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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1938
Page
1
Incomplete OCR fragment notes a gathering at a household where a death is mentioned. Mentions Mr Bunell and Mrs Ld hy, with uncertain details about the time and attendees. No clear names, places, dates, or outcomes can be established from the readable text.
Unemployment compensation paid out here for February 19 to 25 totaled 4140.05 with 172 applicants receiving 1581.80. Secretary Bashare notes the weekly average check near 9.87, as area towns report varied totals and averages including Clarion 632 checks and 1475.20, Meadville 1012 checks and 17421.80, Warren 894 checks and 9840.00, among others.
A West Pleasant Street resident reports a young man arrested for window peeping after a recent incident on a tank side porch. Police link him to similar cases in Mott Street and other wards. witness cooperation may lead to charges and testimony.
District Attorney Samuel H. Stewart halted action in the Dante La Mayer death case pending the state police report. Governor Earle dismissed Savile M. Washabaugh, deputy superintendent, and sought his arrest for manslaughter. Stewart said the state should file charges if prosecution is justified.
A Stanford Hose Company firefighter was jolted on an E truck during a call last night. He sustained three cracked ribs after being thrown against a chair and wall while answering the alarm. He was aided from the spot and regained composure as he treated injuries.
From Prague March 13 United Press reports Czechoslovakia seeks peace with the Soviet Union and France while avoiding hostile moves toward the republic. Observers note the cabinet met in an extraordinary session until nearly dawn as Prague balances policy with great powers amid tense European diplomacy.
About 100 delegates from Northwestern Pennsylvania and southwestern New York attended a two session conference at Corry Baptist Church. Rev James Jeremiah presided and speakers included Rev Stanley Whorpe and Rev Robert J Ketcham. The event aimed at fellowship and cooperation in church missions with a future meeting set for April 29 at Hebe Baptist Church in Evie.
Municipal finances are short, delaying a proposed WPA project to index every parcel of property with full descriptions in the city. Mayor Frank Hepler announced the plan, set up in 1930 and deferred previously. WPA officials say a crew is ready, but lack of $1,020 in city funds will halt the three month, twenty seven worker effort.
March 12 report says Hosford Jr. resigns as chairman of the National Bilamity us Cos Commission amid conflicting statements. Former Butler lawyer and power operator Hosford refused to confirm sending a resignation letter to the president, with prior attempts noted and ongoing political pressure mentioned.
Europe faces its gravest diplomatic crisis since 1914 as Hitler absorbs Austria. Britain and France urge caution while observers believe key nations will avoid war. UK cabinet meets after German action. U S maintains heads off policy. naval bill advances in Congress amid crisis.
United Press reports Sen George W Novis of Indiana urged TVA chair Arthur El Morgan to resign amid a rift among TVA directors David E Tilsonthal and arco A Bforgan. President Roosevelt urged reconciliation, none of the directors signaled resignation, Morgan demanding a Congressional investigation.
Johnstown Pa mayor Daniel J Shields testified before the Senate Civil Liberties Committee that he personally destroyed records tied to a Bethlehem Steel strike to protect the good names of deputies and employers. He said the action was taken to clarify the situation during the dispute and to prevent reflecting on involved parties.
Health Officer John D. Flanigan reported eleven new measles cases in Corry including children Martin Whiteley Charles Jane Frances Mullick Kether Lang Arline Doyle and Barbara Lee Group among others at various streets and homes. Four additional cases were noted with incomplete records and two in the McEl home while others were in McHinney and Benson residences. Authorities were gathering data and noting illness in Charles Armstrong and Robert Strong of 1244 North Center Street diagnosed elsewhere.
The administration's 1943 tax bill aimed at raising about 5.9 billion dollars moved to the Senate Finance Committee after passing the House 204 to 93. Provisions aimed to ease some tax burdens on business were included in yesterday's vote and amendments were attached.
Sydney March 12 Superior Court Judge Arthur James a Republican nomination hopeful pledged his support to the party’s nominee in the May 17 primaries. He said party unity is essential in all public statements during the campaign.
Freight trains operating over the Chautauqua branch will be rerouted to the Olean branch between Buffalo and Oil City starting Monday. Only two trains, BF2 and O24, will be affected, with through northbound service already using the route. Local freight through Corry remains unaffected, while the Olean route offers a steadier grade and faster potential service despite a longer distance.
In Sacramento on March 12 the California Assembly voted to extend a legislative pardon to Thomas J. Mooney, the San Francisco Preparedness Day bomber. The decision followed two days of debate and pressure from Mooney supporters in the lower house who threatened to keep the session open until a key member could be flown in to cast a needed vote. Leo Hoylen returned home from a two week eastern business trip.
Harrisburg dispatch reports labor leaders declined to interfere with Democratic nominations for all statewide offices. Guffey and Earley oppose the party slate while Guffey and CIO leaders back Earley for governor. Rumors mention Warren Van Dyke and Allegheny judge Ralph H. Smith as potential candidates in the crowded field.
Harry J. Ornway, former weigh t s and measures official for Girie, was named deputy state inspector and will oversee Erie Crawford Venango Mckean and Warrename counties. He will assist sealers in enforcing weight and measure laws as announced by Thomas A. Logwe and C J Cullen after a Harrisburg conference setting plans for stricter enforcement.
New York March 12 Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh sailed for England early today on a secret trip. They boarded the North German Lloyd liner Bremen at 12:90 am after arriving for a holiday last December 5. Only a few recognized them and their names were not on the passenger list. The ship remained in the harbor as the Lindberghs headed to Mingland.
Adolf Hitler, amid mass troop parades, enters Austria to crush opposition and install Nazi rule. Officials loyal to Schuschnigg are detained, Austrian leaders dismissed, and Nazi symbols decorate cities. Berlin asserts protests from Britain and France are unwarranted as Hitler tours Braunau and Linz amid growing German military presence.
The Jacob Baker estate case returns to federal court in Philadelphia as six western Pennsylvania men seek to overturn fraud convictions. The six men from Jolmetown, Norman H Blough, and William Miller faced six months in jail in the Pittsburgh case tied to the 71 year old myth.
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