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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1932
Page
7
Corry School District officials said rumors of major retrenchment changes for 1994 98 are unfounded. A special Board of Education meeting is set Friday at 7 40 PM to discuss readjustments in staffing and the coming year as part of the contemplated revision during the 1932 33 term.
Chart drawn from Treasury figures charts the nation’s finances from 1922 to mid 1990s, showing why budget balancing prompts calls for higher taxes and lower spending. It notes deficits begin around 1981, peak receipts in 1930, and a midyear red figure of 1.376 billion in 1932, reflecting boom-era revenues and later fiscal strain.
Warren April meeting votes to reduce the tax rate from 16 to 15 mills for the coming year. borough officials fix the tax collector commission at 0.5 percent for money before Jan 1 and 4 percent after. A three quarters of a mill levy for permanent street work is omitted. a bond issue may be needed to resume resurfacing Market Street from Pexmaylvanie Avenue to the new pavement. Gas rate hearing report by Borough Solicitor S. D. Blackman noted. Councilman vacancy from Second Ward created by C W Barwis resignation. resolution to appoint R Dusham failed 10 to 8.
The April committee of the Corry club met Monday evening with 25 members present. They accepted an invitation from Union City club to meet April 7 with State President Helen Blair attending. A delegate was to be sent to the state convention. a $10 donation to the Pennsylvania Society for Crippled Children was approved. A white elephant party and social hour followed, with the next luncheon meeting scheduled for April 7 at the Hotel Corry featuring Helen Blair as speaker.
New York April 5 A general strike of Columbia University students was called for Wednesday by Read Harris supporters. Volunteer pickets were planned to patrol buildings as Harris faced expulsion charges for alleged personal profit at a university dining hall.
April 5. Prosecutor Graham announces a program to reduce prosecution costs in county and justice offices. He orders staff to cut stenographic costs, omit court reporters for hearings, and obtain witness statements instead of live testimony to speed cases and lower witness fees.
Warren April 5. Fire department answered a call from Russell to report a dwelling destroyed and two more homes in danger. The house of Mr. and Mrs. William DeLong was leveled while families of Edgar Daughyot Ludsey Sebackengest and Livie Prettyman suffered scorch damage. Furniture was moved from the three affected homes and mud hindered crews. Cause and insurance status were not learned.
Coast guards seized a rum boat carrying 800 cases of liquor valued at $80,000. Crew members escaped by swimming ashore after the craft ran aground near Wildwood Villas seven miles from here while patrolling the lower Delaware Bay from Cape May. The Coast Guard reported the crew went overboard as the cutter approached.
George Beisel 45 pleaded guilty to attempted car burglary in Erie county court. He withdrew the March 23 1932 plea after being informed prosecutors planned to seek a life term as an habitual criminal. Prosecutor Graham said the life term would be pressed against Beisel and two other Erie prisoners. Brown named to Bell Telephone directorate sales role in Warren Kane Youngstown and Russell. effective April 1. Ray Dhotra succeeds as local manager for the four communities.
The Baptist church revival opened with Superintendent A. Blackmore of Brie addressing the audience. Evening services start at 7 15 and will continue through the week. Blackmore, a pianist and composer, and other singers from Brie join the program. The third ward cottage prayer meeting is slated for 9 45 to 10 50 Wednesday morning at Mrs Emma Jones on Marion Street, with ten people at this morning's gathering.
Mrs C P Walon and aides hosted the College Women's Club at her North Center Street home Monday with a large turnout. A book review by Mrs Eugenia Graft and a review of last year's plays followed a business session. Bridge games awarded Mrs Marion Fostlethwart and Miss Mary L McGrath. Delicous refreshments ended the gathering. next meeting set for April 5 at Miss Margaret O'Hare's East Bond Street home.
An explosion and subsequent fire at the Allied Mills Company plant in Omabe South destroyed much of the facility. One man was killed, seven injured, and property damage estimated between 300000 and 450000 dollars. Spontaneous wheat-bin combustion is blamed for the blast. William Willers was found dead under debris and machinery.
Fragmented classified items list goods for sale horses teams and general purpose equipment. Entries include general sale notes for 2700 IH and J B McKay Sprint Greek items, horses and mares with weights and ages, contact details in Corry Pennsylvania, and requests to buy cattle and second hand safes. Also noted are rental listings for a modem house with six rooms and garden in West Bend Street with associated contact.
Four young men were arrested on a country road near Hillery on charges of attempted robbery in the first degree. Named arrestees include Joe Green, 84 Victoria Avenue. Dominick DiAngelo, 15 Victoria Avenue. Joseph Campatese, 217 Allen Street. Ross Reale, 116 Harrison Street. Also held were James Ennett, 68, North Springfield, Pa, and Cyrus Paterson, 7, North Springfield, for intoxication. all were released on bail last evening.
Advertisement promises new and improved Duco paint that applies easily on large surfaces with minimal odor from turpentine. Offers trial with label return and money back guarantee if not convinced by the finish.
Henry D Hatford MM Neely 3 None 6 La Brivars. Readable fragments mention an 1895 Prague date and names. No clear event or outcome to anchor a concise summary.
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