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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1939
Page
1
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The Board of Education meet to discuss the 1989 40 budget with urgent items including appointing a new janitor at Washington school after Perry Alam's death. They must address growing enrollment, possible remodeling at the Senior High, restoration of home economics and special classes, and extensive building repairs. Budget decisions will impact the 1039 tax levy and require May 1st tentative shaping.
Harrisburg dispatch reports Judge William J. Hirt of Erle is confirmed and will take a seat on the high court bench Monday as the court begins session. Gov James named Hirt to the vacancy created by Jamies resignation. fourteen commonwealth cases are slated for argument.
Paul Crossman, Erie County Agricultural agent, spoke before about twenty Kiwanis members and guests at the Hotel Carry. His talk titled The Problems of the Farmer discussed today’s farming conditions, compared with earlier years, and noted a decline in earning capacity. He presented the farmers view with several figures and answered questions from the audience.
United Press reports the White House Correspondents Association canceled its annual banquet due to a strike across 14 Washington hotels. The Mayflower, site of the event, faced picketing by two AFL unions as about 2,200 hotel workers walked out yesterday, complicating any potential presidential attendance decisions.
A large cast from Corry High glee club will stage the two act operetta Ask the Professor at the Senior High auditorium on Friday evening. Carlton A Chaffee directs with Beatrice FR Chaffee as vocal director and Mary Lewis as dancing director. Thomas Roelofs handles scenery while an orchestra of fourteen backs the production.
Corry Public Schools reported near perfect attendance with about 98 percent today. Superintendent Ralph S. Dewey said the current rate may set a new high for several years barring epidemics or disruptions, with only thirty five pupils absent across various grades and schools.
Harrisburg March 9 a bill to create a state operated lottery framed as a protective investment plan was introduced in the House by Rep. Waldnis Falkenstein of Philadelphia A commission would offer shares at one dollar each and select a winner per 6 250 shares sold Winners receive quarterly payments and the state would retain twenty percent of proceeds.
The administration plans to drop the undistributed profits tax as a gesture of friendliness toward business. The tax expires this year and a business aid tax program will be submitted to Congress without recommending reenactment. President Roosevelt met with Henry Morgenthau Jr and Undersecretary Hines as decisions on March 15 income tax returns analysis were anticipated. Senate Republicans and economy minded Democrats prepared to challenge the House approved reorganization bill granting the president authority to reshuffle federal agencies.
There will be a meeting of the Corry Red and Gun Club Friday evening at 7:30. The gathering is open to all members. Saturday morning, March 11, a bee at Columbia Dam will repair the dam. all fishermen and interested persons are asked to attend and work.
Miss Helda Keller had wedding plans with fiance State Motor Patrolman James T. Donohoe killed in an automobile crash near Erie yesterday. Engaged for nearly two years, Keller and Donohoe were to wed soon. His body was returned last night from West Springfield, Pa, where he was fired as his car struck a tree near the state police station.
Nationalist General Francisco Franco massed armies outside Madrid for a quick intervention if the Republican defectors fail to arm Communist rebels against the peace plan. Reports say Madrid Valencia and Cartagena faced a fierce uprising with Jose Misa, defense council head, directing infantry antiaircraft actions as Franco’s HQ moved near the front and considered a 24 hour ultimatum for unconditional surrender. London intelligence also warned Britain may challenge Franco’s bloc and block Spanish Mediterranean ports with submarines patrolling for ships approaching Republican ports.
The labor peace conferences were released today as CIO officers map strategy for renewing base collective bargaining. Negotiations initiated by President Roosevelt resume in New York at 1:00 p.m. tomorrow. CIO negotiators to consider a proposal to end the three year battle by merging ATL CIO and independent railroad unions into an American Congress of Labor.
Journal Des Debats reports Adolf Hitler's 1948 plan to invade Holland and Switzerland to force democracies to capitulate to Germany and Italy. It cites an unimpeachable source and says execution was set for mid March but postponed amid changing international conditions. The piece links wider moves including a pacific theater distraction and Italy's Libya prison policy shift.
Harrisburg March report by Pennsylvania state council for the blind, affiliated with welfare department, notes over 400 annual increase in registered visually impaired residents due to rural county medical gaps. It cites widespread indifference to eye exams and claims most new cases are preventable.
Hattie Ripley aged 64 of Wealeyville died in a local hospital from injuries after a Tuesday night auto collision. Police said the driver was Rev. Jacob Mieleskowot of St. John's Kanty College.
Harrisburg dispatch reports State Chairman James Torrance promising lawmakers and county leaders will consider patronage requests within ten days amid a drift of state jobs and county boards. GOP senators voiced discontent, with leaders like Deittich Crowe Bartlett Walker and Gelta pressing for reforms as party factions maneuver. ERNIE HARE DIES IN NEW YORK AT 56. radio figure from Flappiness Boys dies of bronchopneumonia in Jamaica General Hospital.
Harrisburg March 9 legislation sponsored by the Pennsylvania Medical Society aims to provide group medical service for low income areas. The plan, based on a doctor patient relationship, would regulate medical corporations and guarantee maintenance of medical standards while offering voluntary participation and free physician choice.
The Corry School District reports about 540,000 spent on Works Progress Administration projects, including four construction projects and two women’s and professional projects. Federal funds totaled 28,02.92 with sponsor funds 8,408.81 for construction, plus 3,302.09 federal and 721.88 sponsor for women’s and professional work. Additional costs exist but some data are unavailable for other programs and prior work relief efforts.
Pennsylvania Democrats face a January grand jury indictment alleging conspiracy to coerce state employees for political purposes and to monopolize bonding and insurance business with contractors. The case names former leaders, state chairs, and officials tied to highway funds and the governor's circle.
In Callander Ontario the guardians for the Dionne quintuplets said the babies' preferences are being considered as the question of a Toronto visit to meet the king and queen is debated. Judge Valin noted a Callander visit by royalty may be better to see the children at Dafoe hospital. Funeral services are set tomorrow for Mrs Grace Morris, 72, in Plymouth Pennsylvania following Gov Arthur H Janes's death after a brief illness at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
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