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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1933
Page
5
An obituary note reports the death of Sherman S. Roberts, whose passing was announced by a relative named Anys. The notice states the event occurred today in Meadville and references the deceased’s uncle.
Local notices record Mrs Jilia Cauley returning from Ol City to care for ill W D Smith. Couples and families travel by motor to Binghamton and Brookville for weekends and meetings. A string of visitors and guests attend luncheons and card parties at Cassidy residence, Brick House Tea Room, and city homes.
The Winnie Ruth Judd lunacy case reached a standstill when the state failed to waive its final witness. County attorney requested a postponement until this afternoon, and the court granted the delay over strong objections from Mrs. Judd’s attorneys.
United Press reports Pittsburgh school board experiments test a new inexpensive neutral cleaning agent to remove soot from evergreens. Dehydrated phosphate and soap are applied to selected plants while nearby specimens remain unsprayed to compare seasonal growth and tar binder loosening through photomicrographs.
A newspaper summary notes the federal plan to inject currency into Colimity's money stream to ease private-sector price rises after the dollar was decoupled from the gold standard. Federal Reserve purchases of government securities are cited, with hopes of quicker effects under shorter operations. Governors of 12 banks meet with Secretary Woodie and the Reserve Board amid signs of support for the plan.
John D Murray, a veteran independent grocer, sold the stock and fixtures of his store at 107 North Center Street to Harry Magdovitz of Titusville. Magdovitz assumed ownership today as Murray, in poor health for months, plans retirement from the grocery business after years in the local retail field.
The administration currency inflation program was introduced in the House as a separate bill by Rep. Rankin of Mississippi. He said a duplicate measure was prepared to ensure passage if the Senate blocks it as an amendment to the farm bill.
Andrew Lawrence, 60, a former Pennsylvania Railroad track walker, killed himself in Latrobe Jail after an arrest on intoxication charges. Police say he was despondent over the impending Poland trip. a .32 caliber pistol and a bullet wound were found on him when Night Sergeant George Geiger checked the jail early today. He died about five hours later at Latrobe Hospital.
Major General Lyle Brown, chief of army engineers, urged Congress to authorize a 17.2 million dollar improvement of the Baunewa river in West Virginia. The plan covers a nine foot navigation channel and dam constructions near Winfield and Gallapolis on the Ohio river, as announced by the War Department in Washington.
Irregular afternoon trading sees rails hold gains while gold mining stocks lead. Utilities weaken with some higher issues. volume remains brisk though below yesterday’s 7 million shares at noon tally. Senate adjourns in Harrisburg as House ends week.
A strange worm has appeared in Adel Georgia destroying tobacco leaves across twelve acres in Berrien County. The pest reportedly consumes leaves rapidly, causing significant crop damage in the area. Local growers seek explanation and control guidance from agricultural authorities.
The Junior High School gym hosted a lawn scene party for graduates with the orchestra George Weber's from Brie playing until 1 am. Over one hundred couples danced as patrons and patronesses, including the dewey and brown families, attended. Attendees from out of town listed include Donald Church A S Boag Frederick Pusch and many others from Meadville Union City Warren and Pittsburgh.
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