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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1939
Page
1
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A Warren man, Joan Siggins Jr., is appointed to the Democratic controlled public utility commission taking a $10,000 yearly post. The nomination, held since February 20 by the Senate, was approved. Siggins will be the sole Republican on the board joining Denis J. Driscoll, Richard J. Beamish, and Thomas R. Buchanan. The term runs to April 1, 1941 with a vacancy from Donald M. Livingston still open.
President Roosevelt, speaking from the White House on May 11 over a nationwide radio network, denounced regimentation of life in totalitarian states and warned that art can flourish only where people are free. He referenced the danger of a world reduced to stereotypes and regimented life, noting that the arts require freedom to thrive and self-directed discipline.
Philadelphia May 11 Pronial Director William L Dill of the Social Security Board has in foanced certification of new glants to Pennsylvania totalizig 2 005 719 Public assistance grants for May amounted to 1 500 119 while the remaining 505 600 went to the state's administration of costs FP unemployment compensation and its related activity the state employment service
A resolution urging peace between the Congress of Industrial Organizations and the American Federation of Labor was introduced at the 88th Pennsylvania Pedema en of Debtor convention in Philadelphia. The Harrisburg Central Labor Union motion may be reported out today. Also, Erie woman Helena Schneider, 87, survivor of the 1871 Chicago fire, died at home while reading a newspaper.
Russia pressed Britain and France for an ironclad security pledge to the Soviet Union in exchange for a pledge to against aggression. Moscow demanded action from the two powers before it would commit to any alliance, arguing they must move first against the fascist states.
Senior High presents Stage Door by Edna Ferber on May 15 and 16 at 8 o'clock in the school auditorium. Directed by Thomas Roelofs, the production features 48 students in six scenes with new scenery and costumes. Tickets available from any student.
Harrisburg May 11 Another Democrat will be returned to the White House in 1940 as Mrs Emma Guffey Miller Democratic national committeewoman and sister of U S Senator Joseph F Guffey Pa said here today at the 13th annual convention of the Pennsylvania operation of Democratic Women She asserted the party has done much and still as much to offer and that the New Deal remains at least 190 per cent.
Three miners from Clarion County face grand jury action on charges of malicious mischief and riotous destruction of property after a April 17 incident at the Zscherl mine near Mechanicsville during a broad coal mine shutdown. J. J. Lawrence of Limestone Allen Wilson and Edward Nide of Clarion township were held at a hearing before Justice J. J. Arner. The grand jury convenes May 15 to consider the case.
Police seek a youth who backed a car from a curb on North Center Street yesterday afternoon and struck Feeny Smith of Union City. The driver told Smith they would meet at the Ford Garage for damage assessment, then fled without appearing. Police are pursuing several solid leads.
The American Federation of Labor said in court it would challenge charter applications of independent unions whose members refused AFL dues to work on the state's highway project. Ten objections were filed by the International Hod Carriers Building and Common Laborers Union against the Somerset County Independent Construction Workers Association and the Pennsylvania Independent Construction Workers Association.
A last minute bid to salvage the Appalachian joint wage hour conference was made by United Mine Workers President John L. Lewis and John R. Steelman of the U.S. Conciliation Service. They agreed to withholding plans to slow individual Appalachian operators pending canvass results, with a joint session set for four o clock. Leaders indicated many of the 126,000 riders in districts within Appalachian regulations might return to work by Monday under renewed union shop ties.
A massive explosion tore through a south side Chicago grain elevator trapping workers. Fire officials feared up to eleven dead as fire crews battled flames. about 20 workers were believed missing or endangered amid intense heat and smoke.
The fusion of the Methodist Episcopal Church and its branches creates a unified Methodist Church in the United States. The new body will own extensive property valued over 50 billion in today’s terms and oversee churches, parsonages, colleges, missions, and publishing work worldwide. Annual ministerial aid and world service costs reach into the millions. Local church plaques will be replaced with The Methodist Church designation.
Rev Branklin Johnson Davis 73, former Wesleyan Methodist minister and superintendent of the Working Man's Home in Pittsburgh, collapsed at his wife's funeral and died at his home in Sandy Lake Pa. He previously served in Titusville Roweheter Indiana New Castle Clarksburg Massillin Barberton and Struthers. Mrs Davis, a retired missionary, died Saturday in Salem Ohio.
Lynn Slone a Girard Half-Breed Indian was sentenced to 18 years in the Western penitentiary after conviction for beating and robbing William Rust aged 57. The hearing in Brie Pa was presided by Judge Orin J Waite who handed down the sentence as Slone remained calm.
Postmaster General James A. Farley begins a one day continental swing with stops in Cleveland and Columbus to rally support for the Democratic presidential nomination as he plans further appearances into the next campaign season.
Pennsylvania formally creates a new Department of Commerce to promote business industry and commerce. Governor James appoints a Philadelphia businessman as head, with Richard P. Brows described as Pennsylvania's business ambassador as the state presses a publicity campaign to attract industrial growth.
The High Debating Team faced Kiwanis members at the Hotel Corry luncheon. Gladys Howe led faculty supervision as the group argued that the United States should form an alliance with Great Britain. Team members cited include Joan Mulderiel Betty Litz Richard Dearing Alice Nem Mary Maloney and Robert Curtis. Edward Davis presented a royal selection and twenty five members plus two guests attended today's meeting.
Public invitation issued for an Open House at Corry Hospital on Friday afternoon to mark National Hospital Day. Staff will guide tours 1 to 4 PM, with explanations of departments and patient care. Board members and hospital officials reported on operations, births, deaths, and planned improvements, including a new elevator and a stockholders meeting set for June 1.
Harrisburg May 11 Welfare Secretary W Arthur Sweeny asked Pennsylvania county commissioners for suggestions to be turned into a set of files wind regulations governing administration of county institution districts. He acted after a conference with the 67 county commissioners to discuss problems since districts were established in January. Earlier in Erie Roy Hullwig, jailed 15 years for a prior crime, was named as a leader of an attempted jail break unit and placed in solitary at Erie County Prison.
Heavy rainfall and cool Aprils kept fields behind with oats potatoes sown late yet prospects for normal growth appear as sunshine returns. Winter wheat rye remain promising though growth slightly checked by prolonged cold. Hay supplies on May 1 exceed 1927-85 averages due to larger carry-over despite heavy feeding last winter. Fruit blossoms delayed by late spring reducing losses from frost while insect numbers were expected high but spraying schedules fell behind.
Corry girls Dexarniyn van Tassel and Macie Johnson will bake garb in a concert to be held May 12 at 8 o clock on the campus observance of Misti Wert All Whale organizations will take part. Admission is charged but an offering will be accepted. The college orchestra choir and band will perform with small ensembles including a double quartet male quartet and women's sextet.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:30 PM from the home 158 Maple Avenue for Wilson A Edwards a prominent Corry resident who died suddenly yesterday from a heart attack Interment will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery The body is at the funeral home where friends may call Dr Edwards was a clerk on Center Street and died while en route to the hospital The death is a severe shock to his family and friends
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