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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1939
Page
1
A damaged OCR snippet mentions an incident at a shop or labor location, with unclear names and dates. It references people such as Mrs and Leo and Corry and notes a time around 8, with mentions of a labor group and persons tied to a job.
Hearing on proposed amendments to the teachers tenure act will be held in Harrisburg on April 10. The amendments include striking the ban on married teachers, dismissal appeals by the superintendent, an insubordination definition, syncing probation with the three year period, and establishing a merit system. Senator Mundy plans to oppose all amendments citing potential loopholes to fire married women. The State School Directors Association opposes some provisions and local directors weigh their stance.
A 21 year old Scottian Ede station attendant was stabbed in the abdomen during a holdup at a Connellsville station. Bandits demanded his wallet receipts and the night's take, as an armed man yelled from outside. The victim, Bernard Davis, fought for life as the attackers fled with cash.
London reports that Neville Chamberlain told the house of commons the government may recall ambassador Sir Negile Handerson to London to report on Central Europe. Sir John Simon said the Bank of England was asked not to make exceptional transfers of gold without government consultation.
Harrisburg March 16 Enactment of two Lufee bills would shift over 460 mercantile and inheritance tax appraisers from Dembevitle to Republican patronage. Bills by Senator Miller Lugurne move appraisers from the auditor general's department to the revenue department under the Republican governor. The measures, sent to the state government committee, cover Philadelphia and other counties and all inheritance tax appraisers.
Harrisburg March 16 Att orney General Claude T Reno said the state had not decided whether to appeal the Dauphin County court ruling that invalidated the rally and full crew act of 1997 The judge ruled the act unconstitutional as arbitrary and unreasonable and Reno said the department would study the opinion before deciding on an appeal The ruling also allowed 80 days for an appeal Meanwhile a separate high news department report before the Tribune shows political factions in Pennsylvania spent 5874480 during 1937 to influence traffic control on streets and roads
Dairymen Carl Proctor Webb McCray Harvey Iilton Peterson and A G Stliman of the Dairymen's League Cooperative Association plan to leave Syracuse for a Friday meeting to act on the milk price situation. The issue centers on a pending one cent price drop in New York City, affecting dairy interests. Upstate dairy farmers from Northeastern states convene to decide the course of action to preserve price stability amid regulatory pressures.
The Febuary basic net pool return to members stood at 81.76 per hundred weight for 3.9 milliol, compared to 1.88 paid in January. State Agriculture Commissioner Welty V. Noyes noted five fill, while distributors faced price adjustments and orders on voluntary buys. Harmon claimed duty concerns and the secretary of agriculture in Washington discussed national policy.
In Harrisburg on March 16 Republican leaders prepared swift action to recapture patronage and abolish several state agencies no longer deemed necessary. They aim to implement Gov James’s budget and inaugural recommendations, with most measures already in bill form. Key items include delaying effective dates for certain acts and addressing funding needs for education.
The American Legion Elmer Carrier Post 86 held a North Center street dinner marking the twentieth anniversary of the veterans group in France. B C Reneau, newly named YMCA secretary here, spoke on Americanization and You after opening remarks by post and auxiliary members. Members and guests enjoyed singing, a program of recitations, readings, and a featured banquet.
Weather observers warned of snow squalls today with a cold, fair forecast ahead. The March storm recollection lingered as intermittent flurries struck the Corryard area. Roads remained slick, though treated on hills and curves as residents recalled prior blizzards and flood threats along the Ohio and Allegheny valleys.
Charlee Billman a 46 year old WPA worker of Shamokin shot Mrs Yutica Schreyer 53 also of Shamokin and then killed himself. Police blamed jealousy for the tragedy and said Billman was in serious condition at Shamokin Hospital.
Prague 16 March Czech envoy Wilemir Hurban defied a German embassy demand to place the Czechoslovak legation under German control. He insisted he would only act on written instructions from his government, signaling continued U S protection as Prague faces Prague upheaval and potential German takeover.
Corry High School debaters opened the 1939 season under Mrs. Gladys Howe at Meadville High School, tackling five debates on the lengthly topic, Sheniled Stalex and Great Britain Should uve An Alliance. Meadville’s team defeated Corry’s negative in a follow up debate at Meadville. Corry’s affirmative squad plans next Wednesday in Talnville as Titusville visits.
Hyde town man Howara uvenins appointed supervisor of the labor department indicators in nine counties in Northwestern Pennsylvania Warrict by state secretary Lewis G. Hines for a 3000 dollar a year post. He will oversee nine deputies and replace Fy Leppert of Sharon who held the role under the Earle administration with headquarters in Erte.
Former President Herbert Hoover urged America to focus on youth, stressing the duty to train boys through civic and educational efforts. He spoke at a Boy Scout of America dinner in Los Angeles, urging national effort to develop young leaders and public spirit.
A New York area coal producers and workers joined in opposing a coal strike or lockout set for April 1. They refuse to extend the present bargaining contract and urge a new agreement with the United Mine Workers before the current terms expire on April 1, warning against disruptions to coal supply.
Harrisburg March 16 Senator Horberk v Levin charged before the senate judiciary committee that the November election contest over Walke defeated by one vote was orchestrated by the Philadelphia Republican committee. Levin in a prepared statement argued political machinery and prosecutions of the contest were used to influence the outcome. Salus attended the hearing as a co-present while represented by Herbert J Horan Jr and Marshall B Morgan.
Advance plans for a Kiwanis minstrel show are discussed at the Curry Kiwanis luncheon held at Hotel Curry. W C Cox led the program, with a committee headed by Harvey Croscut organizing a musical variety event expected to attract a large crowd and prove successful, as participants anticipate an entertaining program. Weather mostly fair and colder tonight then Friday.
Harrisburg reports state authority business will stay at a virtual standstill for at least two weeks as payments lag and contracts on 85 million dollars in institutional improvement projects pass 2 million. Gov. Arthur James, president and chairman, refuses to act while the Democratic trio holding a four vote majority are not replaced. James says he will not assume duties until the trio Rep Herbert Cohen York Hours minority leader State Senator George Kunkel Dauphin and Austin R McCullough Lancaster editor are replaced.
The Navy confirms a series of senior changes including Admiral Harold R. Stark of Wilkes Barre Pa named Chief of Naval Operations succeeding Admiral William D. Leahy who will retire. Leahy and Army Chief Gen Malin Craig near statutory retirement by summer as Congress eyes expanding national defense and naval power.
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