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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1935
Page
9
A garbled entry hints at a break in or burglary report with scattered words. The text obscures names, dates, and places, leaving only fragmented phrases about burglars and a garden scene. No clear event or entities can be established from the readable portion.
The records show the organization paid out more than 1.52 million dollars in Pennsylvania. Details list WESON and Voltanst as recipients in the payout. Further specifics are not clear from the fragment.
The upcoming city election shapes as a polarized battle over two council seats and the city treasurer post. Republican and Democratic groups unite to challenge the Miller faction, with Heath seeking re election and Nichols expected to run again. Treasurer Westley is likely to seek reelection, while Byler asks the board to reconsider his teacher coach salary amid a potential raise.
Floyd Lewis living nearby exhibits a young pig born with four toes on one front foot and three on the other. Lewis regrets the animal did not "go whole Hog" and grow a couple of extra hooves.
Poonville Missouri reports a rural mobilization tally: 2 022 cars and 2 860 mules. The state grain board records show Humber automobiles aiding transport in Cooper County as part of the broader mobilization effort.
The Elmo C. Carrier Post 365 American Legion plans a June rally and awaits full city support. A survey by Golden Rule Club members L J Kelly H K Powell and Stanley Kesper will gauge merchant backing ahead of a big regional gathering expected to draw hundreds from northwestern Pennsylvania and southwestern New York. Monday night’s Knights of Columbus dinner club meeting will precede the report, with Rev W J Eaton of Union City to address the April meeting.
The Buffalo state agriculture and markets office warns Western New York to watch for imitation maple syrup sellers. Officials note this year's fake syrup activity is higher than in past years and urge merchants housewives and police to report illicit sales. Maple syrup producers should screen buyers to ensure legitimate transactions and curb illegal sales.
Harrisburg April 26 Close to fifty Pennsylvania colleges and universities plan summer sessions this year as public school teachers in service seek advanced work. Enrollment is expected to rise from 17,000 last year to near 20,000 with courses emphasizing social and economic factors and public school instruction.
Harrisburg April 26 Mrs Helen Glenn Tyson director of the bureau of community work Stats Department of Welfare says the new old age assistance law shows a change in program is needed for about 130 private homes caring for the aged in Pennsylvania These homes host about 8000 elderly guests often admitting only the able bodied aged Today 19100 aged persons receive assistance in their own or relatives homes under the new statute with almost 2000 new monies added weekly by the bureau
Cooperation of all property owners and residents is sought for Corry’s annual Spring Clean-up. May 2 and 3 are set for refuse removal, with residents asked to place waste in good containers at curbs. City officials urge readiness on May 2 and stress fire prevention alongside civic beautification.
A German measles outbreak across Pennsylvania is reported to be receding after months of spread. Health officials note the decline, citing actions by the Bureau of Health Conservation led by Dr Huth MacBride Dexter.
The region has had scant rainfall with only about half an inch recorded. April normally brings 3 to 7 inches, but this spring remains unusually dry with streams low and pastures slowly turning green. One decent rain on April 12 yielded little relief due to cold temperatures and light precipitation.
The Pennsylvania Cancer Commission will hold its annual meeting in Meadville on May 15 with over 800 physicians expected from across the state. A laymen’s session will feature Dr. Donald Guthrie, president of the Pennsylvania Medical Association, addressing cancer dangers and early detection. The principal morning session will include addresses by three cancer specialists.
Henesdaes Fa April 26 officials of the Geological Survey announce a public data drive on ground water in eight central counties. The request covers nearly 600 wells listing location ownership depth diameter depth to water and yield by minute pumping method and use. Also included are rock type and chemical analysis from thirty seven sources to aid water supply planning.
A large assortment of prizes donated for a card tournament at St Edward's Hall in Corry will be awarded to winners this evening. Local merchants including Merritt Appliance, Hepler Motor, Anne's Beauty Shop, K.P. L. Furniture, Mead & Waite, Bernstein Brothers, Parkers Grocery, Phillips Jewelry, and many others contributed items such as gas, bulbs, lamps, clothing, groceries, and cash to the event sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars.
The Cleveland String Quartet from the Cleveland Orchestra will perform at Edinboro State Teachers College this evening. It is the final program in the college series for the school year.
Preliminary work on Carry School Districts 1935 36 budget is to be advanced at a special Board of Education meeting within ten days. The directors were set to meet last Monday but the session was deferred due to Superintendent Dewey’s absence. The board has until June 1 to fix the tax levy and adopt the budget for the next year. Delays are expected because of the state legislature in session and pending bills. Some figures are expected as final costs for the coming year. The district previously raised the levy three and a half mills to seventeen mills in 1934 due to lower assessed city property values. The $2 per capita tax remains unchanged and is anticipated to continue. Historical budgets for the past two years are listed with expenditures and receipts, including state aid, tuition, and property tax. Asks for more clarity on revenue and budget figures. Governor Merriam sets July 18 21 as Savings Rodeo dates for the state finals in San Francisco. William Miles, a divinity student at Berkeley, wins silver loving cup for best liar at UC Berkeley.
Frank Geiger reports from a U S Navy voyage aboard the Baratoga with his parents receiving letters home. The narrative chronicles rough seas near Florida and Cuba, sights of Bermudas, coral islands near Colon, and Panama Canal passes. The writer describes jungle, canal locks, alligators, and Balboa with liberty ashore before a return toward Panama City.
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