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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1937

Page

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Kidnaping charge filed in Warren case ties to Erie man

Myron Muharry faces a kidnaping charge en route to Warren after allegedly abducting his stepdaughter Luria Blane Mor 18 from her father. Police say Mahaffy and the girl were found in Erie and returned to her father Krendal Mortis. Mahaffy will have a hearing in Erie on the automobile charge before returning for the kidnaping case.

United Press Warren T's Myron Muriarty Sixagene Luria Blane Mor Daputy Sherif William Stewar Mahatty Eris Mahatsy Krendal Mortis Stewart Erie Weil Fisenid Leia Mehasfy Mahaffy Lorna Sherman N. Y Hele Pollvesila Mahaffy Torna

Compromise Reached in Waynesburg Teacher Case

In Waynesburg on September 14 a compromise settlement emerged in the teacher tenure case involving Laura Morris, a senior instructor. The common pleas hearing paused as Morris and the Whiteley Township School Board conferrenced with Judge Caste Waychoff to discuss terms, with resignation and retained teaching status expected as possible outcomes.

United Press Waynesburg Laura Eins Mortis Common Pleas Court Morris Whiteley Town Ship School Board Caste Wn Waychoff Comptonse

Mass murder probe urged over Elizabethtown shoe plant threat

In Harrisburg on Sept 30 Gov George H Marle was asked to investigate an alleged threat at the Charleroy Inc shoe factory in Elizabethtown. A letter from Mary J Schneider and John M Edelman urged action after 12 cutters sought a raise in piece rates and vowed to “plow all to hell” with a shotgun.

United Press Harrisburg George H. Marle Bonus Charleroy Charleroy, Inc Elizabethtown Harle Mary J. Schneider John M. Edelman Committee For Industrial Organization

Raise for Seamen by United Press New York

Seamen on 18 American export and cargo ships, all of which call at Mediterranean ports, were granted a $6 monthly wage increase as compromisers demand for War risk insurance.

Unites Press New York Berata Méditérranean

Endangered Boat Endangers Crew Amid Storms Near Vancouver

A distress transmission from the 800 ton vessel Phe indicates a gale and heavy seas forcing Thubmaby Island to drift 80 miles off the route between Vancouver and the Canadian coast. The ship and crew are in danger as the vessel battles rough waters near вв.

Wy United Vansouver Suley Thornaby Otwen

Hillstrom to Speak at Cory Golden Rule Club Dinner

A. Hillstrom, superintendent of the Cory Jamestown Manufacturing plant, will address members of the Cory Golden Rule Club at the regular dinner meeting next Monday evening at the McCray club in Lovells Ar. He recently retired from a European tour and will speak on experiences from the trip. Business matters on the agenda include the impact of the new four and a half day work week for women and plans for lighting the business area for the Christmas holiday. Richand Rosshacher is general chairman. The Ladies Aid Society of the McCray Church will serve the dinner.

A. Hillstrom Cory Jamestoyn Manufacturing Oe Cory Golden Rule Club GIGN McCray Lovells Ar. Hillstham Olin Bratken Loway Berto Richand Rosshacher Ald Ohttech

Besson Heads Joestl Lodge At Independent Order Meeting

George L. Bessin was elected No 1 Grant of the Joestl lodge of the Independent Order of Old Fellows, succeeding Charles Butters, at a largely attended meeting of Organ valion Inst tonight. Several officers were chosen including Warren White as vice president, Merle Akam as recording secretary, James Williamson as financial secretary, William Colby as trustee, Stacy Jenner as paraphernalia clerk, A. F. Carthurs as representative for the Home of the Aged at Grave City, and Williamson and Akam as Orphans’ representatives from Meadville. Induction ceremonies are planned for October 20 in the club rooms, under the direction of District Deputy Grand Master Harold Shannon of Corry.

George L. Bessim Joestl Independent Order of Old Fellows Charles Butters Jawa Warren White Merle Akam James Williamson Seartary William Colby Stacy &Jenner A. F. Carthurs Grave City Mérle Akam Meadville Comyprisertho Mert Ee Oder Moms Ast Ever Ceremante Hirold Shannon Corry

Molestation case yields 10 to 20 year sentence

In Waynesburg Pennsylvania on September 4, William Wetterau, 26, of Nemacolin, was sentenced to terms totaling 10 to 20 years after pleading guilty to two technical charges of sodomy. Wetterau, arrested Tuesday, had allegedly molested young boys and girls in Nemacolin for some time. He is married and the father of a three year old.

Japan Defends War Tactics and Evacuation Demand

Tokyo asserts naval and air bombardments in China are military necessity and calls for evacuation of foreigners to safe zones. Tokyo warns that Japan alone will decide targets, while Shanghai reports Russian officers aiding Chinese defenses south of Tientsin. Japan says 120,000 troops sent to Manchukuo as precaution. London notes possible emergency parliamentary session for a universal boycott of Japanese goods.

United Press Xtokyo Japan League of Nations Ithar Nanking Shanghai Tientsin Hatte Front Tsangchow Techow Trentsiyy Pukow Manchukuo Manchu Tapanese Sodchow Ning Hangchow Chenghi London China Ifat

Drunken Driver Sentenced After Clymer Crash

Howard Munsee, a young farmer from the Clymer area, was sentenced to three months in the Chautauqua county jail on a drunken driving charge after a morning crash just west of Clymer. His vehicle collided with an Erie man’s car. both vehicles were severely damaged but no injuries were reported.

Howard Munsee Young Farm Clymer Chautauqua County Erie

Justice Black to reply on radio to KKK charges Friday night

Justice Hugo L. Black will broadcast a 20 minute reply tomorrow at 9:30 p m EST over major radio networks to charges he was a Ku Klux Klan member. Officials said the program will address the allegations without antagonism.

Black Ay United Washington Hugo L. Black Ku Klux Klan Black Wil Speare the Nation Columbia Broadcasting Stacks Brather-B- Lar Tiffordd Dury Afley Blaaye Digu Mbt Atesandria Nawtonal Brow Sasting Company Columbia Brewl Awling Syktem -Annauticod Speanition Lu Bhigh Norcal Emerya Suefuston Tony Unil Bt Wiles Aisley Jr Atessumilisu Hiss Kenneth Ayn Berkeley Westenlay Menin Norfolk Roosevelt Justice Hugo Wack Shawn Justice Black

National union meet opens in west amid charges

Denver reports the national labor convention begins with delegates debating moves against the John L Lewis led unions and the handling of federal labor policy. Talks touch on potential changes to the Wagner Act and the influence of the CIO and craft unions.

West United Prose Denver Colo YO —Andersen Indus Fal Unlona John L. Lewis Metal Trades Building Trades National Labor Board Congress Warrner Labor Act Lylewery A. Wm A. Otfelyls Lewis

Fire wipes out Carlin's amusement park at cost $250,000

Sept. 2 report from Slupimore says a stubborn fire at Carlin's amusement park caused about 250000 in damage. Twenty workers were overcome by smoke as flames swept through three large frame buildings including a roller skating rink, power house, and other structures before crews contained the blaze.

United Press Slupimore Mien Tollay Carlin Wostemen Pawer House

Wilder Takes Stand In Own Defense Today

Pittsburgh filing details Clinton S Wilder a wealthy man expected to deny allegations of heavy drinking and abusing his wife Virila Wilder in a 1934 case. Edith Boyle nurse to the Wilder children testified that Wilder allegedly drank threatened and abused his wife, and that Mrs Wilder was nervous.

Wilder United Press Pittsburgh Clinton S. Wilder Waeeen Vir Bila P. Wilder Wilde Edith Boyle Wileer Itees Mrs. Wilder

No New Leads In Chicago Kidnap Case

Federal agents and police pressed for witnesses as the Chicago kidnap case of Charles Ross and 17 suspects remained unresolved. A hotel witness described three men in a car tailing Ross as he left a Sycamore hotel with his secretary last Saturday night before he was abducted. Investigators retraced the route toward Chicago seeking further testimony while other leads proved fruitless.

United Press Shicago Charles Ross D. iv. Larson da Kalb Sycamore, al Chicago

Hear Evidence In Case Of Two Rural Teachers

Hearings opened in Wayne County Court as two former Wayne Township teachers seek reinstatement under state tenure law. Tadith Re and Lena Stys, challenging earlier nonrenewals at Spencer High and Carley School respectively, request writs of mandamus to compel the district to rehire. Attorney Waller L. Peale presented their case as the first tenure act test in the county. Local school officials had refused to release contracts of the former teachers.

Wayne Township Yeatenjay Cunty Courent Evie Gelubsr Tadith Spencer Sehont Lena Stys Fiater Soldher Carley Et School Wi Bs of Mandamps Wayne ‘Township Astriet Waller L. Peale Cony Whyne Township Eiohn

Advance work on Spring Creek Garland road progress

Concrete pouring for the Spring Creek to Garland route should finish by mid week next. paving near completion with only a short stretch left on the sine side of the project. The four and a quarter mile link from a point 2.12 miles east of Spring Creek to Garland now features an all surfaced highway with dangerous curves removed, shortening travel for Corryites via Youngsville and Warren.

Spring Creek Garland Corryites Youngsville Waren

Il Duce Talks Peace Again Amid Crowded Venice Balcony

Mussolini speaks to cheering crowds from the Venice Palace balcony after a visit to Furness A Mole Millan. He asserts Italy’s aims remain between Germany and Japan, calling for peace while addressing the global crisis.

IL Duce Mussolini Germany Italy United Press Rome Benito Slussini Rolioning Fim Furness Millan Cumigan Nazi Gemany Ieine Bulkue Cronk

PAXSON NOT DISBARRED IN FEDERAL ACTION

Washington September news reports that the Federal Power Commission decided not to disbar Edward Payson, counsel for Associated Gas and Blegh subsidiaries, from practicing before the agency. The ruling preserves his ability to represent clients before the commission.

Paxson Washington Federal Power Commission Imazuind Edward Payson Associa Ad Gas Bletgh Bit Uishar

Bumper Crops Drive Farm Buying Boom in 1920s Tone

Washington reports bumper crops spark a farm buying boom unseen since World War I. Economists note farmers spent heavily this year, with 9,000,000 to 10,000,000 dollars in crop income. Despite cash farm income trailing 1920, purchasing power against manufactured goods improves, lowering cotton and cloth consumption versus past boom years.

United Press Washington Department of Agriculture Selig Amushed Aroma

Erie's Address to Kiwanians Highlights October Meetings

George Kelley of the Kelly stuiles n Kivi spoke at the Kiwanians gathering held at the Hotel Corry. He screened reels from the Blue Ridge to Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania with an opening talk. The business meeting set October and Wednesday 6 o clock as new meeting times to test evening sessions. Donald J. Glogsney joined as a new member, thirty-two regular members attended. A newly organized orchestra boosted the group singing.

George Kelley Kelly Donald J. Glogsney

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U. S Russia Klan Charces Charge Erie Warren Girl B.A. Hillstrom Order of Odd Fellows Herman N. Buhdesen The Board of Health A. F Unions Justice Justice Maid Ikidnap Erieste
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