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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1936

Page

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Counties May Share Costs ROBINSON ONLY Major Kidnapper Still At Large

A Pennsylvan ia unemployment relief plan proposed by Rep John A Smith would cap annual relief at 4700 000 000 and shift some burden to counties The bill envisions county poor boards administering relief and funding a 5 000 000 yearly distribution to districts with heavy unemployment loads Hoover reports the next federal showdown targets the Barker Karpis gang and the gang’s allies as public enemies remain at large and crooked politicians are denounced in the pursuit of fugitives

Robinson United Press Harrisburg May John A. Smith Cumberland Smiths Smith Attits Emergency Wallet Board Russell Turner Washington Ganen J. Edgar Hoover Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation Department Justice Tacoma Wash William Mahan George Hunt Weyerhaeuser Alvin Karpis St. Paul Harry Campbell Barker-Karpis Karpis Wiliam Hamm, Jr Edward G. Bremer Wiss Thomas H. Robinson, Jr Alice Speed Stoll Louisville Cleveland Oares Campbell

Three Persons Bitten by Dogs in Heat Wave

Three people and two dogs were involved in bite incidents during unseasonably warm weather on Thursday. Billy Melroy of Second Avenue was bitten on the hand while playing with a neighbor's dog. Betty Boyd, a local relief investigator, was cut on the knee by a dog in Wattsbury. Ruth Fuller of Centerville, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Charles Fuller, was bitten near the Fuller home. None of the dogs seemed rabid, bites blamed on heat. Continuous observation for complications is planned.

N. Troy Gillette Billy Me@lroy Bean W. Mewlroy Seconds Avenue Betty Boyd Wax Cutten Wattsbury Ruth Fuller Centerville Rev Charles Fuller Corry Fuller

Drop Hit Run Charge Dropped Against Corry Man

A Corry man Martin Jones, 28, had a hit and run charge dismissed. Meanwhile Erie resident Babe Babic, 21, was held on a linked charge after a hearing showed Babic allegedly drove a car that struck a machine operated by L. Fora Poll of Brie. A further hearing was set for Thursday.

Corry

Temperature soars past eighty five marking warm spell

Mercury reached 85 degrees at noon with a rapid rise from 62 in the morning and climbing to 88 by 4:50 PM. Forecasters predict continued warm weather for at least a day, with the trend of unseasonably warm temperatures carrying on.

Board May Act Monday On Plea Of Taxpayers

Taxpayers urge board to abandon a two and a half mill increase and a one dollar per capita tax raise, proposing a short term bond issue instead. The board plans action at Monday's regular meeting ahead of final adoption of the 1986 tax assessment and budget at a later special session.

Board of Education

Increased requirements for Pennsylvania teachers

Lester V. Ade, state superintendent of public instruction, announced that three years of postsecondary education will replace two for teacher certification. The State Council of Education amended regulations to require an extra year for the state standard limited certificate, effective for teachers beginning preparation after January 1, 1937. The issue had been under consideration for three years and was approved at the last meeting. some districts already required the extra year.

Lester Vs. Ade State Superintendent of Public Instruction State Council of Education

Bandits Capture Slain Bank President Pulaski

State police today captured two young bandits believed to have killed N. Saliebury, elderly president of the Latona National Bank. A radio message gave no details and said they were being taken to the Oneida barracks with Pulaski and Oneida offices participating in the operation.

United Press Pulaski N. Saliebury Latona National Bank Oneida Pulaski

Corry Girl Fourth in Allegheny Exams

Miss Charlotte Schramling, class of 1936 at Corry High School, finished fourth among 288 competitors from western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio in Allegheny College scholarship exams. She earns a $100 Meadville scholarship for finishing in the top ten, with an average of 97.75. The local group posted a creditable showing overall.

Charlotte Schramling Corry High School Pennsylvania Ohio Allegheny College Misa ‘Schramling Meadville Rocal

Erie Low Bidder on Beaverdam Road

AJ Pasenmyer of Erie was unofficial bidder for 4.97 miles of Route 88 Beaverdam to Wattsbury drainage and paving. Barri ttmrg State Highway Department opened bids with Erie reaching 68650.65. other proposals ranged from 69167.13 to 89724.86 by various firms in Cleveland Pittsburgh Medina and Ashtabula. Award of a contract for the one half mile stretch is expected.

Aj, Pasenmyer Erie Beaverdam Wattsbury State Department of Highways Barrittmrg Olter Wayne and Amy Charles Hy Fry George Melert Weldner Company Medina Paldwin Brothers Paying Company Cleveland H. A. McBurney Pittsburgh D. W. Challis and Sons Tne Sewickley She ‘Koski Construction Company Ashtaville Devine Construction Company Meailville

Dirigible to Reach N. Y. in Morning

The Hindenburg is expected to be over New York at 6 a.m. tomorrow and land at Lakehurst three hours later. Max Jordan of NBC said in radio talks from the zeppelin. Early reports describe a rough night with light winds and a crew on duty.

Union Fral New York May Hindenburg Lakehurst Iree Max Jordan National Broadcasting Company Jordan

France Moves to Check Gold Exodus

Paris traders watched the Paris Bourse halt foreign exchange dealings as French officials brace for a possible franc devaluation with the popular front set to take office June 1. The Bank of France reports about 77 million dollars in gold loss for the week ending May 1, with larger shipments anticipated amid a mounting gold exodus.

Paris United Press Popular Front Chamber of Deputies Offic Bank of France

Probe Wattsburg man's death in Erie hospital

Authorities investigate the death of Walter Kobielski, 45, of Wattsburg, injured at the Erie Malleable Iron Works. An autopsy by Dr Charles Leone found pneumonia as the cause. Kobielski, with a widow and seven children, died after injuries at work and a later fall. funeral services set for 8 am tomorrow at Mrs Alexandria Soliwoo's home.

Walter Kobielski Wattsburg Erie Malleable Ironworks Erie W. G. Stroble Charles Leone Pneumona Kablelski

Legion Post to Consider Home Development

Elmer C Carriey Post 365 American Legion plans a regular meeting to decide whether its new North Center street home will be managed under the trustee plan or by an incorporated group. Tonight's session will also outline development plans for the former Brick House at North Gentey and Congress streets. A large attendance is urged.

North Center Street Ai Incorporated Elmer C Carriey Post No. 365 American Legion Pvening North Gentey and Congress Streets Legionnaires Kiwanians The Legion Auzx- Mary Golden Rule Club Business and Professional Women’s Club Ray Murphy Wadtional Carry

House Wrecker Held For Court On Destruction Charges

Irvine Rooney 29 of West Main street was jailed in Erie County Prison awaiting next court term on breaking and entering and malicious destruction. He pleaded guilty before Alderman George H Gordon and posted $500 bail on each count after confessing to hurling a rock through a window at Clifford Proper s home on West Main street. Rooney admitted entering the house smashing dishes wrecking furniture and causing other damage. arrest followed by Constable Lloyd Ruppersberger and later identification by fingerprints. Patrolman Ross Mead prepared the comparison and Rooney signed a written confession.

Irvine Rooney West Main Street Erie County Rooney George H. Gordon Clifford Proper Main Street Proper Lloyd Ruppersberger Ross Mead

Fry Company Wins Erie County Route 25 Contract

Highways Secretary Warren Van Dyke awarded a 9880 dollar contract for 2.20 miles of grading and drainage on Route 25/075 in North East township Erie County to the Charles H Fry Construction Company. Brier Fry was the low bidder for the project.

FRY Company United Press Harrisburg Warren van Dyke North East Township Erie County Charles H. Fry Brier Fry

Exiled Emperor Plans New Plea Before League

May 8 Jerusalem reports exiled Haile Selassie and Ethiopian imperial family, refugees from Haifa, arriving aboard the Enterprise. The former king stays at a Jerusalem residence near the Ethiopian consulate, plans a six week stay, London visit, and a Geneva appeal to the League of Nations for justice.

United Press Jerusalem Mperor Haile Selassie Haifa Wilexprise Geolins Palestine King of Kings Lion of Judah Jkinz Davie Arcangements Enterprise Djuintui Prench Somaliland Hartbor Naval Base Wilh Stein London Geneva League of Nations

Mother's Day Gift Boom In Corry Stores

Corry shopkeepers report a heavy rise in gifts for Mother's Day with flowers and candy remaining popular while wearing apparel jewelry novelties pictures and other items increasingly featured. Merchants say gift giving is growing more general each year and mothers may receive shoes hose dresses hats or nearly any imaginable gift.

Roosevelt outlines industrial expansion plan for housing and rail equipment

President Roosevelt proposed expanding rail equipment and housing to cut unemployment. He discussed with Walter Chrysler and Owen D Young, noting rail firms struggle with fixed charges and housing for low income families remains unimagined. He foresees private industry rehiring workers, with no new government aid, and cautions Congress on a ship subsidy bill.

United Press Washington Roosevelt Walter P. Chrysler Owen D. Young General Electric Railrose Congress Hoonevell Hoosewell Chrysler Chryssey Init

Complete Graveling On West Main Street

The state highway department finished graveling from the city line to West Main Street east to Fifth Avenue. The crew measured the gravel at nine and fourteen inches in places, with Street Commissioner Harrington and team rolling the surface. The improved stretch is aimed to become one of the finest dirt roads in the city and will extend west toward the cemetery. Meanwhile a fight over a gas tax increase moves forward as Pittsburgh motorists debate Governor Earl’s plan during a special legislative session.

West Main Steek Hng Boam State Highway Department St. Thomas' Cemetery Highway Department Main Street Fifth Avenue Harrington Pittsburgh Pirieburgh Motor Club George of Earle Fennbylyants

Plans to photograph solar eclipse on June 19

Dr. Livine C Gardner of the National Bureau of Standards said he will sail from New York to Al Bulak Russia with his wife to photograph the sun during the total eclipse using a 14 foot aluminum alloy camera. The expedition is sponsored by the National Bureau of Standards and the National Geographic Society.

United Press Washington Livine C. Gardner National Bureau of Standards New York Gardner al Bulak Russia National Geographic Society

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