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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1938
Page
1
Chicago's Cubs hold a 3 2 lead over the New York Yankees after three innings in the second game of the World Series at Wrigley Field. The early action shows Chicago taking the initiative with timely hitting and solid pitching as the crowd roars.
United Press report on political split contrasts with baseball details. The piece notes Chairman James A Farley backing all Democratic nominees, and President Roosevelt’s liberal versus conservative candicate remarks. Farley says he will support party nominees.
Philadelphia Inquirer faced contempt of court threats after publishing a story predicting state supreme court decisions. Publisher M. L. Annenberg testified before the court, insisting the paper did not intend to mislead and had no advance contact with judges. Justice Kephart condemned the publication as discrediting justice and potentially criminal.
Two Union City boys Roger 14 and Larue 10 with typhoid fever are treated at Hamot Hospital as health authorities, led by Dr. J F Strimple, probe potential contamination sources. Sister Rose Annie, 9, died last week. report notes dysentery and a court case involving a teen girl in a neighboring story.
Charles Alvin Jones, Democratic candidate for governor, told 700 Fayette County Democrats at a banquet that if elected he will be unbossed and uncontrolled by any man or group. He said he has never been a tool for any power and will not compromise with wrong. He emphasized independence from influence and pledged to govern without bowing to others.
In a late night statement James pledged to remain on the central topics of unemployment industry crippling and the Hacksburg scandal, saying the Democratic campaign would not divert him from the statewide race. The note references Arthur H. James and the Republican gubernatorial candidacy amid opposition press.
In Pennsylvania, Det. D. Pajilaon of Cornopolis is elevated to district governorship of the Pennayl Voli Kiwanis clubs, marking a significant leadership upgrade for the local Kiwanis chapter.
The fair opens with 400 paid admissions and nearly 600 attendance, featuring Charley Keating, George McInenny, and a busy Armory stage. Rotary and political booths mix with vendors, displays from the St. Edward's PTA, and various local businesses. Entertainment includes music, dancing, and accordion acts as residents tour booths and enjoy cider and donuts.
The hospital board agreed to apply for 18 000 state funds for the 1939 41 biennium at a meeting in the Aldrany building. Attendance included Barker Brown Elston Fogle Graham Howard and Hoewehton. September reports showed 116 patients 171 days of service 17 births 7 deaths 1½% major operations 23 minor operations. Progress noted on budgeting inventory repairs and replacements with several cottages updated and repairs recommended.
Bruce Barton argues Dewey is not too young to govern at a City Club luncheon in New York. He groups Dewey with Hamilton and Lindbergh as examples of young men who achieved much, while Herbert Lehman’s campaign rests on replacing old names.
Lawrence Thomas Warland Boyd and others from this city joined Ralph Gosnell from the Union City branch at a hotel meeting in Buffalo to preview the 1989 Chevrolet line. Charles L Milliken presided as zone manager. The program includes a tour of the Hast Delevan plant where 1938 Chevrolets are produced in great volume, with plans to present to the public on October 22.
Cleaver, WPA branch manager at Erie, reports the renovation of the Municipal building here with federal funds. The program included repairs to furnishings, drapes, and upholstery, totaling $1,240 serving thirteen persons since August.
Harrisburg October 6 The house craft Investigating committee recessed today over what to do with bundles of construction blueprints for the 3 000 000 Capitol Finance Building Minority Republican members David Perry Ellwood Turner of Delaware urged hiring an independent engineer or reputable firm to interpret the plans and determine contractor Matthew H McCloskeyJr Philadelphia compliance They also urged collecting blueprints for the elevator electrical and heating phases McCloskey held the 3 112 000 general construction contract Chairman Herbert B Cohen warned the panel to keep to charges and exclude irrelevant data from the record saying it would be a fishing expedition if they wandered into non specific accusations He stressed sticking to definite allegations in the grand jury inquiry led by District Attorney Carl B Shelley
Harrisburg Oct 5 Governor Georger H Earle says Pennsylvania lost industry to elsewhere with 74 establishments and 4600 jobs shifting in four years. He cites steel and glass sectors moving toward Pittsburgh and other areas while criticizing Republicans for allegedly economic servitude and gradual differentiation for business.
Warren G Hoopes Pennsylvania State Christian Endeavor secretary will be Sunday School rally day speaker at a unified Rally Day Service beginning 9 45 a m at the Church of the United Brethren in Christ on Sunday October 7th Three Hundred people are expected to hear Mr Hoopes the congenial and affable youth leader for the state C B work He is one of the most dynamic and forceful speakers for youth rallies and conventions who has ever spoken here His appearance on the local church s program is considered an unusual treat The service will be used on Sunday because of Mr Hoopes appearance Opening worship period will begin at 9 45 after which Sunday School classes will have a short period of instruction in their classrooms At 10 30 promptly the whole school will reassemble for the Rally Day program which includes selections by the 8 S orchestra under the direction of Hugh Mosher opening song recitation Welcome by Phyllis Halfast song by three Armitage girls Myrtle June Mary Alice and Betty Joan Armitage Scripture lesson prayer by three young people recitation Excuses by Dora Naxon recognition service in charge of pastor quartet selection by Betty Broley Phyllis McCintosh Keith Fenton and Croaby Bush offerings closing hymn and benediction The Rally Day service will conclude at 4 80 4 Worshippers not in the habit of attending Sunday School are assured attention and being welcomed at whatever hour they may come They are invited to the Sunday Sunday School classes for there are classes for everyone
Pennsylvania Democratic leaders led by Sen. Joseph Guffey Gov. George H. MAri and Charles Alvin Jones met with President Roosevelt citing a predicted sweep in the November elections. They believed the Roosevelt ticket would win by at least 290,000 votes though the president would not campaign with them. Aged man killed in Dryloc area when he rolled down stairs from a new home, Terenzo Enghel, 72, found dead near the kitchen.
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