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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1933
Page
5
Local residents mourn the death of Cale Hallis a longtime community figure famed for leading large parades and maintaining strong ties with Carry’s Black history. Estimates place his age between 80 and over 100 with details uncertain. Survived by an adapted spouse Mabel Satterfield and a deceased wife, services set for 2:29 at the funeral home.
Pittsburgh April 20 Officials said federal prisoners will be taken from Pittsburgh to the government’s Penitentiary at Lewisburg tomorrow. It was unclear if George Clifford Wranie would join the group, depending on whether any appeal had been filed. A man charged with embezzling bank funds was confined in Allegheny County jail awaiting further disposition. Interment plans and a separate death probate line appear in the notice.
Union City residents host and visit relatives and friends across nearby towns. Lester Danner stays with sister Mrs Col Aymong in Brook Street, while Misses Gill sisters from New York and Pittsburgh guests of Miss Margaret Blair plan to remain through the weekend. Local notables attend Mercyhurst College connections in Erie as others travel for business, visits, and community events including an Odd Fellows anniversary speaker from Pittsburgh and trips to Jamestown and Clarion.
United Press reports Beav er Valley Legionnaires urged active politics and public demand of lawmakers to honor wartime objectives. State Commander Paul H. Griffith and Westery vice commander John G. Watson said Legion members should move from defense to visible citizenship and question the allotment of the new deal.
New York April 26 The stock market steadied after a morning decline with fractional to three point drops in leading issues. Wheat fell up to 2 cents a bushel triggering selling before buyers returned, and several issues edged down but recovered later. notable hits included American Telephone, U S Steel, Atchison, and National Steel while many names resumed higher or stable by mid afternoon.
The school board debated exonerations for 1931 taxes with disapproval of hard line collection. Dr. Bennett and Mr. Patterson dissented on approval while Westley was approved as delinquent tax collector without pay. The finance committee urged liens on properties with unpaid 1931 taxes and bonds for the district’s bonding company were discussed as responsible parties.
Senator Borah questions in the Senate the need for a new federal order mandating citizens to return hoarded gold, arguing against altering the nation’s adherence to the gold standard and the rationale behind the measure.
Erie police moved to quell a week of rising crime with a dragnet targeting new gangs. Burglars robbed homes, stealing over 1200 dollars in jewels, and threats to victims increased. A clue linked the gang to Buffalo, North Carolina, as Porter Brown of Higford, Pa, visits on business.
Mary Faith resigns as secretary to wealthy Mark Nesbit to wed Kim. A dinner invitation from Kim’s mother reveals true disapproval of the match. Mary Faith confronts love, class tension, and a looming decision as the evening ends with strained goodnights and uncertain futures.
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