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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1938
Page
3
City Council discussed excess water drainage at George MacDonald's property and odor issues near the Route 6 garbage dump east of the city line. Neighbors and motorists reported stench from the dump while state highway reps urged possible early action on the drainage problem.
United Press reports Pittsburgh veteran sergeant Joseph J Pearson, 66, retires after 88 years on the force. Beginning as a rookie in 1900, he survived a bullet to the brain, captured Owl Gang members, and endured cobblestone and horse-chase injuries. Pearson recalls harsher days with stronger criminal ties and corruption in city hall and police ranks.
The council plans a Friday site inspection with all members except Mr Nichols. Weaver notes Works Progress Administration interest and potential job creation if the project is feasible. Nichols raises a sewage disposal plant as a possible future WPA project for the city.
Erie registration leaps on final enrollment day before the May 17 primary. Democrats add 514 new registrations as Republicans register 11, while 90 Democrats switch to GOP and 98 Republicans join Democrats. The bureau reports 2, hot address changes and notes public access limited. State and local deadlines differed, with county rules tightening the schedule to print voter lists two weeks before the primary.
Franklin, April 19. Joseph Grossman Jr., 43, of 918 Blk Street, disappeared from his home Friday night. Police halted the search as family described him as fond of evening walks and fishing. He left at 11 PM wearing a work jacket and gray hat, 5 feet 10, 210 pounds, brown eyes, gray hair. Retired Eclipse Works longtime power house employee at Atlantic Refining Co. for 29 years.
Revival services will continue at the United Brethren in Christ church with one special evangelistic service each Wednesday evening from after Pentecost June 5th, starting with tomorrow at 7 30 p m. Various ministers of the conference will deliver messages on different Wednesday nights. All are invited to attend. Pennsylvania has waterfalls higher than Niagara.
Corry Rod and Gun club officers invited all city sportsmen to join the work bee at Columbus dam tomorrow afternoon. Steps will be taken to replace splash boards washed out by high spring water. The gun club sponsors the repair to complete the project with minimal expense and urges participation.
Harrisburg April 19 unusual features of Pennsylvania will be broadcast nationwide by Robert L Ripley in Believe It or Not. The Pennsylvania State Publicity Commission provides material on the state's geography and history for the feature.
Erie reports a drop in direct relief load for April, with 1.82 cases on April 9 the lowest since December 11, 1937. WPA employment expansion in Erie and county linked to the decline, while private industry shows fewer cases. unemployment compensation continues to influence relief authorizations and disbursements.
After visiting 198 countries, Ripley declared he is convinced that America offers more wonders than any other place. The Publicity Commission coordinates with writers and travel agencies seeking information to promote tourist travel in Pennsylvania.
Saint George is identified as the patron saint of England and Portugal in historical records. The designation reflects longstanding religious and cultural associations with both nations and their traditions.
City Council approved May 11 and 12 as the annual Spring Clean Up days in Corry. The midweek selection gives residents two days to prepare refuse and provides the street department extra time for collection if not finished on the two days. Property owners are urged to have refuse ready for removal on May 11.
Attorney General Charles J Margiotti charged in Punxsutawney Pa that certain persons high in the administrations and the Democratic party sold legislation for cash. He spoke at a Jefferson County rally promising a full investigation and eventual disclosure of the facts.
On April 19 Judge William E. Hirt arraigned Edward Bruce 22 of 000 East Thind Street and two accomplices Frank Modeski and Stanley Sozek for thefts from residences on Parade Street and East Ninth Street. Bruce received an indefinite term at Huntington reformatory with warning of a workhouse if reoffending. Modeski and Sozek had prior reformatories. Joseph Bolash must serve months in Allegheny County Workhouse for malicious mischief in brass removal from railroad cars. Himer Kamppe 20, reined for driving after license revocation, got 60 days in county prison. Police arrested Kamppe April 18.
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