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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1938
Page
1
A fragmented clipping outlines a County Weight Project linked to garden initiatives. It references Gardenia J and several unclear names amid mentions of local sites and officials, suggesting a plan to expand or assess garden spaces and related community programs.
Fragmented lines mention rivals and avert actions with unclear names. The garbled text references a page item about a rival, a lender or editor, and a broad political or local issue. No clear persons, places, or dates are identifiable from the readable fragments.
Col. W. E. R. Covel reports the omnibus flood control bill secured presidential signing, ensuring continued work on Tiomesta and Crooked Creeks dams. Construction halted by a labor strike last Friday resumes after a Pittsburgh mediated contract settlement among AFL unions, the general contractor, and three subcontractors, with improved conditions and wage increases.
Kiwanis officials closed the year's business at the Hotel Corry luncheon. Members discussed resuming meetings in the fall and distributed questionnaires for club activities. Playgrounds at Washington and Concord schools were reviewed with a progress report by Keppel Tiffany, supervisor. Several Corry Kiwanians plan to attend the district meeting July 13 at Con-Heaut Late.
The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey told the Securities and Exchange Commission it is under study a 1988 expansion program estimated at 20 million dollars with 38 million already spent through March. The company disclosed plans with underwriters for an 85 million dollar financing to support the growth.
Erie man Crawford elected department commander at closing session of the four day convention at Conneaut Lake Park. He heads the Northwest Council of Spanish War Veterans and will lead the state organization as officers named at the session include Cranage, Dunmire, Armstrong, Knuth, and others. meeting set for 1939 in Delruistown with auxiliary officers listed.
Local dispatch reports a new police patrol car, a Dodge panel model, expected to ship the week of July 4. Chris Christensen of the local distribution firm said the delivery is on track, with the vehicle expected to arrive midweek.
United Press reports Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain faced a Commons revolt over summoning Conservative MP Duncan Sandys before a military tribunal. The Privileges Committee ruled a breach occurred, delaying the tribunal as a parliamentary select committee investigates further amid clashes over war office leaks and defense questions.
One hundred thirteen men gathered at St Paul’s Lutheran Church for a Brotherhood rally of the Associated Brotherhood of Rye and vicinity of the Lutheran churches. Rev Howard L Wagner led a devotional, Woller of Erie presided, and plans were made for Lutheran Day at Glenwood Park Erie. Attorney Jackson D Magenau spoke on The Brotherhood and Youth, followed by refreshments hosted by St Paul’s Brotherhood.
Mrs. Willis aged 91 was found dead at her home near Clymer in Palumbine Township. Coroner Edward C Lowrey ruled death natural. she is survived by five children. The body was taken to Spitzer Tuners funeral parlor in Clymer for services Friday at 2 p.m.
President Roosevelt denounces dictatorship and censorship in a broad address to education leaders at the National Convention of Education. He warns freedom of thought and learning must be defended at home and abroad, citing flames of censorship, exile of artists, and book burnings as threats to civilization.
Douglas B. Titus 49 longtime J W & A P Howard Company sales manager and prominent Corry resident died after a heart attack in Buffalo while visiting relatives. He had chronic heart issues and an earlier influenza bout. Born August 7 1888 in Corry he served as city controller and was a member of local lodges. Survived by wife Anna two daughters a sister and an uncle. funeral at Bracken Keating parlors with burial at Kane Grove cemetery.
District Attorney Car B Shelley loses another round as the grim investigation into Iris idetin isbrafion proceeds. Judge Paul N Schaeffer signals protection of evidence while Attorney General K Bard previews actions. Berka county jurist assigned to the inquiry and the Supreme Court informs Shelley he must present evidence in court.
H R Stackhouse, administrative secretary of the Conn on, says regulating motor boat use on lakes under the fish commission costs the state more than boat registration fees bring in each year. A Crawford county coroner s jury urged action to curb reckless operation after a canoeist s death on Lake Canadohia near Titville. The commission has issued a safety rule requiring speed boats to stay 100 feet from shore fish boats or proposed bathing beaches. He says enforcement costs exceed 5 000 annually while license revenues are near that amount.
Heavy cross-country auto travel persists through the city despite economic strains. Observations by local station owner R. S. Ream note numerous cars from California, British Columbia, Manitoba and other western provinces passing through via Route 6 and Roosevelt Highway. Mr and Mrs Alfred Dresden plan weekend visit to Buffalo to stay with Mrs Vandra Dresden’s parents.
The federal government finishes its fiscal year with about a 1.45 billion dollar deficit, the smallest in New Deal history. Revenue for the year ending at midnight is projected near 6.25 billion, a record high, while expenditures dip below 8 billion for the first time in three years. Public debt stands around 37.12 billion, under prior estimates.
Philadelphia June 30 The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled the 44 hour work week statute unconstitutional and void. The decision collapses the major labor measure of 1937 tied to Governor George H. Earle's era, affecting nearly all workers and businesses in the state.
The City Council postpones its first July session to Monday evening July Lith to allow Miss Trone Mullen city treasurer to report on tax collection before the looming penalty date. The 1988 assessments may be paid this week but a one percent penalty starts Tuesday July Sth. The July 13 session will cover routine business plus a parcel on the southwest corner of rain ends Concord streets, drawing taxpayer attention to the semiannual installment plan.
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