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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1937
Page
1
Oly and Ot Rey Bb clash as other teams vie for top honors in a crowded tournament. Key players from both sides faced strong challenges from rival squads amid tight scores and late-game drama.
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A county grand jury will hear seven cases starting Monday morning September first. Included is an involuntary manslaughter bound over for trial regarding a collision that killed Michael Parguson and injured Wilford Mountain. Other dockets cover forgery, aggravated assault, auto theft violations, and a major code violation by Ben Sisley. Trials expected to run the week of September 13.
A local notice reports two new teachers elected and a third reassigned as Cromer and others prepare for the 1937 38 term open on Wednesday. Superintendent Ralph Dewey announced a general teachers meeting for Tuesday afternoon to resume classes and finalize staffing at the Gunry schools.
United States joins Britain and France in demanding Japan remove ships from Shanghai amid threats to over 2,000 Americans. Warships threaten explosive rain. Chinese resistance stalls Japan and Chinese forces, with 40,000–50,000 troops poised near the Yangtze, as envoy talks continue aboard the U S AiiBNSSA.
United Press reports Hershey Pennsylvania activists form a Pennsylvania Committee for Industrial Organization to oppose vigilante actions and company unions. John J. Adelman of Philadelphia leads a mass meeting condemning vigilantism and advocating broader union organization among eastern U S units. Conferences planned with Marvisburg and Trenton as the movement expands to include other large PMI units.
Police investigated a curious case where a resident, unsettled by a nightmare, allegedly ransacked drawers and entered closets during sleep. The home on Hash Street reported a holdup and theft, but officers found nothing missing as the occupant woke to discover the ransacking. The incident prompted further inquiry into the unusual sleepwalking event.
Police seek missing sailor in Mattson case as kidnappings in Tacoma and surrounding areas prompt new investigations. An informant described a shipmate linked to the case, but refused to comment further as federal agents question potential suspects.
Paris reports Soviet Russia will dispatch its Black Sea fleet to the Mediterranean to join anti pirate operations. Britain France Italy and Yugoslavia discuss formal antisubmarine plans with plans to present at a regional council meeting beginning September 10.
Heavy rainfall swept the district ending a sultry spell that gripped the city and east for days. The cooler air followed a sharp drop in temperature and parched vegetation benefited. Forecasters urged more showers over the weekend with cloudy skies and cooler weather expected Sunday.
United Press reports a large rise in the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America for the year ended March 21, 1987. The communicant membership reached 1,974,846 with 08,157 additions on profession and 51,212 additions on certificate.
Kay Francis, star of several Warner Brothers epics, lashed out in New York terms after Claudette Colbert was chosen for a dramatic role. She complained about the promised juicy part and a $5,250 weekly contract, saying she would seek work elsewhere.
Corry will observe Labor Day with a complete business suspension and a 2 PM parade staged by the local veterans group No. 204 Velen A of Foreign Wars. A weeklong carnival follows on East Washington street with rides, shows, and concessions, while residents are urged to visit nearby resorts due to rainy weather and travel advisories.
Chicago health officials warned of an approaching short age convalescent serum from recovered victims to halt the deadly infantile paralysis. Dr Herman Binlesen urged recovered patients to donate blood at hospitals or health unions, pledging payment and urging mass participation to slow the disease.
Sept 4 A blast aboard an 11 foot pleasure cruiser near Los Angeles killed three girls aged from 2 to 14 who were traveling with their parents to Santa Catalina Island for a week end holiday. The parents were rescued by the coast guard. The victims were Vivian Tinertake Viola Tinertake and Alice Tigg. They were sleeping below deck when the explosion occurred.
Pranie W. ille, a noted sportman from San Pratvisio, captured the Trans continental Bendix race in a Seversky fighter. He completed the feat after breaking two records, with Bendix mark set at 9 hours 36 minutes. The Cleveland event featured qualifying races for the Louis W. Grove trophy.
Reported gun fight ends with two officers and a bandit dead. Marshall and state troopers pursued suspects as another bandit, identified as Mary Chapman of Chivaza, was wounded and hospitalized. Patrolmen Marl Pennyty, 42, and Martin Fandugh, 47, were injured. coroner lists William Y. Cornette of Portantuiith as brother of a suspect with a questionable reputation.
United Press reports Loyalist forces defend the Aragon front, claim control of a town near Reichite and push Francoist troops back from Madrid to Valencia areas. Military analysts say Loyalists may encircle Mauri and halt the Franco advance before winter.
Five tourists were slightly injured when two cars collided one mile east of the city at 9 am. Edith Higley of Waukegan Tl and Nick Gallo of Aeron C were involved. Gallo was arrested by Patrolman C W Irwin for failing to keep to the right. Drivers and three passengers suffered minor bruises. both autos heavily damaged. Robert Wilcox of Philadelphia arrived to spend holidays at a big home here.
Washington Sept 4 Federal authorities threaten drastic action against manipulation of commodity exchanges. The administration will probe large operators for suspected covering up futures trading by failing to file daily reports. The investigation targets corn wheat cotton and other major commodities.
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