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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1931
Page
6
Corry daily reports the Wheeler road bills earned unanimous House approval and move to Harrisburg for final adoption. The measures allocate about 2 million for third class city highways and 2.5 million for township work, boosting state highway projects across Erie, Venango, McKean, Forest, and surrounding counties with detailed county allocations.
A minor tremor was felt along Tionesta Avenue around 9 pm with residents reporting a general sensation but no explanation. Meanwhile state reports show 276 women and 4,742 men involved in car accidents in Pennsylvania last month.
Harrisburg Pa April 21 The Studenmeier bills to adopt Governor Pinchots fair rate board plan were reported favorably by the House judiciary general committee today They provide for abolition of the public service commission creation of an appointive fair rate board by the governor and rules of procedure for board action and for regulation of Pennsylvania utility companies The expected report of the House utility investigating committee which was to include recommendations from the Studenmeier measures again did not materialize D Glenn Moore chairman said revisions in the report phrasing were not complete
The Carey family of Durkeyville lost their two story home and all belongings when a kitchen fire started by Mrs. Carey in cold weather tore through the residence yesterday afternoon. Neighbors organized aid with clothing furniture and essentials requested and contributions welcome at the Cutting store as Mrs. Carey struggles with illness and Mr. Carey near 73 seeks relief after the blaze left them destitute.
The Rochester Bridgewater bridge over Beaver creek burned and was judged beyond repair. Estimated replacement cost nearly 250000 dollars. Emergency work halted telephones and wire service, severing lines for thousands. Two firemen were injured battling the flames which likely started from a locomotive spark.
Erie County commissioners on Monday supported a bill in the state Senate to make voter registration permanent. If passed, voters would register once and remain enrolled year to year unless they move districts or change party. The measure would ease annual registration for supporters and letters of endorsement will go to Harrisburg allies.
Services begin at Concord Ridge with preaching at 9 a.m. and Sunday School at 10. A capacity crowd attended the opening exercises, with many ministers present including former pastors Rev. W. H. Garnett and Rev. Charles Lewis. Mrs. W. P. Grace and the Ladies Aid Society aided in making the event a success.
April 21 report from Tagucigalpa details Vicente Mejia Colindres government enacting drastic military measures to quell a northern Honduras movement. Loyalist reinforcements moved to Progreso Ceiba Tela and Truxillo amid border closures to stop exiles returning while U.S. cruiser Memphis arrived at Ceiba then Truxillo to safeguard Americans. Navy prepares largest Central American force yet, with Memphis Trenton Marblehead Langley Asheville Sacramento and Rochester moving to the region.
Baie April 21 Major part of Davis County s 1981 to 1934 road butting program rests in the hands of the state senate and likely will be acted upon this week according to information received here Monday from Harrisburg Assemblyman Joseph Zeisenheim told county engineer Major W H Supplee that if the measure is adopted without amendments approximately 244 miles of secondary highway will be constructed in this county during the next four years Zeisenheim also revealed that never is a possibility of approximately 10 000 000 remaining for major highway work throughout the state if appropriation pills are adopted If that sum becomes available the county will make a bid for a part of it it was said The west end assemblyman also said that there likely will be no legislation adopted this year which would devise a system for equalization of assessments He said that various measures were proposed but all voted down during private conferences was not feasible
Report discusses Mayor Walker’s defense against charges from a reform committee led by Holmes and Wise. It portrays the committee as Socialist-aligned and questions accuracy of names and details cited. Walker plans a detailed response after his vacation, criticizing the charges as propaganda.
Money invested in Gold Debenture Bonds remains strong with over 50 million dollars placed by conservative investors including banks and institutions.
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