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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1938
Page
8
Tomorrow marks the first anniversary of Lawrence Airport opening. A special show from 11:30 to 12:30 will feature Taylor Cub aircraft, offering photos and observation opportunities as local residents witness the milestone.
In Columbus township yesterday the regular Democrats led by C Arthur James beat ex Governor Gifford Pinchot 85 to 62. William Walker topped Dr Brigga 128 to 49 for state committeeman, with several state and local races showing lopsided margins and multiple names listed for offices.
Jones-Earle slate dominates Corry in the Republican primary with James at 808 votes to Pinchot’s 328 for governor. Lewis wins lieutenant governor over Harris, and Jones narrowly beats Livengood for secretary of internal affairs. Rodgers carries Corry over Himebaugh as Bloss leads in the third ward race. National turnout totals 2058 voters.
Complete Warren county unofficial returns from 52 precincts show Democratic State Committee winner Walker with 2682 votes over Briggs 233. Other races include James leading Republican governor with 4,756 votes and Jones sweeping Democratic Hice by a large margin, with Senator and other state committee results listed.
State Senator Leroy Chapman of Warren was renominated by Republicans in the Warren Venango District by over 3000 votes in yesterday’s election. Returns show Bohlender won Venango County 6617 to 543, while Chapman carried his home county heavily 5944 to 4124 for Bohlender.
Rev. William J. Kuhn, newly appointed rector of Emmanuel Malscopal Church, spoke at the Rotary Club meeting at the Hotel Corry. He contrasted fascist and socialist control with U S conditions, noting the complex aim of government and how increased complexity can drive specialization. J J Desmond reported on a Rotary conference in Bradford.
Philadelphia May 1 Thom as A. Logue nominated for another term as Secretary of Internal Affairs on the Democratic ticket served as a political apprentice in Washington under his late father a congressman Logue was 26 when he became secretary to his father Rep J W Logue His incumbency is the only elective post he has held In 1926 he was chosen as the Democratic candidate for the sixth congressional seat He later ran for Philadelphia mayor and served on the city registration commission 1927 198 His 1928 campaign work for Alfred J Smith and his WWI service in the 10th Infantry PVG are noted The 46 year old attorney was educated at St Joseph's High School and College and Penn Law School He spent 12 months overseas including Saint Mihiel and Meuse Argonne campaigns and the Army of Occupation in Germany
In Meadville Charles Margiotti leads Democrats with a narrow margin. Crosby edges Fitzgerald by two votes in Congress race while Arthur James has a strong Republican governor lead. Totals show Mendvil Senate and multiple contests with various candidates and vote counts.
Doane's Corners and Mundy figure in a colorful Pennsylvania politics route. The piece notes Ben Coehrin hosting events with family and locals in Wilkes Barre and Luzerne County, detailing community figures, medical and military veterans, and a Roosevelt era supporter with a Distinguished Service Cross. It highlights Dr. Mimily, a state senator nominee and former army medical officer, whose career in medicine, WWI service, and later political rise are sketched along with his influence on teachers' tenures.
Mrs. Anna Davis of Wesleyville denies insulting statements to Albert G. Mercer WPA head. Mercer alleged she was abusive during a meeting and discussed rehiring implications. Davis claims Mercer used names of relatives as leverage and denies any misconduct on her part. The item notes Corry’s Bargain Jubilee events May 26-28.
Charles Knley, Democratic city chairman, expressed gratitude to loyal workers and supporters of the regular slate after Tuesday's impressive victory. He praised Cor Ty voters for their response to the Earle Jones phase and thanked those who backed the slate.
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