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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1938

Page

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Boost Corry Movement Pushed by Civic Assn

The Civic Employees Association held its first large meeting at the Grand theatre with about 250 members. FH Rakeman of Associated Gas and Electric System outlined how towns the size of Corry can industrially develop, stressing community effort, early action, and local home improvement to attract investment and publicity. He discussed establishing new industries, relocating branches, rehabbing plants, and using incentives, urging wholehearted cooperation to boost the town’s growth.

F.H. Rakeman Associated Gas and Electric System Civic Employees’ Association Boost Corry Grand Theatre Raleman Assoclted Gas & Electric System New York City Corry Rakeman Civic Ar Florees’ Association Associated Gas Industcial Ernert Joe Onde Rakejonin

Farmers Gain Boost in Milk Price Across NY Milkshed

Partners of Corry and Vienny will receive 8.51y for 8.5 deliveries to the local plant of the Dairymen's League Cooperative Association during October. This marks an increase over September's price of $1.62 and reflects a further improvement in the milk market tied to a recent agreement among New York milk shed producers.

Corry and Vienny Dairymen’s League Cooperative Association, Inc New York

Fatal landing attempt ends in aviator's death near Downers Grove

Lutter Maris, 84, scion of a New Jersey family, crashed to death last night after five men and motorists improvised four landing fields in a dramatic rescue effort. He circled near Chicago for 15 minutes calling for help before crashing a mile from Glenview airport. The three passenger Curtiss Robin aircraft, powered by a Challenger motor, failed to start due to ignition switch issue. Son of Luther Martini of Washington Valley Morristown, he represented the N S Williams Company in metal pigments.

United Press Rowners Grove Lutter Maris New Jersey Isahan Glenview Subuths Chicago Downers Lrdre Luthér Martini Washington Valley Morristown Ns. Wiliams Company Buchness Pennsylvania Clab New York City University of Pennsylvania

Charles West Named as Possible White House Secretary

Washington reports White House will name a successor to James Roosevelt as White House secretary though a specific choice had not been made. James Roosevelt recuperating after stomach operation. James resignations and Cummins cabinet retirement spark anticipated administration changes.

United Press Washington White House James Roosevelt James Cummines Charles Weat James Rowe Tamex Roosevelt California Hianteas Hile Sdentniatrattion Otnelat Hake

Western World Urged to Join in Big Defense

President Roosevelt's denunciation of Nazi persecution and call for stronger defense of the Americas drew mixed reactions worldwide. London and Rome echoed praise and doubt as nations weighed unity for defense ahead of a Pan American conference in Lima.

Joe Alex Morris United Press Roosevelt Americas U.S. A Germany Daily Mirror London United States Britain France Holland Brazil Tevere Rome Italy Great Britain Europe Carlos Concha Peru Reich Further Funke Dusseldorf Nazi Marty Ernst Voni Rath Paris von Rath Rhinehalle Wuehr Adolf Hitler Hiller Apd Lima United State Western Hemisphere Latin America

Attempt to Trace Illegal Beer Sum in Jeannette Brewery Case

November 18 Pittsburgh Attorney for the Department of Internal Revenue aims to trace more than 1.5 million dollars alleged as profit from illegal beer produced at Victor Brewing Company in Jeannette during early Prohibition. Former employee Carl E. Sunder, secretary-treasurer in 1920, allegedly kept records on the books.

Nigourane Pittsburgh Department of Internal Revenue Frank A. Maddas Jeannette Victor Brewing Company Victor Brewing Concern Carl E. Sunder Ord

Lewis Crushes Break in C.1.0 Leadership Crisis

Pittsburgh dispatch reports the Congress of Industrial Organizations unanimously approved a new constitution granting broad daily leadership powers, heavy per capita levies, and strict adherence to collective bargaining terms. The move follows a rapid suppression of a nascent revolt led by Harry Bridges, with opposition framed as radical political aims and a tense confrontation at a state convention in Indianapolis.

Unite Press Pittsburgh New “Congress of Industrial Organizations CTO Jon 4. Lewis Har

Peninsula Lashed by Big Storm

Erie PA November 10 heavy seas batter Presque Isle peninsular pilings ripped out for over 100 feet emergency rip rap crews work to shore up the danger point waves within 10 feet of the highway risk failure of pilings water could flood the highway Insullt said the peninsula faces its most serious threat in years as the sun slatted Sunday

United Press Erie Presque Isle Ambrose Mulligan

Livestock Destroyed in Big Farm Fire Near Spartanburg

A fire at Mont Walters farm three miles east of Spartanburg near Britlin Run destroyed a barn and killed seven cows and two calves. Neighbors and family saved several horses and livestock as flames gutted the barn, with three sheds and the tool house also burning. The house remained unharmed and hay was lost. damage is partly insured.

Mont Walters Spartanburg Britlin Run Callie Walters

Bedford coroner's jury backs murder charge for teen

Bedford November 16 coroner's jury recommended that Maynard Crawford age 19 be charged with murder in the death of Mervyn Marsh, a former Bedford high school athlete. The case centers on the alleged stabbing in Bedford.

Bedford Maynard Crawford Nur Ant Anitheates Mervyn Marsh

Slippery Roads Blamed for Two Accidents Near Erie

Slippery roads after a light snow fall caused two crashes Tuesday afternoon near Erie and south of the city. A car overturned near Erie injuring none seriously, while a truck driver sustained minor injuries. Several passengers, including Evie sources, Mary Bromley, and Mildred Bromley, were shaken but not hurt. A second collision near Carry involved Munsee driver Tar Spencer Cash Mills with a vehicle overturning on Linsey Road. The feed-loaded truck slid and overturned near Geral Lynen farm, injuring Munase with a head bump and causing heavy vehicle damage.

Oy Cony Fients Erie Evie Suurces Otta Alton Bromley Mary Bronley Mildred Bromley Mibaphe Joan, Munsee Carry Tar Spencer Cash

Elk Official to Visit Here by Corry Elks Leader

Distorted OCR text describes Ruler Pred McGribble of Woodlawn lodge of Elks as the honored guest of the Corry Lodge of Elks for an official visit to the local home. A big reception and district leaders are expected. Exalted Ruler Richard Smith will lead an initiation and a turkey dinner will be served after the meeting with a social period to follow.

Distrot Ursnu Pred McGribble Woodlawn Lodge of Elks Corry Elks Ineal Eilis Corry Lodge Riler Richard Smith Corry Biky

Senate approves two anti gambling bills in big vote

Harrisburg November 14 two Democratic sponsored bills passed the Senate with strong support prohibiting dissemination of horse race information for gambling and adjourning until next week The bills numbered 27 19 1 and 28 1 moved to the House for concurrence while two other measures to validate certain bonded school project funding and a 50 000 appropriation for property and supplies department acquisition were sent onward The floor leader noted confirmations of Gov Murleys minor appointments would be reconsidered later and plans were made to delay Arthur Cole and T A Croasen confirmations until November 24

United Press Harrisburg Sen Abe Oaward Jotn I Huuska Cambria House Senate Thompson C. Male Sipe Th. Allmatrong John 8. Rice Adana George H. Murle Arthur D. Coleprove Corry Public Utility Com Minion Winti T. A. Croasen Philadelphia Liquay Board

Ministerial group meets to close bar in Kane

Kane Pa November 16 The Kane Ministerial Association called a meeting to discuss closing a beer room where Officer Neal Fulmer was wounded critically Monday night The bartender Vincent Cappello who allegedly fired a shotgun at Fulmer is held on an open charge pending injuries to the patrolman Investigators seek motive tied to Fulmer arrest of Cappello two months earlier for disorderly conduct A protest conference will be led by Burges C F Feit with religious ethic and fraternal groups summoned by the ministerial association The state liquor control board and investigators from Punxsutawney are examining the incident

Kane Kane Ministerial Association Neal Fulmer Vincent Cappello Fulmer Cappello Burges Burges# C.F. Feit Minix~terial Association FH Stout B Simpson Punxeltawney State Liquor Control Board

Man Linked In murder by daughter sentenced to life

Chicago scene reports James J. Matter, 43, an industrial engineer, given life for the murder of his wife Marguerite. Testimony by his 12 year old daughter Martha Jean influenced jurors who recommended the term. a hearing on motion for a new trial is set for November 25. Matter sobbed as verdict was read and his sisters offered quiet support outside.

United Press Chicago James J. Matter Marguerite Martha Jean Jerome Dunne Hla Alsters Marion Harvinburg Martha Detroit

Pa Graft Case Testimony Highlights Agency Influence

James Shepley reports Charles J. Margiotti facing direct testimony in Harrisburg as Arthur Colegrove details alleged attempts to steer gravel contracts to Pioneer Materials Company. Verona and other officials are cited, with Colegrove accusing bid manipulation and political pressure in the travel project fallout.

James Shepley United Press Harrisburg Earle Charles J. Margiotti Plonesy ‘Materials Company Arthu Calegrove Public Abtitles Comminiits Aup- Piles Aise Coutiitten Corry Journal Dighiel Cole Grove George T Carle Cosnsel Tre Cholyman David Ammar Joan Pateeroye Verona Marvin Anyleminency Pittsburgh Politiotar Feu Macitot Mvs Rovivresk Friéenete Wadle Masgiotti Lawrence Coleovoye Home Committee Sleelon Democrat Colegrove Margiot Charley Fred H. Mason Bureau of Purchases

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Charles West U.S. Post Pan-American Conference Lewis Powers Ry Bridges Neat Goast Stephen Chadwick American Legion Indianapolis Ind Bridges Chadwicks Spartansburg DEM Margiotti Pioneer Company
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