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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1934
Page
6
A garbled report covers regional politics with Apsil showers and a fourth district race. It notes rising operator license figures, a geese flock noise incident near Corry, management changes at local stores, new truck models, and price shifts in autos including Cadillac and Ford remarks.
Columbus High students swept the Warren County finals of the Northwestern Pennsylvania Music and Poransic League at Sheffield. Entries included Lloydine Sager, Natalie Dodd, Russell Moore, Hobart Blanchard, with Miss McGernon, Robert Johnson, and Mrs. W. Bargh as accompanists. The report notes strong school music instruction and mentions subsequent events and local notices around Columbus, including teachers’ re‑election and Perry Haines buying property to move May 1.
Thomas Raymurn While, a constitutional lawyer, argued at the Revolution meeting that federal regulation of state functions may exceed constitutional rights. He noted the Supreme Court has not ruled on the NRA and urged public education to influence opinion against the President's policy, calling opponents obstructionists.
Lipya Stowe, commander of the Hiie Crawford district of the American Legion, announces that the district has again gone over the top in the mamihershin drive. The royal district topped state records in 1952 and the two northwestern combos have surpassed that mark in 1934.
A sudden windstorm on Chautauqua Lake piled ice up to fifteen feet along shorefronts from Ashville Bay to Reach Wood. Boats and docks were crushed, two boathouses damaged, and several cottages threatened as ice cakes the size of a man’s head coated lawns and decks near Sherman’s Bay. Residents report such a formation is rare along the lake’s western shore.
Residents in Meadville report a large flock of white swans in V formation flying southward early Tuesday morning. About 400 birds were observed, their eerie barking cry attracting attention from locals and sportsmen alike as wild ducks diversely circled waters nearby.
Ridgway April 4 preliminary work began on a proposed Laurel Mill recreational grounds project three miles west of Ridgway though not yet approved by the regional forester. G teen stone cutters started laying foundations for a dam and facilities to include bathing boating skating and picnic areas with shelters and bath houses awaiting federal approval and bids for cement sand and gravel. Earl Geyerholser to address Ridgway businessmen urging support.
Lead mine unearthed in a house cellar at a Potosi Wisconsin farm home built in 1850. Red pressed brick structure hosts four shafts sunk in the cellar revealing a large amount of lead. The Rolle also served in the local church.
Dr C C Crawford, president of Edinboro State Teachers College, announced his resignation effective at term end. He will stay on as faculty. Dr Carmen Ross of Doyles to school superintendent is strongly mentioned as Crawford’s possible successor amid concerns over his health.
Prince Devawong of Siam, touring Europe and the United States, said Japan is the dominant Far East power but Siam is not fearful. He noted strong Japan Siam ties, exports raw materials to Japan, and a favorable balance of trade. He added Siam remains calm politically with a peaceful National Assembly and limited Communist influence. King Prajadhipok’s summer plans depend on health, with possible stays in Scotland, Switzerland, or Germany.
Twenty enumerators and two supervisors started work on a social survey of Corry to reach every home as part of a federal relief program. The effort aims to measure employed and unemployed levels across the state, with thorough training and identification cards for all staff. Citizens are urged to cooperate to provide accurate data on employment trends during the current period. John Dempsey departed for Pittsburgh on business.
In Pittsburgh on April 4 an involuntary bankruptcy case was started in federal district court against Judge Joseph Orin Waite. Creditors listed include GL Gebhardt & Son claiming 207.50 for fuel, American Motor 221.40 for auto supplies and repairs, James F. Pammer 24 for insurance, and Dr A G Schlindwein 80 for services.
Mrs Laur Voile presided as district acqacy president as officers of Lady Wranklin Relateen Lodge were installed in the 1 0 O F hall. Officers include Florence Colburn noble grand Ethel Mathews vice grand Hazel Itrowlton secretary Anna Gallagher R N G Hulda Wood L S N G Bertha Smith chaplain Iola Hardinger warden Delia Allen conductress Mae Sarnrike R S V G Eunice DeJean L S V G Treva Bugbee post grand Emma Nichols RAS Sx Florence Hallman L AOS S Esther Cogswell spiar Alice Risworth delegate to Rebekah Assembly at Stroudsburg Pa June 12. Guests from Erie Union City Sherpan and Youngstown attended. A bounteous dinner was served to thirty five members.
Union City residents greet the reopening of the National Bank of Union City after federal approval. The bank will resume operations with a $100000 capital and $30000 surplus, plan to pay depositors up to 60 percent, and accounts overseen by trustees Mussrs Hatch Hess and Erskine. The move is expected to free thousands of dollars for local business after a yearlong bank holiday.
A damaged OCR item lists multiple family names and relations including Mr and Mrs, Mr Artinie Morr, Miss Sophia Tespyville, Mrs Sh, and Mrs Slye. Mentions of relatives in Conn and various domestic ties appear but details are unclear.
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