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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1938

Page

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Two Thousand Search For Missing Girl In Pennsylvania Forest

A massive 2000 person search in Allegheny National Forest continues for four year old Marjory West who vanished a week ago. Police direct a shoulder to shoulder line in White Gravel amid freezing temperatures as a national force aids the hunt. Rewards total 250 offered for information leading to the child’s recovery or evidence of her fate.

United Press Bradford Allegheny National Forest Marjory West Pennsylvania Imotor Marjory New York State Hawthorne Ioote Forest McKean County George HM. Warle Hugh J. Ryan M. West

Labor federation readies drive against industrial unions

Washington May 13 The American Federation of Labor plans a stronger push against industrial unions. President William Green said unions are surveying labor in metal mining and textile sectors, but a shrinking economy could delay chartering rival unions. He noted steel is nearly dead and unemployment weakens new national unions.

Washington American Federation of Labor Committee For A. W William Green The United [Press Today

Jury Reaches Deals in Four Fraud Cases

A Pittsburgh jury reported it had reached agreements on four defendants in the Reverend James F Cox Gerten Stakes case while the jury deadlocked on a fifth. Judge F P Schoonmeller urged continued deliberations to try to resolve the remaining defendant.

Pittsburgh James F. Cox FP. Schoonmelter Lee

British warns Berlin of possible general war over Czechoslovakia

British ambassador cautions Germany that a war with Czechoslovakia could trigger a wider conflict. The issue centers on German minority demands and Britain's opposition, with Venloir meeting London officials on behalf of Adolf Hitler as Japan expands in Asia and Britain boosts air power to deter threats.

United Press Briain Guilety Far East Japan Ruth China I¢smat Venloir Nwar Adel Hitler London Britain Berlin Germany

Hospital Tag Day Tomorrow Appeals for Public Aid

The Ladies Auxiliary sponsors Hospital Tag Day tomorrow with Girl Scouts selling tags to support the Joliumal day hospital. Proceeds fund extensive ward projects including refrigerators blankets furnishings and decor. The 1986 1937 reporting period shows purchases and redecorations totaling about 1194.71 for the Lakes Auxiliary’s efforts in aid of the hospital.

Ladies Auxiliary of Dérry Adiuapy Ausilia Red Cross

Notary Fee Dropped for Small Merchants and Theatre Owners

Revenue Secretary J. Griffith Boardman announced the annual one dollar notary fee is eliminated for many independent store and theatre operators. The affidavit is no longer required as certification with proper identification will suffice, saving taxpayers from affidavits and related costs.

J. Griffith Boardman Godean Ators Wind

Senate Move Lifts Embargo In Roosevelt Bill

Senate committee action lifts embargo terms within Roosevelt recovery bill reached 829 to 70 in final tally. Amendments fund Rural Electrification via Reconstriction Finance Corp. and add 100 million loan capacity amid broader 5.041 billion pump priming program. Naval expansion package of 1.156 billion passed without record vote, sparking debate over 45,000 ton dreadnought feasibility and possible arms race impact. Foreign relations panel delayed a move to lift arms embargo on Spain after Hull memorandum urged neutrality safety.

United Press Washington Roosevelt Senate House Iter Hoor Reconstiction Finance Corporation Rural Electrification Administration John ©. Rankin Miss R. EB. A Rankin Clifton A. Woodrum United States John N. Garner Neutrality Bloc Senate Foreign Relations Committee Spain Cordell Muir Garald P. Nye

Reynolds Honored at Meadville Sesquicentennial

Meadville marked its 150th founding anniversary with John Reynolds, former mayor, honored yesterday. Robert S. Bates, president of the historical society, presented Reynolds with two medals and four scrolls. Speakers praised Reynolds for his recent history of the area in French Créer Valley.

Jy Volten Press Meadville John & Reynolds Meadvile Medville Robert S. Bates Wintorical Society Reynolds Hila

Republicans Meet to Formulate Plans in Public Opinion Drive

The regional directory of the Republican party program committees aims to draft a questionnaire to gauge public opinion in every county and precinct for the foundation of a statement of party principles.

United Press Chicago Republican Party Drift & Questonnaire Py

Earle Jones to Speak Here Tomorrow In Frost Damage Alert

Local growers fear frost damage after temperatures plunged to 26 degrees last night damaging apples strawberries and early plants. A large political caravan led by Earle and Jones is set to tour Corry and neighboring towns tomorrow with rallies in Brie and a final Saturday night gathering at the Public Auditorium in Bris.

Earle, Jones Cruit Unis Vail Carter Hill Holla Ik Westnessley Plantas Baturlay Kearry Jirte Gaunby Eden Soewt Fonts Pennsylvania Northwestern Rarie-Jones Birle Sonny Public Auditorium Bris George H. Warle Democratic Nomiation Aunator Charles Alvin Jones Leo C. Mindy Thomas A. Logue Olelock State Armory Oielock Union City Waterford Thinboro Albion Girard East Wo Hundred Spector Brie Bundreds Earle-Jones Norbert Jr. Fitzgerald Congress Yitou Ty Fuile Gotberg

Higley Faces Pending Sentences After Guilty Plea

Leo Higley nineteen pleaded guilty in county court to attempting to release a prisoner from Corry jail and to felonious assault on Patrolman Swen during a break in at Chief Flanigan’s desk. Sentences deferred to Monday. Judge William Hirt to decide. Perry faces related plea and sentencing in separate car theft case involving a Pontiac sedan owned by Harvey Crogent. arrest by Herkimer NY officials noted.

Leo Higley Charles Corry Po- Ingman Illis Swan Pharge M Wor'soner Coults Higley

Ford Opposes Annual Wage Proposal

Ford Motor Company executive says Henry Ford remains opposed to an annual guaranteed wage for workers. Ford argues the plan would reduce maximum earning power and is impractical for his River Rouge plant and the industry as a whole. Roosevelt had advocated similar ideas to employers, fueling speculation.

United Press Dmarborn Mid Ford Mater Company United Press Today Henry Ford Ford White House Roosevelt Paris River Rouge

Jansn Cabinet Resigns in Belgium Over War Divergence

In Brussels on May 13 a cabinet crisis over the Spanish war and economy led Prime Minister Paul Emile Jansn to resign and recommend Leopold for designation. The King was awaiting prospects for Paul Henson as foreign affairs minister and Albert Bevere as national defense minister amid a social Catholic government shakeup.

Janson Belgium United Preas Brussels Paul Emile Jansn Leopold Promiser Paut Henson Daapar Albert Bevere

Corry High School Alumni Plan Reunion Officers Named

Corry High Alttuti Association officers met at a member’s home to outline advance plans for the annual alumni reunion set for Friday evening June 6 at the joint high school. Key figures include Arthur Lite president Miss Anne Barsass first vice president, Witter Seb second vice president, Mrs Marjorie Pook secretary treasurer L Avereth Leach. Several committee chairs and volunteers were listed including William P Lombard plus Anne Bayes Sl, Arthur J Schaub, William Shamburg and many others aiding music, banquet and entertainment.

Mi L. Avereth Leach William P Lombard Hetty Renevieve Rulk Sheen Misa Anne Bayessl Thomas Roelofs Ainment Arthur J. Schaub Willliam Shamburg Alte Mesiger Carl Nelson Charles “Willett Advle McCray Florence Bond Ethel Mathews Lena Cohen Olin W. Bracken Frantic Lita Clifton Howard Joseph Piteay

Bandits escape with pouch at Marcus Hook post office

Two masked bandits robbed two post office employees at Marcus Hook station and fled with a pouch of special delivery mail along the platform. They left a pouch of registered mail behind, believed to contain little of value.

Ay Unites Press Marcus Hook Lim Pennsylvania Railroad

Railroads Seek ICC Reconsideration Of Passenger Rates Decision

Washington May 13 In a move reported to have been mailed from New York Hantern railroads plan to ask the Interstate Commerce Commission to reconsider its ruling denying authority to erase passenger rates The ICC officials indicated they may not have received the petition yet and were checking it for authenticity

United Press Nashington Hantern Interstate Commerce Commission New York ICO

Revised Star Route Service Under Attack in Corry Area

Postal patrons in Corry Spartansburg and nearby areas challenge a revised star route southward. The 4 o'clock southbound trip is abandoned, threatening local business and delaying papers. Postmasters Sullivan Blakeslee and others seek to retain late afternoon service and possible return of a Titusville to Corry round trip.

Corry Spartansburg Paints Spartansdure Aghtile Colry Spartansbburg Centerville Titusville Pontia Ollock

Pinchot Charges James Backed by Oil Interests

Harrisburg May 13 Pennsylvania primary race nears final appeals as Pinchot attacks James backed by oil interests. James accuses Pinchot of avoiding New Deal denouncement while Pinchot argues oil profits and western Pennsylvanian influence shape the GOP nomination fight.

Pinchot James 1 United Press Harrisburg Pennsylvania Sy Charles Alvin Jones LF Ue Democrats of Mlinois Tou Kennedy Earle Charles Alvin Jones Giford Pinchot Anie Tames Gubarnaceria Nic Peefor Fantyel Pew Jamar Pabh Gifford Pinchot

Hughes Talk Aims at Black in Judicial Debate

Washington May 13 Caprisi reports a convergence of themes in Chief Justice Hughes' call for an effective judiciary and a Harper’s magazine critique of Justice Hugo Black. Marquis W. Childs notes Black’s alleged failure as a judicial staffer, implying colleagues may bear the burden of drafting opinions, questioning which judge has greater technical skill.

United Press Washington Caprisi Charles Evans Hughes Hugo L. Black Marquis W. Childs St. Louis (Post) Dispatch Harpers Magazine Justice Black

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