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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1936

Page

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Commencement Held in St Edward's Church Last Evening

St Edward's High School celebrated its sixth annual commencement at St Thomas church Sunday evening. Eight graduates in gowns and caps processed to organ music, with families present. Father Gerald Whalen of St Mary's College delivered the baccalaureate sermon, urging the graduates to remember their dignity as children of God and embrace new beginnings as they move forward.

St Edward's High School St. Thomas' Church B. Demp Sey St. Edward's High School Atami Gerald Whalen St. Mary's College North East Father Whalen

Adjournment Hopes as Tax Conferees Eye Saturday Passage

Washington June 15 United Press reports House and Senate conferees on the new corporation tax bill failed to break deadlock but expressed hope concessions could permit passage by Saturday. Progress hinges on partial shifts in retained earnings rates and the Senate plan to raise taxes by 3 percent plus a 7 percent super tax on undivided earnings.

House Senate United Press Washington Satuday Roosevelt Ralse

Pittsburgh Civic Turmoil Subsides Amid Police Row

Pittsburgh settles another anti climax as Mayor William M. McNair restores the police department to Safety Director Thomas A. Dunn. A grand jury probes police courts and possibly the whole department while Dunn resists a furlough. The mayor faces malfeasance charges issued by Judge Ralph H. Smith. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Charles Myers visit Harrishurs with daughter Harriet Myers.

United Press Maptsburgh Pittsburgh William M. McNair Thomas A. Dunn Dun Ralph H. Smith

Road to Ruin Stocks Steady Market Gains Persist

The Road to Ruin reports stocks reaching their highest level since mid April with a bullish but not spectacular week. Industrials rails and utilities rose with utilities showing the strongest improvement, while merchandise, motors and steels regained confidence after a lingering downturn, edging toward the early April recovery highs.

Pittsburgn Post-Onnette

Three Coast Guard aviators die in Tampa crash

In Tampa Bay three Coast Guard aviators were killed when an amphibian aircraft from the St. Petersburg base crashed about an hour after takeoff during a patrol. The dead are Lieut. C. M. Perrott, Radioman Walter C. Morris, and Machinist's Mate William D. Eubanks, all stationed at St. Petersburg.

United Pres Tampa Fla Coast Guard Tampa Bay Serv Icg AIP St. Petersburg C. ML. Perrott Walter C. Morris William D. Eubanks Perrott St. Peterasburg

Landon Campaign Plans Seen In Topeka Arrival

John D. M. Hamilton new Republican national chairman arrives in Topeka to map strategy with Gov. Alf M. Landon and G O P leaders. Frank Knox Henry P. Fletcher and subcommittee members expected to join for early campaign planning and August openings.

Lewis Larkin United Press Topeka Kans John D. M. Hamilton Republican National Buck N Alf M. Landon Hamilton Kansas Landon Frank Knox Chicago Henry P. Fletcher National Committee London

Two youths jailed for raid on Tenpas Power House

Henry Jaggs and Harold Warns, both about 21, were jailed ten days in Mayville after arrest at Clymer Saturday following a raid on the Tenpas Power House. They were caught after a lengthy search by a Clymer posse when neighbors spotted them driving from the mill with stolen old machinery and junk. They were arraigned before Justice Whippo and sentenced in county jail.

Henry Jaggs Harold Warnshouse Mayville Clymer Clymer Poake Tenpas Justice Whippo

Relief decision due on veterans grants in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg June 15 The State Emergency Relief Board will meet tomorrow to decide if relief grants for World War veterans receiving the federal bonus today will be reduced withdrawn or continued The SERB session was postponed.

United Press Harrisburg State Emergency Relief Board Tilrec

New Coal Bill Wins Approval In Senate Vote

Washington June 15 The Senate Interstate Commerce committee approved the Guffey Vinson coal control act to stabilize the soft coal industry and supersede prior Supreme Court invalidated provisions. The 9 to 5 vote enacts price fixing and revamps the tax with a 1.5 percent excise plus a 13.5 percent levy, rebated to compliant producers. original form had a 15 percent mine sale tax with 90 percent rebate.

United Press Washington Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Supreme Court Burton. Wheeler D. Mont

Rogers Steel Company Receives Large Order Totals

L. E. Roelofs announced Rogers Structural Steel has secured multiple orders ensuring steady plant operation for weeks. Projects include 50 tons for Coudersport schools, 92 tons for Clymer, 30 tons for Shera, 85 tons for Warren, 20 tons for Aero Supply extension, 80 tons for Quaker State Refinery at Warmers Valley, and 120 tons for Socony Vacuum at led. Workers will stay busy though no extra hires are anticipated.

L. E. Roelofs Rogers Structural Steel Company Coudersport Clymer Shera Warren Aero Supply Extension Quaker State Refinery Company Warmers’ Valley Socony Vacuum Cmpan Led

Former Edison Associate Slain in East Orange

A former associate of Thomas A. Edison and noted inventor with over 100 patents was found slain near his home in East Orange. A former business partner, described by neighbors, is being questioned by police after a violent argument earlier that day. The victim suffered two bullet wounds, one behind the right ear and one in the right temple. The suspect allegedly attacked Moore from behind and fled.

United Frees East Orange McParlan Moore Jity Homan A. Edison Nnh Hevy Sulight Moore Poleo Institute Nes Pollée

Roosevelt 10 Open Campaign In Fourth Address

Roosevelt plans a major address at the Monticello home of Thomas Jefferson near Charlottesville Virginia on July 4 to kick off his re election campaign after renomination. He will stay in Washington before the convention to guide Congress and prepare his acceptance speech likely for June 26 or 27 in Franklin Field Philadelphia.

United Press Washington Pregi Ment Roosevelt Ely Philadelphia Monticello Thomas Jefferson Charlottesville Alf Candon Prioor Roosevelt Congress Brankin Field Lannon Kansas James A. Parley Democratic Nations Committee George W Landon John Hamilton Farley New York G. O. P. Nomin

Children’s Day Observed Across Four Churches

Sunday services in Methodist Episcopal Presbyterian Baptist and other churches featured infant baptisms recitations songs and plays. Rev E A Hook delivered the children's day message as ceremonies included diplomas and junior war recitations with large audiences and festive flowers.

Methodist Church Baptist Church E. A. Hook The Presbyterian Church Melvin Thomas

Tropical storm bypasses Miami with no damage

A tropical storm moved over Florida's west coast and past Miami without causing damage. Velocity reached 38 miles per hour as torrential rain accompanied the disturbance before it curved to sea. Weather bureau reports indicate the storm whipped over the city and out into the Atlantic.

Miami Pia Florida Weather Bureau West Coast Siam Atlantic

Jailed After Car Almost Hits Police Patrol

Henry Mowler, about 50, colored, was bonded at 500 for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He was arrested after a pursuit when his car narrowly missed a police vehicle on North Center Street and he allegedly drove recklessly and drunk. Fowler pleaded guilty at arraignment before Alderman B. Porer and awaits next court term. He was held over weekend for morning hearing.

Henry Mowler Nedringal LermoPiria Powler Fowler Meal Ruppersberger North Center Street

Fear for life of mother of Dionnes during quintuplet birth

Teurn said birth expected this week or next night could prove fatal to Mrs Blzfre Dionne mother of the quintuplets. Legros and Oliva Dionne, fathers, told United Press they fear for the young mother’s life as the Dionne family faced public scrutiny amid the ongoing pregnancy reports.

United Press Callendar Blzfre Dionne Legros Dionne Oliva Dionne Quinnts Dionnes Hue Shire

Earle May Cut Amount Needed Declared For Relief

Harrisburg June 11 Governor Earle presents a revised SMRB forecast for seven months and prepares to address the extraordinary session. Both houses reconvene at nine, then join a joint session to hear the relief revenue plan. Officials anticipate a 15,991,100 reduction in unemployment estimates by moving 30,000 workers to WPA projects, boosting chances of agreement between Democrats and the Republican Senate. The relief bill may fall from 70,991,000 to 5,000,000 and the general relief appropriation from 40,000,000 to about 36,500,000, with prior savings noted since May.

Morey J. Potter United Press Harrisburg Earle SMRB Sarle Washington Senate of Emergency Karde Schwyeina Px. Hays Eri

Eighth Grade Program At St Edward's School Tonight

Eighth grade exercises at St Edward's School will take place this evening in the school hall. The program includes a welcome by Elizabeth Bozek, performances by Mary Jean Sullivan and the chorus, the presentation of certificates by Rev Francia Graves, and American Legion medals awarded to Theodore Donoghue and Margaret Sonehik. Members of the graduating class include Robert Sullivan, Thomas Ressler, Joseph O'Day, John Mead, Joseph Borkosisi, John Jackson, Frank Jackson, Theodore Donoghue, Elizabeth Bozex, Ann Brigham, Margaret Sonehli, Ann Gourneen, and Marie Lute.

St. Edward's School Elizabeth Bozek Mary Jean Sullivan Francia Graves P. R American Legion Theodore Donoghue Margaret Sonehik St. Edward's Forever Robert Sullivan Thomas Ressler Joseph O'Day John Mead Joseph Borkosisi John Jackson Frank Jackson Elizabeth Bozex Ann Brigham Margaret Sonehli Ann Gourneen Marie Lute

Firework sales banned by four area townships

Four area townships around Corry ban fireworks sale after Concord Wayne Columbus and Spring Creek adopt resolutions. Mayor Glen Miller and city officials say violators will face drastic action and enforcement checks will be made to uphold the ban in the city and surrounding vicinity.

Concord Township Wayne Columbus Spring Creek Corry Glen Miller Concord Bealdes Concord

Bonus payments distributed to Corry veterans today

Over $100,000 in bonus bonds were delivered from the Corry post office to about 200 World War II veterans and their families. Bonds were to be carried to homes or collected at the post office if not present, with payments ranging from a few dollars to as high as 1600. Special night deliveries and carrier rounds were arranged to ensure veterans received their bonuses promptly.

Corry James B. Sullivan Heler Treasury Post Office Veterans Administration and Veterans Organizaton Tt &E

Speedboat crash injures spectators at Seattle lake racing

Adolph Spreckies of Eugene Oregon, a sportsman, was hurt when his roving outboard speedboat went out of control and plunged into a crowd at Green Lake during a race heat. Fifteen spectators were injured and Spreckies was thrown from the craft and impaled briefly on a telephone pole. He was semiconscious until rescued and weakened by loss of blood.

Seattle Wash Pical Adolph Spreckies Eugene Ore Spreckles Green Lake

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Rte Ion F. J. Graves Dima Mrs Charles Myers Harrishurs Miss Harriet Myers O.P Senate Interstate Commerce Group Rogers Steel Company Edison Norris Fair Grayville Franklin DB. Roosevelt Tuknoix Adolph Spreckels
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