braces for further air attacks from airplanes crossing the Pyrenees frontier.

United Pres China Spain Shanghai Canton Hankow Francisco Franco Quiepo de Llano Seville Eduard Daladier Pyrenees

Refunding of City Indebtedness Studied

Johnson & McLean of Pittsburgh examined the city budget to assess refinancing its bonded debt. WB Johnson conferred with City Council members and urged consideration of refunding. A representative will be sent to Pittsburgh to study the proposal. Hoover Talks in Oakland. former president says nothing important was discussed at Brooklyn Young Republican Club dinner.

Caty Johnson & McLean Pittsburgh WB. Johnson Pittsburgh and Potas Hoover New Oak Brooklyn Young Republican Club Herbert Hoover

Gillette Wins Narrowly in Big Iowa Primary Test

United Press dispatch from Des Moines reports Sen. Guy M. Gillette winning renomination over Rep. Otha D. Weatin with about half the precincts tallied. Republicans chose Lester J. Dickinson for Senate, defeating Lloyd Thurston as the party’s early frontrunner.

United Press Des Enye Gillette Wearin Republicana Lester J.dickingon United States Senate Dickinson Lloyd Thurston House of Representatives Thurston Iowa Ellsworth Richardson Farm Bureau Federation Women J. J. Meyers Carroll Whon Congress Fm W. G. Beyerhoff Fort Wedge Weal Gi Jette

Pitt Offers $900 Research Fellowship For Engineering

A $900 U S Bureau of Mines research fellowship will be offered by the University of Pittsburgh School of Engineering next year to a qualified graduate student. Eligibility includes graduates of universities or technical colleges with approved chemical engineering courses, with preference for applicants having one year of graduate work and research experience.

United Press -Pittsburgh U. S. Bureau of Mines University of Pittsburgh School of Engineering

Ex-Corry Resident Hazel Jones Missing in Pennsylvania

State police search for Hazel C Jones 27, wife of Clive Jones, missing from Cambridge Springs area since Monday. Former Corry resident, daughter of Mrs William Schrader, described as 5 ft 4 in, 130 lbs, light complexion with brown hair, possibly ill and feared harmed. reports spread to Butler and state police systems.

Corry Rodee Pennsylvania Hazel C Jones Clive Jones R. D Cambridge Springs Jones William Schrader North Center Street Cony

Southern wage hour measure adopts southern demands

Conferees on the Wage Hour bill support southern allies by approving a flat 28 cent minimum wage, a five cent raise in the act's second year, and industry advisory boards. Uncertainty remains over possible House changes amid a filibuster threat by the southern bloc.

United Press Washington D Lemands House Senate Wale

Boost Corry Club Meeting Promotes Local Attractions

The Corry Rotary or similar club held a meeting with Rev. Edward Wagner as speaker. A publicity committee led by William Lombard was formed to promote the community’s assets via pamphlets and other media. The group backed joint efforts to improve tourism and coordinate a coast-to-coast route near the World’s Fair site in New York, with City Council support from Richard Rossbacher. President Lawrence Davison noted tourism facilities aim to attract visitors, and Wagner urged city beautification and universal civic cooperation. A report on the recent Jubilee suggested a consensus among merchants and plans for an annual Golden Rule Day sale on June 15 with a Golden Rule Dinner organized by Frames Whiteley and local merchants.

Cory Cullen Nid Edward la. Wagner St. Paul's Lutheran Church Willam Lombard James ®. Sullivan Clyde F. Brown Concord Township New York City Lawrence Davison Richard Rossbacher Wagher Hemurehints Deliciowa Cheart Ard Saviny Frame Whiteley Bilis Electric Endicott-Johnson Davivan-Foxle Ennnsylvania Electric Company Loveland Stanley ‘Asper Morton's Grocery

Dinner for Adult Students at Senior High School

Adult students in the Commercial classes of the WEA Adult Educational Division and friends enjoyed a tureen liner at 4:30 PM at the Senior High, closing the year's work. A program by the Cardesauer Ensemble of Brie followed, with Walter Wieshduer directing, and the group highlighting Braille workshops by visually impaired students taught by Frank Vandeborg. Carl W. Tiffany awarded twenty-one commercial students certificates and spoke on personal progress and character.

Itty WEA Clisis Cardesauer Ensemble Brie Philip Lawrence Frank Vandeborg Carl W. Tiffany WPA Cardehauer Walter Wieshduer Mire Sarah Carlaw Merril] Dever Caril Rosequist

Union City Men Injured In Auto Crash Involving Corry Machine

Two Union City men suffered fractures and severe injuries when their machine collided with a Corry operated auto on Union City street. Charles Brown 1 drove the Union City machine and Leo Rhynard of Corry piloted the other vehicle. Burger remained hospitalized while Still was sent home after the Sunday morning crash.

Mark Borger Unioon City Francie Still Union City Iuries I Charles Brown Leo Rhynard Corry Union City Auto Burger Still Union City Hospital

Husband of Slain Woman Attacks Killer at Inquest

In Chicago the enraged husband of Mrs. Florence Johnson, 34, who was slain, struck the killer, Robert Nixgh, at a coroner's inquest as details of the brutal brick bludgeoning emerged. The incident occurred when they met today at the scene.

Chicago Florence Johnson Robert Nixgh At & Commner

Carney Steps Down Clears Path for Cronin Chair Bid

John Carney withdraws as Democratic county committee candidate paving the way for Michael Cronin to succeed Arthur Colegrove at the reorganizational meeting in Erie tonight. Colegrove also signals retirement and backs Cronin as the party moves to the chairship amid a three way race for vice chair.

Withirawel John Corney

Local drive to aid German refugees in eastern Europe

The Corry Jewish Welfare Society sponsors a national fundraising campaign via the National Bank and The Corry Evening Journal to aid German refugees and persecuted Eastern Europe residents. Subscriptions are invited at four local spots with N Cohen as president and Mervyn M Nast as treasurer. funds go to national headquarters.

N. Cohen Mervyn M. Nast Ussue

Conference Opens for Merging Laitherans

United Frene Harrisburg reports the merger of Lutheran units into a central Pennsylvania Lutheran synod. Nine hundred delegates from over 180000 members met to discuss the constitution and by laws before final approval.

United Frene Harrisburg United Lutheran Church Central Pennsylvania Lutheran Synod

John Kelly Renamed Phila Dem Chairman

Philadelphia ceremony confirms John Kelly as city Democratic chairman for another term after 51 ward leaders vote to keep elections as scheduled. Kelly had urged postponement until state committee reorganization concludes in Harrisburg. In Cleveland a robber crew stole $5,000 from morning collections at Prodiria Mille, targeting mostly women.

Philadilphia Cleveland Offeo Prodjiera Mille Company

Gettysburg Veterans Reunion Funds Sought in Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Gettysburg Battlefield Commission seeks a $300000 Congressional appropriation to reunite Civil War veterans for the 75th anniversary celebration. Revised estimates raise expected veterans to about 3500, aiming to bring both Union and Confederate soldiers to Gettysburg for the event. A separate report notes the death of Man 16 killed in Newcastle, Pa, when struck by a motor vehicle.

Gettrsburg Pennsylvania Gettysburg Battlefield Commission War Department Federal Commission

Corry Council seeks P U C inquiry on water rates

Members of the Corry City Council unanimously approved a resolution to petition the Public Utilities Commission of Pennsylvania to open an immediate inquiry into the Corry Water Supply Company rates. Mayor Frank Hepler urged downward adjustment, arguing rates are among the highest in Pennsylvania third class cities and burden residents and industry. The move aims to secure state action and possible rate reductions for local consumers.

Kery Council Corry Pennsylvania Frank Hep Jer Public Utilities Commission State of Pennsylvania Zovry Water Supply Hepler Counett Anu Nee Utilities Comiitasion Ner Ilkeely Annes Borgarch Commonwealth of Pennsylvania City of Citien

Attempt to End 6 Day Strike of Truck Drivers

United Press reports Warrinit motions in the six day strike by 1,400 truck drivers as efforts proceed to end the stoppage. The strike disrupts freight and threatens supply in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas.

United Pres Pittsburgh eGedey Han Windling Pittabareh Ares

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Bond House OF Pittsburgh Pine Grove Cemetery’ Association Farmer Self Luw Sen PITT Butler Lele Boost Corry INAME Carney Dem ASK Laitherans John Kelly Phila New Gastle Nofeian Hanna Frank £. Hepler
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