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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1937
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment references 1937, night, a prefect mediation or rejection, and a strange spectral theme involving a vampire. The text is unclear but hints at a mysterious nocturnal event or character.
Relief cases are mounting rapidly in Uns city and vicinity, outpacing local Office of Public Assistance. Robert Catlin, supervisor in the Municipal building, announced a rising workload tied to business conditions and seasonal employment. The total number of cases remains well below critical levels.
Jamestown weighs a municipal gas system as Pennsylvania Gas Co declines to sell its Jamestown distribution. Mayor Carlson argues city may pursue a new gas plant and secure gas supply via a contract, while the company cites a perpetual franchise and current service obligations. The council to discuss the broader gas situation at its next meeting.
Public safety notice urges drivers to practice and use clear hand signals when stopping or turning. Emphasizes signaling away from the curb and right turn signaling as a simple, low energy safety measure during wet conditions.
President Roosevelt starts a series of talks with private utility executives, meeting at 2 p.m. with Wendell Willkie, foe of the Tennessee Valley Authority. Roosevelt, resting in the White House, aims to study new methods for valuing private utility properties for rate setting. Willkie leads Commonweath & Rutherford, a major private electrical contractor.
Washington reports a poll showing 90 percent of senators favor revision or repeal of the profits tax. The House Rules Committee pressed for action at the next session. debate centers on whether to act this month or wait for 1937 revenues and broader tax reform.
Corry and state police today sought 18 year old Bartebaigh Ballabeugh of Clearfield for an alleged assault on a Wayne township woman and theft of a 22 caliber revolver and a ladies watch. The suspect, described as five feet two inches, 110 pounds with gray eyes, wore a light grey overcoat and gray checked pants. The attack occurred between 10 and 11 yesterday morning, with police seeking information on his whereabouts.
In Pontiac Michigan on November 28 Fisher plant officials met with United Automobile Workers bargaining committee over grievances that sparked a sit down strike involving 14,271 workers. The strike shut the nearby Pontiac Motor Car Company plant and threatened UAW leadership led by President Homer Martin, but he and the sit downers left the plant after discussions.
Bradford Electric Co. received Public Utility Commission approval to build a $3,718 line extension serving 12 customers along the Port Allegheny to Wrights route in McKean County. Weather outlook: fair and warmer tonight and Wednesday, with rain or snow Thursday.
Tokyo dispatches report a growing push for a federation of North China provinces with a drafted constitution and a high adviser, while Japan appears to back a new administration before year’s end. In Nanking, U S and British ambassadors evacuate as Yangtze fronts stabilize for Hanaw. Americans left to guide remaining civilians. Brussels notes secretive 중국 efforts amid wider conflict.
Definite figures were lacking to gauge the 1937 Red Cross Roll Call progress though ward chairmen report continued improvement. Start delays in the First and Fourth Wards may push the drive past the Thanksgiving deadline with a late completion hoped for early next week. Kenneth R. Kingebury, longtime president of Standard Oil Company of California, died suddenly aboard the Graceliner near Panama City.
Pennsylvania game board rejects plan of Dauphin court as judges block deer season amid injunctions. Proceedings clash over antlerless deer season loopholes, with residents challenging the commission and counsel seeking broader permit protections while the court mulls a temporary order.
Fire of unknown origin swept through a two story house occupied by Paul Aiken and Levi Patterson in Concord Township, destroying the structure and all furnishings. Adjoining barns were spared as winds carried flames away. insurance was likely to cover the loss. No local fire department response was made due to lack of water supply.
May Hold Up describes adult education under the new 44 hour week law with classes starting November 30 in Harrisburg. The program, supervised by Ralph Tewey and vocational staff, offers mathematics, mechanical drawing, and reading for adults over 18. A $3 deposit is required with $2 refundable on completion, and classes run Tuesday and Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.
Postmaster James P. Sullivan and local staff prepare unemployment cards for Washington after a national survey. About four thousand cards from Corry and rural districts were returned, with totals to be canvassed in Washington. Final employment total to be released after the official tally on Washington’s schedule.
Police investigate a dog attack on Mary Titeh a 14 year old girl on East Main Street. The dog allegedly owned by Mrs James Millheim on East Street bit the girl on the leg causing minor injuries. Neighborhood precautions are being observed.
Roy Reynolds, 1, ofWhartonville West Virginia was killed and a companion critically injured in a coasting accident on the Fairchance Tres Ferry highway near the West Virginia line late Friday night.
Congressional leaders pushed President Roosevelt's wage program as House and Senate committees stalled on releasing the wage bill. Leaders pledged to advance the plan, while obstacles delay action and House rules panel signals no favorable report forthcoming.
Philadelphia mayor and police officials announce new arrests in the slaying of five year old Nancy Gon. They hint at one to two more arrests in the O Connor case this afternoon following a conference with police and two suspects.
Observances of Thanksgiving Day will mirror prior years with business closures Thursday. Union Thanksgiving services are set for Wednesday evening at United Brethren in Christchurch with Rev. J. A. Hook delivering the message. Stanford Hose Company hosts its annual ball with Hasbrouck's orchestra playing from 9 to 11. The Elks club auditorium dance promises a large crowd and festive dancing. Schools suspend Thursday and Friday. The Journal will not publish Thanksgiving Day edition.
A Jamestown Journal report notes a warning to trappers in the vicinity of Egin after an informant alleged a trapper discussed muskrat catches before the December 1 deadline. State Game Commission investigators are reviewing possible violations in the area.
City Treasurer Trene Mullen announced that about 65 liens will be filed against taxpayers delinquent in their 1934 taxes during December. Taxes must be paid by December 27 to avoid lien costs of 1.50 dollars. Mrs Mule Jen noted school tax installments are due December 1, likely to cause a rush at the treasurer’s office before that date.
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