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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1937

Page

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Disputed City Heads Investigation and Court Ties

An extensive inquiry into a city leadership dispute could reveal calls for resignations by Democratic leaders and potential court involvement. The piece notes a Supreme Court path, a purchase dispute on Geneva street, and a controversial public works decision tied to a $400 payment and council votes.

Invastizelion Yonther Ielar Peyeo Joon Wistlee Hugo Ly Alabama Ihe Regula Seneva Comnet Jimentus George Spa Gungragt

Controversy Over Hugo Black Appointment to Supreme Court

The piece rails against Senator Hugo Black and the Supreme Court appointment, accusing Black of Communist ties and Catholic, Jewish, and Blackaffiliated plots. It alleges Democratic insiders and party leaders plotted to undermine the court and independence of justice, naming figures and urging investigation.

Black Tam Congress Snuthwyn Law Negutinator i Bemareisto Cure Jean

France Italy tensions rise over Mediterranean crisis

In London and Rome the confrontation between France and Italy over the Spanish civil war escalates. Britain weighs expanding Italy’s role in a multinational anti piracy patrol while Italy threatens to denounce non intervention. French press amplify Mussolini troop ideas and Madrid scenarios.

Richard D. McMillan United Press London France Italy Paris Tn Romie Britain Neville Chamberlain Scotland Anthony Eden Spaiin Oeuves Madrid Humanite Communist Ooucha Socialist

Chinese Army recaptures key village near Shanghai

United Press reports Chinese forces recaptured the village north of Shanghai after a dawn assault. The Chinese high command planned a trap in North China to lure Japan into a fatal engagement as Japan pushes south.

United Press Phanghial Livtrant Shanghai Tsingchow China Japan

Corry High School Graduates Entering Colleges for 1937

Ninety members of the Corry High School graduating class plan entry to colleges and universities including Northwestern Bible School Minneapolis University of Michigan Penn State Wheaton College Pittsburgh Rochester Athenaeum Mechanics Institute and more. Several from the class of 1934 also plan fall enrollments.

Sheen Howard J. Sheen Tudenta Tona Bennett Northwestern Bible School Minneapolis Erie Mary McMahon Seton Hill College Greenaburg Ruby Mould Euinhorolite Peathers Collers Kunboro Ferm Rayenond Buckne. University Lewisburg Viva ‘Thomas North Western Bille Teanne Marjore Webster Waslington Virginia Williams Weston College Ox.fort Ohio Prorence Santen Jeannelle Patterson Northwestern Bible | Schooll Mary Ann & Howie Buffel City Hespital Training School Bumato

Sentences in Erie County Court Appeal

A Corry judge ordered 30 days for one defendant, while three others await sentencing at September term. Henry Firster received 30 days. Charles Firster had a suspended sentence upon payment of costs. Milton Lloyd was found guilty of a statutory offense and faces sentencing on Monday. Ben Slaley and Harry Stufflebeam are also awaiting sentence on motor code and forgery counts. Linley faces Monday arraignment for sentence.

al Brie Henry Firster R. D Hugge William EB. Hirt Charles Firster Nolle Erie Milton Lloyd Will Ben Slaley Harry Stufflebeam Linley

Three Die as Auto Hits Truck Near Montrose

Three people were killed when their automobile collided with a truck near Montrose. Authorities identified the victims as Dunia H , Teeriton Cirzoyaki and Ot’g fading, all residents of Franklin Forks, Pa. The crash occurred in wet conditions on a road near the town.

Vy United Press Montrose Pay Sani Theiy Automoblié Dunia H Teeriton Cirzoyaki Tyanklin Forks

Registration Totals For Public Schools Show Little Change

Enrollment figures released by Superintendent Ralph Dewey indicate total student enrollment stands at 1456 this term, near last year’s level. By building counts include Harding 34, Concord 204, Fairview 131, Washington 122, Tutor Elementary 197, Jim Thorpe High 880, Senior High 372, with Fairview up to 131 and Junior High rising to 280 while Senior High declines.

Foy Svein Ralph Dewey Te Follaway Harding Concord Fairview Washington Tutor Pairview Elegen Reiy

Mental patient admits killing Miss Pauline Regal

Detroit police say Robert Pawlowski a one year old mental patient who escaped from Henry Ford Hospital confessed to killing Miss Pauline Regal a middle aged spinster with an iron fence stake. He fled the hospital in patient clothing and later entered her home intending to loot the room. He struck the woman as she dined in bed.

United Press Detroit Robert Pawlowski Henry Ford Pauline Regal Regal

Bombardment Hits Central Madrid in Civil War Conflict

Nationalists opened heavy gun bombardment of Madrid today. Shells struck the city center and residential districts, filling streets with dust as shells crashed into buildings and neighborhoods. Separately, Cary Cooper returned to work with news of a newborn daughter weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces.

Frese Maidrid Cooper Hollywood Cary Cooper

Author predicts Chinese victory in Sino Japanese war

Seattle columnist Crow, after 34 years in China, says China will win by holding out for two years in defense against Japan. He predicts Japan will be defeated as China endures and shells Japan. His book 400 million customers was published three weeks ago.

United Press Seattle Wash Car Crow China Japan Crow

Death in accident in Los Angeles involving Cecilia Gilligan

The coroner's office reports Cecilia Gilligan a 25 year old chief stewardess for Western Air Express died after an overdose of sleeping powder in what authorities call an accident. Oswalt Jr. returned home from Pittsburgh where he spent the past two days on business.

Los Angelis Sant Cecilia Gilligan Western Air Excress HG. Oswalt, Jr Pittsburgh

Six Clarksburg Councilmen Arrested for Bribery

Six Clarksburg city councilmen were arrested on charges of demanding a $1,690 bribe to vote for a garbage collection contract. The men Frank O Day Joe A Oliverio Ray B Titchenal Thomas F Germwell Mrs Criss and Frank F Underwood were released on bonds under $1 100.

United Press Clarkssburg W. Va Clarksburg Wosgrave Claisicis Musgrove Frank O'Day Joe A. Oliverio Ray B Titchenal Thomas F. Germwell A. Criss Prank F. Underwooe Airracks Justice of the Peace Arcusea Dusse

Fire Damages Columbus Frame House on Main Street

Corry firemen praised for quick response to a Columbus blaze that damaged the Frank Dodd residence on Main Street. An interior fire caused by a defective chimney led to about 100 dollars in damages before booster tanks helped control it.

Corry Frank Dodd Toeaten Columbus Actic

Woods Company to Move King Property for Mill Expansion

Crawford v Woods Company announces purchase of the former King property on First Avenue to relocate and remodel the structure for storage and office use. The project includes moving a Claude dwelling to the mill side, with little excavation needed due to an existing cellar. The expansion aims to meet rising business, provide space and modern offices as demand grows.

Crawford M. Woods Company King First Avenue Mill Crawford v. Woods Company Fet and Seed Plann Pooundarions Grady Me. Woolf Woods Company

Former Corry Resident Dies in Warren

Word came to Corry of the death of Ella Pliley widow of I J Foley a well known former Corry resident. She leaves three sisters Kath Cassie and Milzebeth McMahon of Worth Street and other relatives.

Ute Eatin Warren Afra Ella. Pliley

Vocational Instructors Meet at New City School

Several vocational instructors and school supervisors from this district attend a meeting this afternoon at the new Vocational school to discuss methods to expand the vocational education program. G. F. Toffnarter leads the instructors’ conference.

Wwe G. F. Toffnarter Vosona Inaiructors

Wayne Area Road Resurfacing Contracts Won

The State Highway Department awarded bids for Roosevelt Highway resurfacing in northwestern Pennsylvania. Projects cover Route 6 and US Route 6 corridors with various firms selected for paving, widening, and curve improvements across Warren, McKean, Wellsboro, and nearby townships. Awards total multiple sums, reflecting 7.8 miles and 15.03 miles segments planned by Holmes Construction and others.

Roosevelt Highway Pennsylvania Saattin Garry Hange's Corners Ril Corners Titerinion City Waren van Dyke Worry Imlen City M. Doyle Co Bria McKegn Wetmore Township Kane Ani Kanedlinln Holmes Conabraction Wonster Sintayaba Feuween Methipalan Fasedaiver Anita Delay Township Telworn Adsoma Wellsboro

Subway Strike Threat Looms Over New York City

The Transport Workers Union of America warned it could strike at any time threatening subway and transit in the nation’s largest city. Executives rallied 600 workers at a meeting to authorize action as 50 000 visitors arrive for a major convention next week.

Sy Unites Preos NEW Mor Mayon Fisarello H. LaGuardia Tacny Hunt American Legion Terilley Ani Pis Transport Workeer Union of America, 4 O

Twenty Criminal Cases Set for September Term

Pittsburgh dispatch says twenty criminal cases will be heard as the September term opens in the county court at Erie. Elmer R. Ottoson, former teller of Producers' Bank & Trust in Bradford, stands accused of embezzling $981.96 in June 1936 under the new national insurance act. The docket includes the first bank embezzlement case under the act.

United Pres Pittsburgh Eris Elmer R. Ottoson Producers’ Bank & Trust Company Bradford

Chicago Times urges Black to speak on Klan ties

The Chicago Times, backing Justice Hugo Black for the Supreme Court, calls on him to explain alleged Klan membership. The editorial labels his silence as ungracious and notes his Roosevelt era stance of addressing wrongs, asserting Black is bound by current Klan obligations as Supreme Court incumbent.

Supreme Court Binay Thatribunal Albert Leavitt Jstiew Department Saii Fish Alabama United Press Times Hugo 4 Black Suprema Court KI Klux Klan the Times Klan

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