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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1937

Page

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City Council discusses 1938 budget and pay raises

City Council reviewed the 1938 budget and new state budgeting rules. Director Leo Mulhearn outlined departmental heads and a plan to revise appropriations, with possible salary increases and storm sewer funding as key factors. Council set November 7 for the tax revision and appeal court and instructed departments to submit estimates.

Aunce Muldevick Aheldl Council Court of Tax Revision and Appeal Nenrll Udy Court of Appeals Frank L. Heatts Court of Appeala Nefove Council Ab

B and P W Club to Stage Rumage Sale Nov 13

The Busness and Professional Women's club held its regular meeting with 23 members. Plans were made for a rummage sale on November 13 in the club rooms. Two new members were welcomed, and the program covered Our Town's Business, listing local institutions and industries.

B. &P. W. Club Busness and Professiona Women's Club Bhe Salumtay Charles Stewart Florence Colegrove Our Town Misa Jnéz Miteh Thea Fitch Melva Stinner Misa Dor

Philadelphia city workers suspended amid election day scrutiny

Philadelphia reports 40 city employees suspended by Mayor Davis amid political activity probes. The action targets officials including Mes dans W. Kyle, assistant director of wharves docks and ferries, with police sent to monitor polling hours and ensure orderly conduct.

Sy United Philadelphia Davis Wilwon Toy Mes Dans W. Kyle Pola

Japanese gas attacks halt Shanghai front advance

Shanghai reports say Japanese troops used gas on the Shanghai front today but winds scattered the gas back toward their lines as Chinese spokesmen claimed gains and halted southern advances along the western outskirts of the International Settlement. A naval crossing near Chenohia was admitted by the Chinese spokesman.

United Press Shanghai Lloday Lveir Se Pt Linho Soochow Creek Chenohia

Columbus Man In Auto Crash

Slippery highways this morning due to hazardous driving conditions caused an accident near East Columbus avenue and Hare Creek bridge. Sam Upperman of Columbus escaped with facial and head abrasions and a wrecked Plymouth after skidding left the road while attempting to pass another vehicle. One other minor wreck was reported with no injuries.

Call 50 For Returns On Election Tonight

City residents and officials are urged to call 50 for updates on election results. First city wide returns expected by 9 oclock with county contests also to be reported. Journal offices handle inquiries via phone despite building repairs limiting in person access.

Drelock Journal Couch

Youth Stabbing Tragedy Follows Halloween Party

In Butler Pennsylvania a Halloween party quarrel left three women dead and a 19 year old youth wounded after stabbing his mother Dorothy Bayh and his sweetheart and then injuring himself. Mrs Florence Tait lay dead in her apartment as killings occurred. Mrs Hya Seymour, in hospital with serious stab wounds, described the sequence before collapsing.

United Press Butler Hallowe'en Wroyd ‘Tait Pallice In & Hospital Dorothy Bayh Hiya Seymonr Buller Memorial Hospital Tait

Earle Seeks Majority Vote on Constitutional Amendments

Harrisburg report shows Governor George H. Earle urging a broad majority backing Pennsylvania constitutional amendments. He defends a 20 plank platform and says only undeeded pledges remain tied to amendments now up for ratification.

Anneo Press Harrisburg Pennsylvania George H. Earle

Gandhi Ill in Calcuta Area Suppresses Departure

Mahat ma Gandhi in Calcuta ill after blood pressure surge forced him to cancel his travel and retire to bed. Flood damage and loss reported in Savona Asti Genos and Alexandria provinces. Barbara's Diner in Erie robbed at gunpoint with employee and three patrons held at bay.

Gandhi Calcuta India Calcutta Savona Italy Asti Genos Alesandria

Transformation of school facilities outlined at event

Dr L K Adetq delivered the chief talk praising recent renovations at the high school. The Vocational Department gains a formal status, with improved rooms, gym, and basement amenities to ease congestion and support expanded programs.

L.K. Adetq Poe Nuistead Lye Jt Lantully Conmes Vox Oatimal Gilseason Steintor Muateiuats Nomi J Eiger Bil Jnzal Sears Ideal Chiss Luton

Close race for post of mayor in today’s voting

Voters lined up in Philadelphia to elect a new mayor and city officials as 789 ballots were cast by 1 15 pm amid political activity. The campaign highlighted party loyalties and constitutional amendments while polls reported steady turnout and heightened interest in local control.

Uiv Pally E. Westley Ieenaon Luis le Gly Govesnients Beto Alan Aid Cleston Akron American Labor Party Donymaten Laguartia New York Delos Gtere Te CT Ren ALP Jn Tes Patrick Hi. O'Priei Michigan Te A. Fs Af le Richard W. Readag Detroit

Olean Man Killed by Truck Near Route 2 12 Miles East

Erie November 2 Chase 63 of Olean N Y was killed instantly when struck by a truck on Route 2 twelve miles east of here. The truck driver stated he swerved to avoid the collision and knocked Chase down.

OLEAN My Unien Peon

Eden Says Dictation of Other Nations Ends

London reports Prime Minister Eden asserts that dictation by other nations ends as Britain faces challenges to foreign policy. The House of Commons votes 863 to 142 to show confidence, sparked by Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden warns against meekly accepting external directives. Mussolini warns that lasting peace hinges on Germany’s colonial expansion in Africa. Baden questions Mussolini’s faith, recalling Italy’s postwar Africa concessions.

United Press London Great Britain Housee of Commons Antianyflee Briain Essen Italy

Anna Hahn Wins Day of Rest in Long Trial

Anna Me rie Hahn, a 31 year old German matron, won a day of rest amid a lengthy Cincinnati trial. Prosecutor Dudley M. Outealt pressed to prove she preyed on elderly men for money with a "blonde Borgia" motive. Judge Charles Bell adjourned the case to Wednesday after Hahn described a nighttime drive with her son Oscar while a teenage companion lay ill.

Willtes Prem Cincinnati Anna Merie Hahn Dudley M. Outealt Charles §. Bell

Detroit Bandits Shot Dead in Post Office Hold Up

St. Clair county deputies under Sheriff William J. Van Antwerp killed two bandits in a gun battle at the Detroit post office early today. The dead men were identified as 33 Pranic Nowiszek and 40 Mchdrer, both of Detroit.

Merchants in Corry Hold Monthly Meeting on Holiday Preparations

The Corry Gallien Rulelt hos group met at the Wayne Valley U church near Beaverdans to discuss awards and Christmas arrangements. Merchants decided to keep some shops open on Wednesdays for Christmas shopping while closing the day after Thanksgiving and delaying a Wol ar Day Sale until January 1. A committee was named to report on the holiday period.

MrruWants Yniul Corry Gallien Wayne Valley U Beaverdans Olin Bracken Holmeed Naval Iine Aero Supply U.S Alany Ani Rogers’ Swidtural Steel Corry-James‘own Raymon Prazisiin Wayne UB Davis Kainnan Davison-Fogle Spencer's Mills Spiesnan Shoe Store Pennsylvania Electric Stanley Kasper Thomas Morars Phillips Jewelry Gallins Electric Evanie Whiteley Morten

Nationalists plan blockade along Layaliat coast in Mediterranean

Nationalist radio reported General Francisco Franco has massed forces in the Mediterranean to blockade the Layaliat coast from Cerbere to Motril as a major land offensive begins. General Gonzalo Queipa de Llano said Loyalists will feel the Nationalists roar as French communications with Loyalist Spain are cut.

United Press Ave Francisco Franco Mediterranean Layaliat Cerbere Motril Gonzalo Queipa de Llano Seville Guna Spain France

Automobile Fire Destroys 1925 Dodge Sedan

A blaze on Eust Smith Street shortly after midnight destroyed a 1925 Dodge sedan owned by J A Cassidy and damaged neighboring property including a barn. Firemen suggested a possible short circuit in the engine as a cause, but not definite. Mrs Cassidy alerted the department, preventing further loss.

Ite Eust Smith Street J A. Casly Jang? Sun Murray Ls Cassidy Ue Corry

Government loan to run 50 cents by

Agriculture department officials plan a government loan of 0 cents per bushel to be announced soon. The loan will total 85 million dollars, directed by President Roosevelt to Reconstruction Finance Corp to supply the Commodity Credit Corporation.

United Press Washington Agriculture Department Roosevelt Pinenee Corporation Commodity Credit Corporation

Guardsmen Monitor Harlan Ky Voting Amid Turbulent Storm

Guardsmen watched polling in Harlan county Kentucky as voters faced a political storm center with reports of interference and guard presence cited from Halland and Darsourville.

Harlan Harlan County Kentucky Political Storm Center National Guard Halland and Darsourville

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