03 May 1937
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1937
Page
1
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Lyle Redfoot, 25, swam through rough Pymatuning Lake to aid two others amid a drowning incident that claimed his bride Louise Martin, 22. The two teachers were rescued. Redfoot survived with medical help as coroner ruled accidental death for Mrs Redfoot. In Hollywood, Screen Actors Guild ibid reveals looming strike affecting major studios as technicians walk out.
Members of the Methodist Episcopal church gather for their annual congregational meeting at 7:30 tomorrow evening in the church. The program includes music readings and brief addresses. A review of the past financial year and forecasts for the coming year are expected. Refreshments will follow. bring sandwiches and cupcakes for your family. Coffee provided. All members and interested persons invited to promote fellowship and learn the church’s financial status.
Edwin Fox, 54, former Philadelphia district attorney and noted figure in Pennsylvania law and philanthropy, died at his suburb home after a heart attack. Born in Meadville on August 22, 1882, he studied at Central High School and the University of Pennsylvania Law School before joining the bar in 1903 and working as a reporter and editor for the Philadelphia Merchants Guide.
Three men Marlin Schippsman Flurry Wells and Murray Blew felil pleaded guilty to participating in the kidnapping of Paul H. Wendel a Trenton attorney linked to the Lindbergh case The group helped transport Wendel from New York to New Jersey in violation of the Lindbergh kidnapping act The authorities say the men aided by Park the New Jersey county detective and his son obtained a confession tied to the Lindbergh crime
Northwestern Pennsylvania residents took advantage of unseasonably warm Sunday weather with clear skies and light winds. Highways were busy as people drove to Allegheny country areas and lake resorts while cottages were prepared for summer openings. Sunday fishing drew many anglers despite streams running high from last week’s storms.
Tony Joy corry golf professional was eliminated from the TriState National Professional golf tournament qualifying rounds at the Pied House club in Pittsburgh. Joy posted 83 for the first 18 holes of the 3 hole qualifying test as two more 18 hole rounds are scheduled to determine the three qualifiers from this district for national play. Sam Snead led a field of 22 with 74, two over par, while Dick Shoemaker Joe Palette Radher Jewett Perry DelVecohlo and Ray Mangrant were among others with 78 or 79.
In INOX Pa on May 4 a fire destroyed Knox Glass Company's warehouse, causing $125,000 in losses and leaving about 200 workers temporarily unemployed. An air tank explosion damaged the three story plant just after discovery, injuring two workers. Knox operates plants in Ol City, selhcorne, Sheffield, Parkers Landing and Jersey City.
London reports Prime Minister FDR seeks a broad flood relief push with a program to move all women and children to safety. Eden informs the House of Commons that evacuations follow a British French plan despite Spanish insurgent government rejection.
Fragmentary report describes Wally Free linked with a May wedding to a duke, after a conflict over throne and royal titles. The tale centers on Mrs Simpson, an American divorcee, and tensions over her status as potential duchess amid secrecy and fear of wiretaps.
Police report multiple disturbances at Belle County beer bars over the past weekend. A patron attempted to fire a weapon at a proprietor during a closing-hour altercation. a proprietor’s window damaged, no shots fired. One suspect fined for disorderly conduct. another charged with assault in a separate street brawl near Main Street. Additional complaints of noisy patrons and minor incidents at several drinkeries noted.
May 3 in Harrisburg, Francis Ross of Butler took the oath as Pennsylvania state treasurer, the first Democrat in the post since 1908. Commonwealth Secretary David L. Lawrence administered the oath in the House with Gov. George H. Harte and officials present, as flowers framed the ceremony.
The article notes a royal private financial settlement likely funded to the king through a confidential arrangement. It states the duke’s allowance may never be published, while the crown reportedly maintains an annual income around £160,000. The piece hints the provision could pass within the family, with no public disclosure anticipated.
A detailed report outlines a pervasive strike at National Erie causing closure of operations. It notes student reactions and mixed commentary from leadership, while stressing organizational tension and calls for a unified committee to address the impasse.
A string of traffic incidents left nine injured and one dead. In Sheffield a 44 year old driver Jacob Justinele failed a sharp curve and crashed through guard walls near a New York Central line. Michal Pajor, 21, followed and struck the Sheffield car as both vehicles sustained damage and four passengers were hurt. Three Jamestown residents suffered injuries when their car left Route 69 two miles south of Sugar Grove and struck a tree, with Arthur Greenland sustaining facial cuts and two passengers receiving lacerations and bruises. In Erie a 41 year old man, Adam Puchatewski Jr, died when his car overturned on Twelfth Street and Payne Avenue. three of his five children were injured. Tompht Danowski, the driver, faces voluntary manslaughter charges.
In Washington on May 3 the supreme court concluded its Monday session without ruling on the constitutionality of federal and state insurance laws. The irregular spelling suggests an OCR error in the source text.
The Supreme Court reversed a Second Circuit decision that refused to recognize the Litvinov agreement, under which the Soviet government transferred to the United States the right to claim funds owed to the successor of the Czarist regime. Painter Alexander Vamillon, 63, a landscape artist represented in Indianapolis, died yesterday.
Governor Gedrige Barle announced the execution date for Paul Ferry, convicted of first degree murder in Kilo county for the hatchet killing of his wife Mary. The State Supreme Court upheld the trial court on April 25, and Ferry is to face possible clemency considerations before the parole board in May.
Two severe earthquakes were recorded near Rodvig and Stevens Point, about a mile southeast of Copenhagen, Denmark. Reports say many buildings were damaged as of midday dispatches.
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