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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1938

Page

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Knife Victim Healed in Hospital After Alleged Assault

Arthur Betts, 48, of King Street, charged with assault with intent to kill after allegedly slashing his stepson Jerome McFarland during a dispute at the Ray Parker home. McFarland, injured but improving at Corry Hospital, plans to testify once discharged. Betts to appear before Alderman Porter. a hearing date pending. World news: Neville Chamberlain and Adolf Hitler met in the Bavarian Alps amid mounting tensions over Czechoslovakia Sudeten issue. diplomats foresee possible peace or war outcomes.

Webb Miller United Press Berchtesgaden Neville Chamberlain Adolf Hitler Bavarian Alps Europe Arthur Betts King Street Porter Jerome McFarland West Pleasant Street McFarland Corry Hospital Ray Parker East Street Betts Betty Greater Germany Hitler Chamberlain London Czechoslovakia Wenkin Hans Wachenfeld Lut Chamberlain

Heavy rain floods Chautauqua County highways

A prolonged rainstorm drenched Chautauqua county causing creeks to spill their banks and flooding numerous highways. Detours were needed in Corry, Panama Rock basin, and areas near Blackville and Ashville as water depths reached up to eight inches in places. Traffic halted or delayed along affected routes.

Chautauqua County Corry Tate Corryiles Jamestown Panama Rock Blackvile Ashville Goose Creek Tranc Stow Page Sevan

George Leads in Georgia Primary Runoff Preview

Lawrence Camp conceded defeat in Georgia as Senator Walter George built a lead in the Roosevelt era primary fight. County unit totals showed Camp with four counties and twelve units, while George claimed 61 counties and 178 units. With 208 required for a majority, a runoff between George and Talmadge loomed, pending complete county results.

Eugene "Palmadge Camp Gorge Talmadge George United Press Atlanta Lawrence Camp Roosevelt Georgia

Philadelphia Hearings Reveal Hearsay Evidence In Graft Probe

Harrisburg dispatch reports the house graft committee heard from a dismissed deputy attorney general that the State Authority paid 6000 for a private legal opinion to aid Philadelphia Democratic Chairman John Kelly. Mayor S Davis Wilson backed an investigation into Authority contracts while noting his information is hearsay. Edward Friedman testified about a 5000 private opinion on bonds, and questioned if it mattered against the attorney general’s stance. The panel questioned the purpose of an illegal 5000 expenditure and heard about a bid by the low bidder to carry out Kelly’s wishes. Mayor Wilson cited rumors of a 30000 loan from contractor Matthew H. McCloskey as a factor.

Morey J. Potter United Press Sia Harrisburg House State Authority Philadelphia Democrate John Kelly Philadelphia S. Davis Wison Edward Friedman Charles J. Margiotti Barle General State Authority Friedman Abram ‘Salsburg Carl Fi. Shelley George H. Earle Herbert B. Cohen York Authority Board Margintti John B. Kelly Wilson Matthew H. McCloskey, Jr Democratic Finance McCloskey Harle

Two Young Men Held for Court in burglary case

Two young men arrested Tuesday in Albion on burglary suspicions were held for the next term of the Erie quarter sessions after a hearing before Justice Ticknor at Adban. Constable Strasser traced the pair to Erie where they were found in a Ford roadster on North Canter Street. They gave names Evans Lewis Charles 49 of Poughkeepsie and Panl Zefenka 28 of Wappingers Falls N Y. Both confessed to the Albion job and possible connections to other incidents along an eastward trail. They face grand jury action at the upcoming term.

California Albion Erie Strasser Robb Ment Evans Lewis Charles Poughkeepsie Panl Ze Fenka Wappinger's Falla, N North Canter Street Flanigan Pajr Lawrence Park Justice Ticknor

Regimental Day Celebrations Planned by 112th Infantry

Preparations are under way for Regimental Day September 26 marking the Argonne offensive anniversary. Invitations were sent for a Kane 12th Infantry headquarters observance on Saturday September 24. Afternoon will host a meeting of field and staff officers and unit commanders, followed by a 7 PM dinner for officers and notable guests at the New Thomson hotel.

112Th Infantry 12Th Tffantry Kane Eld Thomson Hotel

New Elevator Chief Needed at Corry Hospital

The Corry hospital board met to discuss installing a new elevator chief and replacing troublesome equipment. Directors Barker Brown Carland DeRosay Elston Feldt Graham Houghton and Howard attended as August and September meeting minutes were reviewed. August reports showed 143 patients for 725 days of service with 22 births one death 24 major and 44 minor operations. DeRosay presented a full inventory of hospital and cottage contents with thanks from the board. Continued on Page Five.

Corry Hospital Messrs Barker Brown Carlaon DeRosay Elston Feldt Graham Houghton Howard Red Cross

Union City Girl Seriously Hurt by Stone Accident

Marjorie King, 12 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Wesley King of Ferry Street Union City, suffered a skull fracture when struck by a rock tossed by a playmate. The group of children were throwing stones into the air. a stone hit her head causing a severe gash and fracture. An operation was performed last night and her condition was reported favorable today.

Union City Union Stytorlayr Marjorie King Wesley King Ferry Street

Hunt Missing Wattsburg Man Believed to Die by Action

Adam Kicklak 66 of RD 4 Wattsburg has been missing from his Macedonia road farm since Monday evening. Police say he hinted at ending his life, prompting a wide search by state police and locals. Despite renewed efforts today, no trace of Kicklak has been found.

Adam Kicklak Wattsburg Macedonia Road Evenin Teavi Kiektak

Seek Indictment Of 14 In Philadelphia Prison

Assistant District Attorney John A Boyle announced plans to ask the September grand jury to indict 14 officers and guards at Philadelphia County prison over the heat deaths of four hunger striking inmates. He said additional indictments may follow for alleged neglect cited by a coroner's jury in the institution's heat punishment during the prior month.

Heltia Preas Philadelphia John A. Boyle Philadelphia County Boyle

State Today Physicians For Aiding Needy

Pennsylvania officials announce a streamlined relief plan where physicians dentists and druggists bill the state for services to welfare recipients. Office visits cost 1 dollar, home visits 2 dollars plus mileage, extra charges for operations. Dentists receive fees up to 5 dollars total. druggists prices follow a federal scale with caps on prescriptions. State officials caution estimates of total relief costs vary, with projected annual costs around ten million dollars.

Pennsylvania Public Assistance Department Department of Assistance William A. Spotaler

Former Corry Youth Held in New York State

Police report the arrest of John Gratopp, 23, once of Corry, in Smithville Flats New York. He has been returned to Walton where he will be arraigned on a statutory charge after fleeing Corry. Authorities had been tracking him at the request of New York officials who believed he might head for the city.

Corry New York State John Gratopp Smithville Flats Walton N.Y Lued Aince New York

Burglary in Broad Daylight Strikes Two Northside Offices

In daytime break ins at two northside offices and a storeroom on First Avenue about noon Wednesday and again Thursday, electricians tools and heating equipment valued at 250 dollars to 278 dollars were stolen. A padlock was pried, and a dentist office and an insurance agency were entered with no loot found yesterday. Authorities chase three suspects believed responsible for the spate of daytime burglaries.

Avemnie Clauire Price Joe Barone First Avenue Arthur Shields Ruppersburger Flanigan H. R. Rhodes Auer Insurance Agency Horn Block

Quiet martial law grips Sudeten capital amid unrest

Sudeten area near Nazi Germany sits under martial rule with police and troops patrolling empty streets. Dozens slain in riots linger unburied as many residents flee to Germany and Czech authorities mobilize reservists amid tense uproar and shattered order.

Qger Sudeten Ares Cazechoslovakia Germain Nazi Germany Germany Schwaderbach

Roosevelt Returns to Washington Amid European Crisis Reports

President Roosevelt flies back to the capital to review a complete State Department report on the Czech Sudeten crisis. He had been at his son James's bedside since Sunday and spoke after a telephone briefing with Hull about the grave European situation. Foreign diplomats and officials expect further talks with Hull and key advisers upon his arrival.

Washington Roosevelt State Department Czechosjovatian-Sudetenevist United Press James Hull Europe We Department Tal

Record Claim Smugglers? A&P Sets 350 MPH Track Pace

United Press reports Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company ads unveil an attempt to set a 350 mile per hour land speed record at Bonneville Salt Flats Utah. John Cobb, racing the Railton, aims to beat prior marks and challenge the chain store tax critique while rival Captain George Eyston plans to bring the Thunderbolt to the East Track.

A.&p United Pres New York Atlantic and Pacifie Tea Company Utah John Cobb Wright Patman Texas de Cobb de Newal George T. Eyston Eyston Temps

Plymouth Plant Closed Amid Production Shutdown

Detroit Sept 15 Chrysler Corporation announced the Plymouth plant, a 7000 worker facility, was forced to close production due to a strike. Mr and Mrs Raymond Walters were identified in the brief as noting the impact as the Briggs Body plant also faced shutdowns.

Plymouth United Press Detroit Chrysler Corporation Raymond Waltera Briggs

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