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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1938
Page
7
In Columbus a school assembly chaired by Alice Kuama reviewed a busy program for 8th graders. The event featured hymns, scripture reading, Shakespeare readings, and notes on examinations. The piece sketches social happenings, April fools, and student activities across the day.
Erie county direct relief rolls fell as WPA and the Unemployment Insurance Fund merged 73 cases, dropping 14 families and 103 persons for the week ending March 26. WIPA added 41 cases covering 428 people, while 62 cases were removed from direct relief due to unemployment benefits. Direct relief granted totaled 2145 cases and 6508 persons, with 107 cases and 340 people added the prior week.
An around sixty year old man walked to Goat Island steps and leaped into Niagara Falls at about 6 30 p m. The jump was witnessed by Mr and Mrs Earl E Baughman of San Francisco who saw him take off his cap before the fall. A hat later recovered from the brink was traced to a Niagara Falls mall.
Mayor Frank E. Hepler orders action on trucks blocking Center street and nearby congested areas. Director Rossbacher cites noon hour violations near North Center street as hazard causing lane reduction and traffic flow delays. Council discusses measures including repainting parking lanes and altering traffic geometry near the Center Clinton curve.
Pennsylvania Bar Association proposes replacing the secretary of revenue with a three person tax commission to ensure continuity and expertise. Drafted by John H Fertig, the plan envisions a three member body to decide tax questions rather than executive rule, responding to frequent turnover in the revenue department.
Merchants were warned about a confidence game involving a counterfeit $500 bill. A well dressed woman tried to pay for a coat with a fake note, the clerk had it checked, and after returning for more goods she received $200 in change. The second bill proved spurious.
City Council last night asked the WPA to retain its night watchman on the storm project. It had been planned to drop the watchman but fear of trouble prompted protection. Council requests retention of the watchman services, and it is understood the WPA will acquiesce.
Eleanor Swanson aged 6 of East Kane was struck by an automobile driven by Edith Moser during a snow squall. The car pinned her beneath its front axle. bystanders and a wrecker freed her. She was taken to Community hospital and later moved to Kane Summit hospital where her condition was reported favorable. The driver had limited visibility due to heavy snow and could not see the child in time.
Attorney William J. Carney will introduce Gifford Pinchot at a main meeting in Erie Public Auditorium on Tuesday night April 12. The reception committee for Pinchot, GOP candidate for governor, will be announced Tuesday with George Blair as county campaign chairman presiding.
Advert shows a tonic claiming to renew pep with raw oyster invigorators and other stimulants. One dose starts new pep. Priced at 9 cents, with a dollar value. Contact Lindsley's Pharmacy for more details. Also mentions telegram and automobile for sale and help wanted notices with a female 33 as a listed item.
Coroner Dr W G Strobie announces the conclusion of the inquiry into Beatrice Dermé 21 of 260 West 18th Street noting no inquest will be held. A clinical stomach analysis showed only trace alcohol and the fire is attributed to a smoking Mrs Depte at her mother's residence on Eighth Street.
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