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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1937
Page
3
A chaotic collage mentions high winds, a Monday City Council session, a Board of Education special meeting, and a Union City public call for assistance. It notes plans by the Pennsylvania Railroad, Nash Motors, and New York price changes affecting urban commerce.
D A R Brokenslaw Willey Chapter hosts a meeting with annual officer elections and a talk by Karl Morrison of Erie on Erie County history. New officers include Regent Mrs Ralph J Foyle and Vice Regents Mrs Donald Wilcox and Walter L Peake, with guest Martha Gretzler Miller of Buffalo attending. Morrison overviewed early earth periods and Erie’s native peoples, noting Erie villages, Algonquins, Iroquois, and ceremonial arrows, and announced planned excavations near Lake LeBoeuf.
On April 1 the official moving day saw many Corry families relocate amid favorable weather. Trucks filled streets with household articles, though exact figures were not available, the count likely stayed near average.
Mrs. Mary L. Matin, 95, died in a house fire at her parents' home in Oatery while attempting to start a fire in a stove. Coroner M. Headland reported the death was investigated by Stawe police with details incomplete in the dispatch.
About 236000 soft coal miners in western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia idle as operators and United Mine Workers leaders negotiate a new contract. Most mines shut down until Monday with no strike yet declared and production halted since yesterday amid John L. Lewis Day celebrations.
A Baie report states the legislature will extend the tax penalty abatement for 1924 and prior years. Taxpayers may pay current assessments plus one fifth of delinquent amounts to exonerate penalties. Utilities real estate may be placed on the tax rolls in the current session.
A labor dispute hits Mellon National Bank properties with farm hands at Rolling Rover and nearby estates in Ligonier and Loretto pausing work. About 35 of 50 Mellon laborers sought higher wages, asking 10 cents more per hour. Three committee members delivered a sealed petition to Mellon at his New York offices.
Base April report shows March construction valued at $185,987 with 94 structures started or changed. Permits issued total 41 and valued at $87,328 for March 1985.
A London accident leaves seven dead and about 30 injured as a train or vehicle collision occurred on a central route. Officials report multiple casualties and seek further details on the crash site and causal factors.
Titusville clinched the District Debate League title after a 2 to 1 win by the Titusville team over Cambridge Springs in the final rounds. Corry finished runner up as Franklin and Cambridge Springs close the season with a meet next Wednesday and a mediation of awards at Allegheny College on Saturday.
The milk goat was among the first wild animals tamed by people. Early humans, nomadic and hunter gatherers, used goats to supply milk meat and clothing and even a practical water container during their wanderings.
The state investigation into the Cramer mine disaster that killed miners was delayed to next week due to unfinished repairs at damaged parts of the mine. Patrick Nairn of Carleton, deputy secretary of mines, will lead the inquiry and it will likely begin Monday.
Warrrsihurg reports Kennedy receives endorsement from the Pennsylvania Labor Association amid political tension. The scene includes mention of labor figures and local figures such as McGuire and Loveless, with unrest later observed near a home.
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