Fragmentary OCR News Item Captured
Fragmented text shows unclear details but indicates a brief news item with uncertain phrasing. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, yielding a minimal, non-specific teaser from a historical page.
Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania
We have 17,918,174 pages in Pennsylvania
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1938
Page
1
Stays Prolong Death Penalty Review for Two Prisoners
Gov. George H. Harle granted another stay of execution for John Pio lens and Joseph Benauksas at Hockview prison Warren county jail. The board's third stay postpones the electric chair as the case undergoes further consideration. Observers expect the respite to extend into next month and potentially ease the penalties to life terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Harle
John Piolens
Joseph Benauskas
Hockview
Mornay Heht
Warren County
Warrem
Barks
Warren
Longtime Pennsylvania official Warren Van Dyke dies
Warren Van Dyke, secretary of state highways, died of uremic poisoning at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He served as Democratic state chairman and gubernatorial candidate. Funeral set for Weatherly, Pa. dignitaries praised his service and Liberalism advocacy. Governor and cabinet colleagues offered condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Harrisburg
Ly of
Pennsylvania
Secetary
Warren ‘van Dyke
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Furial
Eatherly
Guy
George H. Earle
Ite
van Dyke
Jernoy Harle Ile
Ref
Commonwealth
David L. Iwrente
Jones says worst of recession is in minds, not markets
Chairman Jesse H. Jones of the Recon struction Finance Corp says the most serious hurdle to recovery is uncertainty in the minds of people and that impediments to business are being removed. He told United Press that recovery should not be far away as confidence returns and tax policy uncertainties ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Jesse i H. Jones
Reconstrattion Prance Corporation
Fin
Rght
Unit- Press
Pennsylvania Railroad seeks I C C approval for stock pledge
Washington March 31 The Pennsylvania Railroad company petitioned the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to pledge capital stock in Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis railroad systems as security for 28 year bonds. The Pennsylvania Company is a top holding company of the system. A separate item notes a big strike in Yonkin area with thousands demanding wage increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frese
Washington
Autopsy ordered in cancer serum deaths probe
Judge G. Duckworth ordered an autopay to determine the cause of death of Mrs. J Moonert and another patient after cancer serum treatment at Florida Sanitarium. Attendants report tetanus symptoms in Moonert and six other women who died yesterday. one man is in critical condition and three others under observation at General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Marsh
Corsoner
G. Duckworth
J. Moonert
Mes. Meonert
Greg
Florida Sanatorium
Winter Park
Fla
Dutkforth
Ong
Plorida Sanitarium
Lehman Defends Veto of Measure
Albany March 31 Gov Herbert H Lehman defended veto of a bill to bar Communists from public office stating democracy must protect minorities from oppression by the majority. The McNahee Bill passed after Lehman refused to remove Stanley Spance as Manhattan borough president for appointing Communist Simon W. Gerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Albany
Herbert H. Lehman
McNahee
American Legion
Lehman
Stanley M. Spance
Manhattan Borough
New York City
Simon W. Ger- Son
State High Court Upholds McKean Court Ruling
Pittsburgh March 31. The state supreme court affirmed McKean county court's denial of Grange National Bank of Smethport Pennsylvania to collect a year old claim from liquidated Post National State of Finmarled. Justice James Drew noted the judgment of 1920 granting a dividend of 4608.40 was not sufficient to allow claims on the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
State Supreme Court
McKean
Grange National
Smethport
Firnalerd
Tannapinton
James Drew
Navy Bomber Missing as New Crash Haunts Pearl Harbor
United Press reports a Navy bomber with six aboard missing after yesterday's crash during a war game maneuver. The fleet, including 66 surface vessels and 240 planes from Pearl Harbor, combs the sea while rescuers search wreckage for two more presumed bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Honolulu
T.H
United States Battle Fleet
Pearl Harbor Mayal
Aeavea
Uraft
Vipi
C. B. Singer
P. Barrobina
PB. Pancoast
J. A. Bingham
G. T. Williamson
C. R. Olundsen
Yeat Orday
U. S. Ayoret
Telegraph Building Opens April 7 Amid Presidential Support
March 31 report describes Telegraph Building opening set for April 7 with President Roosevelt backing the bill and full administration effort to pass the government reorganization measure. The piece notes a tense House debate as Democrats and Republicans contest the plan and a six hour session with strong rhetoric and procedural moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Frees
Washington
Roosevelt
Administration House
House
Alx Hole
Samuel B. Pattengill
Ind
William B. Banicheal
Pettengill
Organization Committee
Senate
Bankhead
Devastating Tornado Outbreak Blasts Five States
A massive tornado outbreak raked five states from Oklahoma to Illinois, killing dozens and injuring hundreds. Gov. Walter A. Haxman led relief efforts in Kansas while towns across Missouri and Illinois reported extensive damage with hospitals overwhelmed and mass casualties feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Pro Reler Agimelie
Tox Duuy
Oldshoma
Illinois
Walter A. Haxman
Columbus
Kant
Musmanno Endorses Kennedy for Governor bid
Pittsburg March 81 Com mon Pleas Judge Oh A Musmanno formally endorsed the candidacy of Licht. Gov Thokias Kennedy, tied to the Committee for Industrial Organization, received Musmanno’s backing in a letter to John A Phillips, president of the Pennsylvania Industrial Union Council, praising yesterday endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Bre
Pittsburgh
Common Pleas
Oh A. Musmanno Kouay
Bill limits freight lengths trimmed by committee
Washington March 1 The Interstate Commerce Committee reported a bill to limit freight trains to 70 cars but the senate committee voted 14 to 7 not to report it to the House after months of hearings. Railroads argued the change would hasten financial adjustment and streamline operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kane School Strike Settled After Six Weeks
ANT, Pa March 81H G Berkhouse attorney for the Hamilton township ghos board announced a six week strike of 17 stuntman bees settled and the shigients have related to school details of the settlement were not revealed but it was rep ted parents of striking children who were fined for violation of in compulsory attendance Lang would have their money refunded by the school board. The settlement reporter cty came about through a personal plea by J A Connelly president of the board to the parents yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Ant
G. Berkhouse
Hagnilton Townsh P Ghos Board
Christine Prentice
Cty
J. A. Connelly
City Schools Expand Safety Patrol Emphasis
Superintendent Ralph S. Dewey announced a stronger safety program stressing patrols at Junior High and nearby schools. Patrons from the Junior Hi Y and Kiwanis clubs organized escorts across busy intersections while classrooms emphasize road safety to reduce accidents through negligent behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph S. Dewey
Complaint Against Utility Filed in Harrisburg
March 31 report from Harrisburg states Harmony Township supervisors filed a formal complaint with the Public Utility Commission alleging Ambridge borough water rates are excessive, prohibitive, unjust and discriminatory. The filing targets township consumers and seeks autonomy. A separate item from Warsaw notes the League of Poles in Ciechsiovaitis demanding mutinomy for 200,000 Poles across three ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Harrisburg
Publc Utility Commission
Harmony Township
Beaver County
Ambridge
Warsaw
League of Poles In
United States Britain and Japan Join In Naval Race
Three nations move toward a new naval pace as European and Asian fronts shift. Reports from Spain describe Loyalist forces delaying Francoist advances near Lerida while nationalist troops rush toward the Mediterranean. In China Japan reportedly falls back to consolidate lines, with Chinese counterattacks and disrupted communications. Washington and London announce a formal escalation tied to a 1836 treaty framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Europe
Asi
Spain
Cinea
Francisco Prant
Lerida
Franco
Mediterranean
Caspe
Ghxina
Shantung
Shansi
Washington
London
France
Senate approves TVA probe bill heads to president
The Senate completed action on a joint congressional investigating committee for the Tennessee Valley Authority and sent the amendments to the White House for the president's signature. Majority Leader Albert W. Harley (D Ky) introduced the amendments at the session opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umivea Press
Washington
Senate Today
Congressional
Tennessee Valley Authority
White House
Albent W. Harleley
Senate
Withdraw Appeal From Official’s Decision in Wills Case
The appeal from the decision of an official in a will dispute involving Carlton V. King was withdrawn in Eje County Court yesterday. The case concerns a double will allegedly tested by Louis Christakas and was filed by a decedent’s brother after a court ruling favored the movant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thetaker of Wills
Carlton
King
Louis
Christakas
Eje
Ropistér Kejits
Open House Planned at Corry PA Telephone Exchange
Corry's new Pennsylvania Telephone Corporation exchange to be opened with a formal inspection next Thursday April 11. Officials announced the building on Tuesday March 22 and report the dial system now in operation with rooms and behind the scenes apparatus available for visitors including school children and residents of the city. The $1500 expenditure over eight months funded improvements and installation of the exchange facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Pennsylvania Telephone Corporation
Telephone Company
Numan
Franke &. Hepler
Ralph S. Dewey
Probe into Sparta Plant Thefts Continues
Camp Brocker of the state motor police and County Detective Van Winkle visited Meadville yesterday to press the probe into the Spartanburg mill plant thefts. Richard Patt, 20, of Spartamburg and Kermit Lee, 28, of Covington are held by Crawford county authorities. Hearings were set for the next grand jury term as investigators seek a possible second party in the month‑long spree totaling about 1500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brocker
State Motor Police
van Winkle
Meadville
Sppple-Millstones
Spartanmburg
Crawford County
Richard Patt
Spartamburg
Kermit Lee
Covy
Mghem
Maple producers hope for another cold spell
An orchard producer said today a colder spell would bring a few more days of activity in the sugar camp of the district though flow from now on will be light and of poor quality. Production from many producers will not reach 66 percent in Manitoba.
Enrollment Boost Predicted at Senior High School
Superintendent Dewey estimates enrollment will rise by about 24 students next year at the Senior High School and Vocational sections due to a new state law raising the compulsory age from 16 to 17. The following year the limit increases to 18. Most gains are seen in Vocational classes as he works on budgeting for the additional students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surerene Eet
Dewey
Vosationt Xeon
Plans for cleaning school walls in city buildings
The Board of Education considers a summer project to scrub interior walls of all city schools. Complainants or property committees propose a detailed plan for board review at the next meeting on Monday evening, April 1. Several rooms have not been cleaned for years, and the extensive program aims to improve interior conditions. Showers are expected this afternoon with light rain or flurries tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Che
Board of Education
WEA
Walla
Also Mentioned on This Page
Olens-Senauskas
Eable
Arren van Dyke
Todem
P.R R
R. R. Security
Warren van Dyke
Florida
State High Court
McKean Court
U. 5
G. H. Oneal
Trumbull
Tex
Lieut. L. O. Crane
Naval Headquarters
W. H. Lear
B. I. Windham
W. A. Luciano
G. J. Milles
Wilmette
Mnl
Dauphin Court
Pittsburghy
State Supreme Court Today
Dauphin County
Ikuz Muln
South Pele
Dana
Avant
Okla
Joon
Arfanani
Nadoes
Aml
St. Louis
Hmusmanno
Kennedy
U. S
Britain
TVA
Bill
Penn’a Telephone Corp
Sparta
MAPLE
Search the Corry Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Corry Evening Journal?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.