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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1938
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text mentions Wesley Morris and entities like Burton and Vollett, with garbled names and scattered phrases about schools and educators. No coherent event or clear details emerge beyond partial references to individuals and a Sunday incident. The readable names include Wesley Morris, Burton, Vollett, and Mow.
Harrisburg Pa June 25 United Press report that Judge Paul N Schaeffer will decide Monday whether a Dauphin county grand jury may investigate charges that Gov George H Earle and associates conspired to defraud the commonwealth and whether Attorney General Guy K Bard may direct the inquiry The judge delayed filing pending absence of Bard and District Attorney Carl E Shelley The issue centers on Bard over Shelley and the potential whitewash charge Admin opponents call Bard action a whitewash supporters call it an effort to end the New Deal in Pennsylvania The judge will first decree convening a grand jury then decide on Bard's demand to submit evidence and step aside
Searchers led by Gov. Clyde L. Tingley comb Sands mountains for the body of Medill McCormick 21 heir of a prominent family The body of hiking companion Richsta Whitmer 20 has been found Evidence suggests both fell from a mountain cliff Accompanying the search is Mrs Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms widow of the late senator and publisher and Medill McCormick's wife and the boy's mother Daughter of Marke Hatina a former congresswoman
U S Army Engineers plan to proceed with construction of flood control reservoirs at Tionesta and Crooked Creek despite Pennsylvania withholding cooperation over provisions of a new flood control act. The act authorizes nearly 7.5 million dollars for Allegheny and Monongahela watershed projects and allows federal land acquisitions with state consent, conflicting with the 1936 state law. Bible pie workers and the contracting company at the underground spillway near Tionesta held a work stoppage, numbering about 100, to press for better conditions and housing after suspensions.
Gov George H Marle weighed approving grants from the 128 650 000 biennial public assistance fund for WPA projects in Philadelphia and nearby areas. He considered delaying action to avoid charges of favoritism and to cut city taxes, but faced advice from WPA director J Banks Hudson that other towns might complain about inequity.
Washington reports the Republican National Committee accuses Democrats of forging a fundraising scheme. They allege a federal employee scheme linked to campaign contributions. Oliver A. Quayle Jr, treasurer, dated a letter urging voluntary payments of five to ten dollars or twenty dollars in two monthly installments to support the party.
Opening of the Concord and Faslington school playgrounds will be at 9 o clock Monday morning. Miss Bess Mertick and Mrs Genevieve Johnson will supervise the Washington and Concord grounds. Enrollment blanks will be given to children and parents urged to sign and return them promptly. Activities include tap dancing music hall and field events. A Fire Department group will visit weekly to supervise events with Thomas Ryelofs in charge of older boys activities. Sponsored by the Comy iwania club with Tiffany as chair and a committee of Ross bachon Willard Cox Francia Garvey Aid Harvey Crosscut.
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co president Wherrett told stockholders that last half 198% output was not encouraging but a fair prospect exists for stronger fall demand. He hinted the trend could move upward before year’s end as dividend checks were mailed. Richer, 65, Adams County died after a heart attack in Gettysburg.
News from United Press reports that sextuplets born in Chicago 72 years ago survived, with two infants dead, one dying at eight months and three still living. Survivors Mrs Aliico Parker and Alberto Bushnell traveled to verify the births as a mystery, citing a faded birth certificate detailing six living children born September 8, 186d in Chicago.
Cleveland bankers agreed to issue 937000 in city notes over ten days to cover 1909 tax collections, enabling restoration of regular food orders for destitute residents. Mayor Harold H Burton said the move would relieve the relief crisis. Four killed in a separate air collision near Montevideo when two aircraft failed to avoid each other.
June 25 in New York United States Steel Corporation said no assurances wage reductions would follow yesterday's steel price cuts. The statement rejects any official guarantee against wage cuts while President Roosevelt noted steel firms announced price reductions aimed at stimulating recovery and expressed gratification that wage cuts were not involved.
Public Utility Commissioner Arthur Colegrove said he authorized no statements on a reported political coup by U S Senator Joseph F Guffey and had no further comment on Democratic harmony negotiations. Gov Earle defended Colegrove as valuable and not to be lost amid ongoing disputes within party leadership over Earle-Jones support in the May primary.
United Pires reports Ringling Brothers Barnum Bailey circus plans to resume winter quarters in Brida after a walkout by 1600 workers over wage disputes. The city was urged to cooperate and move plans include written agreements between union and management. Mayor Huesser ordered the circus to depart with its staff due to unsanitary conditions caused by the strike.
Los Angeles June 25 Howard Hughes plans a high speed transatlantic attempt from New York to Europe aiming for the fastest crossing. The oilman aviator says he does not intend to circle the globe but to set a new record in air travel.
Mont June 25 One person was killed and a score injured when the Olympian Milwaukee Road special train carrying CCC en route wrecked at Tagomar near Miles City. The Olympian had earlier derailed through a trestle near Miles City with a rising death toll of 53.
Unsettled weather with showers promises relief over the weekend as temperatures hit 89 yesterday. Showers early this afternoon cooled the day and the forecaster expects continued relief this week. The heat wave, lingering after a cool early June, drew widespread complaints.
June 25 report from Harrisburg notes the first annual encampment of the Pennay varia Valuring of Murelza Wars selecting Cheats WW as state commander for the coming year. Officers elected without opposition include Rev Darlington R Kulp as department chaplain Reading David F Long Lebanon quartermaster Al J Kane Wilkes-Barre judge advocate Dr W B O Neer Waynesboro Lloyd Pile Harrisburg defeating Burua C Mitchell Muncy for senior vice commander A G Sullivan New Kensington defeating Mayor William Yocum Wilkinsburg for junior vice commander Mrs Myrtle M Beyer McKeesport chosen unopposed as president of the women's auxiliary of the V Dw Auxiliary officers selected Mr Piers Stirpa Connellsville J Ville senior vice president Mrs Alvira Jones Harrisburg junior vice president Mrs Amelia Kane Pittsburgh treasurer Mrs Helen Hontsov Chester chaplain Mrs Miriam Powers Seantum guard Meg Beatrice Sisto McKeesport appointed secretary by the new president and state council of administration members Lillian Cullauon, James Barre Evelyn Wolls New Castle Ada Allen Altoona Mary Lambert Johnstown.
Revenue Secretary J Griffith Boardman said he will seek support from the Pennsylvania Automotive Association for changes to the motor vehicle code. Proposals include delaying the annual registration deadline from January 2, creating state owned inspection stations to replace current private examiners, and shifting license plate distribution from Harrisburg to local offices to end a messenger service business.
Miles City Montana June 25 Forty four persons are known dead and three still missing after a speeding express train plunged through a trestle over Custer Creek last Sunday. J R Regan, railroad official, said four bodies, including an eight year old girl, have been recovered from the creek and wreckage. The three missing are believed drowned. total death toll unclear.
President Roosevelt grilled outsiders and warned against interference as he defended the New Deal in a nationwide radio address. He urged honesty in taxation and jobs programs while criticizing opponents who would undermine liberal candidates and party unity.
Washington June 25 The State Department announced Germany will exempt American Jews living abroad from the obligation to register with the German government. An exception covers former German Jews who left Germany for political reasons since 1933. German Jews who acquired American citizenship will remain subject to German decrees on property.
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