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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1933
Page
6
The 1982 earnings before depreciation stood at 40 951 043 for Gattes Service Company, with 1931 at 3 100 882. Erie train No 1 westbound favored to crossCenter Street for crossing repairs amid complaints. State and federal actions include river canal efforts and forest corps funding in Pennsylvania.
Governor Gifford Pinchot opens a new campaign to curb utility rates urging strengthened Public Service Commission powers. He demands Senate approval of his nominees and warns that public ownership may be demanded if rates are not controlled.
The Junior and Senior classes plan the annual prom on April 20 at the Hotel Corry. Paul Mulheim chairs the committee with Victor Dietzel and Guy Butters leading the honors, and George Weber and his Erie orchestra provide the 9 to 1 dance.
The Jamestown furniture industry plans a two week Spring market from May 22 to June 3 in New York Pennsylvania and Ohio drawing buyers from across the United States. About 180000 square feet in the Market building will host exhibitors as 180 manufacturers participate plus details from Jamestown Furniture Market Association officials.
The Exe Presbytery opened its annual spring meeting in Franklin at First Presbyterian Church. Sessions will continue Tuesday morning and afternoon. Committees on promotion general council Christian endeavor and Presbyterian missions met beforehand. Erie Presbytery covers northwestern Pennsylvania areas including Greenville Bradford Warren Kane Franklin Oil City Titusville.
Corry and Union City Rotarians attended an inter city meeting of Rotary clubs at the Bartlett Hotel in Cambridge Springs. Rabbi Brickner of Cleveland spoke on The European Situation and Hitlerism in an engaging talk.
City Council and Mayor Frans 7 ordered Acting Chief Lloyd Ruppersburger to curb speeding by truck operators on East Main West Smith and North Center and other city streets. A near miss at King and Main prompted calls to enforce stop signs and coordinate with the State Highway Patrol. North Center traffic lights to be activated and speed controls noted. Miss Cora A. Davis marked her 70th birthday wearing a shawl once worn by Mary Dall for Washington inaugural ball.
A vintage advertisement promotes Lydia E Green Pinkham Vegetable Compound as a remedy for weariness. It claims renewed strength and daily vigor for women, noting its action and gentle effects without graphic details.
Jamestown council, in a unanous vote, orders a three member committee to study the city’s potential to manufacture gas for residents. The move follows failed rate reductions from the Pennsylvania Gas Company and cites past success of the municipal lighting plant.
Jamestown April 18. Postmaster Kares A. Sandburg seeks the installation of a star route from Salamanca to Jamestown after Erie Railroad trains 3 and 4 were abandoned effective April 30. The requested service would receive mail arriving with Train 2 at 2 20 pm in time for local delivery on first morning trips. if not arranged, carriers would deliver on second trips. No post office schedule changes would occur if the star route is established.
April 18 a blaze in the Lee Sykes building on Fourth street gutted Walter Thompson barber shop owned by Lee Sykes of Rochester. The one story frame structure with metal walls limited spread. equipment losses about $1,000 for Thompson and $1,000 for Sykes, both insured. Light water damage hit Grand Union Tea and A P Tea stores nearby.
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