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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1939
Page
1
Preliminary plans for a Made in Corry exposition to showcase Corry manufactured goods were revealed at a YMCA board meeting held Thursday evening at J. G. Reneau's home. A committee will plan the event for the new First Avenue rooms, the first such display in years, with more details to follow.
Corryite Lawrence T Berliner lists must see items at the New York World’s Fair. Pennsylvan ia Building features reinforced brickwork and live guard troupes. Petroleum Building shows an oxen draft and pioneer scene. Transportation displays honor railroading with “The General” and modern equipment. Motor Company exhibits impress. The House of Jewels showcases billion-dollar diamonds. Dutch tulips perfume the grounds alongside grand Washington statue and large marble figures.
London news wire reports Jerusalem El Aviv and other cities swarmed by rioters in anger over British Palestine policy. One British soldier died and over 150 civilians and police were wounded as rioters clashed with troops and police using clubs shields and gunfire to disperse crowds.
New York May 18 United Frese reports railroad shipments of hard coal for the first four months show an approx 125 percent rise over 1938. Louis C Madeira 3rd executive director of the Anthracite Institute announced the total shipments reported by railroads increased by about 1 970 000 tons compared to the same period last year.
A barn fire on the Bei ota road north of Ely destroyed the barn but the fire department prevented loss to the home, chicken house, and nearby structures. The blaze, starting in the barn, consumed tools, hay, and machinery, with about 2000 dollars in damage partially insured. The cause remains undetermined.
A blaze on May 19 at the Pittsburgh Gray Iron Foundry Company’s North Side plant caused more than 1 million dollars in damage. Firemen fought the two hour blaze after four alarms, reducing the two story structure to twisted steel and threatening nearby tenements.
The Milk Control Commission announced a public hearing in Pittsburg on June 8 to discuss the milk industry’s problems in the area. The session will be in the Guy County building at 192 m EDT, as evidence on production marketing and distribution conditions is reviewed.
Carl L. Henton and Mrs. 9. C. Barnes plan a new fight to stop any increase in the 1939 school tax assessment. The budget is set to come before the Board of Education for fall adoption on Monday evening May 29. Directors at the original budget session tentatively discussed dates and details.
A draft budget faced scrutiny as officials considered limiting the proposed tax rise. Subsequent meetings narrowed the increases after a survey revealed costs, with digest details of the budget still under discussion and development.
A survey reveals salary excesses above Edmonds act levels and pressure to adjust teaching staff funding. Citizens and a committer consider continuing the program within Corry’s tax framework, aiming to curb hunger and align with larger taxpayer groups. The timeline hinges on expected sitework and possible rate changes, with questions about how many may switch to support reductions.
A 1939 40 levy discussion was expected to cover teacher costs and survey data. Proposals to avoid tax rate increases were noted, with new cost data anticipated to shape the plan at the upcoming meeting.
The Senate backed a bill requiring all employable relief recipients to work off cash grants by performing local projects such as street and playground improvements. Sponsored by Sen. Henry J. Pierson, the measure aims to placate House leaders amid a broader public assistance revision. The proposal, a compromise with House leaders and the administration, proceeds to the House for approval despite Democratic minority opposition.
James B Borland, 77, veteran newspaper publisher, died after six weeks illness in Franklin Pa. He founded the Franklin Evening News in 1878 and led the Franklin News Herald as editor since 1919. He remained active until March 21. Funeral services are set for Sunday afternoon.
Gasoline prices at local stations rose to eighteen cents a gallon today after a two week price war that saw fuel dip to fourteen and a half cents. An agreement reached last night restored the former price of eighteen cents.
Washington May 19 The House committee investigating un American activities decided to subpoena Republican National Committee Chairman John D. M. Hamilton and Maj. Gen. George Van Horn Moseley retired in a probe into an alleged anti Semitic campaign. The panel also issued subpoenas for George Deatherage of St Albans W Va chief of Knights of the White Camellias and others tied to anti Semitic propaganda and related publications.
Mrs Rose Kisler, 45, jailed without bail in Philadelphia on a murder charge tied to poisoning a companion during a wide bloodshed probe. She appeared with counsel, remained largely silent as Judge Harry J McDevitt presided.
King George and Queen Elizabeth arrived in Ottawa for a two day visit to crown the trip with royal assent to Parliament in a ceremony to honor the colors. The royal train arrived on time, and rain did not deter crowds as mothers braved showers to glimpse the royals while Highland guards stood tall. In a separate dispatch Chinese troops recaptured Tungpen north of the Yangtze, claiming a major victory with heavy casualties.
Governor Arthur H. James dedicated the Pennsylvania building at the New York World’s Fair on Pennsylvania Day. He urged unity and cooperation as a emblem of progress, noting special trains ferried hundreds of Pennsylvanians to the fair and highlighting state pride. In Philadelphia, he urged business and labor leaders to sustain effort for Pennsylvania’s place in the sun.
Pittsburg May 18. Jacob H pins of Brookville, aged 91, regained sight in his right eye after cataract removal at Mortefire hospital. Surgery performed Saturday, bandage removed briefly daily, with full removal planned Sunday.
A amendment to the motor vehicle code proposes curtailing trucking on major highways during specified periods to reduce pollution and noise. Sponsored by Rep Eliter J Hodlwet and others, the plan would restrict traffic on weekends and holidays between Labor Day weekend and a later fall date, with enforcement by motor police and department officials.
In Harlan Kentucky May 19 conciliators and officials sought to end a labor dispute at coal mines. Local talks followed a new contract between operators and the United Mine Workers though no union shop or penalties were included for workers in several districts.
Pittsburgh May 19 Three coal mining subsidiaries of United States Steel Corporation opened their captive mines to about 7000 men after John L Lewis urged renewed 1937 1828 contracts with the companies The renewals did not include a union shop clause as Lewis obtained from Appalachian commercial mine operators a similar concession He said in a telegram to USAW district heads that once of a penalty clause would permit elimination of his union shop demand
A cloudy night gives way to showers and cooler temperatures Saturday. Sunday remains unsettled with more showers and cooler conditions across the region.
Hartsburg reports questioned purchases by former Gov. Earl Earled Dem ocratic administration before 48 and January 16. Forests and Waters Secretary G Albert Stewart said a House resolution on flood control data shows Basle agreements required the state to buy tracts totalling 251607 acres allegedly for watershed protection for 850376 dollars from the Abe flood control fund.
Washington May 1 Pennsylvania Central Airlines applied to the Civil Aeronautics Authority for permission to establish several new routes. One outlined path would link Pittsburgh with Birmingham Alabama.
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