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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1933
Page
3
A broad discussion notes Congress friction over banking measures and the Roosevelt program. It highlights Financial Independence Week urging individual thrift and self protection through savings and life insurance, warning against reliance on government schemes for old age security.
Senator Frederick Van Nuys of Tulidna warns of a coming industrial and economic order with controls on business, capital, and labor. He calls for social justice measures and worker protection against old age and unemployment, insisting citizens must sacrifice as the nation seeks restored strength and vigor.
A concluding remark emphasizes using established industrial channels to foster natural and certain production expansion, underscoring orderly growth through standard practice and governance.
The American Railway Association notes in 1982 only one passenger on American railways was killed. The lone death involved an off duty railroad employee in a motor coach colliding with a train. Despite heavy traffic that year, the fatality rate reached a new high safety average.
Twenty years ago notes report Jamestown interests negotiating with Carny Metal Furniture Company. The item notes discussions in April 1993 and mentions local business activity involving Jamestown entities.
Local notes report Capt M N Baker showing a gavel made from cedar from Wolf AYN and other historic wood pieces. Gypsies raided Hines Growl’s home south of Corry. Howard Bosworth plans Congress visit. Forty Hours devotions begin at St Thomas. A Washington dispatch profiles J W Marland and Oklahoma politics. Trimbles dance draws crowd. Ralph Holden promotes Chamber of Commerce rooms. John Cournean injures foot. Ladies from Hummant Church host Girls Friendly Society.
Hollywood, April 18. A collage of celebrity glimpses and quirky details from the film world. Notes on stars like Spencer Tracy, Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, and Gary Cooper reveal fashion, habits, and curiosities behind the screen.
Fragmentary notes recall H Church’s wagon shop on East Main Street, Jud Blakeley’s milling operation at Wax Washington and Moet streets, J A Patt as editor and publisher of the Corry Leader, and Bil Barlow’s residence amid Citizens Bank buildings.
Mayor James P. Rossiter vows to halt street lighting if Erie County Electric Co. does not drop rates. With a three month grace, the city may switch to other lighting or seek action from the Public Service Commission, risking darkness after May 1, 1983.
Washington April 18 Commander Ralph D. Weyerbacher navy department airship expert testified before a naval court of inquiry that the Akron was better built and constructed of finer materials than any similar airship in the world.
Requiem mass held at St. Titus church for Mrs. Flanigan a Corry resident who died at her son Police Chief J O Flanigan’s home Interment at St. Thoren cemetery bears included Vinnie Graham Fred Kinley and others from out of town attended with relatives from Be City Warren Pa Laona N Duntkirl N Notable attendees listed and service led by Rev Francis Graves assistant choir from St Thomas Parish
The session reports a beer control measure allowing local option votes and bans on beer sales at certain times. The House approved a salary cut for judges of 2000 dollars and a separate 2411 dollar voluntary reduction for legislators. Senate debates on banking code stalled with committee referral. Conference committees were formed to resolve Wilson Waoders salary issues, while tax and registration bills advance or stall. Adjournment plans shift as timing remains uncertain.
Carl Johnson, 54, former owner of Kane Pure Lye plum, died from injuries after being struck by a car driven by Tony Smith, 19. The incident occurred near Kamp Mt. Jewett when Johnson tried to cross the road. Smith swerved and braked but could not avoid the impact. Johnson died at Summit Hospital Monday morning. Coroner W D Allen led the inquest with state patrolman John Eilgen and Deputy Merle Dickensson assisting.
Forty Hours Devotions conclude with a parish children’s solemn procession at St. Thomas church this evening. Visiting clergy are expected for the closing exercises. Rev. John Frawley of St. Mary’s College North East spoke Monday evening on the Blessed Sacrament. Other priests in attendance include Rev. James Hopkins Rev. Francis Hassett Titusville Rev. Alfred Bauer Rev. Joseph Diamond Edward Jacobs Warren.
In Independence Missouri jurors serving in coroner cases will be paid 75 cents for their service, a 25 percent cut from prior rates, reflecting a department wide salary reduction.
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