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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1939

Page

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Roosevelt Aims As Allies Gird For Nazi Move

Reports from Warm Springs and Washington indicate President Roosevelt monitors German threats as Hitler widens aims beyond Europe. Public aides say the administration fears a broader program of aggression affecting the Americas and Africa, with Roosevelts calls to state departments and embassies abroad.

Frederick A. Storm United Press Warm Springs White House Roogeyett Fuehrer Adolf Hitler Germany Europe Africa Americas Roosevelt Poland State Department U.S Reich Near East Far East Afrans Romania

Hundreds of Fish Die in Clymer Pond After Dam Release

Sportsmen in Clymer and nearby Ware report hundreds of fish killed when dam boards were lowered shrinking the pond water level and leaving a large school of fish stranded. They appealed to Albany conservation authorities to stop a recurrence, as bass and bullheads, three to five pounds, are noted among the losses.

Clymer Ware Albany

Condition of Staples Edited After Injury in Waterford Crash

The report notes James Staples, 25, remains under care at St Vincent's Hospital after a car crash near Waterford last week. He sustained head injuries, severe lacerations, and bruises but is described as in good condition today. Fellow injured driver Albert Sweet, 35, of Curry, was able to assist others at the scene.

James Staples Staples Waterford St. Vincent's Hospital Frie Albert ‘Sweet Curry Erie uuSddys

House rejects Roosevelt relief proposal to fund

The house voted 205 to 165 against giving the president the full 150 million dollars in additional relief funds. The decision followed cheers for eliminating WPA "foolishness" as United Press reports from Washington.

Roosevelt United Press Washington The House

Subway Train Collision Injures Dozens in Queens

In New York City a pair of city operated independent subway trains collided in Astoria Queens during the Homegoing rush hour. Fifteen injuries were reported, with many passengers stranded and taken to hospitals. Investigators from the district attorney will probe the crash.

New York Independen Oonto Astoria Queensborough Albresco Henry Stock

Seek Increase in School Fund

Harrisburg March 31 Pennsylvania can support its public school system at a higher level than now, the State Education Association reporter to The research sub committee said. The panel argued current wealth measures misrepresent state wealth and urged citizens to fund education by allocating more wealth and income to education.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania State Education Association Public Instruction Lessen Te Ade Philadelphia Luther Hart The Commonwealth

Bride 62 Groom 82 Marry in Bedford

In Bedford Pennsylvania a 62 year old bride Cars H Miller and an 82 year old groom Benjamin F Wiis wed after a 20 year romance. The bride's mother recalls the wedding and the groom presented his mother’s engagement ring at the ceremony.

Bride Groom Bedford United Press Cars H. Miller Hirst Benjamin. F. Wiis Finsturgh Orida Nin Mothen

Dairymen League Meeting Held at Wattsburg

Miss Anna Schoenmaker from the New York Office of the Home Department spoke at the Dairymen's League sub-district meeting in Wattsburg. Thirty-five delegates from Union City Corry Cambridge Springs Waterford North East Wattsburg and Townville attended with reports from local field agents. A short program featured songs by Mrs. George Dewey and Mrs. Lulu Canield, Erie market update by R F Stevens, and a Syracuse directors meeting recap by Emory Great. County President Henry Marsh presided, with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kimmy A G Sealman and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mor tis.

Anna Schoenmaker New York Home Department Dairymen’s League Association Wattsburg Dees Dirnen Union City Corry Cambridge Springs Waterford North East Townville George Dewey Union City Lulu Canield R. F. Stevens Erie Emory Great Frewsburg Syracuse N. Y Henry Marsh Harry Kimmy A. G. Ealman Arthur Mortis Corry

Fear Outbreak by Irish Army

United Press dispatch reports British security forces placed special guards and searched government offices in London after a series of terrorist bombings in Liverpool Coventry and Birmingham.

United Prem London Se Wana Yard Eine George Parliament London County, Council Liverpool Coventry Birmingham

Golden Rule Club to Meet with Farmers in Grange Hall

The Golden Rule Club plans a Monday evening meeting at Grange Hall Hornblock with Grange members to host a dinner and a round table discussion. Loyd Spencer chairs the arrangements with eight to ten local farmers invited to discuss emonent problems and improve merchant farmer cooperation.

Erie R. R Golde Rule Club Grange Hornblock Loyd Spencer Councilan A. O. Sananyys This Moraine Frank Whiteley

Five Per Cent Aid Cases Scrutinized in Dauphin

Harrisburg March 91 Attorney General Warren R Roberts said investigators tested 2900 aid cases in Dauphin County finding five percent under challenge. The department removed two cases from rolls and began further checks on seven others.

Harrisburg Aswlitor Warren R. Roberts Dauphin Roberts

WPA Roll Reductions Hit New Districts and 200000 State Total

The WPA will cut about 30 000 workers in the weekend with deepest impact in the district containing major highway projects. State rolls will drop to around 200 000, with a further 20 000 off WPA rolls within a month to meet Col Harrington’s quota. Some families will return to direct relief after a two week wait. Public Assistance Secretary Howard Russell commented on estimates.

Lsts Howard L. Russell Howard H. Baer Uniontown Fayette County Russell John E. van Allsburg Erie House Welfare Committee General Assembly House Senate von Allsburg Thun Cvil WPA Col. F. C. Harrington Public Assistance Howard L. Rissell

Confirmation Rites and Holy Week Services Planned

The Lutheran church will administer confirmation next Sunday during the infant and children catechetical class. Holy Week services are scheduled at St Pauls Church each evening at 7 30 except Monday and Saturday with sermons on Accusation Christ a King What is Truth and The Crucifixion. A three hour Good Friday service is planned at Luther Memorial Church.

St. Paul's Church Luther Memorial Church Erle Taheran Paatera Brie Edward L. Wagner Pather Haster

PRR Agent to Address Civic Employees’ Association

Edward J Tarael PRR industrial agent will speak at Corry’s Municipal building on Thursday April 8 at 7 30 p m. The meeting was postponed two days to hear Tarael whose rapidfire talk impressed last month. He will cover what the PRR can do for the community and what the community must do to help itself.

Edward J. Tarael Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Railroad Corry N Civic Employees’ Association Anril O'Cloek Carl L. Henton Israel Piadly Secentine PRR Tsvat Golden Rule Club Tarael

Stocks Plunge to New Bottom in Bear Market Talk

New York traders drove stocks to fresh yearly lows as losses in most major indices exceeded five points. The selloff began after noon, with selling pressure spreading from national to European buyers and prices slipping further as the market lagged. Analysts varied on whether a bear market had begun, though consensus on the outlook was lacking.

United Press New York

Allocation 10 Threatens All Districts With Delayed Funds

State budget officials warn via press release that the Corry School District may face diverted funds to cover unemployment relief in Pennsylvania. If relief money lags or tax receipts fall short, 9 000 000 due to 279 second and third class districts by March 1 cannot be paid, risking school closures before term end.

Corry Pennsylvania Public Instruction Department Treasury William A. Spensler The United Press

Toxoim Treatment To Be Given Children In City

Nurse in Gerry Public Schools announces a schedule for toxoid vaccination against diphtheria. Treatments proceed at Fairview on April 8 and Harding School on April 4 with sessions at 9 15. Parents with pre school children should report to their neighborhood school at 9 o clock.

Vn M Kepler If. N Gerry Public Schools Washineine Fairview Tueway Harding School Concord

Roosevelt’s Great Grandchild Born in Seattle Hospital

President and Mrs Roosevelt welcomed a ninth grandchild, a husky boy weighing nine pounds one ounce, born at Swedish Hospital. The mother Mrs John Boettiger, wife of Seattle Post-Intelligencer publisher, and the baby were reported doing well.

United Press Seattle Wash Roosevelt Sweish Hospital John Boettiger Seattle Post Intelligencer Bady

D A R Plans Tree Planting Near State Hatchery West of Corry

The Brottenstraw Valley D A R chapter met at the home of Mr Wrank T Garvey to discuss a national tree planting project. Plans call for pine trees on the state fish hatchery site west of Corry. Mrs Jessie K Newton presented a paper on the Early Colonies of New Jersey and Morris town New Jersey after a trip to Washington headquarters.

Brottenstraw Valley Daughters of the American Revolution Wrank T. Garvey North Center Street Corry Jessie K. Newton D.A.R New Jersney Washington Morristown N. J Frank Loveland Ley Connecticut Mra C.F. McCray W. W. Auer Mins Mae Howard

Britain Allies With Poland Against Nazi Expansion

Britain and France pledged aid to Poland as Nazi threats escalate in Central Europe. Chamberlain announced in the House of Commons that eroding German aggression will be met with armed support, signaling a new democratic stance to curb Hitler’s expansion and a shift in British policy.

Poland Joe Alex Morris United Press Star Great Britain France Adolf Hitler Europe Neville Chamberlain House of Commans Hvew Chamberlain Britain Prilen Warsaw Germany Hitler Leloion East Weat Palurlon Auldi Mediterranean Benito Mussolini Repeio di Calibria Italy

Governor Opposes Price Fixing in Coal Industry Talks

Harrisburg report says Gov. Arthur H. James rejected a major plan by hard coal operators to fix prices and support wholesale distributors. A three hour conference with executives from independent and old-line mines followed a 4 day work week proposal for April. The governor stated he would not approve wholesale price fixing.

Harrisburg Arthur H. James

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