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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1935
Page
1
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In Harrisburg on April 23 the Senate backed the Batchelor bill to abolish the state emergency relief board while the House approved four bills transferring 5 million dollars from special funds for unemployment relief. The transfers, already passed by the Senate, go to the governor for signature and include 1 million from the Higher Hires fund, 4 million from the motor license fund, 2 million from the liquid fuels tax fund, and 1 million from the state stores fund. With 24 million from the Federal Relief Administration expected to aid 1.7 million Pennsylvanians, a comprehensive relief program is to be devised by lawmakers and the relief board. The Batchelor bill passed 28 to 38 percent and was sent to the House, Democrats opposing the delay amid an ongoing joint legislative investigation into the emergency police board and executive director Rebesk L. Johnson.
John J. Casey of Concord township is named caretaker for the state highway department in the vicinity. Confirmation was not obtained, as county officials were unavailable. Romund Nichola and Victor Dempsey, both residents of the city, were named equipment operators for the department and expected to commence work at once.
A Harrisburg bill, introduced in the legislature, would require Public Service Commission approval for proposed utility rate increases. It would place the burden of proof on the utility to justify changes. Attorney General Charles J. Margiotti says the measure would stop utilities from raising rates at will and curb refund practices while awaiting commission approval.
April 23 report by Judge F Bret Thorn orders an alienist examination of Mrs Elizabeth Kloes 85 formerly of Corry Pa charged with urging her 12 year old son Richard to kill his father Joseph 36. Commission named Dr John L Eckel and Dr D Ross Nairn psychiatrists will report if first degree murder indictment should be pressed. Mrs Kloes confined to City Hospital after the shooting. boy gains custody of Juvenile Court.
Three RWD projects exist in Joity with only one actively advanced under city setup. King Street sewer finished this morning transfers labor to Bear Creek. Engineer Dickson expects completion before labor halt. if delayed, funding or new RW project required. Two school projects progress Athletics Field and Fairview repairs. Lanston sees two to three weeks for school program finish. no word on Hatoh vocational building.
C E Rafter was named president for the new rotary year at a noon meeting in the Hotel Corry. Officers named include Farlon G Wolfe vice president and Dr Hugh O Hare secretary. Directors listed were FA Loveland AG Buller Dr R B Mosier J Ritter and Harold G Wolfe. Will J Wilcox spoke on new grocery products and store history. Miss Betty Gentitman left for Erie for a short visit.
Natives of Formosa begin rebuilding after a series of Easter Sunday earthquakes. Casualty toll listed at 3,152 dead and 9,991 injured, with many injuries misrecorded. Concrete structures fell, schools leveled, huts collapsed. 20,000 homes destroyed in 24,500 buildings across western and northern areas.
Steve Ghuvna, 18, of Corry, RD 1, was released after serving six days of a ten day sentence for failing to stop and render aid after an accident on Route 6 near Waterford. He allegedly struck a Meadville vehicle, fled, was arrested by state patrol, and fined 15 dollars plus costs for the ten day term. An assault count had him begin a ten day term one week earlier before release.
Toledo April 23 Organized labor demands for union recognition in the automobile industry crystallized in a walkout at Chevrolet Motor Company in Detroit. About 2000 employees struck as the United Automobile Workers Federal Labor Union said GM refused wage and recognition demands while the company claimed only 610 joined and blamed the union for a closed shop push. Pickets lined the big factory with police present and no disorder reported.
The Corry High School Junior-Senior prom will be held Thursday evening. Over 135 members from both classes and guests will attend a roast chicken dinner at Hotel Corry at 6:30 p.m. Duane Fogle will preside as toastmaster with remarks from Ralph S. Dewey and Howard J. Sheen. A gong tenor, song and dance by Phyllis Lyons, and assembly singing follow, then a dancing party in the Junior High gym with Brie orchestra providing music. Spectators pay a small admission.
Lom Royal Arch Chapter No 200 members gather in the Masonic Temple with visiting Grand Lodge officers for an Intersting session. Decrees on a class of candidates and conferrals at Albion are noted as part of the program. Local coverage reports tragic suicides linked to depression in nearby towns.
Rev. W. T. Bate will address members of the Golden Rule Club at their regular dinner meeting. The L. G. B. A. will serve the dinner to the merchants' group at this month's gathering.
Washington April 23 The Roosevelt administration urges new taxes if the bonus bill passes. Secretary Morgenthau tells the Senate Finance Committee the treasury would face unplanned obligations and oppose any bill that spurs higher expenses without offsetting taxes. He says if the bonus passes, a program to raise 200,000,000 to 460,000,000 in revenue should be submitted.
A blaze swept Mt Carmel Pennsylvania on April 23 burning a large garage and four residences. Total damage placed at 800000 with the Eureka Motor Exchange hit hardest losing 100 automobiles.
Washington April 22 federal relief administrator Hopkins plans May allotments next week to show if states will bear more of relief burden. He raised state annual assessments and seized relief disbursements in four states. Governors and legislatures face funding pressure as Hopkins warns of penalties and possible action if May funds are not provided.
Emmanuel church factions host a two day indoor fair at the parish hall with a cabaret atmosphere and musical and dancing acts led by Rev George Macnamara. The event features booths, a fortune telling department and suppers by the Lillian Guild, proceeds go to church treasury.
Friends visiting the apartment of Christopher P Russell, 24, in Oil City Pennsylvania found his body on the floor from gas fumes. He had been dead several hours. Russell was the son of the late County Detective I Newton Russell. Coroner Irwin Zerbs listed the death as accidental. Russell lived alone in a one room apartment.
CALLANDER Ont April 23 A Noted Toronto child specialist called on consultation after complaints by father of the Dionne quintuplets today reported the four babies who are suffering from colds as showing satisfactory recovery The specialist is Dr Alan Brown He examined the four infants Annette Cecile Emilie and Marie up on authorization of the government after the father Oliva Dionne had charged that Dr Allan Roy Oates famed country doctor had not disclosed the seriousness of their illness Dr Brown however confirmed Dr Dafoe s earlier statements and added a warm compliment to the country doctor who has cared for them since birth The babies are all in splendid physical conditions Oliva Dionne who has been dissatisfied with the guardianship set up by the government for the famous baby girls had complained about Dr Dafoe s reports on the children The country doctor had said they were recovering although Marie the smallest was slower in throwing off the cold
The annual Easter Monday dinner at St Edward’s hall drew about two hundred guests. A roast pork dinner was served from 4 to 8 pm by Branch No 5 I A B A sponsors. The hall featured pastel crepe paper and special lighting, followed by dancing with the Night Hawks orchestra from 2:30 to 12:30. A separate report notes ongoing search at mechanics grove for Mrs Gladys Lawson missing from Calvert Maryland.
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