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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1939
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text references a press secretary, a Grange event, and a Friday or Thursday gathering. Names like Mrs Chifford and Minthor appear in garbled form, suggesting an upcoming community or church meeting with schedules and roles yet unclear.
The State Supreme Court upheld Sunbury School District's dismissal of four teachers, affirming a probationary period for felon educators under the tenure act. The ruling overturned a lower court order for reinstatement of M. Lowise Hetrick of Mechanicsburg, stating the creation of a temporary relationship was permitted by law. The decision holds statewide importance, aiding districts and easing demands to repeal the act.
The new airmail pickup service started Sunday from Corry links to major routes. Southbound Corry flight departs 4 42 connects with airlines, delivering to Pittsburgh by 6 and to New York Chicago and Boston by late morning or night, with eastern mail closing 10 30 in the morning and Pittsburgh southbound at 4 in the afternoon.
The Corry Kiwanis Club plans to sponsor a 4-H club in Corry following a luncheon at Hotel Corry. Paul Crossman, county agricultural agent, spoke to 31 members and 3 guests outlining plans to form the agricultural club. The club will obtain 72 to 1f pigs for 4-H members to raise. Ray Green and Clarence Deyo will leave Friday for a fishing trip on Lake Ontario, occupying the Fishpale Point cabin that will be vacated by Jake Ula’s party.
United Press dispatches report riotous Jewish protests and a general strike in Palestine threatening the British empire in the Near East. Separate items note U S naval forces in the Far East ready to act, a New York arrest in a homicide probe, and Rep Clare Hottsein of Michigan urging a House inquiry into John Lewis and the United Mine Workers union.
The NYA launches a parking lane painting program with four youths at work, expanding to ten by next Tuesday. About 2300 feet of lanes are painted starting on North Center street from Franklin to the tracks, then to the National Bank, and on Fourth Ward streets First Avenue and South Street. City officials plan strict enforcement after completion, with arrests and fines to ensure observance. The project continues through July 18, with stop signs and traffic enforcement upgrades included.
Warren Conservatory of Music in Warren PA announces two upcoming concerts. The first will be Saturday evening May 20 at 8 15 in Conservatory Hall, the second on Thursday May 25. Local student talent from Warren Jamestown Erie St Marys Brookville and Sheffield will perform.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary held a meeting last evening to plan the annual Poppy Day Sale on May 27. They also finalized plans to host the Corry High School alumni banquet on June 5, welcomed one new member, and noted eight visitors from the Canadahta auxiliary in Lincolnville.
Harrisburg May 18 The Kane anthracite industry rehabilitation bill won House approval by 46 to 41, sending it to the Senate. Gov. Arthur H. James backed the measure at a press conference as Republican leaders pressed sine die adjournment near May 27, with mixed reactions from independents, bootleg and union miners.
Pyne BLU reports parochial school students participate in the American Legion essay contest. The subject is the contribution of the American form of government to democracy. Elmer C. Carrier Post No. 365 will award a gold medal to each school winner and the overall winner advances to a state level scholarship competition.
Senate group drops plan to include home rule provisions in liquor bill. Committee returns house approved liquor control revision without licensing board provisions. Bond for appeal remains $600 with forfeiture if the court upholds the board. Fees: taproom up 20 percent and eatery up 50 percent.
Gov Arthur H James signed a new law requiring marriage applicants to provide a physician's certificate stating they are free of syphilis or have an approved communicable disease exemption. The measure, effective May 17, 1910, compels couples to show medical proof before marriage.
In Washington on May 14 whispers circulate about a budget proposal targeting liquor and tobacco with broad levies. The plan reportedly would raise about 8.1 billion dollars in revenue from liquor and tobacco combined plus various taxes on personal income corporation manufacturers tariffs state employment and securities and other items.
A garage owned by Gust Callas, a borough councilman and local political leader, was bombed in East Pittsburgh near Katstios Beech Avenue. The blast endangered the councilman, his wife, and two children who were sleeping inside the nearby home as a feud between Burgesa Emil Sirthmatter factions intensified.
Harrisburg May 15 Governor Arthur A Jamentatay awaits a revised report in the tuberculosis sanitarium under construction after charging the institution will cost between 499000 and 500000 more to complete because it is built in a swamp. Jatties said the swamp location requires a new sewage plant and water condition corrections, delaying progress.
Die Green, a well known Wright City figure, will assume duties as director of the Cory airport at Lawrence Airport on June 1st. Lawrence Thom, a local operator, announced the appointment and outlined planned programs for the summer season including flying lessons and sport events.
In New York on May 1 a fourth weekly extension of the wage contract for the Pennsylvania anthracite industry appeared probable as negotiations between the United Mine Workers of America and mine operators continued. The extension, starting April 18, follows a strike action and keeps the agreement in force while talks address penalties and the scope of shutdowns.
A speech by Pos master Jon wT keynose the tnttl of Me Young Democrata at a convention in Pittsburgh is reported here. The event, held May 18, featured remarks shaping the agenda for the gathered delegates and highlighted future political priorities.
W E W plans a spring festival with rides including a ferris wheel tilt-a-whirl and swing, two shave booths, food stalls, and contests. Proceeds go to the treasury for volunteer activities. Planning completed after a Wednesday conference. event set for June 5 in coastal Washington.
In Stockholm May 18 Hope was abandoned for Charles Backman 25 a Swedish flyer who left Botwood Newfoundland Tuesday on a four solo flight to Sweden The fate of Backman remained uncertain with speculation he may have crashed vanished without radio or landed at an isolated coastal spot
The first in a series of Erie County tours will meet Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Dan Rice monument in Girard. A Pittsburgh University professor will discuss local geology while a caravan tours points of interest including the Ox Bow, the Gudegeonville bridge, Devil's Back Bone, and the Denman Thompson mansion. Camera enthusiasts are invited. tours will continue in Bainboro Waterford North Hust Cambridge Springs and the Corry Union City areas.
National Guardsmen and United Mine Workers pickets exchanged about 25 shots near the High Splint Coal Co mine tipple in Totts Ky. No injuries were reported as darkness fell after a county blackout. A gun battle briefed the area as authorities attempted to restore order.
Report notes a massive cleanup in the Third Ward with seven truckloads of refuse removed. Fire and safety crews worked to clear debris while a safety director said the operation reduced hazards and aimed to finish within two days.
The Civic Employees Association announces dues payment options at Lt. Rawn Flower Shop on North Center Street and Miller's News Stand on South Center Street. The yearly dues are twenty five cents and efforts aim to enroll all original members along with others who have not been contacted.
Dalrynen supplying Corry with milk seeks formal permits from the health board to be renewed by June 1. The arrangement shows the usual testing and burn done with the milk producer receiving $4.00.
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