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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1932
Page
1
Fragmentary notes mention war arp amie coal and two d, two urper, with references to bowls, pipes, room sash, and braces. Names and places are unclear. the text reads like garbled OCR from a wartime page with scattered fragments and exclamations.
Joseph L. Sanl of Los Angeles placed Herbert Hoover’s name in nomination at the RepublicanNational convention, praising him as a home spun American and a master in human engineering. Scott urged Hoover’s candidacy from grassroots support, stressing faith, prudence, and leadership for the nation.
United Press reports in Kansas City on June 16 that Martin Depew pleaded guilty to participating in the December 16 kidnapping of Mrs. Nell Donnelly, a Westinghouse or garment manufacturer, and received a life sentence. Co-defendant William Larg Browning also pleaded guilty and drew 25 years.
Governor Gifford Pinchot urged Philadelphia welfare workers that another special session to fund relief for the jobless is futile without an agreement beforehand. He reaffirmed his stance that consensus among lawmakers is essential to secure additional state funds. The remarks came in Harrisburg as he addressed the delegation.
In Lausanne the British prime minister urged quick agreement at the reparations conference to end reparations and avert a world catastrophe. He warned no nation stands alone as he called for restoration and reconstruction amid the postwar financial crisis.
County commissioners will name 100 registrars for Erie and Corry by July 18. Appointees will serve on three registration days, receive $35 each, and must file petitions with a district committeeman or committeewoman. Each district will have a Democrat and Republican, selection to follow law and avoid favoritism.
Members of the Purchasing Agents Association of Erie City and county gathered at Sunset Inn Erie on Wednesday evening with thirty five members and two guests in attendance. Officers elected include president B P F Fletcher of Hammermill Paper Co first vice president N M Wallace of Erie City Tron Works second vice president Fr R McCarty of Continental Rubber Works secretary C A Sapper Elle School Board treasurer P N Christensen Hays Manufacturing Company assistant secretary and treasurer KW Wilkes Penn Brass and Copper Co. Lou Rogers delivered a talk on the Pymatuning Dam and members enjoyed the Gaate School of Dancing with an Apache dance tap numbers singing and acrobatic stunts.
The Sciota stretch is in final stages and due to open to trade by Sunday. A large force of workers continues surfacing the road tonight or Friday morning, with completion expected tonight or early Friday.
Washington June 16 Senate debate on the 2 400 000 000 Patman bonus bill was blocked when Senator Thomas Democrat Old., objected to unanimous consent for an immediate ballot. The finance committee had reported unfavorably and Smoot urged a vote while House supporters rallied in the Senate gallery. Thomas moved to postpone until tomorrow to study the bill.
Six girls and thirteen boys comprise the 1992 graduating class of St Edward's High School. Diplomas will be awarded at the annual commencement at St Thomas' Church next Sunday evening. Rev Raymond McQuillan of Erie will deliver the baccalaureate sermon.
Radio listings from WABC and CBS NBC networks show 5:45 publican convention reports and 6:45 Jones and Hare on WJZ. At 8:00 Big Sts at the Air, 9:00 Dance hour with Louis Sowa, and 9:15 West Prength on WABCO CBS network listed.
Chicago report notes the Republican platform praises President Hoover for his relief program and calls for high wages and shorter work hours while opposing direct federal relief to individuals. It outlines two billion dollars for public works, 300 million for state food loans, and regulatory steps for banking, with a push for gold standard maintenance and a possible international conference on currency and commodities.
One killed and six injured when a car traveling from Cleveland toward New York left the Pittsfield Vourgsville highway near Warren. The dead is Jack Rabinawicz, 30, of 183 Columbia Street. Injured include Pearlman and the five members of the Shechter family. The car touched the wall, went over a ditch, and overturned, trapping occupants. Witnesses L. Martin and John Sandberg helped, as highway patrol and local officials opened an inquest. Rabinowitz's body was taken to a Warren undertaker. shipment to Cleveland planned today.
Two boys were killed and six other youths were injured when lightning struck a fishing group seeking shelter during a storm near Youngstown Ohio today. The gathering had been fishing when the storm broke, causing the fatalities and injuries.
Pittsburgh June 16 Gen eral George Washington's route from Pittsburgh to Fort Le Boeuf in 1758 will be retraced tomorrow and Saturday by members of the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania and University of Pittsburgh representatives. The group will travel by automobile and plan gatherings in Grove City Franklin Ol City Meadville Waterford site of Fort LeBoeuf and Brie.
CHICAGO June 16 The Republican platform lists thirty nine sections including an introduction leadership unemployment and public economy It stresses economic distress and urges recovery led by local and state action while endorsing Hoover as a wise leader and opposing federal private charity continuation on page seven
Miss Adelaide Bartlett was re elected superintendent of Gerry Hospital for the coming year at a meeting of the association board last evening in the Library basement. She began in August 1931 and has served satisfactorily. Dr Y W Graham was re named hospital pathologist. Directors deferred reorganization until the next regular meeting in July. The board focused on the financial drive, noting 55 of 100 pledges for $5 monthly over two years have been secured. The campaign aims to sustain continued hospital operation.
Chicago dispatch reports four shot at a roadhouse in a bold hold up. Victims include Miss Marjorie Bruce 28 in critical condition and Roy Marshant 35 described as driver of the bandit car. Fred Pacelli dies later from wounds after gun battle with 400 patrons. Bandits defeated. one escaped. Berlin decree lifts ban on Hitlerite brown shirts and allows wearing uniforms by semi military groups.
Hoover received 1126 votes on first ballot to secure the Republican nomination for president at the Chicago convention. Joseph France was briefly blocked from the floor after attempting to nominate Calvin Coolidge. Curtis was nominated for vice president and the convention adjourned amid cheers and fanfare.
The naval airship Akron lands in its home hangar completing a 334 day round trip with tragedy noted. Commander Charles B. Rosendahl yields command at the mooring mast as Admiral A. H. Drese takes over the helm for a new tour of duty.
A Penn Township youth drowned during a Verona swimming party on June 16. George Gibson, 17, with three companions, struggled in the Allegheny watershed to assist him as the others cried for help. The search by their companions failed and rescue efforts were unable.
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