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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1938
Page
3
A fragmentary Corry page mentions a 1908 Ruth Downey photo, a quarantine case tied to health official Manigan, a crash involving a West Church street car, and radio talks on May 18. It notes the Warren Conservatory concert, Clean-up Days May 11 and 12, Chrysler dividend news, school superintendent changes, and local rainfall cooling after 85s.
Erie County officials rush to prepare for the May 17 primary as about 40 000 voters are expected to participate. One hundred ninety voting machines will be used across the county with supplies and new election boards briefed at the court house. Daylight saving time begins May 16, causing potential time confusion for poll opening at 8 a.m. in affected areas.
The sound film Rue Thunder of the Sea will be shown at St Pauls Lutheran Church next Monday at 7 30 pm as part of the United Lutheran Church in America 20th anniversary celebrations. It portrays modern life and church missions, with scenes of westward expansion, church building, and Br Frederick Kmabel’s 1918 merger speech. Public invited.
Pennsylvania Democratic primary politics center on relief vote machinery as factions led by Joseph Guffey and George Earle clash with Kennedy Wilson supporters. The dispute involves federal and state relief payrolls, PWA funds, and mayoral and gubernatorial contests amid pressure from Hopkins investigators.
Grange gathered in Columbus Monday night. Community Church services on May 4 include Sunday school at 2 PM and a church service at 3 PM with Rev Henay Haren officiating. Numerous visitors from Warren, SheMet Pusey, and Corry visited area families. several local residents hosted guests and attended social events.
In Canton local thieves break in during a party raid stealing 40 quarts of whisky six quarts of wine and the contents of a cigarette vending machine. Police pursue leads and urge witnesses to come forward with information.
Lew Brice recovered his 150000 dollars after a high stakes poker game with Cam Blambler and Clifton. Brice signed waivers of any claim as part of the settlement and Clifton received two checks for 50000 and 100000. The events unfolded amid a flurry of social notices and local visits as communities planned a National Air Mail Week program and reported on residents’ gatherings in Wey v en and Jamestown.
L Centro Cal Joe Ryda allegedly shaved Louis Kneitz in an 8.2 second performance. The claim suggests a world record pace though details and verification are unclear.
The Corry Men s Bible Class invites all members to a special Mother s Day program this Sunday. A tribute to the oldest mother will open the service with songs and revival at 2 50. Officers for the new year include CS Bellley Berg man Hillstrom Bach fner Hurlbul Westley and Yur.
Police in unknown county search for a 20 year old married man linked to an assault on an 11 year old girl. The girl was found near her home after being abducted from Keene by a line man. Chief Christoph and officers investigated and after she described the assault the suspect was arrested and turned over to welfare authorities.
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