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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1933
Page
3
Twenty years ago report from journal files shows Gerry O Kinead's possible reelection as city solicitor at the evening city council session. Also listed are resignations, railroad construction updates, high school game results, and local business moves including Wells Fargo and Wells Margo personnel changes.
Washington April 11 senators mocked a farm bill debate as logarithms were invoked to explain price setting. Mordecai Vickarithms and staffers claimed to show how prices would adjust, while Wheeler and Long quipped about the math and the radiator of jargon. The scene mixed humor with confusion as the chamber paused for relief during the lengthy discussion.
Hollywood correspondent Alanison Edwards profiles actor Lewis Stone, noting his absence of personal mementos from his long career and his pragmatic view of fame. The piece blends reminiscence of stage life, World War II era film work, and Stone’s current interests in farming in the San Fernando Valley, army reserve duties, and pursuits with animals.
County officials discuss a proposed beer tax and its legality. County Collector AL Sisson doubts the tax power while Commissioner Regan pushes the plan on verge of adoption. Officials note the aim is state relief funds and county share would be collected accordingly.
Paris fashion column analyzes hipline trends with hipless and hipful silhouettes. Little Nell counsels skirt fullness to balance hips while sleek bridges across the hip surface misdirect the eye. The feature previews knife pleats, a soft shirt, tailored white-plaid jacket, and a stiff pique hat with brim and band.
The Credit Exchange backs summer band concerts with a $60 cost estimate, led by Bo Williams as president. A new board, proposed by Worth Hammond, aims to energize activities and expand credit records, with April 1 as a key date and daylight saving debate split about 18 percent in favor. Directors Ralph Jogte Craigford Woods Leslie Wells John Blatt Yoane Boyrl Spencer and Firebert Gullick were named.
A National Industrial Conference Board report shows world trade fell from 52.9 billion in 1928 to around 20 billion, with ongoing large declines. It classifies 24 countries into seven creditor and seven debtor nations, noting import and export drops and the impact of quotas and exchange controls on trade through 1982.
Superintendent Wilson announced a plan to place highway patrol substations to ensure a motorist is never more than 35 miles from help, with sparsely populated areas covered by nearer stations. The network aims for average distances around 20 miles, especially between Erie and Warren.
Pittsburgh April 14 Twenty eight men arrested in a disturbance at Rankin High School were held in county jail awaiting grand jury action on charges of attempting to incite a riot. None could furnish $1,500 bond. They were ordered held by two justices of the peace, Francis Sabino and Ernest Kats, after each man was identified as a member of the crowd that stormed the school Wednesday night.
Frank Fabian aged 31 was killed in Midland mine No 1 at Houston after telling his wife he would be back soon. The accident occurred late last night at the Pittsburgh Coal Company mine in Midland. No further details were provided on the incident or safety conditions.
A historical notice cites the three passenger trains daily between Corry and Oil City and mentions Don Mackenzie as manager of the Arlington hotel in Oil City. It notes the vaudeville circuit appearances of OW Hurling and his horse Gol Frei. It records Crosby Hose Company headquarters at the Third Ward engine house on West Washington Street. A Toronto welfare note reports washine wringer injuries to children, per Dr. D. E. Robertson.
Edward Tennigen, a former orderly at St Pran ls hospital, was convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the death of patient David M. Linton. He began a 4 to 12 year term in the Hwarihouse after sentencing in criminal court. Linton, 53, died after an alleged attack in the mental ward on September 4 last year.
The Staple sisters will sing Calvary Unanswered Ves and living For Jesus at the Arvent Christian service this evening. The sermon topics are Real Christians and Imitations and Standing the Test is Gods Way of Telling the Difference. Public invited.
Three Allegheny county judges spoke against the Gage bill requiring judge candidates to pick an opponent. They argued the change would not give voters a fair chance to express majority wishes. Judges Bertman Tencher Musmanno of county court and Ralph H. Stith of common pleas stated that the candidates with the highest votes would win the available judgeships.
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