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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1938
Page
1
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154 graduates of Turnby Junior High celebrated with a special program organized by Principal Harolld G. Wolfe. The event featured a march by the orchestra, an invocation by Rev Osward L Wagner, and readings and monologues by students. The largest class to depart will enter Turnby Senior High next fall.
Chief of Police John D. Flanigan later returned to Harvey Cros t Pal of Held plisses and an automobile tire were missing from a sedan during its refnyery a few weeks ago in New York. The field glasses and robe were recovered by New York and restored, the Cyprus Party Wor contrasedl to stealing, the anton U de nectia it sterm in Hee firqhing verison.
Washington June 8 President Roosevelt exerts last minute pressure on Congress for passage of two railroad aid measures before adjournment. Overnight developments push adjournment later, with Senate Leader Alben W. Barkley still hoping for an end of session this week.
Police chief John D Flanigan releases updated detours across Pennsylvania for June 10 to 17. Minor routes shift in Lycoming, Centre, Erie and surrounding counties include US 6 19 US 220 and state routes 45 69 and 8 with miles ranging from 3 to 15.5.
The High School will graduate a class of 111, the second largest in the school's history, at the 66th annual Commencement at the Senior High auditorium this evening. Dr. Gammon Rass of Edinboro will deliver the commencement address. Orations by Burton Dearay valedictorian and Stepan Bears. Diplomas will be presented to the graduates.
An influential New Deal adviser urged the Roosevelt administration to decide immediately whether to oppose wavering Democrats in primaries or to adopt a hands off stance. The debate follows Iowa results showing Sen. Guy M. Gillette with strong renomination over Rep. Otha Wearin, despite Wearin’s 100 percent New Deal backing by Hopkins.
St Edward's High School will graduate a class of thirteen at the annual commencement exercises at St Thomas church next Sunday evening. Rev Joseph Seyboldt of St Brigid's Meadville will deliver the baccalaureate sermon. The graduates are Dorothy Bensink Robert Brigham Agnes Casper Thomas Crane Paul Fourney Maury Gronostar Mary Catherine Hand Rose Jackson Ethel Jackson Thomas Mead Martin Ressler Robert Swan Angelo Zarbo. The Junior Senior banquet will be served at the school Thursday evening at 6 30 with William Hoylen toastmaster and Dorothy Mixer continuing on page five.
United Press reports Harrisburg as Pennsylvania's major white party factions push to unify ahead of November elections. The GOP state committee meets in Philadelphia to elect officers for two years with James Torrance expected to succeed Green. Pinchot supporters likely back James and the state ticket.
The war’s tempo risked destabilizing China and heightening international frictions as Spain’s civil war threatened Britain's policy of guaranteeing peace through deals with Europe's dictators. Britain’s 1938 plan hinged on Franco’s apparent victory, risking a breakdown of the budding peace framework.
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt wed Miss Manuela Hudson a member of a California family in a simple library ceremony at Cedar Knolls the Vanderbilt country home of his mother Mrs Margaret Emerson only a few guests attended the romance had been evident since last winter and few expected a ceremony soon in the rambling house setting.
Michael J. Cronin former Erie fire chief and city treasurer was elected chairman of the Erie County Democratic Committee at a reorganization dinner at the Hotel Lawrence in Erie. Madeline Crane was named first vice chairman defeating Mrs. Robert Curley by 5 to 4. Nellie Vieyra retired as secretary and Kenneth Thompson became treasurer without opposition. Former Chairman Arthur Colegrove received a token of appreciation as he retires, and Colegrove pledged continued support to Cronin for the Fall campaign.
In Seattle pilots tested the two largest aircraft ever built. The Boeing Pan American Clipper and the Douglas PC-4 landed after brief flights from Elliott Bay near Port of Seattle. Allen of New York praised performance, noting excellent results beyond expectations. The Pan American craft seats 40 passengers on a 4000 mile run and features two full decks with ten passenger compartments.
Washington June 8 Conferees reach a compromise on the wage hour bill establishing a 25 cent per hour minimum wage in year one rising to 30 cents in year two and a flat 40 cent minimum for seven years with industry boards and an administrator to fix wages within set goals. Senator Allen Blndler voted against the measure citing broken promises to the South. Representative Fred Hartley and other House conferees opposed the deal, with Hartley declaring NRA support.
A second missing person case unfolds as police search for Wresner Marie Smith, 17, last seen at 9:15 p.m. at 7 Bukstrest. The inquiry notes a possible elopement motive involving a male boarder. Described as 5 feet 4 inches, brown hair and eyes, wearing a red coat, blue dress, brown suede shoes. Authorities also seek Mrs. Helen Jones, 27, missing from Cambridge Springs, daughter of Mrs. Williais Schiret, with connections to Corry. Myrtle Talley reportedly a visitor to the area.
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