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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1937
Page
3
Fragmented notes show a political slate led by Torius with supporters named Jlican and the Oldest Isylvania. Mantown and Nan Em appear as local factions while Fraternal and Public Office figures are listed in shuffled form.
A jumble of city council, school board and court actions is sketched with notes on adjourned meetings, grade changes, and testimony delays. Reports cover tax receipts, oil production shifts, CCC camp reductions, voter watcher certificates, and a highway incident injuring a Rotary figure.
Erie WPA officials tentative date October 15 for the formal opening of the new Port Erie Airport. A dedicatory program is planned with participation by state official J Binks Vadeon and Mayor Charles R Barker as WPA and city officials coordinate. Cost estimated around 500000 dollars and preparations to publicize the ceremony continue.
The map shows why the Soviet Union seeks a free Mediterranean route. It notes that Russian vessels from the Black Sea have no other way to reach the Atlantic except via the Mediterranean. If the Mediterranean is blocked by submarines, Soviet ships are bottled up.
Alex Ferichs former Uniontown reporter and witness in the Stacy Gunderman murder case in Uniontown was freed of a perjury charge. The indictment was quashed by Judge Norman T. Boose of Somerset on petition from defense counsel John Duggan.
In Wink Texas on September 9 a father shot and wounded his 17 year old daughter Emily and killed her 45 year old husband Elmer L. Crouse after learning of their marriage. The father, who opposed the match, was found at a nearby barber shop with his throat cut by a razor.
Local officials debated a demolition plan after a vacant structure was deemed unsafe. Attorneys warned of dangerous conditions and urged quick action while investigators assess the viability of clearing debris and addressing street safety concerns.
A fragmentary report shows Pennsylvania politicians pushing a primary drive with talk of reform and urban voting issues. The piece hints at party leaders debating ballot access, county plans, and referendums influencing upcoming elections.
Witnesses describe a robbery and a fatal shooting in Youngstown. Police list six persons of interest including Clarence Shaffer and James Taloyer as suspects in the holdup and slaying tied to a $9 285 haul.
The city ended August with a treasury balance of 5 986 27 after July and August activity. Treasurer Irene Mullen reported receipts of 6 744 00 and expenditures of 2 091 bringing the August close to 83 086 27. A sale on July 21 added 1 320 78 to funds as city council met Wednesday night.
A municipal housing board announces a search for a new director as internal changes and funding questions create leadership uncertainty. The notice names a broad slate of duties, with expectations for policy oversight, project management, and interagency coordination in housing initiatives.
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