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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1937
Page
1
The report cites Pennsy grain production figures including 23,380,000 and 26,268,00 units across 1931, detailing acreage and yield per area. It notes overall harvest metrics and indicates production trends for the year.
The board proposes an expanded adult education program with three vocational subjects including mathematics, mechanics, and printing. An advisory committee from city plants drafts a curriculum to fit industry needs. Evening classes at a new vocational school could enroll 60 to 100 workers, targeting high school graduates and those with only elementary education.
Lawrence Taylor of Erie County gave a talk on prothonotaries duties at Corry’s court house. He explained the term cleric of courts and cited cases from other states. Thirty-four members attended as a vine was served at 6:15 with a five piece orchestra providing music. A joint meeting with Rotary is planned for November.
Merchants must prepare all advertising copy by Friday noon for the Dollar Day sale. The event is scheduled for next Thursday October 28 as part of the monthly merchants’ meeting. A total of 299 will be distributed in prizes. The club secretary will call Friday to collect ad copy for a special two page broadcast in Tuesday’s Journal edition.
United Press reports Loyalist defenders in Gijon surrender as Nationalist forces under Generalissimo Franco enter the port city. Asturian government leaders and thousands of refugees are among those taken captive or displaced, with the seaport yielding to the Nationalist advance.
East Washington October 21 4 proposal to summon a free for all anti New Deal national political convention late nest spring snapped out of the conservative east today Former Senator Walter B Edge of New Jersey proposed the anti New Deal maneuver in a letter to D F Pomeroy New Jersey Republican national committeeman Edge conference would supplant the off year Republican national conventions sponsored by former President Herbert Hoover Edge was the Hoover administration Ambassador La France from 1929 to 1938 He suggested that the national committee select up to 75 outstanding men and women representative of every faction of those who oppose the Roosevelt dictatorship The Edge committee would consider the suggestion and if deemed wise prepare for a late spring meeting next year
The Salvation Army Advisory board says the annual budget drive closes with Tag Day on Saturday October 28. Progress is reported but the goal remains unmet. residents who have not yet been canvassed are asked to subscribe five dollars and send to Walter Sweet at Citizens National Bank or to the Salvation Army. A second item notes Chinese leaders in Shanghai preparing for a blanket economic boycott of Japan starting October 21.
Shanghai battles rage as Chinese forces mount a general counter offensive against Japanese troops. Gen Twane Matsui directs from the front as fighting centers on the North railway station and areas around Chapei and Hongkew with heavy artillery exchanges and urban fires. Chinese casualties are placed near 3.60 percent with Japanese losses similar.
Parents of eight or nine students from East Columbus avenue junior high area won school board approval for transport to Second Ward building. The district will cover daily transport costs. parents pay for return trips. Perry M. Nichols will operate the taxi service. Long travel distance and highway dangers prompted the move, cited by Brenta as key reasons behind the push.
London officials report Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden defending Britain's right of way through the Mediterranean amid debates on international tensions. Across the sea in Jamestown New York authorities search for a missing child, with volunteers and police continuing the large-scale hunt and appeals for tips.
Voters will decide November 2 on an amendment to permit graduated income tax, replacing uniform state levies. Proponents argue it funds schools. opponents say it erodes tax uniformity. The measure, pushed by the Democratic administration, faces Republican opposition and raises questions about estate, inheritance, and excise tax variations.
Dozens join nationwide search for Charles Ross and his kidnapers as volunteers report sightings and information spurred by the justice department’s active involvement. Early tips proved false, leaving investigators to pursue new leads.
In Providence two men, at least one armed, threatened a housekeeper and ripped her skirt in an unsuccessful attempt to abduct the infant son of Rhode Island secretary of state Louis W. Cappelli. The 18 month old John Capelli was with a nursemaid about three quarters of a mile from the Smith Street home in North Providence.
Four strangers were spotted taking photographs at a National Rally on North Center Street. Police detained a man identified as Billy Shys, a visiting Californian, for questioning before confirming his intent. The event involved a camera crew near a local photographic gallery run by Walter Shuss.
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt spoke to a Cape City audience at the Warmer theater in Erie, urging four steps toward reform. She emphasized local sanitation education and questions about how taxes are spent, urging continued public inquiry and state congress accountability.
Berlin October 21 German readers today see hope that a Spanish non intervention pact could isolate Soviet Russia and move toward a four power peace among Germany Italy Great Britain and France. They expect possible agreement on withdrawal of symbolic volunteers from Spain as turmoil eased. Italy proposed talks on a new basis amid fading editorials after break.
Elizabeth N Yi reports from Oct 21 as Kin Hans, a Japanese witness, testifies about a seven year old case alleging a gang held Als road horse Nip. He recounts how the suspect John Montague is tied to the mystery in a court setting.
Corry Woman's Club gathers at the American Legion hall on North Center Street for its opening session. Mrs. Brine Austin presides as officers report plans to add War meetings on the second Monday each month, with a committee to arrange activities for the year and members performing songs and poetry.
A barograph found in the wreckage of a United Airlines Mainliner in the Uinta mountains Sunday night is believed to hold key evidence about why the transport plane crashed. Barographs on United planes record altitude logs and are now being examined to determine the accident's cause amid foggy conditions and the loss of 19 lives.
Harrisburg Oct 21 Maj Lynn G Adams deputy commissioner of the Pennsylvania Motor Police resigned today stating his service to the commonwealth ends now. Adams said Gov Enle will appoint Cecil M Wilhelm to the deputy superintendent post with Wilhams term to be confirmed by the governor. Adams served in the U S Army in World War I and later held state police leadership roles through mergers and reorganizations.
At a Columbus Men’s Club meeting last evening M Howard of the Inca offices of the Pennsylvania Electric Company outlined steps to restore street lighting suspended since July. Petitions will be circulated to secure 51 percent frontage approval from property owners. sentiment favors swift action through township supervisors to restore service.
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