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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1938
Page
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Rev Perry F Haines, pastor of the Methodlst Episcopal church, was unanimously asked to return for a seventh year. He was reappointed at the 83rd annual conference of the Bile Methodist Episcopal district in Grove City as 1998 99 pastor assignments were announced. Major district transfer moved Rev W Bartlett to succeed Rev T B Colley as district superintendent. Colley to Warren.
Warren County murder case of Me tro Seminak slayers Polens Senauskas faces likely execution after a pending Pardon Board decision. Gov Earle could grant reprieves while four others await fate on September 26. Senauskas arrested near Corry. Polens at Garland and Pittsburgh. Seminus's widow recently released from a short sentence.
Paris Sept. 19 The Duke of Windsor who is Prince of Wales at war in the front line trenches has informed the British government that he stands ready for any mission for the empire. He hopes to be summoned home if war breaks out and has placed his services at the disposal of King George VI. Friends say he may be kept ready for a diplomatic task to ease Europe’s bitterness.
Harrisburg September 19 The Republican claim that Pennsylvania corporate tax hikes drove industry from the state is called a gross exaggeration by Deputy Revenue Secretary J H Krekstein who notes studies show corporations bear 42 percent of the tax burden, similar to 14 other industrial states. A separate item reports a man killed and a 38 year old injured in separate accidents in Altoona and Pittsburgh. Weather shows cooler temps with light showers tonight and Tuesday.
Edward Wright about 70 of Beaverdar was brought to Corry hospital this forenoon suffering from non fatal injuries after a car driven by John Kowalski of Colza struck him at Range's Corners five miles west of Corry. Wright sustained cuts and lacera tions to the left arm and headlight impact caused shock. Kowalski was accompanied by James man at the time of the accident which occurred about 9 20 this morning.
Mercer Pennsylvania report says Frances Day was sentenced to life imprisonment for engineering a 250 dollar holdup that led to the axe slaying of Howard Sidley at a gas station. William Redfoot received 10 to 20 years and Frank Godwin awaits trial after Redfoot confessed implicating them.
Corry Fisher and Surry meneey ree uae mun tin in Chau Saugid Lake in chilly waters. Anthony Atmeter, 29, of Attica, drowned off Sherman's Bay when a rowboat overturned. Lewla Wood, his employer, also of Attica, was with him and survived. Wood was rescued by Arthur Wescott and Edward Crapser of Corry.
Two fishermen John Cowing and Earl Stork of Jamestown recovered a body near the arena at 9 o clock last evening. Scores joined the search including Celoron fire department Lakewood police and state police after Corry men raised the alarm. Samuel Boyers of Jamestown is mentioned in connection with the incident.
One man fell overboard when a rowboat capsized about half a mile from shore in Sherii's Bay. Almeter disappeared after the boat overturned while he cast from the bow. Wood, who was in the stern, was rescued and reported to Corryites. Wescott Crapser and others searched the area as alarms spread.
Fragmentary account notes eight fatalities this year from aquatics with multiple incidents. One involved a drowning at a swimming event, others occurred aboard boats or yachts with injuries ranging from broken neck to fatal outcomes.
State labor leaders in Harrisburg anticipate endorsements aligning both the A F of L and CIO with Gov. George H. Earle’s Democratic ticket. The State Federation of Labor plans a Wednesday meeting to decide November 5 endorsements while the State Industrial Union Council deliberates after UMWA ties and New Deal support shift signals.
Washington September 19 Secretary of War Woodring approved an $8.4 million allotment for five flood control projects in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Read allocations include Tiostna reservoir Pennsylvania 16000 Crooked Creek reservoir 150000 Johnstown channel 1200000 Mahoning creek reservoir 150000 Red Bank reservoir 950000.
Harrisburg reports a continued drop in unemployment compensation claims for the week ending September 10. Labor and Industry Secretary Ralph M. Bashore said 7,048 claims were received, down from 8,949 the prior week and well below the 11,128 and 20,007 of earlier weeks.
Darwin resid ent Hans Clubbatz near Corry reports neighbors pursued an ape like creature said to roam the woods. He recalls two weeks of fear after Rosemarie Clarentz, 13, and two younger children were chased by a brown to black four foot tall animal standing on hind legs. The tale, initially dismissed, has prompted a posse to search the area.
Thousands attend the Erie county Democratic picnic at Glenwood Park as Charles Alvin Jones and slate leaders urge voters to back the ticket. Jones attacks the Republicans’ platform while pledging to oppose graft and defend progressive policies.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charles Alvin Jones cancels Western Pennsylvania campaign addresses after sudden illness of his 12 year old daughter Isabel. Doctors consider potential appendicitis operation for the girl.
The 1938 primary season ends with focus on President Roosevelt's bid to defeat Conservative Chairman John J. O Connor of the House Rules Committee in New York 16th district. Four states vote tomorrow New Jersey Wisconsin Massachusetts and New York. Republicans may name Thomas E Dewey for governor as Tammany Hall seeks a path to the White House via Albany.
The legislature begins its seventh active week tonight prepared to consider reforms for the anthracite industry and to transfer city and county mental health institutions to state control. It will review measures extending the workers compensation act and abating delinquent tax penalties.
Graft charges against the General State Authority led by Guy George H. Earle are set for further consideration as the Cohen house committee reopens public hearings. The panel will hear testimony on two 1985 laws alleged to have been sold for 160000 with Rep. Charles Melchiorre to voice a formal repudiation of an unsigned statement by former Attorney General Margiotti. Witnesses may include Mary Jane Peach and Edward Friedman of the Margiotti law office.
The Spartansturg Fair wrapped with a large parade and festive displays attracting over 2,500 attendees. Exhibits included vegetables and fruits while a parachute jump entertained spectators. An 11 am to 1 pm ox roast barbecue and a Firemen’s Hall dance capped the event, praised for ideal weather and community effort.
Czechoslovakia prepared to resist German demands as Britain and France agreed to Hitler's plan for the Sudeten region. A plebiscite would decide future borders while the rest of Czechoslovakia would be internationalized for guarantees. Strong Czech defense measures and hopes for Soviet aid were outlined amid expected German advance.
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