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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1934
Page
6
Various local notices report state employees deciding to start and end work earlier to observe daylight saving time this year. The page also covers a divorce filing for cruelty and desertion, a Gilbert and Sullivan opera by Edinboro chorus, seed potato relief drives, a potato seed enrollment rush, a dress rehearsal, and regional transportation and relief news.
Archie Thompson Post VFW staged its second annual card tourney in St Edwards Jail drawing a large crowd. Sixty one tables hosted auction and contract bridge with over one hundred awards donated by city merchants. Winners include Lena St Clair and many others. proceeds go to the Post Building Fund.
St Thomas Sodality arranges a silver tea in St Eoward's Hall on Sunday afternoon from three o'clock. Committee in charge are Misses Mary Ressler and Rita Walte with Mrs J B Love and Miss Florence Blair assisting at the urns. The public is invited to participate in the benefit party.
Youngstown district steel mills plan next week at 61 percent of capacity the year’s highest rate. Backlogs for galley mill rise as operations continue at 60 percent or more for at least two months. About fifty percent of open breaths and three of four Bessemer plants will run with payrolls rising. April 25 distribution was the greatest in over three years.
At Quarter Sessions Court Franklin April 28 Belesta Henderson and Margaret Henderson sisters colored young Oil City women convicted this week of receiving stolen goods were sentenced to pay costs and released on recognizance until August fourth Monday. Donald Plumer Cramer 18 Kennerdell R D found guilty of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after a roughly hour verdict. Jurors discounted defense claims another party drove the car and Cramer merely behind the wheel when officers arrived. James Whatford another party member was arrested for DWI based on testimony of the group amid claims of drinking ale.
County Treasurer Lawrence A. Taylor blocked another attempt by David Harper and James Russell to push a $38,000 deal for Franklin Park homes to the Poor Board. A $2,000 down payment check was refused until countersigned by County Controller Harvey Willis, with signs the wording had been altered. The duo threatened mandamus action but denied intent to pursue court action, insisting they merely represented the owner.
A 20 year old offender from Huntingdon reformatory, Melvin Sikes, eluded authorities last Tuesday. He fled across several towns including Butler and Bradford, stealing cars until being chased by County Detective Jack Allison and two aides, who fired warning shots disabling the pursued vehicle, leading to his capture on a highway near Bradford.
Funeral services for Almon D. Ross, Corry resident, who died after a lingering illness, were held Friday at 2:30 PM at Alexander and Company's Funeral Parlors. Rev. H. Williams of Beaverdam officiated and Pine Grove cemetery received the interment. Bearers were Elmer Ross, George Ross, Walter Ross, and Fred Ross.
Relief Wars Division projects suspend today with hope to resume by May 3. County officials informed Supt. Ralph Dewey that finances should allow resumption. certain school redecorating and street widening tasks paused. Classes at Third Ward Elementary remain in session. some projects deferred. Relief workers to be paid next Wednesday for current week.
Meadville April 2 The Corry Bridge and Supply Company won the contract to construct the super structure of Fountain House bridge at a bid of 0,848 dollars. Concrete abutments are already in place under CWA and RWD projects, with steel work expected soon. The 77 ft 5 in span sits on Rural Route 20062 over Woodcock Creek. County commissioners opened bids at 2 pm. three other bidders competed. Carl A. Millan, county engineer, oversees the project.
In Phoenix, AgnuMEE Liupops vues and family waited at home after a ransom demand surfaced for their abducted child. They owned a car matching the getaway vehicle and kept a vigil all night with Fernando Robles’s family, awaiting further instructions from the kidnapers.
Rome April 28 United Italy moves toward a fascist guild state as King Victor Emmanuel inaugurates the new parliament in a throne speech. He emphasizes authority order and justice and notes major budget restoration tied to a forthcoming corporate state and currency gold standard. The speech stresses peaceful collaboration with neighbors and rivals in occidental civilization.
April 28 city council faced threats of a tax strike as Tad Ward M Murphy authorized compromise of assessment cases. Arthur Blass and John Wickes vowed not to pay taxes until outcome of the compromise, arguing the system unfair to those not in appeal. Citizens Assessment committee backed Holmes, warning of injunction if Holmes’ assessment is scrapped. The clash tied to county court outcomes and newspaper coverage.
The special stockholders committee of Oil City National Bank prepares a report for today’s stockholders meeting. Chairman Ches a Lamberton says progress is promising after a Washington visit with officials. Details remain as plans are refined before final approval.
The text shows partial church notices with times around 945 and 11:00 AM. It mentions Rev C T Dr Dee and a sermon audience. Names and full details are unreadable, but the fragment indicates a service schedule and a pastor's presence.
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