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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1935
Page
1
In a series of visits and social calls, members of the Rust family and relatives were noted at homes in Miller, Corry, Jamestown, and nearby towns. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Petersen, Mrs. Schurman, and several children, with church events and casual gatherings mentioned across a span of days from Friday through Sunday.
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Harrisburg May 27 The Republican controlled state Senate faces a critical vote that may seal the fate of Gov. Earle's social security program. Labor labor and industry panel and judiciary committee head for action as conference time grows short.
Royal W. Robertson, leader of the 1932 bonus army, postponed plans to march on Washington after only 11 of 620 men showed up. He set up new recruiting quarters, claimed 600 signed up personally with promises from 900 others, and said the march was paused with hopes to regroup and muster the promised supporters. Salesmen attended the gathering to push bonus matches.
Corry Scouts form an honor guard as Paul Siple and Olin Stanchfield arrive in Erie after the Byrd Expedition. Four local Scouts Malcolm Haines William Merrick Edwin Mulroy and Richard Orn led the flag unit behind the guests and participated in a harbor visit during a large northwestern Pennsylvania celebration.
In Joplin City, Missouri on May 27 Governor Guy B. Park commuted Walter Mc Gee’s death sentence for kidnapping to life imprisonment. Mc Gee was the first person sentenced to death for kidnapping in the United States. Miss Mary McElroy had pleaded for clemency. she is the daughter of Henry F. McElroy city manager of Kansas City.
One of the most important Board of Education meetings in months convenes in special session to set the 1935-36 tax levy and adopt the 1985 budget. Final action is due by Friday. budget committee members Hillstrom and Bennett are key. appointments and a junior high field project report from Lambing also on the agenda. drainage options may be discussed.
Yeo Manges, a 19 year old Wayne township resident, was jailed on desertion and non-support charges one day before his wife gave birth. He was arrested Friday by Olin Moore and, after a Sunday hearing before Alderman George Gordon, was held on $500 bond. If unable to pay, he faces Erie county jail until the next county term. The hearing claimed Manges deserted his wife and left her without food when she was 11.
Paris May 27 the cabinet agreed to ask full powers from parliament to combat the worst financial crisis since 1926. The coalition cabinet, including Louis Marin, urged currency protection and budget balance as a communique outlined the plan for extended governmental powers in finance. The project will be submitted to parliament on its reassembly tomorrow.
Six people died in a string of weekend road crashes across the Meatholl and Punxsulawney region. Harold Lee, 40, a city auto salesman, died after a prior week crash. Karl Wirth, 29, a landscaper, died from a fractured skull after a motorcycle collision. LaRue McClinsey, 21, and Ruth McClinsey, 18, of McGee's Mills, plus Thomas Rensel, 28, of DuBois, were killed in separate incidents near Punxsulawney and DuBois. Dozens more were injured in multiple crashes.
Sheriff reports alleged relief chisellers not arraigned in Erie today. Bonds posted by four Gerry defendants and others jailed for nonpayment will await the September term. The murder trial opened today before Judge Tart focusing the docket, as 36 year old Elmer Berry stands trial for the West Ridge road farmer Barlow Lepreys death.
Announcement states federal emergency education relief classes in the city have been discontinued then reactivated after several months. No details given on any summer program or its timing.
The Supreme Court ruled the Frazier Lemke farm mortgage moratorium act invalid as a constitutional taking without due process. The decision, delivered by Justice Brandeis, centers on preventing federal court foreclosure relief for farm debts and upholding mortgage holders’ rights. The act, backed by senators Brazier and Lemke, faced heavy opposition in Congress.
Traffic was heavy on surrounding highways as many motorists took Sunday trips amid ideal weather. Route 6 saw particularly dense volume as Corry residents enjoyed the first Sunday drive of the year while flowers and leaves displayed early fall hues despite recent frosts and rain threatening crops.
Memorial services were held last evening at the Baptist church with Beautiau flowers American flags and banners. Representatives of the Spanish American War veterans American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliaries Women's Relief Corps Sons of the American Legion and three G A R members John Bell Oliver Caster and John McLean attended. Special music accompanied Rev E A Hook sermon Living Memorials. The church was well filled for the services.
A distressed note reports a child abducted by unknown kidnapper demanding a ransom of 204000 dollars. The ad cites the Lindbergh case and warns of dire consequences if contact fails, with a ransom letter received at a mansion by special delivery.
Allan M. Spencer reports memorial day exercises in Lebanon with a procession from the Veterans of Foreign Wars home to City Park followed by standard program. Eric A. Sisson will deliver the address. Committees include Reception Parade Transportation Decorations graves. Full program to appear in Wednesday Journal. John William Hedge elected Lebanon schools superintendent at $4.00 yearly salary.
In Norwood Massachusetts a strike erupted at the Chevrolet plant as 2,000 workers prepared to return from a month long air strike. Foremen refused union supporters entry, words escalated into disorder, and a man was injured after being struck through a window. Pickets reappeared as police were summoned for crowd control.
Robert Stanley Ross, CS B of New York City, gave a strong illuminating lecture on Christian Science at First Church on Park Street last evening. About 230 attended including visitors from out of town. Miss Katherine M. Stone introduced the speaker and the event was praised as one of the finest CS lectures in the city. The talk, titled Christian Science Got a Message of Hope and Healing, tied to The Christian Science Monitor's mission to bless mankind. Continued on Page Seven.
Washington May 27 The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Congress exceeded its authority by delegating to the executive branch power to promulgate codes with the force of law for wages and hours. Chief Justice Hughes announced the decision, with Justices Stone and Cardozo concurring in a separate opinion, effectively limiting federal regulation and signaling the NRA’s demise.
The Forty Hours Devotions at St Elizabeths church drew a large congregation for Sunday mass. Rev Carl Hoillt served as pastor with Sisters of Mercy in charge of decorations and altar adornments. Rev Andrew Wexler led last night services, Rev James Hopkins substituted for Rev cyst Cooper. Special music featured vocal solos by Edwayd Kinley Georgia Weber Gertrude ale and Frank Delby. Visiting priests attended, including Rev Pr Heidt, as three masses were sung with strong attendance through the event.
Corry schools and the American Legion post have arranged a Memorial Day program for Thursday. Students will participate in the parade and salute, with many classes joining the procession and the school band taking part in the observance. The event includes opening ceremonies at the school and a formal salute Wednesday morning.
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