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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1935
Page
5
Babson argued that the wealth movement faded after an assassination and questioned Roosevelt’s spending. He dismissed fears of money aiding reelection, likened Roosevelt’s pledge to liquor abstinence, warned of credit inflation, and urged buying now as prices rise. He predicted sales prospects ahead would be the best since 1920.
United Press reports Squire James J. Westwood, McKees Rocks political figure, back in Allegheny jail awaiting grand jury on his wife Martha Westwood slaying. A coroner’s jury charged murder along with ally Jim Drexler as accessory. courtroom clash occurred with Assistant DA Clarence Pruger and nightclub owner Eddie Peyton defending testimony.
Personal mentions record numerous guests and travel in Sherman New York Jamestown and Erie. Attendees include Mir and Mrs W H DeJean Mr and Mrs Will Caster Oliver Caster Mrs R B Mosier Miss Ina Austin Blanchard Meek Frank Wilcox Edward Jerome Mrs Helen O’Leary Mrs Katherine Van Dressar Mrs E A Evans ex mayor Samuel A Carlson and many relatives. Visitors travel by motor to Jamestown Cleveland Minneapolis and Erie for gatherings conventions nursing studies and family visits across several days.
ERIE, Sept 11 officials estimate about 40 000 of 70 000 registered in the city and county will cast ballots next Tuesday. Rural areas usually yield under 50 percent while Erie city may reach 35 000 and Corry about 2 000. Republicans push turnout to overcome a reduced majority.
Senator Guffey urged President Roosevelt to appoint Charles F. Hosford Jr. of Pittsburgh to the coal commission. He listed 15 additional names for consideration in the coal labor board and noted Hosford’s long involvement with the mining industry and Western Pennsylvania Coal Control Association. Guffey stated Pennsylvania would support Roosevelt in next year’s election.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports Home stead assessor and police sergeant Evan Williams was kidnapped by three men who abducted him in an automobile in a secluded spot, beat him, and left him tied in a gutter. He remained in serious condition at a local hospital.
Reading Berks County Young Republicans announce a rally next month to be addressed by Senator William Borah of Idaho and Governor Harold Hoffman of New Jersey. John Wills chairs the organization and Frank Hilton leads the Berks County group. date to be set, with a state committee meeting preceding the evening program.
Revival meetings at the Grand Theatre, under Church of the Nazarene, continue through Sunday evening. Evangelist Rev. J. V. Kyer of Akron, Ohio, and chalk-artist-singer Arthur Barkley of Columbiana lead nightly. Kyer speaks on his six years as a missionary in Northern Canada. Barkley presents illustrated gospel songs with vivid pictures. Friday evening Kyer will share his life story. public is invited to attend all services.
The junior corps from Lieut. A. W. Thompson Post No. 464 VFW won first prize at the Sherman Firemen's convention on Saturday. The group has had notable success this year and plans to outfit the girls corps with musical instruments to boost chances at major awards.
Judge Stern, a Philadelphia County candidate for President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas No. 3 and seeking the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania Supreme Court, is described as a leading state figure and philanthropist. He is noted for labor arbitration, holds an honorary LL.D from the University of Pennsylvania, and serves as a trustee of the university and its law school, as well as chair of the Wharton School board.
New York stocks advanced into new high ground for the year in the most active session since July 26, 1934. Gains topped points in the main list with some preferred issues rising 10 points or more as trading volume approached 25,000 shares of Rawlio Corporation appeared on the tape. Market activity mixed with buying and plotters causing some downshift in gains among certain issues.
In Desoto’s campaign soldiers wore mail coats under doublets then abandoned mail for nailed vests and skirts. Arrows pierced the mail, prompting adjustments to armor as they pressed forward on thollun arrows and horse launches.
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