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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1933
Page
6
A light snow overnight gives way to rising temperatures while local banks announce a three percent drop in savings account rates. Police report milk theft at a Corry area farm. Hight School to present Crocodile Tslani at Town Hall. Various notices include license plates, beer sale advisories, and a Viking Empire lecture at the West Main street venue.
Harrisburg April 12 A conference of state leaders and Governor Pinchot agreed immediate passage of 5,000,000 for unemployment relief in April and May funded from a 14,000,000 general fund surplus. The talks aimed to restore the loan to the treasury while shaping further 14,000,000 in relief via tax and budget moves.
Mumps flare up concentrates among kindergarten pupils at Junior Elementary School in Corry Ignaw, with measles spreading to the First Ward lower end. Health officials report several quarantined youngsters and additional measles cases, plus mild scarlet fever in the city. No serious outbreak expected. quarantine restrictions remain in place.
Philadelphia April 12 Clin ton A James 33 purchasing agent for a large corporation and Scion of a wealthy Kane Pa family was asked to pay Miss Mildred Johnson 80 a large sum for her broken heart in a breach of promise suit. Johnson alleged a six year courtship began October 1927 with marriage plans and that James failed to wed. She claimed injury to character and social standing and loss of marital benefits.
Ward Corry reports the death of Thomas F. Dempsey, a Corry native and World War veteran, at the U S Veterans Hospital in Aspinwall Pennsylvania. He had been ill since last fall and had been a patient since January 26. He leaves a widow Florence Duke Dempsey and a brother Austin Dempsey. Funeral plans to be announced later. A thief stole the Reverend Peel's overcoat while he preached at the Methodist church in Petersburg Indiana.
John William Cobux ai 27 of Conneaut pleaded guilty to a count of manslaughter in the death of Charles Betts 74 formerly of Corty. Cobux was paroled for one year by Judge William Hitt after the District Attorney dropped the more serious involuntary manslaughter charge. Betts was struck while walking along Fridge Road east of Girard on a visit to a sister near Brale Line from the Erie County home. Cobux was arrested days later and waived extradition to stand trial. attorney Edward Petrillo represented him.
Ms John Waller presided over the regular meeting with 24 members present. Mrs Albert Mixer hosted the gathering on West South Street and a silver tea was served to honor the event with plans for a future tureen dinner. Committees were appointed for refreshments and an entertainment program by Mrs J B Cogan and Mrs C J Robbins.
A counter suit has been filed by D and Mary Hitchcock of Union City against Albert C Morton of Wesleyville after a Jan 9 auto collision five miles west of Corry on the Corry Union City highway. The Hitchcocks seek 5000 damages, matching Morton's prior suit. Mrs Hitchcock alleged severe injuries and medical expenses. Attorney Jesse Giuliante represents the Hitchcocks.
The Quaero Club held its final meeting in the afternoon to a luncheon at the Brick House tea room. Mrs Huton hosted an afternoon of pleasant socializing after a witty roll call story and a B word contest. Prizes went to Mrs Colegrove for the B words and to Miss Sapa Powell for the who is who guessing. Mrs Geiger directed a drawing contest won by Mrs James Wright as the club noted its long friendship and activities.
The House debates gag rule to end filibuster as it moves to set a constitutional convention. Senate advances McClure bill authorizing election of one delegate at large in 1933 municipal elections to act on the 21st amendment repeal. House defeats measures to cut school transportation funds 141 to 29, defends education, with other school saving bills sent back to committee. Night session clears about 40 hospital and home appropriation bills and passes Cordier motor fund measure for school use. Peters Baldiverse bill returns from committee to third reading calendar.
Four more pleasant playday gatherings were held and as they adjourned they chose to meet the first Tuesday in October. They also decided to hold impromptu picnic meetings during the summer season.
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