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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1938

Page

3

Political clash outlines union support in Pennsylvania

C I O leaders discuss threats and party lines as Philadelphia union head Mont urges unity against the first party fibet group. McCal attacks political leadership while backing Charles A. Tone as the Democratic governor nominee, amid union labor circle affiliations and regional tensions.

Woddeninane Pennsylvania Politica McCal Charles A. Tones Democratic State Committee Weardinge Lo Mir Michall iPennisy

Political framing in a murky primary campaign

A fragmented OCR reads as a debate over primary support with references to Priscina and labor groups. The text mentions an individual and labor leaders, contrasting two courses of action in a contested primary, reflecting intra party strategy and candidate positioning. Names are unclear due to damaged text.

Vinia Inpor Priscina

Kennedy Claims Labor Backing in Democratic Party

A fragmentary critique attributes Kevin Kennedy or Tomas Kennedy with asserting labor support within the Democratic Party and accuses leadership of betraying labor through recent reforms and benefits. The source quotes McCall arguing Kennedy seeks ambition and would dampen labor ties.

Thiee Labor Tomas Kennedy Democratic Party

Spring in Erie features and parish events

The Erie area reports a lively spring with a federal court session in the morning, Vaughn DeLeath guest starring on NBC radio, and Miss DeLeath noted as a composer and sister to Mrs Alma Cunningham. St Patrick's Day party at St Edwants hall raised funds for St Thomas church. A brooders’ display at Moore Seed Store draws youth attention. The state safety bureau notes 318 motorists lost licenses that week, intoxication cited for 66 suspensions. Leaders from local industries scheduled to speak at 9 pm on WIAIF. Miller’s Pharmacy owner returns after illness. Penny IM Nichols Transfer vans receive orange exteriors. The March term of federal court convened in Erie. 15 prisoners to be sentenced next month. Greenville plans a centennial celebration, with the Business Men's Association involved. Steel mills expected to run at 38.7 percent capacity, highest since November. 142 motorists lost licenses last week, 127 Pennsylvanians and 15 from other states. A large flock of geese briefly settles on the reservoir. Corry Council members host an outreach meeting and drive for new members. Storm sewer work resumes on Spring Street. West Pleasant street pipe laying to resume. Mary Reynolds celebrates her 84th birthday, resident of Corry for twenty years. Grand Commandery officers to attend a meeting at Franklin, with attendees expected.

Corry Enlgus BP Columbus Barlow Brook Garvey Oil City Spring Street West Pleasant Street

Brocton Rail Cut Hits Local Pennsylvanian Branch

Old Cross Cut branch changes affect Brocton, with trains moved to river division between Buffalo and Olean City. Loss of the round house and crews endangers 37 workers and their families, reducing Brocton’s rail employment and estimated income of five to seven thousand dollars.

Ollie Panydaaes Eo Ross P. R. IR Old City-Buffalo River Buffalo Off City Brocton Pennsylvania Railroad Pennsylvania Bronton Tom Bracton Hulvais Buffald Bracton

Union City Druggist Bloss Seeks State Assembly Seat

Albert L. Bloss a Union City druggist and World War veteran announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Assembly from the east county district. He called on local Republican leaders in Union City and will face incumbent John E. Van Allsburg of North East. Bloss, 45, lifelong Republican and former American Legion commander, serves on Union City school board and is active in multiple organizations.

Albert L. Bloss Union City State Assembly East County Bloss Corry John EK van Allsburg North American Legion National Association of Retail Druggists Masonic Order Society of the 28Th Division

Special Services Continue at Christian Missionary Church

Special services are continued at the Christian Missionary and Alliance church led by Rev. T. H. Ritchie. Tonight he will speak on Found Out at Last, with a week’s lineup including Hell and What a Lost Soul Takes There and Convicted But Not Converted. A Friday Young People meeting is planned, with Mrs. Ritchie adding a request musical program later.

Christian Missionary and Alliance Church TH. Ritchie Ritchie Hell T. H. Ritchie

National Banks roll three wins over Powel ls

The National Banks bowling team defeated Powell Motors in The Butler Bowling League yesterday afternoon. Harry Powers posted the high winning average of 160 for the victors. Also noted, Congress annually awards 125 free scholarships to Gallaudet College in Washington D C, the sole institution worldwide for higher education of the deaf.

National Banks Powell Motors Butler Harry Powers Gallandet College Congress Gallaudet College Washington, D. C

Louisiana Creole identity in early American era

A biographical note on a white descendant of French and Spanish colonists who lived in Louisiana before it became part of the United States highlights early colonial roots and assimilation into American society. The text frames Louisiana as a crossroads of heritage and nationality during the transition to statehood.

Louisiana America

Girard Youth Killed by Fast Train

Carter Gouresusar, 14, an amateur photographer and freshman at a local high school, was killed while photographing a train on Bessemer and Lake Erie tracks near his home. He stood between the rails for a head-on shot as the locomotive approached. friend Lawrence Peisler heard a scream, and Carter was struck and killed instantly.

Gouresusar Cuevesy

Love Birds Show Birds of Springfield Matrimonial Rivalry

In Springfield Mass Mrs Watter A Brown recently bought a pair of love birds. The female allegedly dominates the mate, prevents him from eating, and proves that females can be more deadly by jeering the downtrodden male.

Whit Springfield Mass Watter A. Brown

Rains Disrupt Book Shop Business in Boston

Rainy days force a Boston bookstore proprietor to post a sign asking customers to remove wet hats. He notes men enjoy browsing during showers, bending over the counter which causes water to drip onto shelves and props.

Boston

Erie Eastside G O P In Court House Row

Erie Eastside Republican committee members failed to endorse a congressional candidate last Friday night. They attacked the court house group and its purported candidate selections. Mrs Dora Burns led the discussion opposing outside endorsements with Joseph Kowal as the sole exception. Frank Vollmer, secretary of the east side committee, denied the existence of a "court house gang" and defended the courthouse for official business only.

Grie Rast Siefenders Republican County Committee Congress Court House Dora Burns Fred Glhucken Sth German Crawford County Craigford County Frank Vollineh

Merrill Patterson Named Superintendent in Presbyterian Sunday School

Merrill Patterson was named superintendent at a special meeting of the nominating committee and teachers. Re elected were H. B. Smith advisory superintendent A. V. Cochran assistant superintendent Stuy Skinner treasurer Mrs H B Smith primary superintendent Mrs N R Dickson cradle roll superintendent and Mrs G L Boyd junior department superintendent Newly elected for the year were William MacLees secretary Charles Bracken assistant secretary and Miss Dorotha Mae Rickers civil director and pianist Jails Popular on Market evening Shade Ark local jail purchased by a farmer converted into a cow barn and crib nearby Mountain View is sold for a telephone exchange office

Charles Bracken Dorotha Mae Rickers Civir Ark Mountain View

Bandit Trio Wounds Two State Cops In Hold up Try

Police pursue three bandits sought for wounding two state patrolmen during a Sunday morning hold up near Franklin and a separate incident at a Grove City roadhouse. One patrolman remains hospitalized with gunshot wounds. another officer was struck and the trio fled. Police link the suspects to prior robberies in New Castle and Rochester. Federal aid sought to identify a dismembered body found on Lake Erie shores.

City Movor Grove City Venango County Pecan Hill Pranklin Amy Henry Cooper William Hays Mercer Hospital Uig George Peebles R. D Franklin Noni Peebles Florida Hays Cooper Sivoy Fl Kid Augustine Lene G. m. Kinney Washington, D. C Lake Erie Here Herbert Hesling Tovlstosepeni WOQ Winnon Funeral North Fast Mssenwein

RACKETEERS GO TO DOGS PITTSBURGH

Western Pennsylvania Humane Society chief agent E M Smith investigates reports that dogs are being picked up on streets or stolen from private homes and peddled in Philadelphia shop windows.

Pittsburgh E. M.smith Western Pennsylvania Humane Society

Blind preacher seeks eyes of doomed man in California

In San Francisco on March 21, Rev A B Harding a blind preacher announced plans to gain state permission to solicit an eye donation from one of the 12 inmates on San Quentin's death row. He cited recent cornea transplant advances as hope for restored sight. The piece notes era dates in Japanese history.

Jane Frese San Francisco A. B. Harding State of California San Quentin

Directors Named for Two Corry Plants

Directors were elected at the annual meetings of the Corry Jamestown Manufacturing Corporation and Corry Metal Company, both of Corry. Election of officers will be held in May. Corry Jamestown Directors include A M Bunanever of Boston, Mrawl J Oyington of Seattle, D R Hillstrom of Chicago, H Hy Keppel, Raymond Anderson, D Armour Hillstrom, and D A Hillstrom, all of Corry. Corry Metal Company directors are all from Corry: D A Hillstrom, L Cavian, W R Hultberg, H H Keppel, A Rehnberg, R E Larson, and Raymond Anderson.

Corry-James- Lown Manufacturing Corporation Corry Metal Company Corry John EB Durkin Jamestown Corry-Jamestown Manufacturing Corporation Rey A. M. Bunanever Boston Mass Mra Wl J. Oyington Seattle Wash

Widow Ciara Bufelor inquest details suicide note

Mrs. Ciara Bufelor, a 27 year old widow, testified at an inquest into her husband’s death. The husband was found dead with his head in a gas oven, and she described his note and circumstances surrounding the death in the London proceedings.

London Ciara W. Buf Elor

The Name Leroy Origin and Meaning

The name Leroy, from old French, translates as the dag and may mean royal. It is comparatively new and not long in use as a given name.

Leroy

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