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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1935
Page
1
A murky clipping records community events and social visits. Names such as Mrs Rhy on Mrs Ry D Kou Dunatson and Mrs W HL De appear among hostesses and gatherings at private homes with meetings, services, and Bible activities noted alongside mentions of local clubs and farm visits.
Report states a tornado killed 32 and left hundreds of homes ruined in the southern GOP region. The piece notes state funds being tapped for relief and provides quotes on administrative costs in relief distributions. It mentions Robert L. Johnson facing criticism and defending administration efficiency.
Harrisburg April 8 United Press reports Republican members of the Pennsylvania House unveiled a plan to borrow up to 7.5 million dollars from state special funds to fund unemployment relief until a broader revenue program is enacted. The package would tap liquor profits and other designated funds, with repayment expected after a revenue program is in place, while Republicans pursue an alternate plan to raise 203 million dollars.
German Nazism suffers a moral setback as provisional returns show the Nazi party with 60.52 percent of 280000 votes and 44 of 72 seats in Danzig Diet. Analysts note aims for two thirds failed. socialists, centrists, nationalists and others split remaining seats amid alleged irregular voting and intimidation. A second item reports 18 month old Dolla Mack Steup killed in a Wilvehurt crash near Winfield. investigation pending.
Extensive skirmishing over the security program as Roosevelt returns to Washington to push his 4.88 billion work relief plan. Liberal lawmakers seek stronger protections while administration forces weigh the president’s stance and aim to speed spending on the bill with his guidance.
Washington April 8 important parts of the Roosevelt legislative program may have to be dropped because of a rebellious unmanageable congress. Congressional leaders will ask President Roosevelt to trim the program to essentials and warn of a gloomy situation in both houses. Some favorites like social security and holding company legislation may be surrendered. The works value bill has left the Senate in a difficult position, but leaders promise to consider bonus and silver legislation.
President Roosevelt boarded his special train in Jacksonville at noon and ordered direct travel to New York to attend the funeral of Warren Delano Robbins minister to Canada, a cousin who died after pneumonia. He had just arrived from the Bahamas aboard the Farragut after two weeks of fishing, with the $4.88 trillion relief bill under consideration for signing.
United Press reports a weekend tornado across the lower Mississippi Valley left at least 32 dead and about 100 seriously hurt. Destruction spanned 100 miles from Grosser to Lake Providence with property and crop losses in the millions. Nine drowned aboard a houseboat near Lake Providence. Grosser suffered seven deaths and 40 injuries. 750 left homeless. The storm damaged Gillsburg and Woodville with post office destruction at Dolorosa. nine aboard the boat perished. Rescue crews searched river and streets for victims as hospitals ran short of staff and supplies.
Norman Gray of 118 First Avenue paid a $25 fine and costs totaling 27.60 after a Saturday bearing before Alderman C B Porter for operating a motor vehicle with Megat eense plates. He was arrested Friday by state highway patrol and charged with operating a truck with Ohio plates while residing in this state. He plans to appeal the case.
April report from Philadelphia notes Robert Fochner CCC director urged President Roosevelt to make the Civilian Conservation Corps a permanent government program. Police report a man attempted death by suicide after an implied dispute at home.
C H Andrews cashier of the National Bank of Corry died at his family home at 1 20 am aged 88. He was a longtime banker and prominent Corry resident born in Turnersville Luzerne County on March 5 1842 and moved to Corry with his parents in 187. Andrews served as cashier for many years and his death ends over a half century of banking service in Corry.
On a soaked Augusta course Gene Sarazen, playing at four over par, stood four strokes ahead of Craig Wood midway through the 36 hole playoff for the Augusta National championship. Wood outdrove Sarazen on most holes but faced repeated near misses as Sarazen kept pace with key putts and a late swing.
Industry now operating at 44 percent of capacity amid a general moderate reduction. The Stel magazine today notes tapering from manufacturers goods and higher costs for iron and steel, with freight advances and market pressure for lower prices contributing to an unsettled market.
A Sunday evening meeting in Mayor Glen Miller's office with Council members and C. M. Howard of the Pennsylvania Electric Company discussed street light rate problems. No definite agreement reached. further airing planned at the next municipal executive meeting. Proposals from the utility include substantial reductions for a five or ten year contract. ten-year savings estimated around 115 to 120 dollars monthly. Current strong lighting contract expires in May. renewal was declined, allowing counter proposals to be considered.
A severe winter storm swept Pennsylvania bringing wet sticky snow and high winds. Motorists abandoned vehicles or slept in them near Ligonier and Grindview Point as roads iced and many passengers diverted from weekend cherry blossom trips amid the treacherous conditions. In Kane and nearby Bellford County areas, fires and forest fire threats were reported while firemen protected oil and gas sites.
Montgomery Ward & Co, a major Chicago mail order house, was advised by the NRA to lay claim that it lost the right to use the blue eagle due to failure to pay code assessments. The denial affects federal government contracting eligibility and may influence state and local elections as political figures seek replacements.
Rumors circulate about viable candidates for Wen offices in the fall primary. Names discussed for two council seats and three school board posts remain noncommittal as key dates approach. Important election milestones include May 21 registration, July 1 nominating petitions, July 16 filing, August 13 nominating deadline, August 20 withdrawal deadline, and September 7 voter registration last day.
In Drumright Oklahoma on April 8 authorities say Gaba Williams and others helped search for Kathryn Kline a village resident reported missing. Lester Cook the assistant county attorney said today that there was no confirmation of foul play at this time.
San Francisco April 8 federal agents intensified efforts across Nevada and California to capture Alvin Karpis the last of the big gangsters still at large in a renewed nationwide hunt. They scouted Reno and San Francisco areas and examined hospital records for possible disguises or face lifting to avoid recognition. May involve Barker and Barker allies as investigators review hospital patients linked to prior crimes.
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