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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1939
Page
1
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A Corry meeting in the Municipal building formed a district council to expand Boy Scout programs across Corry and eastern Erie County including Union City. Eight of ten council members were named, with women to be announced later, and another gathering planned within a week to finalize personnel and plans.
In Harrisburg on May 9 a 40 year old man once called Jean Val Jean faced the question of whether he will remain with his wife and two children or be extradited to Texas after an escape in 1922. Attorney Renefal urged the state to deny extradition and allow him to stay with his family.
United Press reports from Waynesburg Pa that Judge Ghallen W Wayohoff granted a reargument on his ruling regarding the State Liquor Control Act. The judge will consider whether tavernkeepers may sell liquor by the bottle for consumption off the premises. The prior ruling held the act does not prohibit such sales and a retrial was scheduled.
President Roosevelt submitted to Congress a comprehensive plan realigning government agencies to cut federal costs by 145 thousand dollars annually. A key feature is the abolition of the National Coal Commission and transfer its functions to the Interior Department.
Civic Orchestra led by Lionel V. Throgood opened a varied program at Senior High School auditorium. Highlights included Offenbach Orpheus in der Unterwelt, a Naughty Marietta medley, Eddie Davis singing Deep Purple with two pianos, Morning by Grieg, Song of the Islands with Harmony Trio, and Van Suppe Poet and Peasant overture. Violoncellos by Dr. Harry R. Rhodes and kettle-drum by Lordy Throgod noted.
The Corry school board announced finances for the 1939-40 term prevent reviving the home economics course despite a petition signed by 32 College Women's Club members. The board acknowledged the petition and explained finances are arranged for the coming term and do not permit the study.
I, R. Hong, in charge of a WPA line-keepers and federal compensation school, conducts classes in the Municipal building council chambers. Nine towns Corry and Union City enroll. program runs six hours daily, five days weekly for two weeks. A second school will follow after current sessions, Mr Hing said.
Pius XI, hailed as the pope of peace at his coronation, urged Britain France Germany Italy and Poland to settle the Germany Poland dispute and Italy's Mediterranean demands on France. He proposed a two power Vatican mediation and urged direct talks between Germany and Poland with Russia hinting at renewed embassy activity. The British government signaled mediation support and Litvinov’s removal altered Soviet stance while the Duke of Windsor Verdun radio appeal added a symbolic push for peace.
Approximately 19 of 100 of the 444 children tested at Tonior and Senior High and St. Ba ward's High schools showed a positive reaction. The nurse Miss Eva Kepler said a positive result means prior infection, not necessarily active tuberculosis. An X-ray exam is planned for the 19 percent, with Dr. V. W. Graham organizing the follow up next week.
In Harrisburg May the ant hrate rehabilitation plan drafted by major operators to spur the ailing industry would eliminate boot leg mining set quotas and fund 2 million dollars yearly for research and promotion. The measure introduced by Mines Chairman Kent Kare and R McKean faces opposition from independent operators older mining firms and bootleg miners and breakermen.
The board convened to outline the 1939 40 term and staffing, naming William C G Frye as a new industrial arts teacher at the Junior High with a 1400 salary. Frye from California State Teachers College comes recommended to join Vocational courses under a new plan linking Hatch shop with two SHY H RENNIN institutions.
Corry School District final budget adoption for 1999-40 will occur Monday May 29 after postponement from May 26. Board voted to publish budget display notices at the school offices to invite taxpayer inspection, as citizen turnout has been low and further discussion set for May 20.
Charles H Geiger was appointed treasurer of the Garry School District replacing Austin Johnson. The board retained the $10,000 bond, named depositories National Bank of Corry, Citizens National Bank of Corry and National Bank and Trust Co. of Erie, and approved Florence Pond as clerk and De J Kibler as school treasurer at new salaries. The move followed a party line vote with Geiger favored 4 to 3 amid debate over delaying until next meeting.
The Board of Education awarded Theo P. Williams about 810,000 in fire insurance coverage marking a shift to mutual insurance. The policy carrier remains Motif Insurance Company of Chicago with potential 5 percent dividend. A $12,000 policy for school equipment and 3800 contents coverage for the Livermore building were also authorized. The motion to award Williams passed 9 to 2 with three dissenters.
Protests over alleged exploitation of students and concerns about sales revenue trigger a lengthy board discussion. The Corry High Athletic Association reportedly seeks to drop the proposition, while Chairman Austin Johnson supports the plan. Some directors favor disapproval, suggesting the matter be handled by the association or dropped entirely.
Twenty two shareholders attended the annual meeting at Clifton. Five directors were named for a three year term: Arthur Colegrove L Simmons D B Leach Walter J Scott and Raleigh Van Tassel. Officers elected include Titon S Simmons president Olin W Bagen vice president D Warren DeRsiy treasurer Mildred Denton assistant to treasurer. Financials reported the year as excellent and maintenance plans discussed.
Pennsylvania senate approves without a vote theFyfe County Public Assistance Board and five other county boards. Olin W Bracken of Erie city among named members while several nominees face executive committee review. Meeting to ratify appointments will set duties including supervising personnel and potential expansion if relief bill passes. Harrisburg dispatches cast doubt on senate approval for the North East proposal.
Harrisburg May 9 Governor Arthur H James urged that mothers be honored this Sunday May 14 and recalled that Mother's Day originated in Pennsylvania and was founded by Ann Jarvis of Philadelphia noting the struggle and sacrifices mothers make for their families and country The message framed the day as heart warming and appropriate to show appreciation.
President Roosevelt urged Appalachian bituminous negotiators to end the coal dispute, warning of a looming shortage. Talks resumed in New York with miners and operators, as officials sought to avert widespread service cuts and economic harm tomorrow.
A Kansas City dispatch reports the United Methodist Church plans reorganizing ministries as a conference unites the Methodist Episcopal and Methodist Episcopal South and Methodist Protestant churches. The committee announced bishop assignments under the new church plan, moving many leaders from longtime postings.
General Weldon B. Tayhuirn of Delaware, chair of the Lane Date Agriculture Committee, says the question is too big for committees to report before the session ends. The proposed 1939 legislature changes appear unlikely to undergo drastic revision.
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