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Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1939
Page
1
Coe Years 52 Weeks With His Steady Eleven
A compact note highlights a long tenure and steady performance by Coe, marking 52 years in the field. The feature underscores reliability, continuity, and a measured approach to work spanning decades.
Van Allsburg bill clears senate without ripper clause
Corry school officials prepare for a Monday budget meeting to decide lines of the 1939 10 term and seek to trim appropriations to hold taxes steady within the current millage. Citizens’ survey shows costs and a possible half mill boost to meet expenses, with board members aiming to avoid tax increases before June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Pla
Bruce Dearing Wins New Honor at Allegheny
Meadvill e Pa May 24 Bruce Dearing son of J R Dear ing 618 West Washington Gerry was named a member of Phi Beta Kappa at Allegheny College one of 111 seniors ratified today He will receive the key during initiator ceremonies on June 10 two days before the college's 124th commencement Burton Dearing his younger brother is in Allegheny's freshman class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville
C. Bruce Dearing
J. R. Dearing
West
Washington Street
Gerry
Allegheny College
Phi Beta Kappa
Young Dearing
Chester A. Darling
Allegheny
Era
National
Scholastic Society
Dearing
Burton
Burglary Probed at West-End Tool House
Federective Sergeant Ww Merritt of Warren is in the city today investigating a burglary at the P R B tool house believed to have occurred last night. The West End tool house was forced open and several tools stolen and a similar burglary was reported at the B R R tool house opposite the Maple Avenue tower Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt
Warren
West End
Maple Avenue Tower
Hatchet Used to Kill Three in Family in Beaver
Beaver Pa May 24 Three members of the Cook family were found dead in their bed at home in South Beaver township. Forrest Cook the tax collector his wife Cora and daughter Eleanor were found murdered with a hatchet. Police said son Paul 18 was away from home and a search was underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Beaver
Forrest Cook
South Beaver
Cora
Eleanor
Paul Cook
Jewell Flower Shop Opens in Modern Greenhouse Style
The Jewell Flower Shop at 124 North Center Street opens this evening in a modern greenhouse setting. Harold and Mrs. Jewell, owners, have transformed the former building into a premier floral shop with a central pool and fountain, French doors to offices, and a workshop area. Built by Frederick Woster with local contractors Bilis Harvey John A. Lanston and John Ohrk, the shop invites residents to view the new floral garden and display areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell
North Center Street
Harold Jewell
Corry
Resr
Frederick Woster
James
Bilis Harvey
John A. Lanston
John Ohrk
Japanese cruiser fires at British boat amid sea chase
May 24 report from Hong Kong states a Japanese light cruiser ordered the British passenger liner Inez Rancura to halt, fired two shots across its bow, then sent officers and marines aboard to verify papers. An SOS brought two British destroyers to the scene. passengers described the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Inez Rancura
Senate OKS toned relief bill with work rule push
Harrisburg May 24 The Senate approved a revised public assistance bill and sent it back to the House as leaders in the House demanded a second vote on enforcing work requirements for able bodied unemployed recipients. The Van Allsburg bill would limit relief to Pennsylvanians resident two years and aiming to place 8 percent of blind pensioners on aid, with civil service protections for workers. The House welfare committee planned to report the Pierson bill requiring employables on relief rolls to work on municipal and institution projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Shepley
United Press
Harrisburg
Senate
House
van Allsburg
Pierson
John E. van Allsburg
Brie
van Allsburg Bil
Pennsyvania
Mid of Joes Credit Agencies
Jfront Civil Service
Harry Shapiro
Philadelphia
Farewell Party for Pastor Leaving Corry
A farewell party honored Rev. and Mrs. Chrimes and family at the parsonage on Mast Main street. They will depart Monday for Washington, Pa., where he will begin his tenure as pastor. A purse of money was presented by Charles Leyter with remarks. Friends from Arbuckle attended. refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the Christ
C. J. Chrines
Mast Main Street
Chrimes
Washington
Chimes
Charles Leyter
Charis Winging
Arbuckle
Major Simmons To Give Memorial Day Address
Major Harry R. Simmons of the Army Officers Reserve Corps will deliver the Memorial Day address at the annual exercises next Tuesday morning in the Guy Park, announced Capt. W. S. Houghton. Simmons, with long U S Army service and foreign postings, is a noted speaker and will be introduced by local officials. The program includes choral selections and a junior quintet, with decorations for graves of veterans in Corry and nearby cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry R. Simmons
Army Officers Reserve Corps
W. S. Houghton
Chilrman
Majo Simmons
U.S. Army
Colunba Fovuriil
Houghton
Parl
Howgulon
Cme
Corry
Picket Capital To Block Little WPA By United Benes
Harrisburg May 24 Workers Alliance pickets protested forwed labor at starvation wages before the capital while the house welfare committee approved Pierson senate bill Weaving refused to able bodied persons who refuse work Welfare Chairman John Val Alisburg said the Little WPA Jill was approved with amendment to set up supplementary works programs not in competition to existing programs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
House
Pierson Senate
John
Val Alisburg
Rte
Jill
Restless Night Spent by Queen Mary
London May 21 Queen Mary suffered a restless night after an eye injury. Doctors reported the examination to assess the extent of the injuries from yesterday's motor crash. A nurse attended the queen while Lord Dawson and Sir Richard Cripps were present for her examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Press
London
Mary Stout
Toys Physicians
Dawson
Richard Crise
Eve Sterinist
Mystery Woman Held in Murder Syndicate Case
A 27 year old woman described as an important figure in the murder case was questioned by homicide squad detectives. Authorities gave limited details, withholding her identity beyond age and status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murder Syndicate
Phwadolphia
Rose Carle
State Supreme Court weighs Dauphin chain store tax appeal
Harrisburg May 24 The state supreme court studied for decision the commonwealth appeal from a Dauphin county court opinion that invalidated the 1937 legislature chain store tax meant to value salaries of fourther as istrict shon teachers for an estimated annual 1,500,000 yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
State Supreme Court
Dauphin County
Degislature
George VI to deliver Empire Day address aboard royal train
King George VI prepares to speak on Empire Day from a royal pilot train at Winnipeg amid reports of Queen Mary’s car crash injuries in London. The king will address Manitoba legislators and mark Empire Day, while Canada’s Victoria Day is observed in place of the traditional empire celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Mary
United Press
Jenieute
King George VI
Queen Elizabeth
Kart Willian
London
Manley Hewitt
Lord Dawson
Pens
Lourlos
Manitoba
Hye
Dominions
Canada
Five face trials in Pittsburgh scandal
Pittsburgh May 24 The commonwealth prepared to bring to trial forty attorneys and a former city official indicted in the 376000 dollar consent verdict scandal after obtaining conviction of Churchill Medard former city solicitor on charges of malfeasance in office and accepting bribes to settle damage suit without a trial Murray enters denial Pittsburgh May 24 James Murray 52 year old bodyguard to four Chicago labor union official resumes alibi story before a federal jury government witnesses name him as the man who drove two gunmen out of Clintonville Pa last October 14 with 117000 foot from the Peoples National Bank
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Pittsburgh
the Commonwealth
Churchill Medard
Nilademesnar
Murray
James Murray
Chicago
Clintonville
Peoples National Bank
Dairy Industry Bill Nears Price Revision Stage
The legislature debates shifting price setting to the Dairy Industry Commission with hearings on proposed changes. Producer prices would be set only with 85 percent area approval and consumer prices tied to supply and demand under the Snyder plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Tarrisburg
James
Jnally
Snyder Hill
Prank If. Snyder
James. F. Torrance
Ytite
Chilomar ‘Torrance
Ife
Snyiler
Man Charged Over Dog Possession in Concord Township
State police failed to find a firearm at the home of Ptortan Shela in Concord township. He was arrested on a charge of possessing a dog in violation of the law. He was fined 15 dollars and sentenced to fifteen days in county jail when unable to pay. Sheriff reports ongoing investigation by gate protectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ptortan Shela
Concord Township
Mir
C. B. Porter
Ice
Sherif
Qwen
Liquor stores would stop selling wines bill eyed
Harrisburg May 24 United Press reports a bill for second reading would prohibit selling wines at the state liquor stores by making taprooms beer distributors and importers the retail outlets Rep Thoman Lyons Mercer chair of the House liquor control committee which favorably reported the bill predicted the house would defeat it
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
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Che
West-End
Jewell Flower Shop
Major Simmons
Picket Capital
United Benes
Queen Mary
George VI
Dairy Industry Commission
Squalus
Diving Bell
Milk Control Board
Gardner Frost
United Prejentar
Portsmouth
N. H
Navy
Atlantic Ocean
Ory
Uh S. Maes
Timdersdon
Chanlalis
Chaphers
Padies
Tle
Willy Lie
Jon Wwell
Elownly
Mim We
Falcon
Brooklyn
Hilla
State Senate
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