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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1937
Page
1
Dr Ade will speak at the dedication ceremony marking the opening of a new vocational school in the city on November 4. Officials from state and local levels will attend as plans for a formal program are announced, highlighting the institution as one of the best equipped in the state.
Superintendent Ralph Dewey says adult education programs will offer evening courses in mechanics auto work business English and public speaking. Courses depend on demand and facilities with no age below school age. registrations open October 4 at the school offices.
District Governor Hubert Miller of Titusville spoke at Corry Rotary Club’s dinner in Hotel Corry. Twenty five members and four guests attended. He outlined district reorganization plans to reduce district numbers, noted Corry’s club shift to a new district, and announced Rotary Fair committee progress for October events including readings by Breona Hay and other entertainment to boost the annual fair.
Voters must enroll under the state permanent registration law to be eligible for the upcoming municipal election. State election officials say registrations received by October 4 may still be valid, while many expect Saturday to be the deadline. Corry residents not yet registered can register at the Erie County courthouse. In Johnstown Pennsylvania Allen Geist Sr. after spiking fever to 110 degrees is reported as winning a battle against pneumonia.
A $150,000 fire at a Swift & Company packing plant in Chicago’s Stockyards was followed by a steam pipe explosion on the fourth floor. Firemen retreated as clouds of steam and smoke rolled through the floors. ten minutes elapsed before crews regained entry. No injuries were reported. Fifty fire companies responded to the emergency near the stockyards.
United States and League of Nations condemned Japanese air bombings of Chinese civilians. Secretary Hull’s statement urged adherence to humanitarian principles while the U S abstained from voting but joined in the condemnation. The adviser committee heard the U S position read by Leland Humson.
Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes defends lower federal courts against criticism of delaying justice. He cites progress in clearing backlogs and backs a four part plan to strengthen the judiciary, including adding 12 district judges and four circuit judges, redrawing boundaries, and speeding preliminary procedures and transfers within districts.
Premier Benito Mussolini's visit to Adolf Hitler ended with a parade of 25 fascist regiments at the new Germany army, a luncheon at Hitler's chancellery, and widespread press emphasis on the peace note and the solidarity of Italy and Germany. Mr and Mrs Ralph McCord of North East were visiting relatives there.
Norfolk dispatch reports Supreme Court Justice Hugo L. Black, returning from a European vacation, refused to answer directly whether he is a member of the Ku Klux Klan. He indicated a possible statement later and faced ongoing questions about ineligibility and political connections as the court prepares for its next session.
Electric power will be released to Beaverdam Friday affecting many homes in Hedistiit and Orteper Isl while Northwest Territory Electrification Co operative Association confirms the plan. The Beaverdam district may not receive energy immediately as crews address verification and supply resuming work amid a reported consolidation of lines and local concerns.
A fragmented San Francisco waterfront scene sees Teamsters Union workers withdraw pickets and plan to resume car dock duties along piers and wharves after a dispute with the International Longshoremen and Warehousemen’s Union over alleged infractions. The action marks a tense pause in a broader labor conflict on the West Coast as affiliates of the AFL respond to ongoing organizational pressure.
Testimony proceeded in a $1,600 damage suit filed by Wve Lele of this city against the city. Lele claims a raised water level at the North West and Pleasant streets intersection caused water to flood his residence. The state highway department allegedly raised the grade to bank the curve along the river route from Canty to Spartansburg. Attorney McCllatack for Lele and Solicitor Blaine Gincaid for the city appeared as the case moved toward a hearing.
In San Antonio Texas on September 29 an 88 year old woman, Mrs Bonifela Gavela, dangled with her arm caught between fence pickets for about twelve hours after climbing a box to water flowers. The arm became numb and gangrene set in. Her 0 year old son, Martians, was chained to the bed and watched. Nurses considered amputation while the woman deteriorated from shock and exposure as neighbors described a troubled scene.
London dispatch reports Premier Benito Mussolini prepared to open his frontier to loyalists as a move tied to the withdrawal of foreign volunteers from the Spanish Civil War. The British French note urged a conference among Britain France and Italy to resolve the issue while Franco Francoist forces appear ready for any action.
Denver, Sept 29 William D Hutcheson head of the carpenters and a key AFL figure announced strong support for the ouster drive. His unexpected statement followed his arrival in Denver for the federation convention. The move sharpens the battle over whether John L Lewis will be expelled or suspended.
Word from Greensburg Pennsylvania reports Oliver M. Deibler of Greensburg seriously ill at the Milford Pennsylvania home of former Governor Gifford Pinchot. Deibler, a former state fisheries commissioner, was noted to be ill as of September 2.
Fragmented notes detail investigations into C W Wilder and his company led by treasurer Willer Stephenson. Events reference audits, court actions, and allegations of financial impropriety amid domestic strife involving Mrs Wilder and Benton County authorities.
Patricia Maguire, known as the sleeping beauty, died after a five year and seven month sleep spell. An autopsy failed to reveal a cure or cause, though pneumonia and an abdominal tumor contributed to weakness. Dr Eugene Traut faced further investigation as researchers reviewed the baffling encephalitis lethargica case.
In Waynesburg Pennsylvania on September 29 additional witnesses testified in the appeal by Mrs. Laura Elma Morris seeking reinstatement as a Whitesley Township schoolteacher after her dismissal last April on cruelty and incur relency charges. Testimony included C. D. Longi4 aeacker assistant superintendent of Greene County schools and Dr. C. 4. Milgon of California State Teachers College. The hearing before Judge C. W. Wayehott began in Greene County Court.
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