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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1934

Page

6

Paragram of Local Notices and Meetings

Cloudy cooler. A special board session plans to set the Superintendent's salary for the coming term. An Odd Fellows supper will honor the losing cowboy pool team at 6:20 PM. The thirtieth annual convention of the Department of Pennsylvania, United Spanish War Veterans, will be at Connecticut Lake Park on June 10. The first newspaper in America appeared April 24, 1704. The Creek Baptist Young People's Union tallies May 5 at Bradford Baptist. State awards for a highway garage and storage shed were announced, with Codie Anderson Co. and others named. A 50 percent cut in naturalization fees takes effect April 19. A silver tea at St. Edwards Hall Sunday 3 to 5 PM is planned. Penn State editorial in Collegian urges daylight saving time. Charles McCabe of Wright Street turns 19 this Saturday. Frank Schweitzer of Spring Street was arrested after a disturbance at Main and Center. released after hearing. Stocks waver on NYSE amid Pinchot relief efforts. flight to Washington discussed. Labor data show weekly earnings up 27.7 percent year over year, with iron and steel up 66.1 percent. Spring showers raise motorist risk. 10 killed, 92 injured in 849 skidding accidents in March. Firearm licenses rose to 1443. 251 firearms sales reported. State employees retirement funds now total 13,088,010 with new securities bought.

Supreme Court rules in favor of working man

United Press reports the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled for labor in a workmen’s compensation case. Simon P. Romig of Champion Blower & Forge Co. Lancaster argued partial weekly pay miscalculated. The court upheld compensation on the basis of weekly wage despite a two day week. The decision discusses continuous employment under restricted schedules and economic conditions. Mary Pickford birthplace becomes a bed room in Moronto Ontario on University Avenue.

United Press Philadelphia State Supreme Court Simon P. Romig Champion Blower & Forge Company Lancaster Lancaster County Common Pleas Court Supreme Court Ahough Romily Frazer

Democrats Hold Big Rally at Erie Tonight

Corry will send a delegation of Democrats to Erie to attend a large rally at Erie Academy High School. The visit includes Joseph F Guffey candidate for U S Senator George H Earle candidate for governor and other ticket members. A public reception at the Hotel Lawrence precedes a 1 00 PM mass meeting in the academy auditorium.

Corry Erie Erie Academy High School Joseph F. Guffey U. S George H. Earle Joseph ¥. Guffey Pittsburgh Roosevelt Pennsylvania United States Guffey Meadville Lawrence Philadelphia Caneiaate Thomas Kennedy Hazelton Thomas A. Logue Internal Affairs Chester H. Hodes Stroudsburg Superior Court Academy’ High School Democratic Campaign Committee Erie County Guy C. Boughton Atty Johnn R. Haughney Democratic State Street Ignatius Rukoske

Runaway Fire Team Crashes After Whistle Blast

Corry's horse team owned by Frank Mack pulled loose at 6 last night on South street near the first Ward fire station. They dashed west, struck a catch-basin, tore a stop sign, hit an electric light pole, and the wagon with a crate of eggs was demolished. Mack, reportedly intoxicated, ignored warnings to move the team away.

Corry Aisra South Street Frank Mack First Ward Mack

Forty Hours Devotions Close Tonight at Local Church

Forty Hours Devotions wrap with a parish procession and closing exercises. Rev. William Smith of Holy Rosary Erie preaches on Another large crowd attends Monday services. Rev. James Powers of Mercyhurst College speaks on The Real Presence. Benediction ends the service with a large expected turnout tonight.

Nuuiiy Church William Smith the Holy Rosary Church Erie James Powers Mercyhurst College

Dairymen League to Meet at Waterford April 26

Sub district meeting of the Dairymen's League will be held in Waterford on Saturday April 26 beginning at 10 30 o'clock. A picnic dinner will be served at noon and the ladies are asked to bring sandwiches milk and a tureen. All dairymen are invited. A new Chinese sweetclover variety tested at the Wisconsin agricultural experiment station shows less bitterness for livestock. Political Advertisement.

Dairymen’s League Waterford Dairymen's League Madison Wis China Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Station

College Women Enjoy Musicale at Hillstrom Home

The College Woman's Club hosted a social at Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Hillstrom's East Congress Street residence. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. M. L Livass and P. N. Benjamin of Meadville and Mrs. Margrethe Hokanson of Duluth. Hokanson, head of St. Olaf's organ department, travels to recital venues in Elmore Ohio Detroit Chicago and UK en route. The program featured Lohengrin read by Mrs Hillstrom, with Hillstrom singing King of Kings, Signa Anderson on organ, Mrs. C. We Bracken on piano, and Joseph Sherrick on violin. An organ recital by Hokanson and trio, plus Meditation by Mietzke, were highlights. Mrs. E. F. Johnson and committee served salad, rolls and coffee to many. The Ladies Aid at Cobb's Sooners will be hosted by Mrs. Steve Donaldson at Mrs. W. D. Mitchell's home on April 26. All are welcome.

D. A. Hillstrom East Congress Street College Woman's Club M. L Livass P. N. Benjamin Meadville Margrethe Hokanson Duluth, Minn Elmore Ohio Detroit Mich Chicago Hillstrom Hill‘strom Signa Anderson C. We Bracken Joseph Sherrick Stort

Guard Against Frauds In Registration Day

County commissioners prepared to guard against frauds on registration day. They warned the new constitutional amendment allowing registration without tax payment could aid dishonesty. An affidavit of residency would be required to prevent multiple registrations in different districts. An investigator may be appointed to monitor registrants. A large turnout is expected with many not previously registered. In Italian districts, support grows for Charles J Margiotti for governor.

Dri Lao Republicas Charles J Margiotti

Sweat shop conditions cited by relief workers in Pittsburgh

A telegram from 28 workers in Pittsburgh's relief works division alleges 70 hour weeks at 17.91 dollars weekly with planned cut to 16.15 and 26 cents per hour average pay. They say postmasters and other offices fare better while relief staff face low wages and long hours. A white Spitz dog found. owner to contact Nichols.

United Press Pittsburgh Relief Works Division Pinchot RWD

Swindler Netts $620 From Downtown Bank

A dapper man swindled a downtown bank teller by presenting a forged $620 check signed by Attorney J. Hertzler. He staged the act after cashing three forged $800 checks to establish credit, then fled. Insurance covers the loss.

Erin J. ©. Hertzler Hertzler

Three Altoona Residents Hurt In Chambersburg Crash

Three Altoona residents were hospitalized in Chambersburg after an automobile accident. C. D. Allery, 30, suffered a fractured skull and was listed in critical condition. Sylvia McCoy and Marion Neff received cuts and bruises, while driver J. Roy Koontz had minor injuries and was released.

Ay Unitew Chambersburg Altoona Chambersburg Hospital C. D. Allery Sylvia McCoy Marion Neff

Columbus P T A Holds Election On Thursday

Columbus Grange meets Wednesday evening with Chandler's Valley Grange program and lunch. Columbus P T A will meet in Bean school Thursday to elect officers for 1934 35 with a music program and a hoped for speaker. Men's Club meets Tuesday with hosts and spouses invited. Local residents attendances noted as several families visit. Father and son wrestling event in Manitowoc draws large crowd featuring Johnny Meyers and his son Ray Meyers in key bouts.

Grange Columbus Colmbus Grange Chandler's Valley Grange Columbus P.T. A Bean School P. Ki Mead Harland Blanchard Joyce Ann Fleasantville Zurh Falkner Celoron N. Y Leon Bennink Manitowoc Wis Johnny Meyers Hatvara Til Marvin Strahota Milwaukee Ray Meyers Johnny Zimmy Strahets Marvin

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