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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1937
Page
1
New York defeats San Francisco 5 to 1 in the World Series opener. Monte Pearson earns the win for the Yankees while Hal Schumacher takes the loss. The game features early Yanks scoring and a bullpen change after six innings for Schumacher.
A scrambled box score detailing Yankees and Giants hitting and fielding miscues. Highlights include Gehrig and DiMaggio contributions, Selkirk and Lazzeri hitting, and Pearson as winning pitcher amid wild pitches and misplays. The inning-by inning narrative notes baserunners, managerial calls, and eventual pitchers.
Rome dispatch reports Italy will not discuss withdrawing foreign volunteers from Spain except on Mussolini’s terms. The note, drafted with Hitler’s agreement, rejects Britain and France demands and invites action if they pursue a sale of forces. Italy’s reply may be published in Rome today or tomorrow.
The city reports the season’s first snow with temperatures dropping from the 40s to the 30s. Light frost expected tonight as forecasters warn of continued cold and a possible early winter, despite some sunshine and a brief Indian summer. Kane notes snow squalls and a drop from about 50 to 30 degrees today.
Pittsburgh Oct 8 Joe Senauskas of Cleveland and John Polens a former Garland Pa justice of the peace were denied their appeal to the State Supreme Court. They sought to withdraw guilty pleas and stand trial arguing mercy was promised. Judge Arird denied any deal and sentenced them to die for the murder of Metta Seminuk an inn keeper killed March 26 1936.
Mrs. L Roy McCloskey 43 of Meadville may face harsher charges after the death of her husband L Roy McCloskey a noted Renova division railroad worker. An inquest led by Coroner Luther J King will open in Meadville with District Attorney Herbert A Mook monitoring proceedings. The Erie man died from a head on collision with Dr H C Winslow's car on the Meadville Conneaut Lake highway. Mrs McCloskey appeared at arraignment and faces a Thursday hearing.
George Nageotte 10 year old son of Mr and Mrs William Foster of Carry R D G suffered a fractured leg this morning when a school bus broke down and students were moved to a horse drawn wagon. He slipped and fell from the wagon and was taken to Garry hospital for treatment. George Roach went to Erie to spend the day.
Clarence Briggs of Meadville and Herbert Tyler of Guys Mills are in Titusville City Hospital with serious injuries after their truck was struck by a southbound Pennsylvania Railroad freight train near Centerville. The truck, described as international, apparently failed to heed the approaching train, and the wreck occurred just before dawn. Local doctors planned to attend the injured, with a full report pending after 1:45 AM.
In Erie last night Frank J. Schumacher, 65, was struck by an automobile and died of a broken neck internal injuries and a compound fracture of the right leg. He was Erie s 23rd traffic victim of the year. Driver Hilding Wingren, 81, was released pending an inquiry.
A large throng attended the Rotary Fair and Hobby Shaw at the State Armory last night. A busy program featured duets, solos, juggling, and novelty acts. Tonight and Saturday continue with changes in the lineup, including the Hi Billies and other acts. Miles Marthaiston left for Port Allerbeny to join Phyllis Lyons for the weekend.
A two-vehicle crash on Route 20 near Silver Creek left Mrs. Salina Degtel of Uxbridge Mass dead and Alvin Mitchell of Indiana Harbor Ind hospitalized in critical condition. Cherges include criminal negligence against Sherman Little, 34, of this city, who was returning from delivering lumber in Buffalo. Little was jailed as the driver on the wrong side of the highway. The other driver, Mitchell, was en route back to Massachusetts with Degtel after a visit in Indiana Harbor when the collision occurred opposite Greenwood Cemetery, about two miles west of Silver Creek. The Conry truck driver faces arraignment for criminal negligence. Mr and Mrs Bissell learned of the crash after arriving at Silver Creek. Little has worked for the local firm, recently moving from Virginia.
Griffin, globe trotter and lecturer, will appear as the second number on the Senior High lyceum course this winter. Victor Griffin, native of Australia and American citizen, will present an illustrated talk on Australia Friday October 15, promising enrichment and entertainment with slides and firsthand insights into its people, industries, flora, fauna, and Antipodean journey. Stanley Anderson reports 264 adult tickets sold for the lyceum series.
President Roosevelt said he may delay a decision on summoning a special session of Congress until after returning to Hyde Park. He indicated no plans for immediate conferences with admin advisors to decide on November action and noted no comment on tax policy or the fiscal year budget revision. He planned a speaking event in Poughkeepsie and convened foreign relations advisors on arrival in Washington.
City officials and many relatives gathered for a final tribute to C F McCray City Assessor at a funeral service held at the family home on Poultfy Avenue The Rev Gilbert L Boyd led the service with burial at Pine Grove cemetery. Honorary bearers included C B Porter N R Dickson Irene Mullen Clyde J Brown and others from the city and nearby towns attended the services including out of town guests from Port Neches Los Angeles Waverly Lawrence Hammond Warren and Buffalo among others.
Six directors debated the Junior High Athletic Field naming as a memorial to W T Curtis former Corry superintendent or Beaver Field amid a split vote. The final name remains unsettled with next meeting likely to decide.
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