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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1937
Page
3
A parade of football fans from Jamestown and points in New York journeyed to Pittsburgh to witness the Fil-Nehrata game. The piece notes travel through the city enroute, with references to events in June and other local happenings.
Gurney Tibis, 68, of Union City, colored, sentenced to eight months in trie county prison for aggravated assault and battery. Louis Wager, 40, of Union City, received 1 1/2 to 3 years in the workhouse for burglary. Tibis attacked Ralph Jones during a three day party in Union City, leaving Jones with serious wounds. Wager breakin into a case at 7 High Street, Linton, marked a second offense after returning 48 hours from a prior 18 month term.
The Missionary Circle of the Allegheny District M E Church met at Mrs. Merle McIntyre’s home with devotions led by Stanley Nienols. The discussion covered seven virtues and a Virginia health work view by a public health nurse Mrs BF Niswander. Members collected canned goods for Ruth M. Smith home and planned donations to the parsonage by Monday. Refreshments followed for all attendees.
Announcement by Postmaster and city officials that unemployment census cards will be reissued Tuesday morning. Residents urged to cooperate, with assistance at the post office and municipal building. Return questionnaires by November 20 in any local drop box or post office.
Funeral services for Mrs. W. M. Raymond were held at 2:30 PM from the home on West Church Street with St. Pat's Lutheran pastor Stev. L. Wagner officiating. Mrs. Irving Young sang and the service concluded with interment in Pine Grove Cemetery. Attending from out of town were Mrs. W. N. Shreve and family, the Linendoll family, and others from Jamestown and Erie.
Parole petitions will be heard soon for Mrs sample formerly of Corry convicted of aiding a man named Hogan Evie a district club organizer. The motion cites frail health and financial concerns as grounds, with filing ledgers and the Money Institute mentioned. A judge will consider release while awaiting formal hearings with lawyers for Mrs Sample and Muney Institute noted in the discussions.
The Hawkins Grange convention discusses abeyance to delay Rooosevelt policy and warns of consequences of the gold standard. Bart disboarding of the committee of the nation urges action as sessions run through Thursday. Leaders including Henry A Wallace and Arthur Cappe address policy impacts on a proposed farm program. College students reading speed noted at 325 words per minute.
In Harrisburg court, residents and sportsmen testify against the state Game Commission for permitting killing antlerless deer. Carson Dietz says he bought three permits for himself and others, claiming the commission overstepped its authority. Clinton, Venango, Elk, Forest, Warren, Clarion, Potter and nearby counties’ landowners fill the courtroom as judges hear bids from attorneys.
Ex Senator Atlee Pomerene is struck from leadership rumors as President Coolidge reportedly seeks to appoint a prosecutor for the Teapot Dome affair. The reconstruction finance corporation is mentioned with Neal as a new appointee, while Pomerene remains out of public sight amid congressional debate over executive control of congressional actions.
The article recalls the great comet of 1442 visible to the naked eye in September and lasting about nine months, noting it produced a satellite comet for three days and appeared to move in an orbit, with descriptions likened to Laval.
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