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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1938
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text references elections and rites with unclear dates and names. Readable bits mention a rite, a Monday event, and a political context. No clear persons, places, or organizations can be reliably identified.
Chairman John L. Lewis announced at the United Office and Professional Workers of America convention that the CIO will boost participation in political activity as union membership grows. He tied economic recovery to political strength, while noting caution on current election dynamics and referencing recent defeats in Pennsylvania.
United Press dispatch reports amid global upheaval as Czech crisis and Nazi pressure heighten tensions. notes include German threats to minority rights, Prague’s politics, and possible European involvement. Mexico chapter centers on Gen Cedilla facing exile to the United States and U S policy debates on arms embargo.
St Elizabeth's cemetery on North Center street shows progress with two large brick pillars flanking the entrance and ongoing work on the Desmond mausoleum in the north west corner. The foundation is laid and the structure will hold six crypts in memory of Lawrence Desmond who died in a Sweden airplane accident two years ago. The body will be moved from Pine Grove cemetery upon completion, enhancing the grounds' appearance.
Crowds at the Lewis Brothers Circus on Washington Street Grounds yesterday were small with afternoon and evening shows. Respondents praised several new acts and the overall performance earned praise from both old and young spectators, marking a mixed yet positive reception.
Glennis H Rickert of Kane Pennsylvania selected as district governor for Rotary International 175th district. The active Corry area clubs report Mr Rickert, superintendent of Kane schools, chosen at the Bradford conference this week.
In Harrisburg on May 21 the Pennsylvania trucking industry formed a committee to draft a uniform rate schedule for trucking. W A Sutherland of the Highway Transit Association chairs the effort, aiming to present proposals to the Public Injury Commission within two months to weed out unlicensed operators and standardize rates amid distance and other factors.
Twenty one students will receive certificates from the Commercial Adult and Industrial classes at Senior High School as term ends June 3. Mrs Genevieve Johanne, supervisor, announced that shorthand classes may continue in summer if enough students wish. Beginners may enroll. due to machine shortages, typing classes will be discontinued. All tests must be completed within two weeks and any blue ink marks should be addressed with Mrs Jahneon at fence 1.
Portland May 21 Henry L Hess the New Deal favorite in Oregon for the Democratic nomination for governor slowly pulled away from Gov Charles H Martin who backed Roosevelt but criticized the administration Complete returns from 1280 of the state's 1681 precincts show Hess 46044 Martin 42898 As the count neared completion Martin's outside strength probably sank Ant ha RUMotent offset Hess heavy Multnomah county Martin attacked labor racketeers and addressed charges of not being a true New Deater Willis B Mahoney former mayor of Klamath Falls appears to have won the Democratic senatorial nomination Carl Donaugh United States district attorney had 20400 votes Rufus Holman leads Stanfield in the Republican race 49576 to 17250
Washington May 21 Opponents in the South predict the wages and hours measure will be killed by the Senate unless lower wages are allowed in southern industries. House supporters forecast passage by Mangin by a 30 to 16 margin within two days as the bill heads to redate Monday and then to the House for approval by Tuesday night, with Mary Norton as chair.
Harrisburg May 01 Plans were formulated to consolidate the four Pennsylvania Lutheran synods into a single Central Pennsylvania Synod with 181 600 members. The four governing bodies east west Susquehanna and Allegheny approved merging and filed a charter in Dauphin county court. Washington May 21 The National Labor Relations Board announced that 85 percent of its 10 447 cases involving 2 116 388 workers were closed without a formal decision, marking a high closure rate.
Senate appropriations committee tentatively approved a provision barring funds from the 3.412 billion pump priming bill to be used for public power plants that compete with private utilities. The action followed an amendment eliminating relief wage differentials if a wage hour bill passes with rigid labor standards. No vote on the utility amendment. Chairman Carter Glass indicated agreement after a show of hands.
May 21. President Roosevelt proposed immediate construction on a billion dollar naval expansion. Four days after signing the act to create a powerful navy he asked the House Appropriations Committee to include in the last deficiency bill for the fiscal year 1989 the sum of 23,876,500 for construction of ships and aircraft authorized by the expansion bill.
City officials approve two new crosswalks along North Center streets to improve pedestrian safety. Lanes will run mid-block between Crags Center and Washington streets, opposite the National Bank, and near Clinton Street. Parking space reductions at the bank and Clinton Street are planned to improve driver visibility. diagonal parking on West Main is proposed to add room.
Plans for Summer WPA educational and recreational programs were reviewed by the Adult Educational and Recreational Division during Thursday and Friday district meetings held at the office on Seventh Street. Reports from vision leaders highlighted progress in public assistance. Corry representatives Mrs Genevieve Johnson Miss Bess Merniel and Keppel Tiffany spoke at the meeting along with drama director Thom ug Rosloff.
Seppel Vitfany announces the 1938 music festival program to be presented Monday at the Senior High School Pagedai. Margaret Simchik crowned queen with Marian Miller Lilian Sowalding and Mrs Merle Dodd as attendees. Victor Sayre will be master of ceremonies. Taps by Missen Beckwith Vanderhor Thénson Williams. Instrumental selections include Barcarole, April Showers, Welcome Spring, Son of the Pines, School Flag, Alvy Fairies and Indian Dance. A rhyme band follows with Harold Siner as drummer.
United Press reports the wedding of Katherine Rawls, Olympic swimming star from Fort Lauderdale, to Theodore J Thompson, Indianapolis aviator. The ceremony took place at Valdosta, Georgia, and the bride holds numerous breaststroke records. Thompson, a partner with Lieut Joseph Mackey in managing an acrobatic flying troupe, confirmed the marriage.
Senate discussions in Washington spotlight profit sharing between management and labor as a path to a cooperative capitalism. Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg urges legitimate capital profits while enabling labor participation in profits, noting studies by a Senate subcommittee. He emphasizes not standardizing but exploring cooperative mechanisms within policy.
Washington May report shows Frances Deydeal found political activity by WPA staff in Allegheny and Luzerne counties. Ten Pennsylvania WPA workers were dismissed and eight penalized for political activity. Dryden cited coercion tied to rival candidates and pledged prompt action.
Mrs. Almyra Orpha Humphrey widow of James Humphrey marks her 100th birthday at her Mt. Vernon area home near Gambier Ohio on May 1. Knox County’s oldest resident is praised as a devout woman who credits the Lord for her long life with family guests from White Street Dear Union City and North Corry in attendance.
In Surbiton England on May 21 Mrs Helen Wills Moody of Berkeley California defeated Miss Margot Lamb in two sets to win the women’s singles championship at the Surrey tournament.
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