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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1937

Page

3

Regular Board Meeting and Erie Pike Catch Report

Regular Board of Education meeting held this evening. Corry anglers reported hundreds of pike taken at the mouth of the stream flowing into Lake Erie at Westield over the weekend with many sharing in the large catch. State highway patrol reports 257 Pennsylvania motorists lost driving privileges during the week ending June 7. Of these, 77 were revoked and 180 suspended. 151 drivers had privileges restored during the period. Intoxication cited as the reason for 47 revocations. Employment figures show job prospects favor men aged 85 to 40, based on a survey of 159,349 placed by the State Employment Service with 7,849 women among them.

Corry Lake Erie Atate Bureau of Highway Patrol and Safety Pennsylvania Carsa Ralph M. Bashore Secretary of Labor and Industry Division of Unemployment Compensation and Employment Service

Pennsylvan ia Schools Act Aids Backward Pupils

Harrisburg announces broad statewide push to fund special education for physically or mentally handicapped children ages six to sixteen. Describes required facilities, adapted furniture, oversized textbooks, and manual work to aid learning. Reimbursement from state funds limited to $300 per teacher. plans must meet State Council on Education standards.

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National Guard officers named for Kane unit and Flag Day observed

In Kane, Adj. Gen. Frederick Kerr announced promotions in Company M of the 112th Infantry, elevating Hirst Het. Samuel YW. Moore to captain and Second Lieut. Lawrence R. Newton to lieutenant. Banks closed for Flag Day while most businesses stayed open. Senate sent a flood control bill to Congress. Mary Mekford and Charles "Bud Fly" Rogers set a June 26 Los Angeles wedding. Railway earnings for Class One railroads showed May revenue down from 1930 and 1936 figures. May employment rose to 25,378. Rev. Ray Hail to present a Riley reading in Union City. Plant strike at Standard Chair in Union City continues with management departures. State police sent to Bethlehem Steel strike zone. Corry band to hold first City Park concert. program to be announced. Erie County designates June 14 as Strawberry Week.

Pennsylvania National Guard Adj Frederick 8. Kerr Hirst Samuel WY. Moore 112Th Infantry Kane Lawrence R. Newton Rutieutenant

Graduation at St. Edward's School Promotes Eight Grads

Diplomas were awarded after spiritual exercises led by Rev. Father Graves and Father O'Connell. The ceremony featured benediction, a Panis Angelicus solo by Miss Anna Shields, and the Alma Mater as the graduating class closed. An eighth grade promotion was announced to be held this evening.

Page Onothen O'Connell St. Edward's High School Father O’connell Father Graves John Lutz Katherine Ann Mead Grace Hoylen Marie Lita William Hoylen Agnes Kasper Mary Katherine Hand Anna Shields St. Edward's School

Legion Rally in Corry Highlights Neutral Legion Stand

The seventh annual American Legion rally in Corry featured State Commander Waller J. Kress stressing the organization’s neutral stance on labor disputes and law enforcement. The parade and park program drew hundreds from western Pennsylvania and southwestern New York with visiting officials, bands, and a flood-emergency radio demonstration from Jamestown’s Triad unit.

American Legion Waller J. Kress Jgonms uwWn Whyad Gee Lye Law and Order Elmer C. Carrier Post Pennsylvania New York Corry City Parke Walfils Tr Lou Spring Jamestown Rogers Taree Erle Chief Cornplanter Post Warren Carl Stafford Meadville North East Corry High School Juntoy Bugle Elmer GC Carrier Post Highway Patrol First Ward Center Street Main First Avenue South Street Center Park Place Maple Avenue Secute Corry High Tra Lott Lloyd Stawe Hany I. Spicer Emer C. Carrier Post Legionnaires Ladies Auxiliary Glen Miller

Christoph's Son May Attend Annapolis

George A Christoph Jr, 79, son of Police Chief and Mrs. George J. Christoph, will attend the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. Congressman Charles N Crosby helped secure the appointment from Christoph's district. He is a Cathedral Prep and Academy High School graduate and will take the required entrance exams. He has been active in athletics and was a member of the academy university football team.

BAID George A. Christoph, Jr George J. Christoph W. Atatredt United States Naval Academy Annapolis Charles Ni Crosby Young Christoph Catheral Prep of Academy High School Hr Academy Academy Vici

Home Built for Floods Aid by Mellwoo J Aik

Aik Mellwoo and J Gamp yell justice of peat face challenges as they rebuild after flood damage. New home construction aims to provide safety against future floods and restore stability for the Walters family, who were displaced last year.

Aik Gampyell Justice of Peat Thanes Walters

Franklin Man In Death Of Lease Pamp­er

Franklin Pa June 93 year old Franklin man died in a highway crash when his automobile was struck from behind and he alighted. He was taken to a hospital with a head wound, returned to Patchel Run, and later died. Coroners and state motor patrol investigated. An inquest was planned for tomorrow.

United Press Pranklin Franklin Min Xl Iuilay Tebert Ahb Eff State Motor Patrol Gordon Ms Us Aeiving Siuy Patchel Jnul Bure Brenna

Robbed of $170 by man he befriended

Erie report details Thomas Oakley of 1023 Remington Drive Pittsburgh who woke at a gas station lot to find a hitchhiker he had befriended had stolen $70 cash and $100 watch after a night of drinking. Oakley says the man fled after a note and inscription hinted at an ongoing family war service for Westinghouse.

Erie Thomas Oakley Remington Drive Pittsburgh Aren 8 Harmison Oakley Palice Cambridge Springs Westinghouse

Mary and Buddy to Wed on June 26

United Press reports Hollywood confirms Mary Pioktard and Charles Baldy Rogers intend to marry June 26. The couple plans a formal ceremony after Pioktard’s rise as a silent film star and Rogers, age 22, has previous marriage history.

Mary Buddy United Press Hollywood Cait Mary Pioktard Charles Baldy Willie Ariel Ming Picfoit Rogers Hay

Further Slash in Relief Cases

The week ending marked a continued decline in direct relief cases with 1,686 fewer reported, reducing weekly totals to 4,526. Overall on the rolls, 211,887 cases remain, with 426,752 persons. Budgeted expenditures and matching figures appear, noting changes during the period.

Winker

Corry Man Wins In Guessing Contest

A Corry man named Terdy Cobb won a local guessing contest at the Western Auto Supply store. His entry number 268 was announced and he received $250, while runner up Joseph Varvick earned $10 for his guess. Contenders offered guesses from 200 to 800000, according to the readable notes from the event.

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Diplomas Awarded at Carnegie Tech in Exercises

Mune L. Raenewn presented degrees today to graduates in industrial arts and engineering. Dexter S. Klewbstyteage, head of the College of Engineering, noted methods and practice as essential to the field. Kimball commented on the progress and training across departments.

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Dismiss Appeals On Firemen Kin Award Case

United Press reports from Harrisburg that the state Workmen's Compensation Board will dismiss appeals from Brackenridge residents tied to a Milwaukee City pension for a fireman’s kin. The ruling follows a council president’s assertion that the contention was misguided and that guardianship of funds remains unresolved.

Tate Compensation Board Brackenridge United Press Harrisburg Milwomu City Wowluren Tata Tien Ale Lovin Amy Yard Yuroingh Council Alyin Linnuall Shaw Nat Hand Katherlin Payslenen Aliert Wriglentien Mikeltin Mivy Seals Uw Hake Dnst J. Sealin

Hold Suspect In Mattson Case

A June 4 report from Quitman Texas indicates police hold a suspect in the Mattson case. Names and exact locations are garbled but reference an investigation involving individuals connected to a prior incident. Further details remain unclear in the readable text.

Mattson

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