Rebekah Society Plans Saturday Services at Pine Grove
Members and invited guests schedule a Saturday gathering at Pine Grove hall for a memorial service and graveside observance at 5 o clock. Piano music and a program by C A Sohn are noted, with the First Church and Mrs Op contributing to the event.
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Rebekahs
Ting
Hall This Weels
Jonathan Ay Wrank
Pine Grove
AL Urch
Norch
C. A. Sohnreet
Tal
Senate rejects five cent gas tax in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg reports the senate defeated the 5-cent gasoline tax 29 to 20, leaving about 40 percent of the commonwealths revenue needs unaddressed ahead of the 1935 session’s end. Numerous Republicans crossed party lines while several Democrats opposed the bill, with absences noted.
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Morey J. Potter
United Press
Harrisburg
Senate
Commonwealth
Feu
Frank J. Harris
Allegheny
Harry API
Philadelphia
Andrew J Lordoni
Luzerne
Joseph Re ‘Trainer
Henry
Lanius
York
Warren R. Roberts
Northamipton
John S. Rice
Adams
Bee
James W. Norton
Berks
Rioting Breaks Out in Kansas Prison Mine
Mutinous prisoners at the Kansas state prison mine 720 feet underground attempted a mass rush on the gun cage. Warden Lacey M. Simpson ordered tear gas and guards to secure the shaft as hostages were taken and a single telephone line remained severed.
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United Press
Lansing
Kan
Kansas State Prison
Lear Za
Kansag
Tem
Fiom
Moutineersid
Lacey M. Simpson
Ali
Leajers
Lacey
Condemned Man Not a Corry Resident
Investigation by United Press for the Journal found reports that William H. Dodez, sentenced to hang at Wethersfield prison Connecticut, was a former Corry resident to be erroneous. The man had never lived in Pennsylvania. the stay of execution was granted until August 15.
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United Press
Journal To City
Wiliam Hf. Dodez
Wetherfield State Prison
Connecticut
Corry
Dovey
Charles A. Farley
Stratfor
Conn
The
Journal
Codex
Pennsylvania
Condition Improves for Mrs Margar et Halon After Accident
Report states some improvement in the condition of Mrs Margar et Halon 24 of North East who was hurt in the Findley Lake crash Saturday morning K Murray also injured in the same crash is confined to Corry hospital and is recovering
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Margaret Halon
North East
Findley Lake
K. Murray
Corry Hospital
Corry
Erie
G. C. Munger
Est
R.C. Constock
Journal Today Highlights Launch and Street Travel Program
The Journal Today outlines a new launch and a $17 880 street traveling program under work relief. It notes The Delaware Water Gap scenic point to visit and details a proposal to raise funds via public subscription for a fence around the East Washington street hall grounds. The paper lists a city delegation to Harrisburg to speed storm sewer plans and discusses a feature behind the news. The council declines a notion on proinsduct pay.
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Delaware Water Gap
Washington Street Hall
Harrisburg
Governor names James S. Pates to milk control board
Harrisburg June 18 Gov George H Marle announced the appointment of James S Pates of Washington Pa as a member of the state milk control board The nomination was sent to the Senate for confirmation The other two members Paul O Sunday of Carlisle and A Marburger of Evans City await Senate action Charles T Carpenter of Glenmoore who declined reappointment under the new law has left the board
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Unied
Harrisburg
George H. Marle
James S. Pates
Washington
State Min Control Board
Senate
Paul O. Sunday
Carlisle
A. €. Marburger
Evans City
Alan
Pates
Charles T. Carpenter
Glenmoore
Tax Anticipation Notes Sought in Harrisburg
Harrisburg report says the Earle administration seeks authority for tax anticipation notes up to 50 million. The plan would allow borrowing on current revenues with notes maturing by May 31, 1937 and interest not above 4.5 percent. Senate leaders expressed little enthusiasm, noting it adds little beyond two Owlett bills already approved.
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Ross Downing
United Press
Harrisburg
Commonwealth
Earle
Frank W. Ruth
Berks
Senate
Capitol
John J. MacClure
Delaware
Finance Committee
Howse
Work Progress Directors Meet With Hopkins
President Roosevelt and Harry Hopkins ordered the New Deal employment drive to start by July 1 as they moved to distribute 4 billion dollars to states. A conference of work progress directors from across the nation set plans to place 3.5 million people to work within a year and asked state leaders to push the program within two weeks. Hopkins said roughly 1100 dollars would be allotted per family with one employable member on relief. Alabama was noted with about 1,000 families affected.
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Richard L. Harkness
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Harry L Hopkins
Work Progress
Hopkins
Unis
Congress of the United States
Alabama
City seeks amicable settlement of MacDonald damage claim
City Council moved to settle damages from two ditches across South Center street. A three viewer committee would investigate and recommend with the Mayor naming one city representative. The MacDonald estate would select one viewer and the two named would choose the third. Efforts aim for settlement without courts.
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MacDonald
South Center Street
MacDonald Estate
Antisiocesaf Il
Two Way Assault Charges Dropped in Erie Slashing Case
Former Corry resident Gus Zaleski, 82, of Erie, had aggravated assault and battery charges withdrawn against him yesterday before Alderman Thomas Conyngham. A similar charge by Mrs. Zaleski against Harvey Blass, of Erie, also was withdrawn. Blass, employed at the Forest Cafe, was slashed during a fight and required nine stitches before being discharged from a hospital.
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Corry
Gus Zaleski
Erie
Harvey Blass
Pennsylvania Railroad
Thomas Conyngham
Blass
Forest Cafe
Parade Street
Eirto
Modification of Mex Church Policy Seen
Mexico City June 18 A cabinet nearly rebuilt to soften religious policy aims to stabilize President Lazaro Cardenas rule. The new lineup keeps church teaching in schools unchanged while naming Gen. Saturnino Cedillo to agriculture, seen as tolerant toward Catholics and welcomed by Catholic observers.
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Jaques D'Armand
United Press
Mexico City
Lazary Cardenas
Mexico
Cardenas
Sga
Tomas Garrido Canabal
Saturnino Cedillo
San Luis Potos
Cedilio
Garpide Canabal
Canal to Lakes Advanced River Bill Approved
The Ohio to Lake Erie canal project clears a Senate committee step with a plan for a $921 million Rivers and Harbors bill. The proposal extends from the Ohio River to Lake Erie via Beaver and Mahoning rivers with a target lakefront near Ashtabula, aligning with Pittsburgh industry goals. Senate panel backs 181 added projects. total cost and labor impact highlighted.
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Ohio
Lake Erie Canal
Senate
Committee of
United Press
Washington
Pittsburgh
Ohio River
Lake Erie
Beaver and Mahoning Rivers
Youngstown
Ashtabula
Oyoungstown
Beaver
Mahoning
Struthers
Sewals
War Department
PWA
Tabor
Erie Architect Paxton Cody Speaks to Rotary Club
Paxton Cody, Erie architect, addressed Rotary Club at the Hotel Corry luncheon. He outlined ethics of Rotary and a plan to raise living standards for the less fortunate. Twenty four members and two guests attended, including Boy Scout leader John Taylor who carried two signed scrolls from scouts of the district.
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Paxton Cody
Erie
Rotary Club
Corry
Ad Tohn Taylor
Mr.Taylor
Sipie
Stancliffe
Erle
Byrd
Britain and Germany In Naval Pact
LONDON June 18 Great Britain and Germany have reached an agreement on naval strength. Germany concedes a fleet 35 percent as strong as Britain. Further technical meetings will occur in the next few days and are expected to end Friday. Germany’s total tonnage shall not exceed 35 percent of Britain’s.
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United Press
London
Great Britain
Germany
Britain
City Council approves West Washington street resurfacing
City Council last night voted to resurface West Washington street from First Avenue to the Pennsylvania railroad tracks with chipped stone and tar. Streets Director 8 H Nichols said the project could be done for about 850 dollars, below prior repair estimates, and the council unanimously authorized Nichols to proceed.
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Washington Street
First Avenue
H. Nichols
Th Street
Nichols
Beaverdam-Watts burg Road Construction Advances
Beaverdam to Wattsburg road project reports rapid progress as over half the concrete for the first link is poured at noon. Eighty workers on site anticipate completion in about two weeks.
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Benemage m1
Beaverdam
Wattsburg
Roosevelt seeks board to study codes and counter propaganda
President Roosevelt urged NAS Chairman James L. O Neill to chair an impartial panel to study the effects of code abolition and to gather and publish reliable information. The board would include a labor representative, a lay industry member, and appointees from the labor and commerce departments to counter private propaganda and examine labor standards and fair trade provisions.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
NAS
James L. O'Neill
Bbe
O'Neil
NRA
Impartis
Labor Department
Commerce Department
Congress May Discard Eccles Banking Bill
Washington reports privately that administration leaders expect abandonment of the Eccles banking bill unless White House pressure prompts Congress to act. The measure to strengthen Federal Reserve oversight has stalled amid lukewarm executive support, with New Deal leaders seeking adjournment and resumption only if directed to extend the session. Sponsors admit difficulties, noting the bill’s troubled start alongside Hetler’s Federal Reserve governor nomination and Carter Glass’s held action.
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United Press
Washington
Eccles
White House
Congress
Federal Reserve
Marriner S. Hetles
Federal Reserve Board
Carter Glass
M Donal D May Visit Washington for Good Will Trip
British reports flirt with the idea of a goodwill journey by former prime minister Ramsay MacDonald to the United States. No official word has been received and British quarters call the reports fiction. The article notes possible Washington talks if government approves, with details continued on page three.
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M’donald
U.S
Britain
Amsey MacDonald
Washington
Tas MacDonald
United States
Frederick Kuh
United Press
MacDonald
London
Corry Hospital Seeks City Fire Alarm Installation
Corry Hospital asks City Council to fund a fire alarm system after Welfare Department urging enhanced protection. FP Brown, hospital board president, told last night’s meeting a master box at Center and Smith would cost about 200 dollars, five floor boxes 15 dollars each, with total costs near 1 1. The director of safety rejected the proposal for further investigation.
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Corry Hospital
FP. Brown
Brown
Council
Worrd
Center
Smith Streets
Narees
Director of Safety For Investigatins
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Will Bevening
Ed Mem Lay
Wren
Corry Evening Journal
Kansas
Moon
United Press Inquiry
New England
Milk Board
Ates
P.R. R
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