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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1938

Page

8

Jones Defeats Kennedy in Erie County Narrow Margin

Erie County completes official canvass showing Charles Alvin Jones supported by the Democratic state committee defeating Thomas Kennedy by 1,959 votes. U.S. Senator James J. Davis led Republican totals in the county with 14,955 votes. Governor George H. Earle and Grifford Pinchot also carried Erie. County counts for state and local offices outline Democratic and Republican tallies across multiple districts.

Charles Alvin Jones Erle Thomas Kennedy Guffey Candi U. S James J. Davis U. S. Senate George H. Earle U.S. Senate Grifford Pinchot Arthur H. James James Erie McCloskey Wilson Bar Lewis Harris Brown Congress Cochran Fitzgerald Crosby Hanley Himebaugh Rodgers Assembly West City Wagner Repucan Cowley Dalrymple East City Goraki Wowalut Moseman West County Berry Young Cook Smith East County Walter Scott Republian Bloss van Allsburg State Committee Ary Kuehl Aetinger Gumbatese Conley Gusky

Girl Dies After Motorcycle Crash in Jamestown

Eva Rhodes, 21, of Celoron, died at W C A hospital after being thrown from a motorcycle driven by Louis Nyman, 24, on West Second Street in front of the Erie station. Coroner Samuel T Howees investigates. This is the second motor vehicle fatality in Jamestown this year.

Jamestown Eva Rhdes Louis Nyman Wilcott Street West Second Street Erie Station Samuel T. Howees Gamestown

Hair Growth Theory Stirs Debate on Race Types

An unclear note discusses hair length by race, claiming straight hair grows longer and Chinese and red Indian hair are involved. The fragment references Sanger and woolly hair as comparisons, but the text lacks clear context, dates, or sources to confirm any claims.

Pile Cure Promises Quick Relief for Hemorrhoids

An advertisement touts Antiseptic San-Cura Ointment as a fast relief for piles with a Detroit reader claiming lasting benefit after use. It recommends Gan-Cura Ointment and Golden Lax Tablets for constipation and urges purchase at drug stores for 25 to 50 cents plus a large jar offer via money order.

T. J. Williams Detroit

Mystic Lights Poker Spoaking in Los Angeles Scandal

The Los Angeles poker scene faces scrutiny as Harry T. Clifton claims to have lost 150000 dollars amid occult findings by Rev. Violet Greener of the Abageg temple. Greener says Lew Brice, brother of Fanny and game winner, shows divined hocus-pocus in the play.

Los Angeles Harry T. Clifton Violet Greener California Abageg Greener Lew Brice Fanny

Wanted Man for Farm Work and Farm Tools Ad

Classified notice seeks a man for farm labor with reference to Berkshire pigs sold and September pig orders. Offers buy of an ice box smoothing harrow potato planter and digger at fair price. Paul Blakeslee Corry RD2 228-25.

Ata Berkshire Paul Blakeslee Corry

Erie gambling crackdown continues after police inquiry

Two undercover state police investigators unearth broader Erie gambling networks as hearings for two local men are postponed to Thursday by Peace Justice Walter E. Goodwin. Reports say raids may spread, with Corporal Sorok holding key information from the two weeks of inquiry and a lingering betting syndicate still active on the east side.

Erie Girle Young Walter E. Goodwin Wesleyville Charles Sorok Esate Dlong

Digestive Aid Ad Claims for Gas Relief Sold Cheap

An ad promotes Adlerike as a quick cure for stomach gas that presses on the heart. It promises relief after one dose and claims to cleanse both upper and lower bowels, sold by Keiater's Cut Rate.

Keiater

Erie Broker Denied Parole Amid Securities Case

Miky Kamerer, a former Erie broker and millionaire-in-waiting, serving a five year term at Allegheny county workhouse for alleged securities code violations, had parole denied by Judge William Short in a brief ruling. Kamerer has remained in custody since August first after an investigation found funds misused by clients. He sought release claiming punishment sufficient and the ability to repay losses.

Worl Miky Inuat Continu Allegheny County wWililm Go Hirt Cout Kamerer

Oil City youths injured in double crash near Grandview

Two Oil City youths, Robe i, Wu bers, 18, and Robert Leslie Thomas, 22, were rushed to Oil City hospital in critical condition after a high speed crash on Plumer Road near Grandview. Wu bers suffered hip, face and hand injuries with shock. Thomas had a possible fracture and lacerated eye amid extensive body bruises.

City Fea Oil City Rousevill Oil City Hospital Plumer Road Robe i Wubers Grandview Telegraph Pole Wien Post Robert Leslie Thomas

Impora of the First Preamble to the Constitution

Fragmentary OCR notes discuss the preamble to the United States Constitution, referencing its opening words and historical context. The extract hints at the significance of declaring purposes of justice, domestic tranquility, and general welfare, within the founding framework.

United States

Venango votes cleared of irregularity charges

Venango township election board members were acquitted of all charges alleging irregularities during the primary. A hearing before the county board found no tampering with candidate names on the ballot machine. The dispute stemmed from sticker misuse and voter ignorance, with properly placed stickers counted as regular votes.

Brim Venango Township Election Board County Board of Electiona Preston Rhodes Leroy Selter Blystone

Smoking in England’s tobacco history traced to Crimean return

Cigarette smoking reached England through soldiers returning from the Crimean War, shifting tobacco use from cigars and pipes which were the former common methods.

England

Level Dare Not's Dull Ritz Party Faces an Old Flame

Alec Graham waits for Gina at a luxe Ritz party while she arrives in a worn gown and a flashy hat. He frets over the crowd and his past, recalling ambitions and the chance of a dinner together as Gina hints at future plans. The pair share tension, longing, and a lingering chemistry from earlier dreams of marriage.

T. Wad Bix O'Glenk Hsrm'hout Alec Graham Ging Ritz Phe Gina Alec Ste Flo

Former Corry Woman Dies At Warren Home

Mrs. Roam Valea Hammond formerly of Corry died at her Warren home 2 Cottage Place Saturday evening. Born in Cambridge Springs to Levi Dishop and wife, she lived in Warren many years. Survived by son Bishop V. I. Yates and daughter Mire. Harry Kept, both of Warren. Funeral at the late home Tuesday at 2 p.m.

Ward Roam Valea Hommond Corry Cottage Place Warren Hammond Cambridge Springs Levi Dishop Bishop V. 1. Yates Mire Harry Kept

18 Cents of Dollar Forum Goes to Texas

United Press reports that 1987 taxes paid by American oil companies totaled $972,817.88 per the American Petroleum Institute. The figure includes direct taxes on operations and properties as well as indirect taxes on gas line and lubricating oil products.

Texas United Press New York Wedevastate American Petrleum Institute

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