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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1937

Page

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City officials end dispute over land purchase for sewer traps

City Council accepted the city solicitor's advice and prepared to discuss a land purchase on Beneca Street for sewer traps serving the area. The deal, authorized in a prior special meeting, faces questions of price, funding, and proper procedure with Mayor Miller and several councilors urging careful action to prevent storm damage and sewer clogs.

Blaine Kincaid George W. King Beneca Street Counelet Migs Irene Mullen Filite Me Municipa Counzel Ent Council Ainui Pny Tur Couail Nichos Ani Vie Municipal Moss Nichols Weaver Miller Cotferente King Tena

Hearing Ordered Into Griswolds Strike Plan

United Press reports Region Director Charles T. Douds of the National Labor Relations Board has ordered a hearing next Monday on charges that Griswold Manufacturing violated the Wagner Act. The charges of unfair labor practices were filed by the Griskwold workers organizing committee backed by the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers, CIO affiliate.

United Press Pittsburgh Charles T. Douds Nat'ona Labor Relations Board Griswold Manufacturing Company Atest Ryorkera Bshaly Griswolt Toval Amalgamated Association of Ion, Steel and Tin Workers

Soviet asks League to act in all wars

Geneva report states Maxim Litvinny of Soviet Augsla body denounces Italy Germany and Japan as aggressors and says the League must act against them. He condemns the notion that loyalist Spain and China can be spared and mocks efforts to justify aggression with anti-communism rhetoric.

United Press Geneva Maxim Litvinny Augsla Ody Italy Germany Mopan Litvinov

City Council rejects state request on street excavation permits

City Council voted to retain control of issuing permits for openings in streets that the state highway department had assumed. The clerk was ordered to inform Franklin district offices the city will not cede permit authority. Two copies of the current ordinance will be sent to highway district offices for clarity.

Franklin I. Kinney Highway Department

Legion Parade Continues Across Midtown Manhattan Today

The American Legion marched up Fifth Avenue in a grand parade, echoing army planes, bugles and drums. Spectators cheered the doughboys of 1917 New York as ticker tape and shredded paper floated from skyscrapers, rivaling the city’s famed past displays. The event drew a reception unmatched in recent years, recalling Walker era pomp.

Unites Cross Ine Wiyorik Amercan Legion Fifth Ave Manhattan Legion New York James J. Walker

Embassy staff to stay in Nanking amid danger vow

The United States embassy staff on two American warships in the Yangtze river will not flee the Japanese threat of a destructive sudden incident in the capital. Ambassador Nelson T. Johnson said staff will not subject themselves to danger or leave Nanking as long as Americans remain, with Johnson and part of the staff aboard the gunboat Luzon and others aboard the Guam.

United Press Nanking States Yangtze River Nelson T. Johnson Johnson Luzon Guam

United States Protests Bombing Plan Against Nanking

Secretary of State Hull said the United States lodged strong representations with Japan over a mass bombing of Nanking. The protests were sent by Ambassador Grew to the Japanese foreign office and reiterated to Ambassador Saito in Washington. The note followed Tokyo's declaration to deploy a massed fleet of planes for a bombing of the Chinese capital.

Wishington United States Japan Nanking Corell Hull Joseph Grew State Department Washington Hiraji Saito Hull

British Warning Over Nanking Raids Amid Japanese Threats

Shanghai dispatch reports Vice Admiral Sir Charles Little warned Japanese high command that the British embassy and warships would remain at Nanking despite threats to destroy the city. Foreigners were urged to evacuate as raids were anticipated, though heavy rains lingered and kept planes grounded.

Shanghai Charles Little Nanking Admiral Little Kiyoshi Hasegawa Lana Chines

Boy Hears After 10 000 Foot Air Dive

Philadelphia report states a three year old deaf orphan, Louis Burton Parrish, heard for the first time today after a 10 000 foot airplane dive. Dr Margaret Drew examined him and noted a 1/25 per cent improvement in hearing.

Philadelphia Louis" Burton Parrish Mirs Charles Parrish Margaret Drew

School Officials Oppose Fencing Field

Shelbyville dispatch reports a fatal shooting case ending in death for the defendant. Three Garr brothers of Oldham County are charged with killing Brigadier General Henry H. Denvar i, as a murder warrant is filed by Shelby County attorney Coleman Wright. The case centers on a marriage and political tensions in Kentucky, with details of pistols fired and questions over the brothers' involvement.

Kentucky United Press Shelbyville Garr Brothers Oldham County Henry H. Denvari Eluyen Jerhit Garr Taylor Tholy Styter Gain Roy Gary Tack Coleman Wright Shelby County Genhirdt Byrithers Gary Caghon Hrrathers

Corryite Involved In Fatal Auto Accident

In a late afternoon crash on Route 77 four miles east of Blooington Valley, Corryite figure Boutwell Davenport died after a head on collision while attempting to avert oncoming traffic. Patrolman Lewis Paradava of the Meadvile state police reported Boutwell was rushed to Mears Viety hospital where he died soon after. Corryite, a prominent partner in Centerville, was noted for impaired vision in one eye.

Wu Dbnow Tel Centerville Boutwell Garry Blooiittg Valley Lewis Paradava Meadvile Barracks Bowllwell Mears Viety Hospital Avila Boutney Nowas Conor Coromey Lather

Roosevelt Far West Trip Signals New Deal Test

President Roosevelt outlined a long tour, 6090 miles, from Hyde Park to the Far West as a political test for the New Deal. He will visit Wyoming, Montana, Oregon, Washington, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Chicago, with only one exception in travel plans, amid Senate debates on Supreme Court enlargement.

Roosevelt West Cleveland Hy United Press Hyde Park

Move Poles on Sewer Route Disputed Over Cost

The Pennsylvanian Telephone Corp plans to remove poles along Pleasant Street from Kinley to Spring to clear a new storm sewer route. Mayor and solicitor discuss who bears the cost. council approves, noting municipality granted street use and sewer work as necessary. Work to begin promptly.

Guy Couneil Stanley EH Nichita Pennsylvanian Telephone Corporation Pleasant Street Kinley Ality Spring Street Glen Miter Lily Biine Sineald Sewey Zouincil Iimed'aely Stim

Erieite Killed In Auto Crash In Erie Pa

John J. Schade aged 59 was killed and his wife Agnes 62 badly injured when struck by an automobile late Monday in Erie Pennsylvania. Police said the car was driven by George arotka. The accident happened as the couple stepped into the street. Mrs Schade is expected to recover and the driver faces an investigation.

Ey Wycu

Services Draw Baptists From Nearby Towns

Delegations from nearby Baptist churches join with First Baptist members for a week of evangelistic services under way. Mayville's West Baptist church sends Rev. John Reinert and Arlene Schutiar. visiting delegations heard nightly with Rev. Haines, Rev. L. Wigster, Rev. Hall, and Rev. M. E. Hawlins among speakers.

Cfrieers First Baptist Church Wizhtoon Wiest Baptist Church of Mayville Tm Yetaviva John Reinert Cuuurch Arlene Schutiar Panama West Spring Creek Cuttng Sherman Wether Baptist Kia Kev. P Haines HB Church L. Wigster Enor Awl William Hall Corry

Fence decision splits Corry school board over athletic field

Corry High School and district leaders fought over funding and approval for a temporary fence around the athletic field. The board approved building the fence on the south side to protect nearby homes, with the athletic association to cover costs and work details to be set by the property committee. Directors debated authority after a prior unapproved start.

Corry Dunion High School Pablo Assie Corry Board of Education Ralph Tewey C. Bownes OF. Bennett John Wy Lambine Jul Leen Carl Henton Mich Athletic Aeid Burnet Worto bin Dawey Uut Mie Sehous Districk Tyne Henton Dewey Goa Monroe Ingantich Athletic Association Ofhe Athletic Association Tihe Ja Tenco A. A Erty Ponrinnet

Corryite Seeks New Bonding to Shield State Workers

Harrisburg shows a drive to replace Pennsylvania’s time honored bonding with a protective fund covering all state employees. Property and Supplies Secretary Arthur Colegrove supports reform, noting the state spends about 40 000 yearly on bonds that cover under 1 percent of workers and recoveries are under 10 percent, with losses from bonded employees’ illegal acts. The proposed system would tailor bonding to meet government needs.

James Shepley United Press Harrisburg Pennsylvana Fi Property and Supplies Arthur Colegrove United Colegrove Ita

Bonding Awards Made to Party Leaders Seek Uniform Bonding

A 1929 cattle fraud is cited as a model of system inadequacy. An agriculture department employee siphoned 128000 of state funds, later uncovered for only 1000. Most losses were covered by bonds. The piece argues bonding awards reflect patronage as party leaders divide spoils in the same manner.

Fenud Hig Bond Ster Chamber Asme Colegrove Bald

Probe Attempt to Enter Home in West Wayne Street

Third Ward police investigate a suspected attempt to enter the Blakeslee residence on West Wayne Street last night around 10 o clock. Mrs Blakeslee heard a noise as if a window was being opened and alerted her husband who chased the intruder but the suspect escaped before reaching the street. A police visit today failed to produce evidence linking a tenant to the alleged break in.

Third Ward John D. Fantzan Jay Blakeslee West Wayne Street Chloé

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Council Kincaid Griswolds Cayton Jenny Oidhant Fisdow Hunen H. May CSP Gart Corryite Baptist Church A. A. Field
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