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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1936
Page
1
Contracts for Material to Be Set Monday for School
Board of Education action last evening opened bids for materials for the new Vocational school under construction. Directors named a property committee to tabulate bids, set a special meeting for next Monday at 8 PM, and approved purchasing a new stoker for the Library building at 155 dollars from HL Rowe after a 6 to 1 vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Property Committee
J. A. Lanston
Larry Sandstrom
Robert JH. Scarlett Exe
Palace Hardware Company
Vent-O-Lite Company
Erie
Brigham Hardware Company
Davison-Fogie
H. F. Watson Mills
Hammond Elevator
J.J. Squire
HL. Rowe
Stoler
PHBL
John W. Lambing
Z. Be Pet
Charles Hubert
A. Duke
Hubertz
Open Bids For School Job SIS WOULD REMOVE COSTLY RATE CONTESTS
Harrisburg plan to drop costly rate fixing in favor of an automatic sliding scale tested by Governor Earle drew praise from the Public Service Commission. The plan would permit profit sharing on a 50 50 basis, reducing rate cases and rewarding good management. The commission studies its application and possible agreement with utility companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morey J. Potter
United Press
Harrisburg
Earle
Public Service Commisson
Public Service Company
Warle
England
District of Columbia
Massachusetts
New York
New Englland
BSC
C. Jay Goodnough
Pla
Ey Sylvanian
Span Ae Ree
Richard J. Beamish
Chier
Psc
Hse Beamish
Goodnough
Scranton-Springbrook Water Company
Roosevelt Convenes Democratic Campaign Staff
President Roosevelt summoned the Democratic National Committee leaders and top federal officials to decide the party's strategy for the final 40 days of the campaign. A conference in the White House map-room included Vice President Garner, Cordell Hull, Daniel Roper, Homer Cummings, and James A. Farley as party chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick A. Storm
United Press
Hyde Park
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
John N. Garner
Cordell Hull
Daniel €. Roper
Homer Cummings
Tames A. Farley
The Road to Ruin Pennsylvania Railroad Week Carloads
The Pennsylvania Railroad system reported 147 857 cars loaded for the week ended September 19, the best week since October 2, 1931 when 120 684 cars were handled. Year to date totals rose to 3 916 418 loaded cars, exceeding the 3 409 87 in the corresponding 1885 period and 8 322 526 in the 1884 period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Cara
Trapped by Flames Five Die in Farmhouse Fire
At Carp Lake Michigan a family home burned in the early morning blaze. Virginia Terr 12 Theremon 8 and Donald 6 perished with mother in the fire. Father Albert Terrie said he started the kitchen fire and escaped after discovering the flames while returning from milking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carp Lake
Virginia Terr
Theremon
Donald
Albert Terriey
Savid
Prowl ers Flee As Police Call At Green Residence
Police chased two men from Ray Green’s Hast Wayn Street home early this morning after a prowling incident at the north side residence. Officers Mead and Burlingame encountered the suspects near the garage, who fled when a telephone alarm sounded. No valuables were reported stolen despite a broken lock and attempted entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Green
Mead i
Gnd
H. 8
Burlingame
Mead
Mr. Green
Prowlers
Wiesséné
Mout
Legion Takes Stand For Peace
United Press reports the American Legion convention in Cleveland adopts resolutions denouncing pacifism in schools communism and fascism and calls withdrawal of U S recognition of Russia. Leaders to be chosen today with New York City hosting the 1937 convention. Harry W Coleman appears set as national commander and Mrs O W Hahn slated for auxiliary president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Cleveland
Sept
American Legion
United States
Russia
Legion
New York City
Ray Murphy
Tda Grove
Harry W. Colmery
Topeka, Kan
Alf M. Landon
Quimby Melton
Georgia
W. ‘Hahn
Wayne, Neb
Women’s Auxiliary
Varciotti to Rule on Monaghan Probe
Uniontown PA September 24 Attorney General Charles J Margiotti was expected to return to Uniontown to consider a petition asking his office to continue and take charge of the investigation into the third degree death of Frank Cy Monaghan, a case that has drawn public attention and calls for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TY United Press
Uniontown
Charles J. Margiotti
Murriy
Frank Cy Monaghan
Giants Clinch N L Pennant In Ten Inning Win
Boston Bees fall to the New York Giants 2 to 1 in ten innings in the first game of a doubleheader. The decisive run comes in the tenth, sealing the pennant for New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unton
Boston
New York Giants
Boston Bees
Withdrawal of Italy Expected After League Standoff
Geneva Sept 24 The league assembly, after refusing to expel Ethiopia, awaited Italy’s possible withdrawal. Some observers feared a permanent pullout, with Rome reportedly ready to announce by noon. With Ethiopia seated, the league shifted focus to the Spanish Civil War and its diplomatic repercussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etes
Geneva
League Assembly
Ethiopia
Italy
Rome
League
Tropical Storm Moves Northward Offshore Maine
United Press reports a new tropical storm strengthening as it moves northward over the Atlantic, with hurricane warnings issued along the northeastern U S coast from Maine to west of Portland. The system swirls rapidly toward the north, disrupting plans and prompting vigilance along affected shores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Miami
Federal Hurricane Warning System
Wast
Maine
Portland
Me Atlantic
Indictments tied to $760,600 bank short age scheme in Bradford
Eleven people led by Wilson R. Campbell head a federal indictment over a Bradford Comar sial National Bank shortage of $760,600. The case links Bradford and Bath banks through forged checks and mail fraud, naming eight Bradford officers and Cunningham Natural Gas as participants. Bench warrants issued for immediate arrests. nine defendants face conspiracy charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Erie
Wilson R. Campbell
Farmers and Mechanics, Trust Company
Bath
N. Y
Bradford
Comarsial National Bank
Tve
Bradgora Ban Id
Cunningham Natural Gag Lompany
Campbell
New York State
United States Yyalla
New York Bank
Bradford Institution
Fie
Bath Institution
Ue Bradford Bank
Howard J. Benson
Rust Bfiger
Floyd H. Parmenter
Uist Ethver
Stantey B. Penton
Note Ueller
Hazel A. Benson
Haraldly Miller
Savings Arentist
Bradford Gas Company
John T. Coningham
Gas Company
John T. Beeker
W. Russell Hungerford
Liydekwoy
W. Alderson Lynch
Bila Ellason McCaig
U. S
Harp~ Wil
Benson
Parmenter
Benton
Cunningham
Becker
Hungerford
Lynch
Bila McCalg
Clemency Denied in Torch Murder Case
Harrisburg reports the state pardon board rejected the clemency petition of Exina Mumibula, a 44 year old Erie seamstress serving 4 to 20 years for second degree murder in the death of 11 year old Filla Mumbulo. The hearing featured Attorney General Charles J. Margiotti arguing the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Harrisburg
Exina Mumibula
Erie
State Industria Home For Women
Muncy
Filla Mumbulo
Fatny
Ralph Mumbulo
Charles J. Margiotti
Landon to Speak in Minnesota on New Deal Trade Policy
Gov Alf Landon campaigned through Minnesota and Wisconsin to rally farmers against Roosevelt trade deals. He outlined the Republican social security plank while touring agricultural areas to press for the preservation of farm policies and reciprocal trade agreements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Alex Morris
United Press
Des' Moines
Alf M. Landon
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Midwest
Roosevelt
George A. Peek
Des Maines
Tow
Rosite
Twin Cities
Erie to accept 967,909 grant for tuberculosis hospital
Erie county commissioners in special session voted two to one to accept a 967,909 grant for a long-proposed sanitarium to be built at Lake Pleasant and Gorey roads. Commissioner Thomas W. Flatley led the motion with support from Mrs. Helen M. Schlurutt. Commissioner Elen Blair opposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Erie County
Wien
Board of County
Aipwia
Gwined
Lake Pleasant
Gore Yoads
Thomas
W. Flatley
Helen M. Schlurutt
Elén
Blair
Death claims deformed babe in Chicago hospital
The six day old Julian Tafel died after 28 hours of medical efforts to correct bodily abnormalities. Post mortem revealed he had only four rudimentary bladder and died from postoperative shock and poisoning. Dr Lewis Eastman noted the condition would have caused death regardless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Julian ‘Tafel, Dy, Thokeat
Doep Tora
Junior
Lewis Eastman
MISS KAVELAGE SPEAKS TO KIWANIANS TODAY
Miss Katherine Kavelage recorder of deeds Erie spoke before Corry Kiwanis Club at the Hotel Corry. About twenty members and guests heard her discuss duties of the office and the county filing and recording of deeds. Assembly singing was led by H. J. Sheen with Keppel Tiffany at the piano. Guests included Rev. C Beatty attorney A W Currie of Brie and Benjamin Titus of Tow a.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Kavelage
Erie
Corry Kiwan
Hotel Corry
Kavelage
H. J. Sheen
Keppel ‘Tiffany
Rev. C. Beatty
WW. Currie
Brie
Benjamin Titus
Towa
Responsibility of Students Breaking Panel Test
School board debated who pays for two windows broken by students near a Wheo building. Directors refused to pay the bill, sending the matter to Solicitor Blaine Kincaid. Windows were broken at Bills Harvey residence on East Congress Street. Four directors opposed payment while Barnes Bennett Dearing and Lambing voted no.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheo
Board of Education
Blaine Kincaid
Bills Harvey
East
Congress Street
Barnes, Bennett, Dearing
Lambing
U S and British Troops on Alert as Crisis Grows
Shanghai report from September 24 notes British and American forces placed on standby amid rising tensions between China and Japan after the killing of a Japanese sailor. Japanese and Chinese troops patrolled zones, with Ta Peiping's North China commander warning patience has ended. Observers expect possible further troop landings and drastic measures to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Morris
United Press
Shanghai
China
Japan
International Settlement Bridge
United States
Smavines
Carrack 4
Ta Peiping
Takayoshi Matsumura
Asumitu Taminator
Liquor Store Profits Grow in Pennsylvania Fiscal Year
Pennsylvanias liquor monopoly netted 10,577,737 dollars in the year ending May 1, more than twice the biennial budget estimate for the general fund. Gross sales reached 63,455,211 dollars with per capita roughly 85 cents, compared with 47,217,489 and 781,470 net in 1934-35. The board added 919,686 dollars to reserves. stronger sales stemmed from stricter enforcement, lower prices, and more stores. Harold K. Powell attended a Ford dealers meeting in Gleland, C, today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Downing
United Press
Hairrisburg
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Control Board
Burle
Women to Aid Salvation Army Canvass Campaign
Mrs. M. J. Parkhurst will team the Salvation Army ladies campaign again under Chairman D. A. Hillstrom. About fifty ladies to assist as wards captains will join after the joint men and ladies dinner on October 1. The advance gift campaign already has about twenty captains lined up for the drive starting Monday September 28.
School District Borrows 5000 From Local Man
The Corry school district board voted to borrow 5300 from Henry Bachemer at 4 percent interest for two years to fund materials for the Vocational School building. E. Barnes, board president, to sign papers. Board also approved a 5050 voucher to the National Bank and Trust Company of Erie for premium debt and interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Board of Education
Henry Bachemer
Maple Wenjlle
Stra. E. Barnes
National Bank and ‘Trust Company of
Erie
Flood gates opened to halt Spanish rebels near Madrid
Madrid reports a government counteroffensive west of Toledo after opening the Alberche river dam gates. A torrent swept rebel positions, washing away troops and equipment while government forces pressed three axes from Nagalpetal north of the river, Santa Cruz de Huesa to the south, and west of Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Madrid
Madrid
Toledo
Alperche River
Alberche
Tom
Nagalpetal
Santa Cruz de Hksmar
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Report Commission
DEM Chieftains
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Monaghan
Far East
Tor
Wosprrac
Landon
Minneapolis
New Deal
Chiang Ahi
Babe
Miss Kavelage
U.S
Penn'a
Harold K. Powell
Gleveland
Ford Tealers
M. J. Parkdhwest
Asin
Man
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