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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1938

Page

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Marci vhure day James roads and lure unclear

A fragmentary item notes March day James with references to lure and roads but details are unreadable and unclear about events or entities.

Marcivhure James

Beem ry Vun Edwant wrera in slaintifs

In a fractured OCR fragment, plaintiffs address water supervisors and a named party. The garbled text mentions Homer de Tun, Robert, Ronald Verge, Gilford, and Doris among others, with references to a rock or defined geometry entering a watercourse.

Verge Gilford Roper Doris “ . Haltast

Be Good And Obedient Be Attitude Verses At St Edward's Graduation

Rev Joseph Seyboldt of Meadville urged St Edward's High class of 1988 to be good and obedient to parents, warning against modern temptations. Diplomas were awarded by Dr Alicia Graves as graduates entered in gowns and were cheered by a large audience at St Thomas church.

Gradu Atta Joseph Seyboldt St. Brigid's Church Meadville St. Tadward’s High School St. Thomas’ Church St. Edward's Corin Iliac James P. Sullivar Moshey Mary Sreator Fr. Seyboldt Ehmon Pither Seyboldt Alicia J. Graves J. R St. Edward’s School Edward Peeney Mary Catherine Hand Mise Paul Pourney Wiliam Hoylsn Catherine Hand Dornhy Miser Raymond ‘Bachefier Tyndeeping Agnes Casper Mary ‘Groliseta Margaret Sonchil Paris Lute Reese Bear Thomas Crane Robert Brigjam Robert Silli

Railroad aid legislation dropped for this session

Senate Leader Barkley said after a White House meeting that plans to pass railroad relief legislation would be scrapped this session and Congress would adjourn soon. He noted no new railroad bills would be offered due to impending adjournment, while a Railroad Labor Executives official disclosed a partial compromise on part of the program before Congress leaves Washington. The move comes as Wage Hour bill conference reports loom for House action and Senate consideration.

United Frees Washington Senate Alben W. Barkley White House Barkley Roosevelt Railroad Labor Executives Association Labor S Congress Wort House Speerly

Jury Called To Decide Slayers Indictment In Five Year Old Case

United Press reports a Miami grand jury was convened to indict Franklin Pierce Macall, charged with killing five year old Timmy Cash. Prosecutors hint a guilty plea could be offered. J Edgar Hoover plans to testify before the jury and then return north for the Levine kidnapping case unrelated in New Rochelle, New York.

United Press Miami Mia Franklin Pierce Macall Aldriper Timmy Cash afcCull J. Edgar Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation Sock Am Hie Jerp Peter Levine New Roshelle Ney Hove LéVine Mtn; Weldciaipan

Titusville Youth Drowns in Canadahia Lake Canoe Incident

Walter Bliznieski 19 and his brother John 21 were paddling a canoe when waves from a passing motorboat overturned it. Walter drowned about 3:45 pm near Smilth's Landing as rescuers and volunteers searched for six hours before recovering the body. John was saved by three local youths. deputy coroner C M Lanne considers possible inquest and notes motorboat operation may have contributed.

Titusville Canadahia Lake Walter Bliznieski Samuel Blizneski John Marcresan Smilth Walter Townville Corry Willsville Meadville C. M. Lanne

Lawrence to Be Re elected State Chairman

Harrisburg June 14 Democratic leaders expect Commonwealth Secretary David L. Lawrence to win a third term as state party chairman at the reorganizational meeting. They also anticipate U S Senator Joseph F Gulley s insurgent faction backing Lieut Gov Thomas Kennedy against Charles Alvin Jones for the gubernatorial nomination. Only 32 of the committee members elected May 17 were not Dem ruling party members.

Harrisburg Newry Commonwealth David L. Lawrence U. S Joseph F. Gulley Thomas Kennedy Jones

Strikers Return to Work in Pittsburg The Great

June 18 reports a tentative pact ending a 11 day walkout by 4000 workers. About 11,600 employees at major plants including bakeries and (unreadable) will return to duty today as the strike settles.

Pittsburg

Earle and Jones to Speak at Democratic Biennial Meet

Earle and Jones join other Democratic leaders for the biennial convention of the Young Democrats of Pennsylvania in Erie. Delegates from Corry include Victor Dempsey William Lombard George Stanford and Milton Zalmeck with alternates named. Registration opens Thursday at Hotel Lawrence with a $1 fee. about 1607 voting delegates from 467 clubs are expected over two days June 17 18.

Evernor George Ih. Earle Charles Alvin Jones Pennsylvania Young Democrats of Bele Corry Victor Dempsey William P. Lombard George Stanford Milton Zalmeck Erie Young Democratic Clubs of Lawrence Belo County

Flood Waters in China Warn of Japanese Menace

A United Press report by Joe Alex Morris describes flooding on the Yellow River affecting Japanese military movements and threatening Chinese defenses. It notes efforts to coordinate naval action along the Yangtze while presses prepare for a thrust toward the capital, with continued coverage expected on Page Two.

Joe Alex Morris United Press Yellow River Japan Yang Lie

Wreckage of Huge Flying Ship Found. All Nine Dead

A search party found the Trans continental and Western Airways plane wreckage on Buena Vista peak in the Sierra Nevada. Nine occupants were dead, with the craft embedded in snow after a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Pilot Graves reported turning back before the crash. The rescue trek from Yosemite proceeds as trails reopen.

United Press Wawona Calif Buena Vista Peak Transcontinental and Western Airways H. C. Collier Preano Sierra Nevada San Francisco Los Angeles John D. Graves Yosemite Wawous

Children’s Day Observed in City Churches

Children’s Day services were held across city churches with large congregations. The Baptist program opened at 10:15 AM with recitations and songs, followed by special services at Methodist and Presbyterian churches featuring vocal and instrumental numbers, baptisms, and diploma presentations for cradle roll to junior departments.

The Baptist Church Presbyterian Mra HB. Smithwir G. L. Boyd Migg Lona Marker JW. Rickens Juffer Ghott Ev. Boyd United Brethren Christ Church Pat Yrhich Wilmier

Grant Earle Probe Delay Granted by Pennsylvania Court

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court granted Gov. George Farle a continuance until June 17 to file his answer to the amended petition in a Dauphin County grand jury probe of his administration. After 45 minutes of delivery, Chief Justice Kep Hart announced the court majority favored courtesy and extended time for Farle’s counsel William A. Schnader to prepare the answer.

United Press Philadelphia Pennsylvania Supreme Court George Harle Dauphin County Grand Jury John W. Kephart Commonwealth William A. Schnader Farle Schnader Figd

B M Jourdet Taken By Death In Corry Pa

B M Jourdet long time Corry resident dies at 70 after running furniture and grocery businesses in Corry Pa Born Brechtown Pa November 27 1864 survived by two sons Lon W Jourdet and Clifford R Jourdet a daughter in law Mary Jourdet six grandchildren two sisters Mrs Addie Henry and Mrs Walter Franklin an uncle Alfred Nageotte The body sent to Bracken Keating funeral home for arrangements

B. M. Jourdet West Wayne Street Breachtown DuBbin A. P. Morgan West Washington West Wayne Streets Ils Lon W. Toirdet Philadelphia Clifford R. Jourdet Corry Mire Mary Jourdet Goyry Addie Henry Meadville Walter Franklin Brig Alfred Nageotte Guys Mills Yhera

Auto Wreck at Le Boeuf Crossing Near Waterford

Garfield May 85 fled three miles west of Waterford when his Chevrolet stalled on the Le Boeuf Crossing between Union City and Waterford as westbound freight train W-5 on the Renova division approached. He leaped to safety but the car was struck and wrecked by the locomotive.

Wee Wesoeur Enssing Union City Waterford Garfield May May Renova Wivilly

Youth Dies In Chair For Slaying of Young Woman

BELLETONTE Pa June 18 Wendell Porrest Bowers 20 spent years in jail and reformatories in six states. He was executed in the electric chair at Hockview penitentiary for the murder of Wilma V Carpenter 36 a Philadelphia beauty shop operator. Bowers shot to death the comely young woman in Dublin township Montgomery County December 12 at Amity. He walked unaided to the chair to atone for what was branded one of the most atrocious crimes in Pennsylvania history. Rev C T Lauer prison chaplain aided. he listened to the Twenty third Psalm during the death cell walk. The Lord is my shepherd. Bowers sobbed and asked to be left alone in the death room as 2000 volts of electricity struck him at 12 33 p m. The attending physician was Dr W J Schwartz.

United Press Belletonte Wendell Porrest Bowers Hockview Avs Wilma V. Carpenter Philadelphia Bowers Dublin Towsship Montgomery Amally Younding Carpenter Strick Mary Grif Fin Pennsylvania C. T Lauer Bower Telire W. J. Schwartz

Corry Man Named Public Utility Commissioner by Earle

Gov. George H. Earle names Arthur Colegrove as public utility commissioner succeeding Gay Bard, with the term extending to April 1, 1940. Colegrove takes cabinet duties immediately, and the four other commissioners are Donald Livingstone, Richard Beamish, Thomas Buchanan, and Denis Driscoll as chairman. Bard becomes attorney general after Charles Margiotti’s dismissal. the P U C term and salaries are noted.

United Press Arrisburg Eorge H. Earle Arthur Colegrove Gay K. Bard Commission Colegrove Bag Harle Bard Charles J. Margiotti Earle Jolegrove At- Lines Comminpion Donald At Livingstor Richard J. Beamish Thomas C. Buchanan Denis J. Driscoll Public Service Commission Colegrave Arle Colegyave

Heavy Rains Hit Northwestern Pennsylvania Vicinity

Heavy rains drenched northwestern Pennsylvania on Sunday causing considerable damage near Franklin and Wrantlin. A miniature cloudburst near Brocton damaged dams and a Franklin rainfall of 43 inches per hour sparked severe electrical storms. A fire at C. A. Crispen’s Oak Hill shop and apartment destroyed the structure, estimated at 1500 dollars. Several automobile accidents were reported due to the storm.

Franklin Brocton Northwywstern Ansylvania Wrantlin Corry Pranklin India Anhour C. A. Crispen Oak Hill

Man Killed by Erie Train Near Franklin Refinery

J Trwin Zerbe announced an inquest into the death of Robert H. Snowden 38 who was struck and killed by an Erie Railroad train near the Franklin refinery Sunday night. Snowden, a native of Hagarsville, Cal., was employed as a riveter at the Basic State Building plant and was regarded as an expert rivet setter by workmates.

J. Trwin Zerbe Robert H. Snowden Erie Pranklin Snowden Hagarsville Cnt Wml

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