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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1937
Page
3
Dividend of $1 a share by General Motors payable June 12 to stock of record May 1st. Local updates note a Quaker State profit of 9 cents a share for first quarter, New York report on John K. Venner's health, and varied city concerns from education board meeting to street conditions and local industry capacity.
Thomas A Roelofs NYA Dramatics director outlines an extensive city wide playground plan for the summer. A three week training course for supervisors will precede a systematic program at each recreation center. The effort is part of a county wide playground movement with state funded equipment possible. The Soap Box derby is planned as a feature event for the children.
A dishwasher confessed to stabbing a woman on a Gotham street near her workplace. He fled to Detroit after washing his bloodstained clothes, later arrested on return from Michigan. Detectives traced the murder to his room and seized the clothes. Separate note from Manchester cites a faulty town alarm system blamed on exposed wires.
New York May 4 The Pulitzer prize committee appeared to void controversy over its annual awards today selecting Margaret Mitchells Gone With The Wind the best novel for 1936 while Kaufman and Hiatt were tied to a stage work in the drama category Columbia Universitys Nicholas Murray Butler announced at a journalism alumni dinner that Kaufman had previously won for Of Thee I Sing in a political satire context
United Press reports WPA chief Hopkins offered to trim the Works Progress Administration if industry substantiates claims of a skilled labor shortage and provides employment for those on relief rolls. WPA will continue to employ the unemployed until jobs are found but may transfer rolls to industry when warranted.
State Trooper Leo Miller was exonerated today by a coroner s jury after he shot 19 year old Donald Shupe and two companions as they attempted to escape a police trap near Williamsburg. Miller had faced a robbery attempt and was cleared of wrongdoing in Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania on May 4.
The forest service approved a $2540 administration plan for Twin Lakes with the government funding to construct a main administration building and bathhouse. The main structure measures 200 by 6 feet with a 20 by 20 foot wing, housing offices and dressing rooms. Officials expect the bathhouse to be usable by July 1, while full completion awaits later work.
Washington P T A hosts a spaghetti supper Thursday evening from 3 to 7 at Washington School. Menu includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread and butter, pickle and coffee, ice cream and other items. A fish pond and apron sale precede a program at 8. Mrs. Guy Kraven chairs. proceeds support PTA work locally.
Butler Pa May 4 John A Gibson who led Bailey public schools for 41 years retires July 4. Roy W Wiley of New Brighton elected to succeed Gibson after serving as principal since 1931. Gibson's record as superintendent and five years as principal is noted for extraordinary length of service in cities over 10 000 population.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a spring clean-up effort scheduled for May 14 and 15 with requests for cooperation across districts. Mentions of maintenance work, late changes, and calls for support from residents and local officials appear, though wording is garbled and incomplete. The plan references timing around early May, with emphasis on organized participation and coordinated efforts among departments and communities.
City treasurer Miss Irene Mullen presented the April 1937 monthly tax report to the City Council. Tax take included 1938 totals of 587.35 and 1996 74.18, with earlier years 65.61 61.93 and 56.06. The month ended with a balance of 2738.48, receipts 79704.61 and expenditures 17928.38, leaving 2914.72. A $5006.00 transfer to the sinking fund was approved and scheduled for payment when funds are available.
Announcer Wir Mane reports the engagement and upcoming wedding of Chas Reed of Corry. The ceremony is set for April 20 at Wilbelby with Reverend Michaelson officiating. Attendants include Mr and Mrs Michael Jones of Meareville and Mr Reed.
Announce that Lal Ben Finney plans a new elite hotel in Waikiki Kaplolani, to be ready for occupancy in 1908, with his New York property acquired to form the international standard hotel project ready for guests.
Wiss Tene Mullen was sworn in as City Treasurer of Cory after City Council approved her $20,000 bond, witnessed by Alderman G. B. Porfar. The bond was posted with the National Sursty Cononathay in New York and approved for the treasurer’s office.
A city disaster report recounts a collapsed brick structure trapping workers and bystanders. Rescue teams from nearby towns including Pettsburgh and Lincoln respond as the incident unfolds with injuries and potential fatalities under debris.
A large bushland fire spread across multiple woodlands burning extensively before volunteers and firefighters brought it under control after hours of hard work. Dozens of helpers battled the flames as the blaze raged through the area, with no injuries reported at dusk.
In Los Angeles on May 4, the court granted actress Greta Garbo a delay of her trial. The case against her centers on a disputed incident involving a woman. officials report no new dates, and the matter remains under judicial handling with a sizable bond referenced in proceedings.
A fragmented report depicts growing calls among Communist factions to unite with allied groups. The text references May 1 demonstrations, political leaders, and international affiliations, noting tensions with opposing parties and the need for coordinated effort across cities.
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