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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1937
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment lists various items and prices before ending with a garbled address and phone string. It mentions batteries, a plan, pigs, prices like 25.00, and several unreadable codes, likely from a classifieds or notice page.
Fragmentary text mentions Tuesday, Payne, East, 2116, 23, Wes, Texas, sheep and schools. No coherent event or names emerge. content appears garbled, with several illegible terms and inconsistent formatting. Unable to determine a concrete news item or summary from the fragment.
A Spring Creek man was instantly killed when his 1920 Studebaker was struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad eastbound passenger train at a private crossing near Spring Creek, about three miles east of town. His three children were injured but survivors expected to recover. Coroner and police investigated the crash as residents heard the impact and moved to aid the victims.
A Plymouth and a City bus collided on a widening road near Spring Street injuring several young people. Affected victims included Edwavil Beeler and Hastlett Donaldson with bruises, neck strain, and ankle injuries. Police and medical staff treated victims. the incident disrupted traffic as investigators reviewed the scene.
Mrs Charles Ross appeals for the release of her kidnapped husband Ross as kidnappers demand a gunman and graduate. She warns a wide manhunt if demands are not met and says police will act if Ross is not returned by the stated deadline.
Corry Grange held its regular meeting in the Grange hall Saturday night with a large attendance. During the business session it was decided to hold the annual Harvest dinner. Mr and Mrs Robert Gates were elected as delegates to Harrisburg the week of November 9th to attend the estate and national Granges. Grangers were urged to attend the Baptist church in a body at 10 45 Sunday morning for the annual Grange service. Erleson Pomona master attended and spoke on state and national Granges. A volunteer literary program was enjoyed by all.
The Supreme Court declined to rule on constitutionality of the Securities and Exchange Commission power to compel testimony. The action involves use of SEC powers by subpoenaing defendants and by a group of financial dealers. Links to CHILES Ueelstan not clearly noted by the court, and no rotation indicating participation is listed.
In Shanghai on Oct 28 a full Chinese infantry regiment fought to the death near Kechiapuolou on the Wooshg crepl sector. Despite heavy Japanese bombers and tank supported assaults, all 1,400 defenders perished after hours of desperate resistance. Chinese reinforcements later retook the village.
A health center clinic for all preschool children will be held Wednesday at the American Legion Home on North Center Street from 10 to 12. Dr. will be present 10 to 11, with Mrs. Ara Harper, state nurse, supervising the two hour examination period. The center urges all preschoolers to attend to streamline summer roundups.
Harrisburg Oct 18 Argument on the Public Utility Commission tentative order cutting freight rates 20 to 7 per cent for 10 railroads hauling anthracite coal from mines to Pennsylvania points east of the Susquehanna River will be heard by Commissioner Guy B Band today. Rail carriers filed exceptions to the PUC recommendation of August 16, strenuously opposing the rate cuts which they estimate would reduce revenues $3,000,000 a year on the present tonnage.
Fragmented text from a historical Washington report notes an extraordinary session of Congress aiming to enact crop control legislation and related measures. It mentions President Roosevelt proposing a broad program including land use, minimum wages, executive reorganization, and anti-trust amendments, with debate over compulsory versus voluntary methods and the administration's request for expanded powers.
In Mineola Ontario, red haired Mrs. Lit D. Hamlyn was interrogated by police over injuries to Manis. Tolmson, a wealthy yacht advertising executive, was attacked on a south shore Long Island yacht. Hamlyn denied knowledge, while Johnson, caring for the injured man in Freeport, said he slept through the assault and woke to the event.
Garr brothers, charged with murder, appear in trial pleading self defense for shooting Brig. Gen Henry Denbardt, ex Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky, veteran of three wars, and husband of Verna Garrs Taylor. Commonwealth likely seeks death penalty as in the Mrs. Taylor case.
HOLLYWOOD October 18 A Hollywood jewelry store supplying gems to celebrities was robbed by armed bandits. Jewelry valued at about 150000 was taken. two employees restrained as the thieves fled with the loot. Police pursue leads.
The Greensburg Pennsylvania convention of the Pennsylvania Women's Christian Temperance Union closes with a forecast that national prohibition may return within one to two years. Mrs. Tra M Wise Smith and Luitie conven tion leaders declare opposition to repeal of prohibition as a step to curb gambling and crime.
An explosion at the Mulga coal mine in Alabama killed 34 workers and injured many others. Officials say a miner’s match ignited accumulated mine gases. 33 died at the scene and one survived with burns.
Fire of unknown origin broke out in the basement of George Andrus’s residence at 556 East Main Street Sunday afternoon. Two hours of firefighting with booster tank and interior partition flames caused major damage to walls partitions and flooring while contents were removed.
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