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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1939
Page
1
Nonvatopirmail service starts tomorrow with large crowds expected at Lawrence Airport for the arrival of nonstop planes. Eastbound service to Philadelphia arrives 11 07 a m, westbound to Pittsburgh at 4 42 p m. Mail pickup and heavy outbound volume anticipated as inaugurations begin.
Roger Babson argues the “Forgotten Man” question remains. He notes wage workers earn more than in 1929 while executives and investors prosper, and claims stockholders are squeezed by high salaries, labor, teachers, and politicians. He critiques the investor’s plight and calls for protection of new investors amid the tax and policy landscape.
Readable fragments point to rising costs and labor disputes affecting prices for groceries and beer. Mentions high executive salaries and stockholder concerns. References national income figures and financial tensions influencing public sentiment.
Memorial Day plans in Corry advance as a committee of Spanish American War Veterans American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars shapes the observance Speakers to be announced after Tuesday night meeting Floral tributes invited and graveside flags ordered Five delegates and five alternates from Archia W Thompson Post to Oil City district meeting Sunday. district commander to be named and may join state encampment planning in late June Poppy Day May 27 under favorable prospects
United Press reports Harrisburg May 13 Senate leaders wait for Arthur H. James to state his view on the house approved Van Allsburg public assistance revision. Republicans may let the bill die in welfare committee without governor’s support. Russell warns the bill would cost $2.5 million annually. Gelder notes push to fix issues under current program. Weather outlook shows cloudy tonight and warmer Sunday.
Philadelphia May 18 Captain James Kelly and three homicide detectives left for Brookly n to probe an important new development in the Thess murder for insurance case. The trip is tied to reports of new findings about murders connected to merchants of death in Brooklyn Manhattan and Jersey City New Jersey.
Enthusiastic crowd of over 150 toured Corry hospital during National Hospital Day observance. Guides explained admission and discharge procedures, kitchen facilities with new range funded by Ladies Auxiliary, X Ray room, drug rooms, laboratories, and patient wards. Nurses highlighted operating room details while flowers and posters decorated halls, praising Miss Margaret Bower and hospital staff.
George Palmer Putnam, publisher husband of Amelia Earhart, was found bound and gagged in a vacant Toluca Lake house. He says two German speaking men abducted him from his Hollywood home last night and drove him to a half completed house ten miles north of Hollywood where they left him after about three hours. He had received threats tied to stopping the anti Nazi book The Man Who Killed Hitler. Sheriff Loustalot said no kidnapping motive evident yet, but the men discussed the book during the act.
An elderly pair perished in a Meadville home after a gas explosion sparked a fire. Adati Yachin, 84, and his wife, 80, were found together in the kitchen as firefighters fought the blaze for hours. Funeral services are planned for Monday. Township road funding decisions are delayed as lawmakers curb rural road additions due to budget strain.
Health Officer John D Flanigan announces that dairymen supplying Corry must obtain or renew permits by June 1. Notices are being mailed to milk producers while veterinarians inspect cows and a senior official handles barn scores. Applications should be made at the Board of Health office to avoid delays. Director Richard Rossbacher cooperates in enforcing milk distribution regulations.
Harrisburg May 14 Gover nor Arthur H. James stated he is not on record opposing statewide proportional representation but would sign Philadelphia city charter measures enabling council elections under a different system.
A union shop contract was signed today between the United Mine Workers of America and a majority of Appalachian operators. About 125,000 bituminous miners in western Pennsylvania eastern Ohio and the West Virginia panhandle prepared to return to work after 13 days of idleness as contract talks continued.
Residents of Cor ty and vicinity are advised that starting Monday May 15 clocks will be set one hour ahead at 2 a m and remain on daylight saving time until September. Local officials urge adjustments for the new schedule and daily routines.
Robert Catlin, head of Corry office, notes relief load has drifted down after March peak. Direct assistance cases total 379, with 612 old age pensions, blind and dependent children cases. A new public assistance office opens in Municipal Building Monday with 7 40 a m to 12 noon and 1 30 to 4 p m hours. applications and appointments in mornings, afternoons for clerical work.
Eight young men are invited to a two week encampment at Manassas Virginia near Washington from August 5 to 19. Vacancies are offered without committing to regular army service. Interested individuals should contact Captain Houghton or any officer. The encampment includes units from Pennsylvania New Jersey and West Virginia with an estimated attendance around 25 000 to 28 000 dollars in value.
The Royal liner Queen Elizabeth faced delays as fog and ice slowed progress toward Quebec. Officials warned of possible schedule shifts for arrival around 9:20 a.m. Monday. The ship and two accompanying British cruisers stayed about 1,000 miles offshore with speed limited to 19 knots amid fog pockets and halted progress at times. Quebec officials and the royal tour committee awaited clearer weather to avoid canceling program plans.
May 13 John A. Phillips president of the Pennsylvania Industrial Union Council CLO condemned the merit or experience rating system for employer unemployment contributions. He urged compensation for partial employment and urged a policy stance against the proposed merit system.
The property committee led by Cleve Morton will advertise for bids on toilets urinals and forty desks to outfit two Senior High rooms during summer recess. Plans include new benches for Stanely Anderson and Russell Byler, and bids for athletic and shop equipment for 1989 90. Estimates on soap dispensers coal needs and other supplies will be sought as part of the upgrade.
Pennsylvania's federal works program rolls reached about 200,000 this week, raising employment since fall 1938 to 88,000 workers. The state administrator's office said a drop in quota for June by 5,000 to 10,000 workers is anticipated. The monthly WEA quota will be issued from Washington in four weeks.
Attaches of state fiscal offices said they could scrape up funds to pay 10000 due the tax anticipation sinking fund Monday despite an impending 550000, tied to the seven percent corporate net income levy.
City Council advances West Columbus avenue paving proposing a new ordinance on Monday and a special meeting Friday for readings. State Highway Department ready to fund and begin work May 22 with engineers to confer next Friday on project details.
A 14 year old high school boy was killed and a girl of the same age was injured when they were struck by a car while walking along the highway near Harbor Creek training school five miles east of here. The car was driven by William R. Cass, 20, Harbor Creek. The deceased was George Knecht, and the injured were Jest Hight and Florence Helen Diver.
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