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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1937
Page
1
A youth labeled model faces a not guilty plea in the slaying of a former Centerville girl. The report includes mention of a separate Bradford bank scandal with shortages totaling about 1.2 million dollars dating to 1992 and ongoing trials of seven defendants for fraud and mail-warfare charges.
Harrisburg reports show Pennsylvania public service mission facing major shake up with a new five member public utility commission to replace seven commissioners. Gov Earle and Senate approve the move as labor disputes and wage talks with United Mine Workers unfold across the state, amid political battles between Republicans and Democrats.
In New Castle Pennsylvania on March 31 a massive fire and explosion collapsed the St. Cloud building, leaving two people missing and twenty injured. Investigators seek missing residents Martha and Louine Mekibben as detectives pursue unidentified leads and gather testimonies from nearby occupants and workers.
Police hunt a check forger who tried to pass two worthless checks in Union City last night. The suspect posed as a publishing company representative and attempted to pass the checks against M. D. Seymour at a filling station and theatre. A convertible coupe with Texas plate F6-2407 was seen fleeing. highways were blocked but the suspect escaped.
Pittsburgh March 31 City detectives renewed the search for the slayer of Peter Lebach a penurious hermit who left a $50 000 state following a coroner's jury verdict that he was beaten to death The jury concluded he was slain.
By Harrison Laroche from Hendaye on the Trench-Spanish Frontier a combined military and diplomatic offensive stretches across three continents threatening the Nationalist cause. Nationalists appear in a grayish plight with disaffection rising in Nationalist territory and an open revolt reported in Spanish Morzovo amid frontier reports.
The Corry Automobile Dealers and Garagemen's Association was formed at a hotel meeting to standardize service prices. Members include Christensen Motors Co., Thomas Motor Co., W. W. Waterhouse, Powell Motor Co., Corry Auto Supply, Hep toy Motor Sales, Wallace Garage, Sones Garage, Wiggers Garage, and Central Garage. Lawrence Thomas was elected president, Chris Christensen vice president, and W. W. Waterhouse secretary. Prices to rise due to higher wages and costs, effective April 1, include wash jobs 1.50, grease 1.50, battery charges, and other per day or per service rates.
In Lansing on March 1, Chrysler head Walter P. Chrysler and CIO leader John L. Lewis faced stalemated efforts to end a two day strike at nine Detroit Chrysler plants. Chrysler and Lewis were in New York for urgent business and a possible meeting was deemed unlikely. The two men promised to return by Friday or Saturday as the governor oversees the talks.
18 year old Thomas E. Smith pleaded not guilty at arraignment in Buffalo city court to first degree murder in the Mary Ellen Babcock case. He confessed to police and in later statements but must plead not guilty as death penalty is mandatory on first degree murder. April 14 set for further hearing. grand jury to be presented on April grid Monday. Defendant held under heavy guard in court.
Work is expected to restart within ten days on the sidewalk improvement project from the 1934 program. Weather halted outdoor construction in December, and WPA offices in Erie have approved a resumption. A portion of the paving crew may be reassigned to the sidewalk job when ready. The city’s $20,000 repair program seeks about $15,000 in labor plus materials funded by property owners.
Gov. George H. Earle announced the appointment of Anthony J. Barrett of Drexel Hill to the Pennsylvania Securities Commission succeeding Seymour M. Heilbron of Philadelphia. Barrett’s post is $8,000 a year and requires Senate confirmation. Heilbron resigned to return to private business. other members include Levi G. Lichlitec at Jennerstown and Baker of Stroudsburg.
The rural electrification program progresses with pole erection started at Five Corners now reaching south of Pigin in Concord township. The BEAVERDAM district includes Beaverdam Elgin and Donation Hill with most work completed in the northern stretch to the New York line. A Pittsburgh firm handles Beaverdam construction and reports slow but encouraging progress as crews extend lines toward Cunear township.
Secretary Warren Van Dyke announced more changes in the state highway department for district 1 in northwestern Pennsylvania. Appointments included Williams Stewart Jr Venango senior construction inspector John L Riesenman Venango senior receipt clerk Charles E Berry Venango district mechanic John A Higgins Venango senior construction inspector. Dismissals in the district included Jonn H Lewis Indiana plans engineer and Harry G Neff Venango district mechanic.
A Wattsburg man faces serious charges after a fatal related incident near Trin City Ruston. The victim, identified as a passenger, suffered injuries in the crash when the rear of the train section struck. Local authorities note the alleged actions occurred during the evening hours near North Wal and Ward. The case proceeds as investigators gather evidence and await formal charges.
New York March 31 The steel industry enters the second quarter with production near the May 1929 high and backlogs in some products stretching into the third quarter Iron Age reports weekly production around 1 191 882 tons versus the May 1929 all time high of 1 198 284 tons A June test is anticipated as mills need little extra tonnage for April and May and orders will fill June schedules.
A massive “bubble tank” destined for an oil refinery in Russia moved by rail on the Erie line at 10:80 this morning. Weighing 321 tons, the 17 feet 6 inches high and 13 feet 3 inches wide shipment, transported only in daylight, represents one of the railroad’s largest consignments. Separate dispatch notes three pawn brokers questioned in Pittsburgh as detectives probe the February 19 murder of Normen Redwood, a New York manly hogs union business agent.
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