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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1935

Page

1

Will Opening Wednesday Friday State

A brief item notes schedule shifts with tentative openings on Wednesday and Friday for a state event. Officials confirm dates and locations, inviting attendees to plan ahead.

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Four Correites Indicted for Relief Chiseling

Four Correites named in indictments by the Erie grand jury face charges of accepting money and groceries under false pretenses in relief chiselings. The county relief system is alleged to be unwieldy, with separate indictments for each defendant. Trials likely postponed to the September term due to a full docket.

Erie Erie County Mortimer Graham Corry Harry Bemis Linnie Bemis Clifton Lindsey Katie Lindsey Irvin Myers Mirion Galvin Girihan Dona Garthan Edinboro Russell Vallone Alfonsza Vallone John Albers Ful Albers Clarenne Wagner Dora Wagner Lie John Pawlewski Neary Pawlewski Mrie Albert, Davies Hazel Davies Joseph Perry Sweayne Perry Hire Joseph Maas Mary Haas Vincent Laskiewice Mary Laskiewics Frank G. Buchanan Maude Buchanan Eric Wendi France Augusta France Belle Valley Thomas Catilde Mdiah Cataldeuarle

Hitler Defiant in Claim of German Re Armament Rights

Berlin May 21 United Press dispatch reports Reichsführer Adolf Hitler defiantly asserting Germany’s right to re arm. He spoke to the nation after the cabinet approved universal military conscription for one year and insisted Germany had not scrapped its armament treaty obligations despite Versailles limits.

United Press Berlin

Welfare worker near death after major operation

Chicago May 21 Jane Addams a Nobel laureate and famed welfare reformer lies in a coma after a major operation. Four doctors and two nurses hover at her bedside as her desperate fight for life continues.

United Press Chtcago Jane Addama LO & Comm Today Miss Addams Céicago

Plan War on Rats Here in Cory

H L Straw(s)burg of Hagerstown claims rats will fear his extermination plan. He cites letters from college officials and business leaders lauding his services. He will begin work here Wednesday with a potent food designed to reduce rat populations.

Hamlit Cory H. L. Strawsburg Hagerstown State Teachers College of Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce Hamlin Strawnburg Wednessay

Appointment to Water Board Confirmed in Pa

The state Senate confirmed the governor's appointment of Philip A. Platt of Wallingford Delaware County to the state sanitary water board, succeeding W. McCormick of Williamsport. The governor also sought confirmation for John J. Sullivan of Philadelphia to the state Council of Education, filling Aloysius T. Fitzpatrick's resignation. The term is four and a half years of six.

United Press

Compromise on Bonus Looms as Veto Aftermath

Washington May 21 The Patman inflationary program faces a veto by President Roosevelt with Senate leaders signaling a possible compromise if the veto is sustained. Majority Leader Robinson urged cautious optimism while Huey Long prepared a last appeal as efforts to override the veto faltered.

Ronald van Tine United Press Washington Senate Roosevelt Congress Sena Joseph T. Robinson Tig Patman Huey P. Long

Quarterly Inspection of Co A by Maj Pond

National Guardsmen of Company A underwent their regular quarterly inspection at the State Armory led by Major Frederick J. Pond of Meadville. The focus was on camp equipment preparation for summer at Indian Gap, with departure date undecided. Lockers guns and equipment were checked and the drill outdoors marked the first long session this year.

Indian Gap Company A National State Frederick J. Pond Meadville Pond

Corry Rod and Gun Club buys 130 acre tract south of Corry

The Corry Rod and Gun Club announces the purchase of the Blakeslee and Post property, about three miles south of Corry. The 130 acre site on Lindsey Hollow road will host field trials, a skeet and rifle range, and a future clubhouse. The club plans to relocate the Hare Creek skeet field after Decoration Day and hold fall field trials. The building committee includes M Ray Greene, R H VanTassel, Dan Depew, Bert Welden, George Kittleberger, Fred Ross, and Marvey Croscutt.

Blakeslee and Post Lindsey Hollow Corry Rod and Gun Club Hare Creek Road M- Ray Greene R. H. VanTassel Dan Depew Bert Welden George Kittleberger Fred Ross Marvey Croscutt

Blue laws under attack in Pennsylvania Senate

The Pennsylvania Senate and House moved against the 1764 blue laws. A law and order committee report approved two anti blue law bills on first reading. One bill would permit Sunday polo. the other allows Sunday tennis and charging admission to matches.

Iy United Press Harrisburg State Senate House Today Pennsylvania Law and Order Committee The Senate Wee John Mitveesh Philadelphia James J. Coyne Allegheny

Salus bill passed in Harrisburg opposed by Earle

May 21 The Senate passed the Salus minimum wage bill by 27 to 29 vote in Harrisburg. It was the Republican substitute for the administration's wage proposal and was sponsored by Rep. Agna Bran ato of Philadelphia.

Salus Earle United Press Harrisburg Senate Agna Branato Philadelphia

Ten Year Street Light Contract Approved

After months of consideration the City Council approved a ten year contract with Pennsylvania Electric to supply street lighting. Mayor Glen Miller and City Clerk Robert Ott are authorized to negotiate the agreement, which is expected to save about 1440 per year over the decade and replace the current plan. Bill No. 606 received its third reading and final approval at Monday’s meeting, with final adoption to follow in a later session.

Glen Miller Robert Ott Pennsylvania Elec Pires

Chain Letter Craze Sweeps City Reported Big Returns

Corry newspaper notes a citywide chain letter craze with schemes offering modest to high percentages. Some participants claim dividends, while a few say later joiners fear missing out. Postal exchanges shift to handling chain letter activity under legal scrutiny.

Corry Hanson

State Solons Rap Increase in Gasoline

Pennsylvania lawmakers attack a one cent gasoline tax hike amid ongoing price jumps. Senator McCreesh calls for vigorous opposition via the Pennsylvania Motor Federation while Rep. Smith urges turning protests over to refiners. The tax rise reportedly not yet approved. officials target revenue for relief. Also reported, Philadelphia truck drivers and teamsters end a strike after wage and hour concessions.

Jonny J. McCreesh Philadelphia Democrat Pennsylvania Motor Federation John A. Smith Cumberland Democrat

League Drafts Peace Plan to Avert Africa Clash in Geneva

May 21. League Nations council discussed a four point plan to prevent war between Italy and Abyssinia. Baron Aloisi of Italy, Bedshroad and Teq Huwariate of Abyssinia, with Reve Massigli of France as mediator, outlined arbitration of frontier incidents, a joint frontier delimitation commission, a monitoring delegate, and Abyssinia granting Italy mining concessions. Plan aims to avoid triggering Italy's military buildup and seeks Abyssinia’s adherence to the Teague covenant while preserving member unity.

United Press Geneva League Nations Council Italy Abyssinia Baron Pompe Aloisi Bedshroad Taly Cornell League

Rotarians Plan Memorial Day Fete for Civil War Veterans

Corry Rotary club members at a luncheon outlined plans to entertain Civil War veterans and veteran organizations at next Tuesday's meeting in observance of Memorial Day. Twenty four members attended with talks by M. J. Blanden on coin collecting and Dr. Hugh O’Hare on a city contour map of Carry.

Corry Nxt Si Jer Club M. J. Blanden Hugh O'Hare Carry

Labor revolt looms over Roosevelt wage scale plan

Washington May 21 Organized labor threatens revolt against President Roosevelt's monthly work relief wage scale of 1819 504 a month and insists only injustice can lead to strife and strikes. Senator McCarran warns steps to combat it as lawmakers protest the decision and argue for prevailing wages under the reemployment program.

Ay Richard Narries United Press Staff Washington Organized Labor Today Roosevelt Out-Spolen William Green Federslea Pat McCarran D Nev

Bonding Power Limitation Also Handicap

Finances in the municipality are strained as bonding powers are limited and a survey is needed before proceeding with the storm relief sewer project. City officials fear the needed funds cannot be raised alone and note the bond limit around 19,000, far short of the project’s estimated cost. A public vote would be required for a larger bond, unlikely before late May, leaving the plan in doubt.

Arison Stanley H. Nichols Gren Miller Hands Shily Fay

Army Officer Court Martial Sealed In Secrecy At Washington

Washington barracks held a closed court martial for a high ranking army officer amid unusual secrecy. Officials refused to confirm details, fueling speculation of senior officers involved in a probe linked to arms lobbyists and war department contracts. A second item notes Joe Reed, veteran animal trainer, killed by an enraged Mull elephant at Ute Al G Barnes quarters during rehearsals for a film.

Hobart C. Montee United Press Washington Army Washington Barracks Tial Tower of London House Miltary Affairs Committee War Department Orwo Army Covina Cal Joe Reed Ute al G Barnes Reed

Army Marches On Capital In Relief Crisis

About 1 000 marchers converge on the Springfield state capital to protest a relief crisis affecting roughly 4 200 000 clients. Police readiness increases as demonstrators arrive by truck and on foot to attend a tense rally before a House vote on relief legislation.

United Press Springfield Ax siMy Vobelle Ccm Relly Fung Anille Mall Dumonstoir Hall Gerry Alla Allard Lyn

Butler Plans Veterans Movement Amid Debates Over Bonus

Smedley Butler, famed ex Marine general, vows to organize a political veterans movement if the Patman bonus bill fails. He met with Patman supporters including Gay Wier and Thomas as the Senate debated the veto and the unprecedented joint session of Congress. The outcome hinged on the dramatic bonus controversy and today’s testimony.

Bonus Washington United Press Presssis Roosevelt Congress Senate Smedley Butler Rit Corps Veterans’ Movement Operta Peery Butler Gay Wier Thomas D. Okla Ther Weers Patman Iwners

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