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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1939

Page

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Express Air Service Planned for Western Pennsylvania

Express air service will begin Monday in western Pennsylvania with two daily trips from Pittsburgh to cities including Latrobe Johnstown Altoona Tyrone Clearfield Kane Warren Corry Meadville and others. Dr. Adams of Tri State Aviation Corp said service will deliver and pick up express packages via air with truck connections within 15 miles of the airport and a Warren airport base for packages.

Corry Western Pennsylvania Lytle Adams Tri- State Aviation Corporation Warren Times-Mirror All-American Aviation, Inc Pittsburgh Latrobe Johnstown Altoona-Tyrone Clearfield Kane Warren Meadville Ol City Butler New Kensington Youngsville Sheffield Pittsfield Trvine Russell Clarendon West Virginia

Senate debate presses extension of tenure act for schools

Senator Leo C Mundy proposes broadening tenure to include state teachers college faculty dentists medical inspectors chief medical inspectors medical directors medical supervisors and all school nurses. A separate bill backed by Franklin Spencer Farands seeks to extend terms and hear testimony April 4 at The House.

Senate Leo C. Mundy Luzerne Teachers College Franklin Spencer Farands Montgomery State School Directors’ Association Tithe House E. Kent Kane McKean Jnhe Seider Wiedel

State Police Seize All Records Tied to Warjes Administration

Philadelphia dispatch reports state police seized all records and correspondence related to the Warjes administration from the safety division of the state department of revenue. Acting on orders from Harrisburg, troopers took over the office, suspended work, and placed a guard to exclude intruders and answer phones. The safety division, created by former Gov. George H. Earle, carried out his safety campaign.

United Press Philadelphia Warjes Safety Division State Department of Revenue Jared Harrisburg George H. Earle

Relief taxes approved in house vote in Harrisburg

In a decisive house ballot of 159 to 20 relief taxes were approved for six years totaling $16 million, with strong opposition aimed at the four mill levy on intangible personal property. The measure includes a 24.1 million revenue plan for the biennium and additional levies on liquor, utilities, and corporate incomes, with various vote tallies noted.

United Press Harrisburg Arthur W. James Urted Senate House George H. Earls Otter Bank and Trust Company

Pine Grove Cemetery Directors Meeting Minutes

Pine Grove Cemetery Association directors met in adjourned session to plan the next month’s annual meeting. Finance reports showed the association in excellent condition. Vice President Olin W Bracken presided in President Ellen Simmons absence due to illness. Directors Elston Wilcox Davis Scott Leach Samuel Scott Babbitt and DeRosay attended.

Pine Grove Cemetery Association Olin W. Bracken Ellen Simmons Hines Messrs Elston Wilcox Davis Scott Leach Samuel Scott Babbitt DeRosay

Trained men sought for all health posts in Pittsburgh

March 29 report from Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania public health administration calls for experienced and professionally trained men. Dr Haven Emerson of Columbia University urges removal of political control to improve public health work hindered by partisan influence.

Pittsburgh

Relief measure approved for $100 million in WPA funds

The House appropriations committee reported an additional $100 million relief bill for WPA. It cites $50 million below Roosevelt's request and offsetting savings from reduced administrative costs and unspent relief funds to support jobless aid through June. The measure faces further votes as Republicans oppose extra relief.

United Press Washington House Appropriations Committee Roosevelt House Congressional Congress WEA Fox Action Republican Subcommittee

New Bills Before House Propose Local Government Reforms

Harrisburg March 29. Bills introduced in the House on the request of the state regents commission for local government include borrowing by municipalities, reestablished tax receipts requirements for voting, realignment of election districts, and a flexible yardsite for real estate tax assessment. Sen. Malery Blair chair notes the bills reflect months of work with taxpayers, property owners, county officials and municipalities.

United Fees Harrisburg Senartes R. Malery Blair Joint Commission

Another Ambassador Without Country in Madrid Fall

The fall of Madrid and the disappearance of the Spanish Loyalist government was expected to add another ambassador without a country to the group. Spanish ambassador Fernando de los Rios, after a conference with President Roosevelt, said he had no plans to leave the embassy, stating that an ambassador doesn't make place he said, they are made for him.

Washington Far Madrid Fernando de Los Rios Roosevelt Lnto Dovan Plate

Installment Tax Plan To Face Senate For Final Vote

The measure to end the installment plan for real estate taxes moves to the Senate for final approval. Sponsored by Edward J. Coleman and Robert M. Miller, the bill would set state wide treasurer sales for unpaid taxes and extend a one year leeway before non payment sales begin, with changes made in the House.

Repiblican Jexdera Senate Sens Edward J. Coleman Lackawanna Robert M. Miller Luzerne House Taders Colemen-Miller

Actress Delia Bogard Slugged In Hollywood Attack

Delia Bogard 17, an up and coming film actress, was critically injured in a street assault in Hollywood early today. Police believe the same man who killed Anya Soso yeva on the Los Angeles City College campus last month may be responsible. Police, radio cars, and detectives swarmed the neighborhood as the victim was rushed to a hospital.

United Press Hollywood Delia Bogard Jackie Cooper Hollywood Anya Soso Yeva Los Angeles City College

Milk Industry Probe Advances in House Approval

Harrisburg lawmakers approved a resolution calling for a full investigation of Pennsylvania's milk industry. The measure creates a seven member House Senate committee to examine production, distribution, and control within the sector, aiming to address the entire problem.

United Press Harrisburg Weburn Delaware George B. Scarlett Pennsylvania House Senate

Nations move to bolster power in South America

March 29 report from Washington says Germany and Italy plan a post Madrid trade offensive in Latin America to expand economic and political influence. Argentina and Germany sign a charter trading 64 locomotives and many railway cars for 110000 tons of wheat and 8000 tons of wool, with other barter deals expected. Developments include cuts in agricultural aid, potential sugar taxes affecting Cuban agreements, and concerns over higher taxes on vegetable oils conflicting with trade accords as Senate actions loom.

United Press Washington Germany Italy South America Spain Western Hemisphere Flortscan Proniations Committee Agrinuitive Department Latin America Senate

Pitt Instructor T S Rotary Club Speaker

Durie Baerts, instructor at the Pittshureh Branch, formerly athletics manager at the University of Pittshureh, spoke at the Corry Potiry Club dinner at Hotel Corey about college life and modern athletics. Twenty nine members attended, with no guests.

Corry Potiry Club Corey Durie Baerts Pele Unniversly Pittshureh University of Pittshureh Prembers Jefferson, Ohio

Merchants Join In Sale Auction Here Thursday

Golden Rule Chik members plan a large double sale and public auction at the Erie Railroad freight station. Farmers, merchants, and residents are invited to bring items for sale with a small handling fee and free participation otherwise. Joan Hawitond, local auctioneer, will preside as bidding opens at eight o clock hoping for a strong turnout and brisk sales.

Golden Rule Chik Erie Railroad Uie Joan Hawitond Corry Ina Golden Rule

Consider More Bills for Taxes in Harrisburg

Uniting Press reports from Harrisburg on March 29 shows revenue-raising bills moving through the House Ways and Means Committee despite Governor James warning of vetoes. Curran proposes a one fourth cent per 16 ounces tax on soft drinks. Rosenfeld calls for a two percent levy on gross income from stocks and bonds. McVay seeks a $10 annual license fee for well drillers.

Unites Press Harrisburg House Ways and Means Committee Arthur H. James Treasury Thomas C. Curran Delaware Samuel W. Rosenfeld Philadelphia Walter W. McVay Allegheny

Crash Victims Improve After Union City Hospital

Paul Kemp of Pittsburgh and Jack Sedliack of Philadelphia were injured when their liquor truck struck a bridge headwall over French Creek at Wattsburg early Tuesday. Sedliack has a compound leg fracture and severe injuries but shows improvement. Kemp likely has a fracture. Highway patrolmen investigate the crash.

Union City Hospital Paul Kemp Pittsburgh Jack Sedlark Philadelphia French, Creek Wattsburg Sediack Kemp

Relief clients ordered to repay state if possible

Public Assistance Secretary Howard L. Russell announced that relief clients applying for any public assistance after April 1 must acknowledge the state's claim to repayment by confessing judgment against property owned or later acquired. Bonds and instructions for post April 1 use are available at local Public Assistance Board offices.

Public Assistance Howard L. Russell Public Assistance Board

Nationalists seize major Spanish cities as war ends

Madrid proclaims victory as Nationalists capture Valencia and other large towns including Barcelona Madrid Ciudad Real Cusenca Murcia Almeria Guadalajara Juen Alicante Abbecete and Cartagena. London notes Franco’s triumph reshapes Britain France plans and cautions over Mediterranean security and potential fronts against Germany and Italy.

United Press Madrid Spain Valencia Barcelona Ciudad Real Cusenca Murcia Almeria Guadalajara Juen Alicante Abbecete Cartagena Britain France Europe Franco Great Britain Jane Nussels Noth Mediterranean Say Arvind Attica Linethiva teVoys Germany Pyrenees Suez

Kiwanis Club Plans Meeting Discussed By Directors

A Corry Kiwanis Club gathering last evening at Dorothy's Tea House on West Smith Street served dinner at 4 o'clock for ten directors. Attending were W. CO, president, Crawford Waoda, Philip Zalgneck, Mbert Miller, Frank VanTassel, Richard H. Ressbicher, Frank Whiteley, Diy V. V. Graham, C. Christensen and Franke T. Garvey, with J. A. Blatt absent.

Corry Kiwanis Club Dorothy’s West Smith Street W, CO Crawford Waoda Philip Zalgneck Mbert Miller Frank VanTassel Richard H. Ressbicher Frank Whiteley Diy V. W. Graham C. Christensen Franke T Garvey

Penn junior swallows 25 fish in stunt contest

In Philadelphia Pennsylvania Gilbert Hollandersiy a University of Pennsylvania junior took part in a quirky stunt event. He reportedly swallowed 25 fish as part of a local talent show style competition. The article notes the impromptu nature and keeps the focus on the unusual act performed in Pennsylvania.

PENN United Press Phu Owas Pennsylvania Gilbert Hollandersiy University of Pennsylvania

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