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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1936
Page
3
The Journal reports a Memorial Pay Day event on Friday May 15 at 10 4 at the recruiting station room 23 Federal building Erie. Also notes a fishing trip planned by M Ray Greene Theo P Williams and others, and daily life items including liquor store sales, weather outlook, and local civic updates.
Dr. C. Leigh Colvin of New York City was nominated for president and Bergt. Alvin C. York of Tennessee drafted for vice president by the Prohibition Party at its convention. Colvin, a national dry advocate, contrasted liquor traffic with social harms, while York, a WWI hero, is a newer party figure. Edward Blake was reelect ed as party chairman with George D. Hur ger and Will Martin also retained in leadership roles.
Franklin May 9 Construction of the new Franklin Junior Senior High School halted by a carpenters strike demanding 95 cents an hour on the project. The 85 cent wage clause, contractor Shutrump Sons' local rep left for Youngstown, with operations pausing until more workers are supplied or key carpenters return. Groundwork and some concrete have been laid, with a fall occupancy target slipping into a potential one year completion window.
Anthony Maurizio Sr of Ridgway faced a hearing before Justice Ernest Luthbert after his arrest on arson charges. Held without bail to stand trial at Elk County Court, Maurizio is alleged to have started a March 1, 1986 blaze at his Penn Avenue home that caused substantial damage with two origins cited.
Lillian Morrison, 15, of Brie, was enticed from home by William Bartlett, 21, of Brie, located Thursday at Lake Kanuka Hammersport New York. She reached her grandmother's home and will be returned to Brie today. Disappeared April 30. Bartlett, convicted of criminal assault in 1995, is held in Erie County prison and faces a May 12 hearing before Alderman Lyle Orton on serious charges.
The Pine Grove Cemetery Association invites shareholders to gather at Bracken-Keating Undertaking Company offices on North Center Street Monday evening at 7:30. Annual reports will be presented and plans discussed for ongoing maintenance and development of the cemetery. Directors will be elected and announced after the meeting.
Government officials warn residents in elm populated areas to watch for Dutch elm disease this May and June. Avery Hoyt notes 14,000 eastern elms destroyed and over 1,000,000 more removed as potential bark beetle breeding sites. Symptoms include leaf discoloration and a limp look. infected trees are burned as no cure exists. Classified ad mentions used furniture.
Avor Crosby remains favored for Congress in the Erie Crawont district despite a three cornered primary race. Independent contender Dr Condren challenges Crosby after defeating Condren in Gimibent’s nomination process. James N Wilson, the Republican runner, narrowly lost to Will Rose as Townsend leaders expect Wilson’s support to bolster Crosby in the November contest. Ralph S McCreary, denied the Republican Assembly nomination, runs as independent, strengthening Democrat Carty’s bid. McCreary accuses Republicans of double dealing and plans to reveal court house and Harrisburg matters via newspaper ads.
United Press reports the State Supreme Court will reconvene in Philadelphia for a week starting May 11 with sessions later set for Harrisburg on May 25 and Pittsburgh on September 28. A possible one day June or July visit to Philadelphia for decisions is noted, with no fixed date for the next meeting. The Superior Court plans a July Philadelphia session to hand down decisions.
Franklin May. Less than a week after pleading guilty to arson, John W. Hunt of Tinville was sentenced by Judge Lee A McCracken to two to four years in Western Penitentiary for burning a dwelling in Oilcreek township. Hunt pleaded guilty four days after alderman Robert A Fry accepted a plea from Officer James J. Stuck. He was arrested last week in the Jerusalem Corners area, connected with the house owned by the Hugh E. Sterling estate and occupied by Mrs. H. L. Prescott.
Portland Maine May 4 A former die reformatory inmate Holson was captured today as the self confessed murderer of two girls whom he lached He was captured by Sheriff Burne of South Portland after a farmer spotted him milking a cow near the rural farm ten miles from town He offered no resistance but denied any knowledge of the murders The two girls are ages seven and one and their bodies were found near the Wood family farm last night The supposed scene of the crime is the Waverville area where the suspect allegedly attacked and killed one girl and abducted the other Authorities recovered the evidence and continued inquiries into this grim case
Kane May 9 The State Pardon Board refused the pardon plea of Dominic N Thomfaula and of the group that attempted the Longview Inn robbery near Kane on September 5, 1923. They are serving 10 to 25 years in the Western penitentiary. The plea was supported by Thomfaula's Pittsburgh attorney Frank J Zappala who said Thomfaula denied active involvement. The robbery was halted by Mr and Mrs Alex Clever, who faced injury to prevent the crime. Police and county officers arrested other gang members the next day. Thomfaula has a long police record and was part of the getaway group. The decision accompanies 62 other recommendations to Governor Earle.
Mrs. Joan Himbaugh identified Walter Hayward, 22, of Parade Street as one of two Black men who seized her and her 10 year old daughter Doris near 12th and Ash streets early Thursday and filed an assault charge. Hayward was served a warrant and arraigned before Alderman W. M. Schubacker, held under $2,000 bail on the Himbaugh charge and $200 in the lesser case. previously charged with assault.
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith legally dead after probate court in Sydney grants his widow leave to swear to his death. The agreement confirms the aviation pioneer’s status following loss at sea and clears title to his estate for settlement.
Cuyahoga County Treasurer Wranell Hagerty pursues 3000 missing taxpayers after mailings of LAX cards were returned due to improper addresses. He will check county records with Wake of the city to locate owners and urges system improvements to prevent repeats, noting the city’s transfer records are kept up to date.
Bruy May 9 There is no thought of abandoning the million dollar improvement program at Port Erie as city county and WPA officials await funds from the WEA. Delays due to funding shortages have led to pooling remaining WPA funds to keep essential activities operating until June 30.
A 1919 illustrated edition of Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book with one original watercolor sold for 1200 francs in a Paris auction. The item, titled Le Livre de la Jungle, drew interest from collectors of rare books and Kipling memorabilia.
Coast guard reports repeated crashes near Sunesere foot of the public knell. Motorists nearly plunged from the dock as two vehicles nearly drowned and others escaped. Caplan Barnett and Caplin Barritt call for protective railings to prevent further incidents and will consult Park Director Gale Rose on hazard remediation.
Harrisburg report notes lawmakers will seek power to expand municipal borrowing at the next regular session. Municipalities have borrowed up to capacity in the past decade, with 1985 seeing 826 loans totaling 36.255 million approved by the Department of Internal Affairs, a four year high.
Alabama artists will display works in a national exhibit in New York City. The show is sponsored by the City of New York and its municipal art committee.
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