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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1938
Page
1
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Measles outbreak prompts Corry Public Schools to suspend home study. Health officials report over thirty new cases as Board of Education orders pupils to stop taking books and papers home after class to reduce germ spread. Names and ages of local cases listed.
Gen John J Pershing, 97, battling heart and kidney illness, made a better showing after a rough 48 hours. Doctors said he slept well and was more conscious this morning though danger remains. recovery appears possible.
Detectives hunted an experienced thief who stole jewelry valued at 90010 from the bedroom of motion picture executive Maj Albert Warner in his near-front Miami Beach home. The theft occurred early in the week while Warner and Ste Witt were asleep.
Jones rejects editorial suggestion from a Philadelphia paper urging withdrawal from the race for governor. The Pittsburgh attorney stated, Not Jones. He issued a flat statement denying the proposal and indicating he will continue his campaign.
Republicans form a committee on program led by Dr. Glenn Frank to draft a new party platform. The plan includes regional chairs, two vice chairs, eight regional subcommittees, a research central office, and a restatement of policies with a full report on issues.
A boiler explosion in the basement of a laundry in Rie, Pa, critically burned father Alexander J. Koss, 62, and son Robert Koss, 17. Both were taken to St. Vincent's Hospital. Young Koss assisted his father when the blast occurred. Firefighters from a nearby station rescued them. A defective line was blamed for the accident.
Murray Levine a prosperous New Rochelle attorney tried to negotiate with kidnappers holding his 12 year old son Peter since Thursday near his wood and stucco home. Police and federal agents had been notified and an appeal broadcast urging newspapers not to contact the family while authorities work out a ransom.
Mrs Mamie Capone wife of Scarface Al Capone made a rapid dash in a taxicab to Fort Mason and sailed to Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay under federal protection for a second visit in two days to her mentally ill husband. She was accompanied by her brother in law Relph Capone.
In Harrisburg on March 1 the Pennsylvania Counties Retail Liquor Dealers' Association policy committee decided to fight deed restrictions against liquor sales to the highest courts.
A Poleen Rule Club talk in Odd Fellows Hall traces Chinese history from 4,000 years ago. Speaker claims China will ultimately absorb Japan or any foreign power and references Ming dynasties and regional divisions as context while voicing strong anti-Japanese sentiment.
Davison will head Golde board as it fights a salary suit brought by Westley. The board will not settle with Fran Westley who claims $4,678 for delinquent tax collection from July 1, 1982 to December 1, 1985 and 1954-85 and 1985-86. The district seeks to protect its interests and prepare proper bills for payment. The board also discussed the superintendent's salary, to be fixed before the upcoming election term.
Public notice from Arthur Colegrove denying rumors of seeking the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Bede Craytown district. After a rally, local supporters pushed a campaign boost, but the county chairman stated Colegrove has no intention of pursuing any nomination.
Despondency over ill health ruled today as 83 year old Garry Kinmy was found hanging by his brother in a barn near Corry at 12 30 pm The victim suffered a nervous breakdown and had been treated at Warren State Hospital He died of strangulation and is survived by his wife three children and his parents plus seven brothers Funeral services are incomplete
Harrisburg reports that civil service provisions of the 1937 public assistance acts take effect today. About 6,000 of 60,000 eligible jobs await clearance as eligibility lists are delayed until March 15. The release of names for executive directors county boards and other positions is expected by mid April.
State Treasurer J. Clair Ogg says a $14,689 allotment for the Corry School District arrives March 1 to cover teacher salaries and operations amid revenue shortfalls. The payment, part of a statewide $3.77 million disbursement to support public schools, aids districts facing delays in tax collections.
The first sessions of a Eriema ye a conference and pastor's revival at the local U B church began this morning at 3 o'clock with a devotional by Bishop Grant D. Batdorf of Harrisburg and Holy Communion for ministers. Fifty attended. an evening service at 7 30 will feature Rev 0 Arnold in In a Garden.
In Sharon Pennsylvania on March 1 police said an argument over an unemployment insurance check led to Margaret Anderson stabbing her husband Oliver Anderson, 34, in the abdomen at their home. He was described as in a felt condition at Euclid Hospital. Mrs Anderson, 54, was held in Sharpville jail.
Lawrence Davison elected president of the Golden Rule Club for 1938 at the monthly meeting. Other officers named include Frank Whiteley as first vice president Helen Jones as second vice president and Mrs Donald Stewart as secretary and treasurer. The nominating committee urged six month officer terms and the group voted to buy Christmas tree lighting equipment from Merle Tsraelson and continue the monthly sales day wrap. An auditing committee was appointed to inspect books for the close of the fiscal year prior to the March meeting.
Pennsylvania rate proceedings target eight A G E subsidiaries across counties Bradford Lycoming Potter Susquehanna Sullivan Wayne Wyoming Centre Clarion Clearfield Crawford Forest Indiana Jefferson Somerset Venango Warren Westmoreland Keystone Public Service and others affecting roughly 300 000 customers Hearing dates to follow The A G E plan also announced to merge its 14 Pennsylvania affiliates into one company to boost financing and improve service
County registration chairman warns residents that moving their residence after March 16 will bar them from the May 17 election. A voter must reside in the district 60 days prior. those who relocate but keep their district may vote if they update the address 30 days before May 7. New registrations and address or party changes are accepted through April 16, with bureau staff in Cory Tessents on April 12 and 18.
Emma Jane Wanger, 79, died in St. Vincent's Hospital from injuries and shock after a February fall in her basement. The incident occurred the day after her 60th wedding anniversary, leaving unclear circumstances surrounding the accident. Her age and the sequence suggest long-term health factors contributed to the fatal outcome.
Philadelphia March 1 Charges by City Leader Kelly that publisher Stern aims to dictate the Democratic party in Pennsylvania widen the rift among Philadelphia New Deal factions. A special meeting of 51 Ward leaders was planned to test the party unity as Jones sought nominating support. Stern’s paper the Philadelphia Record editorially backed keeping Kelly in charge though questions remained about motives. Kelly planned no statement before conferring with co leader McCloskey who resign ed Saturday night. Meanwhile insurgent raids near Valencis caused heavy damage to the town of Cth Fala and surrounding area.
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