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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1938

Page

8

Progress 15 Made On Road Projects In District

Weather delays and ongoing construction affect main highways. East and west routes from Cory show sections torn up with one way traffic, with cement blocks removed near Corry and Range’s Corners. Roosevelt road from city to Pillsfield advancing faster, Route 6 near Union City being rebuilt with concrete pavement and bridges nearing completion, expected early July. Bids for Route 6 and macadam paving extension on Route 8 from MU’sold La Treine totaling 221 545 dollars. Line repairs and WPA improvements continue on other district roads with aim to restore better condition.

Yel Eno Hein Male Rand Corey Tom Point Shreve Union City State Highway Department State Highway Department At This Poant Oned Min Village Highway Department C. B. Qison Company Youngs- Lawn Fox Tie Tf & Poute

Iceland Weather Compared to Milan Winds

Iceland records higher average wind temperatures in its southern region than Milan. The note mentions Reykjavik area conditions with notable southern wind patterns affecting coastal areas and general climate contrasts between the two locales.

Iceland Milan Taly

State Assembly Presbyter ian Church Opens Sesquicentennial

The Corry Presbyterian Church participates as the Sesquicentennial General Assembly opens in Philadelphia with no delegation from Corry. Daily exercises, a new state clerk election, and policy debates frame the program as celebrations mark 300 years of Presbyterian history in America.

Corry Philadelphia America

G O P to reorganize June 4 in Erie as Dems meet June 7

Erie reports confirm party committees will reorganize soon. Democrats set 5 30 p m Tuesday June 7 in One Lawrence Hotel Erie and Republicans meet 10 p m Saturday June 4 in the Erie county courthouse. Jonathan Cronin slated as potential Democratic successor. Jed Lamberton eyed for GOP renewal.

Erie Lawrence Erle Arthur Colegrove Corry Michael J. Cronin Cronin Marie-Jones Jed W. Lamberton Republican Party Wile Dlvices Samuel Roberts James Forces Erie County Robert A

Blind Hardin-Simmons student to graduate honor student

Agnes Bentley of Abilene appears on the Hardin-Simmons honor roll after two childhood accidents left her blind. She aims to work as a Braille reader after graduation and has been an honor society member for two years. In Salinas California six physicians were robbed of medical kits in a week in a narcotics related theft.

Abilene Rex Hardin-Simmons University Agnes Bentley Bentley Hardin-Simmidns Hontorary Scholastic Society Braille Publishing House Salinas Cal Eddie Rickenbacher Marion Plat Columbus Ohio State University Flying Club

Brookville Judge Must Rule On Medical Case

In Brookville Pennsylvania Judge Jesse T Long began hearing arguments in a friendly suit to determine whether the state or county institutions must provide indigent medical aid. Jefferson County Solicitor Raymond Jr Brown argued that the 1937 relief program abolishing county poor boards did not authorize transferring medical duties from the state to county districts.

United Press Grookville Jesse T. Long Jefferson County Raymond, Jr. Brown

Woman Injured and Man Burned in Fire at Home

In Franklin on Georgetown road a two story frame dwelling burned after kerosene oil exploded while Harold Morton tried to start a fire. Mrs Morton, 40, jumped from an alcove window to escape flames and was injured. her daughter Mary Elizabeth, 11, was rescued as Morton and the father William Morton carried a ladder to reach them, but the woman leaped before it could be placed. The husband suffered severe burns to the face and the home furniture and clothing were destroyed.

Franklin H&j Georgetown Mercer County Hongo-Mercer Harold Morton Suediately Morton William Ikke

New Plants Named NCOLE Belgium Planets

Four small planets discovered by the Royal Observatory in Belgium over the last three years have been named Stovetla Aphrodite Rosselfa and Lavonne in a formal naming ceremony.

Ncole Belgium Royal Observatory Stovetla Aphrodite Rosselfa Lavonne

Playing Marble Boards Profitable Occupation

In Fort Worth Texas on May 24 deputies arrested a 28 year old man on suspicion and took him to headquarters for identification. Asked his occupation he replied he makes a living playing marble boards. This unusual claim highlights a claimed pastime turned trade as authorities investigate the case.

Hort Worth Tex Sheriff's Deputies Gurley Unit Davis

Racket Ring Fined Total of 2495 Dollars in County Case

Nineteen in Numbers racket defendants from Ningtown were fined a total of 2495 dollars plus costs after a weeks long investigation. Eighteen received 100 dollar penalties and costs. one was jailed. Authorities say the scheme involved multiple heads of the racket with special messages about further operations planned but police expect to pursue remaining organizers. Judge Hirt condemned the operation and pledged continued action.

Bie Ningtown Nitsubara Teconniytress Jire County Colliers Didgé Willams Wirt Leva Eine Lye Manuxe Elerkis Weill Judge Hirt

Grapefruit Trade Surges From Arizona Orchards

The report notes Arizona grapefruit shipments reaching 230,000 boxes or 10,000 tons of loose fruit from local orchards and Yuma, with an additional 2,201 tons sent for sugar-maling. It mentions Arizona as the source and hints at California consumption, dated May 2 in Phoenex and related context.

Phoenex Aziz Zorma Happy Hunting Ground Homelunn Big Weidges Arizona Yuma Suice-Maling

Lovel Dare Not in New York Tea Meeting

Alec Graham a 35 year old playwright and Gina Warren 31 reunite at a publisher’s tea in New York for a long chat. He wrestles with lonely memories of his nephew Tommy and his own unfulfilled plans, while Gina hints at a Maine relative headed their way and an ambitious young actress seeking stage roles.

Alec Graham Gina Warren Lovely Aucress Feld Gina New York Ohio Alec Tommy Kobe Japan America Yale South America Alec Nodder Aly Michat Long Island

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