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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1937
Page
1
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United Press reports a prison break at Folsom State Prison that left three people dead and several others wounded. Warden Gir ence Lawkig and Guard Captain William J. Ryan were attacked during a ten minute battle as convicts raided Capt Hytin's office using improvised weapons and stolen firearms.
Over 500 workers attended a Labor Day style rally sponsored by Aero Supply local No. 1008 IA of Machinists. Speakers from Jamestown and Erie praised collective bargaining benefits and urged broader unionization. A parade through downtown preceded the program in City Park, with Floyd Luce presiding and speakers stressing rights protection and industrial gains through organized labor. Weather forecast: fair tonight with light frost, Tuesday warmer.
Mrs. Mary Rinderle widow of Tou children died from a fall at steps while entering what she believed to be a bathroom. Raymond Lee Woodworth, 27 months, son of Mr and Mrs Lee Woolworth, Springfield township, drowned in Cotta Creek near home, body recovered from three feet of water.
Two Jamestown men joining a Corry rally had a close call when their car went off Spring Creek road six miles east of the city. Eugene Cedarquist and Isaxe Bostrom escaped with minor injuries after the vehicle toppled. a separate blowout sent Melvin Vanderhoof’s car off the highway, grazing a sign post before stopping.
In Erie ass district court opened today with grand jury to probe alleged liquor conspiracy centering on McKeesport. Assistant U S District Attorney John D B Ray was to present evidence gathered by a federal alcohol tax unit. Investigators named six McKeesport policemen and an Allegheny County directive in initial complaints.
Ambridge Pa September 20 a $40000 fire swept the four story Moose Tepiple building forcing evacuation of 43 residents of a nearby house. Maynard Harrington of the Ambridge volunteer fire department was injured stepping on a hall. Bechworth, Fair Oaks, Baden and Letchdale fire companies aided efforts to contain the blaze believed to have started on the third floor of the Bullring building.
United States Navy officers warned Japan today of potential air or naval strikes against Nanking the Chinese capital, after a note from Admiral Yaenell to Vice Admiral Hasegawa cited American presence in the city and threatened destruction. The message underscores wartime tensions amid reports of air bombardment plans against Nanking and nearby targets.
Reports from Nanking reveal warnings to Japanese naval forces to avoid bombing amid tensions over U S and Allied moves. American diplomats plan to move personnel to Luzi and Luzon while some stay in Nanking. fear grows that a future raid could be among history’s most terrible.
The American Legion opened its 1937 convention at Madison Square Garden with flags and martial music. Gov. Herbert H. Lehman urged vigilant public opinion to safeguard religious and civil liberty and warned against fanaticism. Mayor La Guardia praised the delegates and recalled marching down Fifth Avenue twenty years ago to make the world safe for democracy.
The closing session at Westfield announced Rev. Perry F. Haines will return as pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church next year. Western Pennsylvania appointments listed include Can Bridge Springs, Erie, Meadville, Warren, and many towns, highlighting the regional church reassignments amid community interest.
Pittsburgh report notes a 12 page will allocating almost the entire Andrew W. Mellon estate to charitable and educational institutions. Executor bonds set at 500000 for two executors. third executor Paul Mellon not required to post a bond due to prohibitive premiums under Pennsylvania practice for non residents.
A Greyhound bus carrying American Legion members left the road near New Haven Conn. It struck a tree and 35 people were injured including 13 women and three children. Four died or were in critical condition.
William Rogers 28 and Betty Daugherty 18, both of Sherman, were involved when a truck overturned on Batley Hill south of Sherman after a dance. Rogers was fatally pinned beneath the vehicle with severe injuries. Daugherty suffered bruises and cuts. Neighboring farmer Yan Lo summoned help but Patton confirmed Rogers died from his injuries. Crandall of Weatfield investigated.
President Roosevelt will not meet Justice Hugo Black until after the opening sessions of the Supreme Court term. Black will not return from Europe until shortly before the term begins and the president remains on the Pacific coast until October. No prior conference is planned before the court’s first session.
Dr Mosher announces a city hobby exhibit at the Armory October 6 to 9 with larger floor space and varied merchant displays. An entertainment program features winning prizes. Horton J Davis is general chairman and J J Desmond heads the entertainment committee.
Judge William G. Hirt sentenced Milton Lloyd of Corry for a stat social offense, ordered costs, alimony of 53.50 weekly until the child is seven, and a 950 bond. Bob Sisley, also of Corry, was jailed six months in the Allegheny county workhouse for operating an auto after his license was revoked.
Pennsylvania Klan leaders announced at a North York gathering they would back President Roosevelt in the appointment of Senator Hugo L. Black of Alabama to the U S Supreme Court. A convention cross burning occurred at a playground as delegates spoke amid questions about a printed resolutions list. The Klan official said the Red Organization would back Roosevelts choice to the last degree, and Mr and Mrs Cowles returned from Cleveland with news of their stay.
In Connellsville Pennsylvania a light truck collided with an automobile on the Connellsville Farmington highway east of Connellsville. A girl named Belly Ann 214 died almost instantly. Seven others suffered injuries including three seriously. Police and rescue units attended the scene.
Corry residents numbered among the crowd at Sparta Community Fair with estimates over 2,000. The 1847 fair featured expanded exhibits an ox roast a big parade and an outdoor program that boosted attendance. Corry firms won parade prizes and numerous livestock and agricultural entries were honored during judging with awards across advertising floats decorated entries and livestock categories.
Keppel Tiffany, supervisor of runk, will begin fall sessions this week. Classes are free to anyone with a piano and lesson books, for students of any age or grade. A class in harmony and an orchestra will be formed. Interested persons may phone the studio on South Center Street for enrollment.
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