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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1937
Page
1
A bustling four day fair in Lane City will showcase the largest exhibit in the area with numerous manufacturers merchants and county and state officials participating. The program promises a blend of industrial wares and cultural entertainments with nightly events and demonstrations highlighted by a diverse lineup of performers and speakers from local schools and businesses.
In a crowded Dur candidates for the Garry raise in New Castle, the sixth degree was conferred by State Master Ji a Boak. Twenty candidates then received the art degree from Erie County Pomona Master Oscar Brickson. The ceremony featured speakers Rev. RM Haver field, Ira C. Gross, and Overseer Isaac Gross, with the Rowe flower shop enhancing the setting.
Irene Mule, city treasurer, reported to the council that only 2,056.46 remains from a $450,000 appropriation as of August 31, with a balance of 2,884.60 for September. Bills approved at Moray night’s meeting include over 500 for payments and a Pennsylvania deal tied to system work. New financing will be needed to complete the sixty percent finished storm sewer project.
United Press dispatch from BAIS reports the Duke of Windsor, born Baltimore, preparing a defined comeback campaign to reestablish his influence as Prince of Wales. He aims to present himself as an international friend of workers while proving he is more than a romantic exile who gave up the throne.
Rev Charles Coughlin rebutted the Black Supreme Court issue and criticized Justice Hugo Black while signaling a return to radio broadcasts starting October 31 for a 28 week period. He promised to tackle morality and economic questions, attacking wealth concentration and economic abuses. A new destroyer, U S Balch, costing five million dollars and 1500 tons, sailed from Boston to join the Pacific fleet.
The County Petroleum Dealers Association threatened to close every gasoline outlet on Wednesday in protest of alleged unfair practices by fuel distributors. Secretary Tart Tislaiz said dealers decided at a meeting last week to picket all agencies selling gasoline unless a factory response to the distributors’ charges is given. Dealers declined to reveal specifics of the charges.
United Press reports the Supreme Court met in private to consider about 400 pending petitions for appeals. Albert Levitt, former justice official, filed a suit seeking Justice Hugo L Black to explain why he should not sit on the bench. Levitt was present in the court library gathering old common law references to bolster his case.
A Geneva subcommittee of the League of Nations, buoyed by President Roosevelt’s Chicago address, approved aiding China against Japan and endorsed convening a meeting of influential powers including the United States and Japan. The group said violations of the Washington Nine-Power Treaty justify action to sustain China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Fourth Ward resident Mrs. George N. Roberts, 21 Second Ave, seriously injured when her car, returning from Erie, was side swiped by another vehicle and struck a parked truck on the highway. She is in Corry Hospital with concussion and hip injuries. Husband escaped with minor injuries. Police investigated. Meadville party not identified.
In Warsaw Poland during October Jewish students in all universities and technical colleges were separated and assigned to separate benches as the school year opened, signaling early steps toward enforced segregation in education.
A chaotic clipping reports a serial killer fear circle case with Frances Hajek murdered in Queens and further references to a manhunt and detective work. It notes President Roosevelt warning of international lawlessness threatening civilization and urging measures to avoid war. It hints at a broader wartime context and peace efforts.
Corry Breacher Co. announced it was awarded the contract to erect a grandstand seating 55 with premium stainless steel grain stand for the local high school amphitheater. The firm touted its workmanship and heavy order book as proof of demand and capability.
Cohen & Sons announces a comprehensive remodeling of the Cohen block to host a Woolworth company store expansion. The plan includes long term lease arrangements, second floor improvements, facade changes, and added space for the go market along with a fronting main entrance and structural upgrades to brighten the building.
The British cabinet will hold a 4th meeting to discuss the international situation and consider President Roosevelts Chicago speech. Officials expect talks to address war and diplomacy amid ongoing global tension.
Seventy Corry Golden Rule club members and guests gathered at the Concord Community house for a monthly meeting. D A Hillstrom, superintendent of Cory Jamestown Manufacturing Corp, spoke on his return from Sweden after 47 years, noting changes and contrasting daily life with here. He said Sweden is not utopia yet is prosperous with little poverty, and plans to visit again this summer.
The Journal provides full World Series coverage for Carry and vicinity with play by play and box scores. Games start at 1 40 PM at Yankee Stadium and will be printed with minimal delay in most editions.
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