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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1937
Page
8
Aviation news notes Jimmy Mattern preparing his $100,000 racing monoplane for a planned non stop hop from Oakland to Moscow via Alaska and mid Pacific routes. He aims to depart in August with refueling stops across Alaska Los Angeles and Manila barges.
Clymer High reports all seniors achieving top marks on the regents exams with named students Janet TenHakes Leona Smith Caerle Skeps Velma Simmélink Allan Neckers Gemakl King Alice Jackman Charles Howes and more. Commencement exercises followed at Central School auditorium with diplomas and awards presented by Principal D. M. Eddy. A June storm damaged tracks and fields nearby while the community hosted dances, picnics, and multiple reunions amid school events and local meetings.
United Press reports Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission orders utilities to stop collecting advance deposits for telephone water steam heat and sewerage services unless tariffs comply within 60 days after July 7. Deposits held not to exceed monthly bills with 5 percent interest. Refunds projected in Pittsburgh alone exceed two and a half million dollars. Only certain common carriers and prepaid pay station service may charge in advance in the future.
Commander Earl Spancar, once married to Duchess of Windsor, plans a third wedding with Norma Johnson, a 42 year old Los Angeles widow. Johnson filed notice of intention to wed while Spancar, injured, receives treatment at San Diego Naval Hospital.
An infant boy named Ray Hamdan, age 2, was hurled through a windshield after a collision near Goose Creek Texas. He rode along the hood and over the radiator, striking the fender of the other car before landing unharmed.
Tuesday bridge event ended with a repast. Mrs Johnson plans a visit to South Dayton to see her daughter Mrs Clinton Mercole for a week. Miss Tooise Davids stayed with Miss Helen McCray in Corry until Wednesday, then left with evacuees for Washington. Mr Albery Neckers hosted informally Tuesday night. Mr and Mrs Walter Legters and family and Mr and Mrs Will Goa visited. Mr and Mrs L Callison attended Silver Green commentement. granddaughter Eilen Callisheckchinbeng joined graduation events as BRIC Callisheck received a diploma. Mr and Mrs Blaine Wallace attended Storit-Lonavihen Thelin niece Miss Mary Talnie finished high school. Bred Howell of City is guardian of the Wallace families this week.
The column argues Pennsylvania faces duplication among public carriers with railroads electric lines steamships motor trucks and buses. Experts urge a coordinated plan where each service handles its best tasks, reducing waste and improving freight and passenger service under the Public Utility Commission.
Harrisburg June 1 The state labor department reports many inquiries from employers and workers after Gov George H. Warren signed the 44 hour week law for women set to take effect September 1. Secretary Ralph M Bashore notes the act resembles the prior measure, extending exemptions for hospital nurses, domestic workers, agricultural and charitable workers, and executives earning over 26 dollars weekly, while banning women from dangerous jobs. The act amends the 1913 women's labor law and grants enforcement discretion to the department.
Dr. Lester K. Ade reports over twenty years the total enrollment in vocational education across Pennsylvania schools rose from about 10,000 after World War I to just over 70,000 last year. Agriculture courses grew from 800 to 8,860, home economics from 6,000 to over 15,000, and trades classes from 7,000 to above 80,000.
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