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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1933
Page
3
An editorial warns that unemployment relief funds nationwide are near exhaustion, with Philadelphia facing seven days left. It urges urgent action by Harrisburg and Congress, condemning politics and calling for immediate aid to the poor, homeless, and hungry without delay.
Chairman Stott laments red tape and official stupidity as public hearings in Harrisburg seek relief for those in need. He contrasts state delays with actions Washington must demand from Harrisburg, urging immediate help rather than more debates conferences and reports. Public officials are urged to listen to the people and act now.
Legislative and executive branches push to approve a beer licensing plan to collect taxes lost daily. House favors a court license model. Gov P inghat opposes, preferring direct under the revenue department. Senate amends the plan, but passage could lag weeks, risking continued tax shortfalls for state, counties, and cities. Capt. C. L. Alexander and Lieuts. Keating and Van Vieck of Company A resign commissions.
A. L. Wales was unanimously elected president of the Corry Chamber of Commerce at an enthusiastic meeting. Mrs. A. M. Davis died at her Third Avenue home. John Sample, a well known farmer east of the city, had a serious accident from a saw splinter, injuring jaw and lip. Alec Slater gains control of the Corry Hack. high school team showing progress for a battle with Franklin. Mike Matone lost the middle finger in a gas engine accident. Mrs. B. M. Storer takes a head nurse position at Hay Rest Cure in Youngsville. H. H. Whittlesey, Raymond Manufacturing president, died yesterday morning.
Tuesday morning John Love led a crew to Elgin to rebuild the dam that was washed in March 25. Postcards from Frank B. Cowles of Pigus Ohio show views of the alleged fraud. At West Spring Creek a significant disturbance occurred when the dam owned by Mrs. Baker and used by Fran Swartz and Bracken of Elgin was visited by locals. Ransom was notified of his appointment to collect state and county taxes for the coming year. An advertising display of Rogers Brook cabbage heads used six by twelve letters to tout the Rogers brothers cabbage crop.
In a partial recall, Charles Porter is linked to a depot lunch scene with Ross, Inex McCusken and Willis Collier star in Miss Philadelphia musical comedy, and A R Morgan's Furniture Store is cited at the corner of Washington and North Center. B H Phelps occupied a residence on Trust Avenue.
Concord P T A will meet Wednesday afternoon at 8 o'clock in the school. A member of the Erie County Congress, of Erie, will be the guest speaker and give a line on education. All members are urged to attend this meeting.
April reports from Washington recount Senator Borah and Rep Taft questioning Roosevelt farm bill progress. The Sunrise press, King of Utah and Norris of Nebras debated constitutionality as Smith explained the measure. Secretaries Howe Early and McIntyre wore engraved cuff links from 1920 campaign. Roosevelt spoke of unity as the links are said to be together again.
April 10 report from Pittsburgh states the bodies of Jonathan H. Wood, 57, and Mrs. Dawson, 40, were found with slashed throats at her North Side home. Police say the two had been friends about five years. Wood formerly boarded with the Dawsons and was evicted recently for failing to pay rent. He had been living in a relief home since.
Hollywood correspondent recalls a chaotic encounter with Gracie Allen of Burns and Allen as she disputes script prompts and jokes about television Westerns. The exchange touches on radio, the World Court, and a sick goldfish, reflecting a lighthearted backstage moment in early Hollywood.
Paris notes a Parisian shoemaker using water rat skin called peccary to craft boots that promise comfort for sensitive feet. The piece compares peccary to porcine skin while highlighting its novelty in fashion and footwear.
Erin and others report that the Pennsylvania State Park and Harbor Commission meeting unanimously declined to allow beer sales at peninsula park refreshment stands. The panel and state internal affairs secretary Dewey agreed the state should not enter the beer business and will keep the prohibition on alcoholic beverages until state action changes policy.
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