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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1937
Page
1
A disrupted program at UCI prompts higher basic rates as repairs affect operations. Officials cited softer demand and rising costs while aiming to maintain service continuity. The move follows a period of instability marked by scheduling changes and partner concessions.
Fragmented OCR note references a jury and officials but readable details are limited. It mentions a known section and an object, with unclear agency or context. No clear event, date, or location can be determined from the legible text.
Reports state Mrs Sample, once of MunCy, Pa, is deemed insane by a sanity commission after testimony by D M Niple and N O'Neil. Doctors describe a schizophrenic condition with delusions and self accusations. Sheriff Darling plans to transfer her to Warren State Hospital this week amid ongoing legal action connected to Hogan’s death.
United Press reports Hurold Red Grewley and Jona Oley, two of the Wee O'Connell Kidnappers who escaped from Onondaga County Penitentiary at Jamesville, have been captured in Syracuse. Police fear remaining fugitives may attempt kidnapping and bank robberies to fund their escape, with a statewide search intensified and a dawn-to-dusk manhunt underway as authorities chase the trail of John Oley, Percy Derry, and Troll Crow.
John Loveland 65 of Kerrtown Meadville formerly steward of Cony Bisa club was seriously injured in an automobile crash last evening near Save EaTtown. He suffered a possible skull fracture, facial lacerations and bruises and was treated at Spencer hospital in Meadville where his condition was reported as fair. Investigator Paroman J F Platt of the Pennsylvania motor police said Loveland was driving toward Venango and struck a vehicle driven by Stephen G Puppo of Sharon. Both cars were heavily damaged. Loveland was the only injured person.
Washington November 17. For the second day an affected tooth kept President Roosevelt confined in the White House. All presidential engagements were cancelled as he remained in bed awaiting treatment.
Kiss Margaret Bower appointed superintendent of Corry hospital succeeding Miss Ethel T. Cole. Bower, Williamsport hospital graduate, has nursing and supervisory experience at Lewisburg and Weston, and comes from Mead Valley hospital Witney Pa. She will visit Erie briefly before moving to St. Marys, with no other employment planned.
An early morning blaze two blocks from the Ohio Capitol caused about 500000 dollars in damage after eight hours of fighting by 320 firefighters from 57 units. The Woolworth store basement was the fire source with cause still undetermined as authorities contained the spread. The district lay silent under smoke with street traffic halted. Also Washington notes the AFL and CIO postponed peace talks to November 28.
Harrisburg probes state relief funding shows alleged waste and extravagance in the Public Assistance Department led by Karl Ide Schweinitz. Gov. George Hale forms a three member committee to audit operations, with budget official Willian Spensler, Deputy Auditor Harry Mapgells, and Donald M. Livingston.
Postmaster James P Sullivan said cards have been distributed to every city family and rural routes for the unemployment census. Cards must be returned by November 20th, either at the post office or in any letter box, with information available at the post office or Municipal Building. The survey, aided by Mayor Glen Miller, urges all unemployed fit for work to return cards and those in part-time roles seeking more work to register.
A Dauphin County court ruled Pennsylvania hunters cannot shoot antlerless deer Thursday Friday or Saturday of next week. The decision affects many Corryville residents and could require returning two license fees while pricing remain under dispute.
Corry area banks and Christmas Savings clubs plan early December distributions totaling around $24,000 from Citizens National Bank and about $12,000 from National Bank of Cory. Local stores expect a boost as funds return to trade channels with a projected nationwide total near $82,000,000 to 6,600,000 members.
A man described as a window peeper was sighted in the Third Ward last night after a complaint from Mrs. Glenn Spencer on West Wayne Street. Police conducted a thorough search with no description obtained, while Chief John D. Flanigan said several suspects are being checked as residents grow alarmed.
A Corry, Pennsylvania resident named Williams faced formal charges after a series of threats and a hunting confrontation. The case involved alleged threats to kill, cruelty, and gun intimidation linked to a hunting dispute on Hare Creek Road. Preliminary hearings and bond details were noted, with references to other named individuals and a broader disturbance.
Disjointed OCR text reports a Warren County case involving Seneuskus, Clewelisi, and others. The Supreme Court, District Attorney Guy George Bulle, and Deputy Sheriff William Sturt are named. A plea change and alleged bribery are noted. The fragment mentions execution by chair and a January date. The text is garbled with many misreads and unclear names.
Somerset, Pit. Now 17 The Storey Gunderman case drew sharp criticism of Attorney General Charles J Margiotti by State Justice George Maxey. Maxey said Gunderman’s claim of self defense could have altered the verdict, noting the jury’s doubts about the forced strike. The appellate hearing concluded with questions of legal fault and the appropriate state response.
United Press reports President Roosevelt's legislative program teetering as Senate and House power plays threaten key farm and anti lynching measures. A southern filibuster and party clashes delay votes, with debate possibly pushed to a week or ten days hence.
A garbled paragraph hints at trouble due to speed and poor decisions. Jittery Jim faces hospitalization and reflection on the old saying about prevention versus cure. The text weaves misspellings and playful phrases about roads, lamps, and safety.
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