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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1935
Page
5
A broken face and recovery mark a somber tale as Trank Jor van, hobbling after a long injury, gathers friends for a late night celebration. He slips near the stairs, breaks his line again, and risks further harm while seeking solace.
Mrs James Hughes returns to Buffel N Y after a brief visit with her sister Miss Clara Cullen in this city. Wills Jeave and Pendleton Brows plan to resume studies at Fessenda school in West Newton Massachusetts. Harry D Mooney Pennsylvania detective retires from Akron Ohio after a brief stay. Mr and Mrs Foster Davis return from Pasadena California. Cory couple recount western sights on their trip. Mrs C A Johnson and daughter Edna return from Union City after attending Timers with Charles Patlerson of Hat City. Frances Bissell back to Jamestown after a visit with her parents Arthur and Mrs Bissell of Sciota Road. George Roach Pennsylvania RR operator leaves for a business trip. Mrs Anna Bradford called to Spartamshore by brother Thomas Fallon. Mrs J D Clark of Elgin visiting for the day. Mrs Elmer Young of Essex Street taken to Corry Hospital in serious condition. J Byrns Miss Minnie Kingston Mary Jane Kingston and Arthur Goring motor to Buffalo for a day with relatives. Mrs C J Ennis returns from Rochester with her niece Phyllis Ann Kingston. Alfred Morrison Jr seriously ill at home on Liberty Street. Fred Morrill and C M Walking from Chillicothe Missouri visit the city. Plton Blair of mine City visits, Mr and Mrs Frank Whiteley of White Street depart tomorrow morning by motor for a visit in Washington D C.
Data on relief activity from January 14 to March 14 show relief cost 60 percent of total spending, with 40 million in federal funds for direct and work relief. Johnson's report notes 1,722,880 Pennsylvanians on relief and 12,860 employed in relief administration as of March 9, plus 18 non residents. All direct relief grants in Philadelphia and Allegheny counties are cash payments with surplus food distributed. relief includes in kind goods like food fuel shoes rent and medical care.
Two Columbus men William Brailley and Joseph Lamb, both in their twenties, confessed to a string of filling station holdups across Illinois and Wisconsin. Police said they looked like college boys as they were arrested near a station in Columbus. About $820 was found on them. Bradley, an attorney and former judge, commented on their appearance and origin from Chicago. A Beaver relief bill prompted by Representative Peter Reiging to form a five member committee for investigation.
Harrisburg April 2 United Press says the state planning board drafts a bill to create a five member authority to oversee public works projects. It would direct up to 50 million dollars in state funds with potential federal relief totaling 4.5 billion for housing, bridge work and clearance. The plan aims to replace Allegheny county authority and centralize project control at the state level.
In Augusta Georgia on a Saturday afternoon Herman Leroy Emmet a General Electric official fractured his leg below the knee after slipping from the bank of a bunker on the sporty course of the Augusta Golf and Country Club. He was trapped in mud near a bunker and carried to safety, his condition described as serious though not life threatening. Emmet had arrived ten days earlier and had recently discarded certain footwear and cane prior to the incident.
New York April 2 stock market edged lower after an initial firm tone as 275 pm prices show varied gains and losses. Major issues listed include American Can, American Locomotive, General Electric, General Motors, Bethlehem Steel, Chrysler, Du Pont, Standard Oil, United States Leather, and Penn RR with mixed percent changes and overall uncertain prospects.
Arthur Doc Barker, a sullen leader of the shattered gang accused of kidnapping Ward G Bremer for 200000 dollars, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in the United States District Court. Ten defendants were arraigned. nine pled not guilty and one pled guilty. A separate item notes a boat club fire on the Allegheny River destroying the Dugavene Boat Club structure as it underwent renovation.
Teachers association officers in Union City plan to attend the Northwest District executive committee meeting of the P B A at Congdon Cove Sunday morning. The meeting, called by district president D Harris, will advance plans for the district annual meeting at Erie on October 18. Mex resort menaced by fire. authorities contained a blaze threatening frame structures in a resort city. Midnight Follies night club severely damaged. adjoining small building damaged as well.
A tense interrogation unfolds as Merriam faces Inspector Melgury and Montigny over a party scandal. Elderbank accuses Merriam of planning a murder for a divorce payoff, while Merriam counters with denials and hints at a wife’s threats. The confrontation shifts to past schemes, with Montreal ties and insurance questions looming.
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