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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1939

Page

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113 Students Awarded Diplomas at Corry High

One hundred and thirteen members of Corry High School's class of 1938 received diplomas at last evening's commencement in the senior high auditorium. Dr. John E. Cavelti urged continued education and defined education as self education for those unable to pursue college, as Ruth Dennett and Gertrude Johnson spoke as valedictorian and salutatorian respectively.

Corry High School John E. Cavelti Allegheny College Meadylife Ruth Dennett Gertrude Johnson Ralph 8. Dewey J. Roscoe Dearing Board of Education Howard J. Sheen John Dearing Marlon A. Barlow Bagley C. H. Bagley Richard Lindsley Horton Dearing Daughters of the American Revolution Gertude Tohnson Perry F. Haines Methodist Church Carlton Chaffee Sylvia Speaks Raymond Cathers Lillian Bennett Wendell Gage Leonard Charles Hughes John Stowe Keith Henton Little Hills Are Calling Morris Bernice Chaffee Capa Dearing Keen Chvalti

Supreme Court Grants Superseder in Milk Control Case

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued an order of superseders in the milk control dispute as the appeal by the County Milk Association proceeds. Chief Justice John W. Kephart signed the order, released from Harrisburg, as the litigation moves forward in Philadelphia.

Grant Milk Board United Press Philadelphia State Supreme Court Pennsylvania Mil Control Commission the County Milk Associaton John W. Kephar Prothorotary Harrisburg

REA Program in Warren Sector Pushed by Directors

Warren County Electric Cooperative directors met with attorney Alligan D. Wade last evening to prepare maps for submitting the rural electrification plan to Washington for approval. They aim for speedy approval and an early construction start, with farmers already signed up in the western county. Local directors include Leon Whiteley W L Armitage Leon Bennink Wilma Bindley Homer Manley and Paul Triscuit.

Warren County Co- Operative Washington Furtner Warren County Warren County Electric Cooperative, Inc Warren Alligan D. Wade Washington Hope Ja Leon Whiteley W. L. Armitage Leon Bennink Wilma Bindley Homer Manley Paul Triscuit REA

Corry Public Schools Close 1938 39 Term

The Corry public schools close the 1938 39 term with final report cards issued. Schools suspend summer operations and buildings stay closed until the opening of the 1939 40 term. Commencement at St Edward's is set for Sunday evening June 18 with eighth grade promotion next Monday leading to graduation at St Thomas' church.

Tsauatee Corry St. Edward's Parochial School

Local Journal to Feature Erie Business, Professional Men and Women

Lucille Woods of Erie is engaged by the Journal to publish two series on local business and professional people who have achieved success in their hometown. The feature, titled How Well Do You Brow Carry, will begin soon with a prize contest offering weekly cash prizes. Further details will follow.

Lucille Woods Erie Crry

Britain Hopes For Moral Aid From Country Visit

Washington reports describe King George VI and Queen Elizabeth’s U S visit as a potential new era in Anglo American ties. Security preparations involve 150000 troops, guards, police, and agents along the eastern seaboard. The royal party will stay at the White House for 36 hours as President Roosevelt hosts them amid high ceremonial pomp. In Windsor Ontario Sean Russell, IRA chief of staff, was arrested and later freed on bond, tying into the wider context of the king’s arrival.

United Press Washington United States Britain George VI Elizabeth England New York Queen Eiizabeth I U. S Secret Service Pennsylvania Motor Police J. W. Blythe William ¢. Nagey D.C. Hoffman G. W. Trewin Queen Elizabeth Emporium White House Roosevelt John Adams Detroit Sean Russell Staf Irish Republican Army King George Windsor Alion Burke Beituin Jobo Elnvoley Plure Atria Anes Piaesemion Erin Xymibo

Trial of Sen Dando Enters Fourth Day in WPA Case

Philadelphia report on June 8 describes State Senator Joseph P Dando and co-defendants facing trial for diverting WPA labor to Llewellyn amusement park and beer garden. Nine WPA workers testified they labored on the park, including Willard Pfeiffer who said he worked 20 days building a floor in the beer garden and received only WPA wages. Norris Chapin and her brother Morzla Chapin were in court as visitors.

United Fires Philadelphia Joseph Pando Igh WPA Llewellyn Schuylier County Willard Pfeiffer Llewellyn Carpenter

Hospital service plan to be considered here

Abraham Oseroff, head of Montefiore Hospital Pittsburgh and hospital association leader, outlined a hospital service plan now in Pittsburgh and widely adopted elsewhere. Directors praised its value and will review it again next Wednesday. The Pittsburgh program covers about 115,000 subscribers in fifteen months, with roughly 240,000 dollars in hospital services provided to participating members. Oseroff noted the plan’s growth nationwide and its large subscriber base.

Abraham Oseroff Monteflore Hospital Pitsburgh Pennsylvanis Copferil Mise Margaret Bower Corry Hospital Pittsburgh Oseroflych Fexs Pittebureh Bly Oseroff United States

Ballin Girl Slaying Officer Held Under Grand Jury Probe

Mauch Chunk Pa June fundraising planned by parents' friends to secure legal aid during grand jury investigation into a fatal shooting. State police corporal Benjamin Franklin fired from a squad car after a girl threatened him and another with a toy pistol. Jury testimony described the trigger pull and the slain girl’s supposed gangster plot tale. Ball filed at $6,000 bond. authorities pursued the case amid confounding testimony.

United Press Mauch Chunk Jin Stevens Benjamin Frankin Fred Anolley Franklin Earl Hwatt Jem Greek Valley Pennsylvania Poliveen Ney Wilkes-Barre Swan Langford Branklin

Refugees Hope Hinges On U S Entry

Aboard the refugee liner St Louis at sea on June 8 Jewish refugees prayed for divine intervention as a Sunday deadline loomed for asylum. If no place of refuge is found, returning to Germany may be the only option. Bernard A. Sandler efforts to arrange entry highlight the crisis.

Wy Uniten Press ST. Louis

Graduates Pictures Electric Kitchen Edition Feature

The Journel presents a 12 page edition with class of 1989 graduates photos and full valedictory on pages 10 and 11. A two page electric kitchen feature runs today with local eaters joining in the social announcement on pages 6 and a.

Electric Kitchen Journel

Hopkins Named Coordinating Agent at Commerce Department

June 4 report says Secretary Harry L. Hopkins told the Senate Commerce Committee President Roosevelt aims to use the department to coordinate business and New Deal efforts. Hopkins described mediation of business government conflicts in secret testimony and sought 225000 to hire a skilled staffer for the coordination program.

Washington Reece Ord Cmmmerce Harry L. Haplina Benste Anpr Pristins Committee Rouse Velt Commerce Department Hopkins

70000 Return To Auto Plants 70 000 Return To Auto Plants

Briggs and 10 Chrysler plants reopened after CIO UAW ratified a new contract. The accord grants exclusive bargaining rights to the UAW-CIO across Briggs facilities, a broader scope than in other large industries. It allows strikes after failed procedures, replacing the prior no-strike during the agreement. Union officials expect next talks with General Motors.

Briggs Chrysler CIO United Press Detroit Briggs Manufacturing Company Chrysler Corporation United Antimobile Union Uaw-Cio UAW General Motors Corporation

Dairymen's League Meeting Draws Corry Attendees

Corry local of the Dairymen's League Association joined a Jamestown sponsored mass meeting of Chautauqua county milk producers in Sherman N C principal speakers were Judge Harper of Wattington N Y and Charles Dickinson of Cortland N Y who spoke on the central sales committee and the bar fining agency attendees from Corry included A G Stillman George Andrus Guy Swartz Mr and Mrs Gunt Swanson Mr and Mrs Harry Kimmy Mr and Mrs Harold Hew fara D H Fralick Gay Willams and Mr and Mrs B W Slye

Corry Dairymen's League Association Chautauqua County Sherman N. C Chamber of Commerce of Jamestown Judge Harper Wattington Charles Dickinson Cortland N. Y Central Sales Committee Bar Fiining Iocat A. G. Stillman George Andrus

District Engineer outlines Roosevelt Highway plan at mid year meeting

Eight Roosevelt Highway boosters attend the Roosevelt Highway Association mid year meeting in Warren where District Engineer Stuart W. Jackson of the State highway department describes a future construction program. He cautions a major push may await the James administration’s full setup and funding. Acting President Charles Dein presides and outlines advertising plans for the Roosevelt Highway, touted as the side road to the World's Fair.

Curry Roosevelt Highwa Association Warren Stuart W. Jackson State Highway Department Rantlin Soate Jackson Chile James Winton Charles W. Dein Yof Honesilule Eich Dein Raymond Gibbs Roosevelt Highway Pennsylvania Boratori Hoeadmentary CF Brown Piust Piust Preshigent Association S. Benthey Welle Te Peale Glen Wool Riehart Powers G. KE Bennett Prante Vane Taswel

Ayers Shifts to Buffalo Store in Woolworth Move

George Ayers, manager of the Corry Woolworth store for two years, is transferred to the Geneseo Street Buffalo location. The promotion follows his tenure, replacing Stanley Conrad. Dr. Chapman of Albany will succeed Ayers in Corry after conference today.

George Ayers Corry I. W. Woolworth & Company Geneseo Atreat Ait Ayers Dr. Chapman Albany N.Y Chapman Mr. Ayers

Cambridge Springs Woman Takes Own Life in Sanatorium

Cambridge Springs resident Barbara Zevagac, 34, a patient at the state sanatorium in Cresson, reportedly slit her throat and cut her wrists with a razor blade and died. Coroner Patrick McDermott reported the death yesterday.

Unites Press Johnstown Padune Barbara Zevagac Cambridge Springs Cresson Patrick McDermott

600000 Turn Out At Capital For Ceremonies

Roosevelt welcomes George VI and Queen Elizabeth to Washington in a massive turnout. Crowds cheer as the royal party tours the capital amid cannon salutes and the pageantry of a state visit.

Junior High Students Earn Legion Medals at Assembly

Shirley Dickinson and Richard Muchinhaupt received Legion medals during a school assembly on Wednesday. Medals honor scholarship, service, and citizenship for eighth and ninth graders, with swords crafted by Mrs. Lloyd Stowe and Din W. Bracken. Certificates went to 104 students for good attendance or punctuality. moving-up exercises noted for eighth and sixth graders.

Shirley Dickinson Richard Muchinhaupt Trinie High Shirley Divkingrn Lelay Diekingon West Wayne Street Richard Machimhaupt Hugh Mickinhaupt North Genter Atteat Pitier O Carrier Pont Amercan Legion Weilricktay Afarnoon Mra Lloyd Stowe Din W. Bracken Sens

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Corry Public Schools St. Edward’s Eastern Seaboard King Sen. Dando Norris Chapin Union City Morzla Chapin U.S Roosevelt Highway Association Buffalo iBeuree “Ayers Woolworth Company D. J. Chapman Hull Niagara Falls
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