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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1938

Page

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Golden Fuil club to merge November and December sales

Merchants of the Golden Fuile club will combine their November and December sales into one mid December event to ride holiday trade. The plan was approved at the Concord Community House dinner meeting chaired by Howard J. Sheen. The evening featured a Chaffee music program with Mrs Carlton Chaffee and group performances, and the club voted to keep the chorus open until February 1 to boost membership.

Golden Fuile Club Concord Theodore Swanson Wendell Gage Herbert Clark

Exemptions Granted for Veterans Relief in Pennsylvania

United press reports that Pennsylvania will grant immediate exemptions to veterans on relief. Secretary Arthur W. Howe says veterans receiving war disability compensation may exclude at least $20 from income when computing relief. If monthly needs exceed $20 due to injuries, county boards may grant higher exemptions.

United Press War Pennsylvania Arthur AV. Howe Howe Tornhide Speoll State Assistance Department Hoye

Christmas Lighting Committee Formed by Clin Role Club

Prank Whiteley was named chairman of the Christmas Lighting Committee of the Clin Role Club. The group will seek sponsorship for holiday lighting decorations in the usual venue. The committee will decide the layout and the club owns the necessary equipment.

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Hearing on injunction over disputed voter registrations

Judge J M Barmett heard an appeal to stop the Erie County Registration Commission from withdrawing registration cards tied to letters mailed to hundreds of voters in Silex and Corry. The hearing continued at 2 PM with expected decision later in the afternoon. Attorneys Brooks Coughin and Stout for the voters, County Solicitor Held for the Registration Commission.

J. M. Barmett Berry County Registration Commission Erie County Silex Wtters Corry Helen M. Schuraff Board of Commissioners John B. Brooks Maurice Coughin George Stout Jacob Held

Hungary and Czech Trouble To Be Aired In Rome Rome Berlin Pact Hurdles

In Vienna Nazi and Fascist foreign ministers lead talks to arbitrate the Hungary Czechoslovakia dispute. A compromise is expected, likely shifting about 11,000 square miles and over a million people from Czechoslovakia. Britain signals future involvement as cabinet reshuffles aim to strengthen defenses and align with Italy and Germany.

Rome- Berlin Europe Vienna Joachim von Ribbentron Galeazzo Ciano Hungary Czechoslovakia Poland London House of Commons Italy Germany Sir John Anderson Viscount Runciman

Woolsey, Famous Comedian, Dies at 43

Robert Woolsey former partner with Hert Wheeler in many motion picture comedies died yesterday at his Malibu Beach home after a long illness. The notable comedian known for television and film work was 43.

Focal Film Eamerly Robert Woolsey Hert Wheeler Woolsey Malibu Beach

Ministers Protest Radio Terror Programs After War of Worlds

Federal Communications Commission chairman George Henry Payne disclosed ministers nationwide protested radio terror programs even before a New York dramatization of the War of the Worlds frightened thousands of listeners Sunday night. Payne criticized programs as questionable for subject matter and morals, citing letters like Percival Hodgson of Philadelphia. FCC might discuss the broadcast if the script and transcription arrive in Washington before the meeting.

United Pro Washington Federal Communications George Henry Payne New York Payne Percival Hodgson Philadelphia FCC Frank P. McNinch

Heavy spending marks New Deal aid in first months of fiscal year

Government outlays reach about 3.0 billion dollars for the first four months of the fiscal year, a new record in New Deal era spending. Treasury data through October 28 show 2.934 billion spent with two days yet to report, compared with 1935 peaks and prior Roosevelt years. Detroit auto industry shows strong upturn countering some negative effects.

United Press Washington Treasury Detroit

Rail executives drop wage cut demand amid rail aid talks

Washington November 1 United Press reports a shift by rail management as executives abandon a 15 percent wage cut demand in exchange for federal aid. Conference leaders plan a joint session Friday with 129 class one railroads to decide if the pay reduction proposal will be shelved while Congress weighs broader rail legislation and emergency board findings. President Roosevelt signaled support for constrictive rail legislation as unions warn against disruption.

William H. Lawrence United Press Washington Ih 'Chiengef Frye Henshn Eark Ik Labor Pragsany Fonsoon Amgen Ahl Fnose Wits Jehiah Roosevelt FL A. Enochs

Camp officers to testify in Emporium forest tragedy

Forest disaster inquiry at Emporium Pennsylvan ia where seven Camp members died in a camp fire. District Attorney Edwin Tompkins said officials will be called to determine supervision. Witnesses noted wind direction would not have spread fire from Lick Island to Pepper Hill and ruled out a cigarette or passing train as ignition sources.

United Press Emporium Ibey Cos Vcamp Edwin Tompking Charles Baer F¢ Ester Lick Island Engek Pepper Hill William King

Typhoid Deaths Rise in Fayette County

Two more typhoid fever deaths were reported in Fayette county within 24 hours. Victims include Mrs Ella Oldland widow of West Leisenring and Hazal Warnick of Dunbar. The county total rises to seven since the outbreak began after a church supper in West Belonring. The latest victims did not attend the supper, while four of the first five had joined the meal.

United Press Uniontown Fayette County Ella Oldland West Leisenrtiy Hazal Warnick Dunbar West Belaenring

Stores to close Armistice Day observance

Golden Rule Club members vote to suspend business at noon on Armistice Day Friday November 11 to mark the 20th anniversary of World War I close. P M Corry businesses will close for a half day as part of the observance.

Civic Employees Association to Meet Tonight at Municipal Building

Eerie and prospective members of the Civic Employees Association will meet at 8 o clock this evening at the Municipal building to adopt by laws and organize to aid in civic enterprises. The association will meet with the Corry Regional Committee represented by Dr N Troy Gilletts who will explain the association s purpose. All city employees are called to attend and join. There are four miles in the order, sent by Carl Henton.

Eerie Civic Employees’ Association Municpal Associann Corry N. Troy Gilletts Fo Miles Carl Henton

Five die as opening Pennsylvania game season draws hunters

Harrisburg Nov. 1 Mass hunting season opening in Pennsylvania ends tragically with five dead and many wounded among more than 690000 licensed hunters. Names of the deceased include Paul Matsiele Jr 16 Nesquehoning and Mary Millen 94 Cairnroels with heart attacks and accidental shootings reported across Crawford and Lancaster counties.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Pavl Matsiele, Jr Nesqlehoning Marry Millen Cairntroels Robert Muffinye Menitgills Crawford County Harry McCommon York Boner A. Needhamer Wormleyeburg Mt. Joy Lancaster County Lorenz Tysohen Waterrortt St Vincent's Hospital Eric

Center Street resurfacing progress reported in town

Resurfacing completes 14 stretches from Darrow's to Stranahan's Corners. South Center Street work from Grave Street to the city line launched. Fine weather aids rapid progress. Herms and rither 13 on the new road from Darrow's to Stranahan's Corners nearing completion in Concur township. The program includes Crsev's to Darrow's Corners with work to begin after Center Street finishes.

Darrow's Stranahan’s Corners South Center Street Grave Street Stranahan's Corners Concur Township

Body of Wattsburg Man Found Hanging Near Home

The decomposed body of Adam Kiokjak, 67, of Wattsburg was found yesterday hanging from a tree about three miles west of his Wattsburg residence. Missing for six weeks, the man vanished on September 12 in blue overalls a grey shirt and brown shoes. Coroner De W. G. Stroble ruled the verdict of negre and private BS McGregor of the state police investigated. The body was removed to Tod Brzezinski funeral home in Eile with services at 3 p.m. today and burial in Ske Boniface cemetery Hammett Pac.

Wattsburg Adam Kiokjak Wis Little #rope Albert, Bell Joseph Fleenan Carl Kleidak Wid Joseph Kiaklak Tira de W. G. Stroble McGregor State Police Tod Brzezinski Eile Ske Boniface Cemetery Hammett Pac

Earle Plans to Shield Anthracite Coal Industry

Scranton report: George Ho Perle proposes immediate mining, transport and storage of 100,000 tons of coal for national defense with federal purchase and depot storage per board allocations. Perle aims to place the plan before President Roosevelt, tying to wartime rehabilitative efforts.

Earle United Press Scranton Guy Geo Ho Perle Senater Lackawanna County Roosevelt Board of National Definary Pittsburgh Arthur HL James Wattright WEA Pennsylvania James

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