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A partial baseball synopsis describes a play at an antey yard with a batter and a base hit. It mentions an inning and a fielding play as the event unfolds, but the damaged OCR leaves many details unreadable.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1937
Page
7
A partial baseball synopsis describes a play at an antey yard with a batter and a base hit. It mentions an inning and a fielding play as the event unfolds, but the damaged OCR leaves many details unreadable.
A chaotic readable column describes a bustling Columbus school day with a constitutional day program led by students. It highlights speeches, songs, and performances including The Star-Spangled Banner and The Making of the Constitution, plus a campus event with tours and demonstrations.
A charged larceny case before a city alderman centers on A W Walt of East Bisset Avenue accusing Russell Graham, a recently paroled youth, of stealing his neighbor’s car. The suspect, once jailed for stabbing his father in February 1934, vanished after the auto’s disappearance, then allegedly left New York for home. Police recovered the car in McKeesport.
Erie on September 28 Ferry condemned wife Mary was moved Monday by Farview Hospital for the Criminal Insane near Carbondale Pennsylvania guarded by Deputy Sheriff Harry Darling and Special Tepity Ray Wigner. He arrived at the state institution late Monday afternoon. He said he was glad going home. He had been in the county jail since a year ago this month when sentenced. Sheriff Darling cloaked him in his overcoat for the long trip. Wic will report to the state pardon board in Harrisburg after several weeks. If sane he will be taken to Rockview to be executed on October 25. If found insane he will be committed to a mental institution for life or until recovery. The murder of Mrs Teresa occurred on May 9, 1936, when Ferry hacked her with a hatchet and hidden the body in the basement. he was convicted four months later and had been in county jail since.
At the Dairymen's League meeting an audition is planned as part of the regular program on Wednesday evening. H H Marsh of Waterford, county president, will operate a bisomalic talking or turbine machine to explain the Roger Allan bill and its effects on dairymen.
A local Y M C A retreat drew many attendees as club leaders urged stronger weekly activity and Sunday programs. Rev Perry P Haines shared leadership insights while D A Hillstrom welcomed participants and recounted his M C A experiences. A hymn and organ selections followed with refreshments before plans for the next meeting in late October.
Officials announced that a Wattsburg end section of the Beaverdam Wattsburg road should be finished by Thursday noon, with the opening set for next week. The Beaverdam jink of the Corry Wattsburg road opened yesterday.
Federal grand jury indicts the Harlan County Sheriff 22 deputies coal operators and 22 coal companies on conspiracy to violate Wagner Labor Relations act. Indictments issued after a Justice Department probe by 19 special agents. Bail set at 5000 dollars for operators and companies and 2500 dollars for deputies.
Harrisburg reports an inquiry into alleged discrimination against workers over forty in industry. Labor officials, led by Secretary Ralph M. Bashore, say the issue has recently come before the department and may test existing laws. A quick resolution is hoped with prompt action and investigation.
In Pottsville Pennsylvania the Daughters Of America will induct new officers at the close of the 46th shale convention. Mrs Bella Reedy will be the new state counselor with officers Tad hider Peasulent Emma Gerbig Seviicton and Agnes Baghswart among the group. Secretary-Treasurer Wns Freda Stough and historian Clara Sehlor Izabuth are named.
A garbled but recognizable report centers on Franklin D. Roosevelt reportedly seeking a third term. The piece hints at political maneuvering, public debate, and potential implications for the presidency during a period of upheaval, naming key figures and factions in vague terms.
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