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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1935
Page
3
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City officials study a ten year lighting contract with the Pennsylvania Electric Co as a possible remedy for the municipal plant issue. Mayor Miller presses for a solution amid Harrisburg tax disputes while council weighs a revised agreement with safeguards against future rate cuts and delays.
Center Street 2 hour parking urged as part of a push to fund a storm relief sewer project. Duke favors immediate construction to relieve hillslope flood risk and provide jobs, with cost estimates around 60 to 75 thousand dollars and municipal funding hoped through a relief fund. Council action pending as engineers assess route and railroad permissions.
Mr and Mrs C B Porter celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at 315 South Center street Corry after nearly six decades in the community Their seven children including Mrs Paul Weber and Mrs Rita Markwith attended as did six grandchildren The Porters married April 28 1885 at Chautauqua New York and have long served Corry through journalism public service and civic work
Rain brought relief to lawns pastures and early gardens and helped control brush and woodland fires spreading in parts of the state. April drought had crippled hay and crops, but weekend showers refreshed the area and eased dusty air while fire hazards eased in Spartansburg Titusville and other local spots. A council action adjusted a Marion street fire hydrant relocation between Grand and Duane streets.
A petition will be presented to the City Council on May 6 requesting limited parking on North and South Center streets and main thoroughfares between Franklin and South Streets. Merchants along the street, once opposed, now largely favor the proposal and may seek council endorsement at the May meeting.
Corry opens Music Week with an oratorio featuring excerpts from Le watery The performance directed by Jurathy Waller Griffis at the First Methodist Episcopal church next Sunday afternoon Mayth includes Ralph Dewey Mrs Roy Burley Miss Lilian Emam Shs Kaward Huwieins Anihont J den Hurtogh Horate Brynoltyon and an accompanist group led by Mrs Arius Palmers Miss Alice Messinger Miss Signa Aurerson and Kepper Tiffany The Chautauqua influence credited The public urged to attend A rehearsal for Bijan tonight at 7 46 and Pirates of Penzance cast rehearsal at 3 oclock All involved asked to attend.
Aero Supply plans to operate on daylight saving time this year with an advanced summer schedule at its Inet plant. Larger city shifts, railroad timetables, and postal hours move up by half an hour. New timetables affect Pennsylvania Railroad and Keel system routes, including daylight Pittsburgh Buffalo service. Miss Eleanor Woods, Miss Bethel Cottrell, and Darrell Ottoway of Elle were weekend guests at the Frink Geiger home.
Charles McCabe of Corry marks his 90th birthday with family at home after quiet celebration at St Thomas Church. Born in Canada, he moved to Oswego New York, later settled in Corry in 1885 with wife Margaret McNamara. Survived by son Charles J. and daughters Sister Othelia and Anna Sullivan. several siblings and multiple grandchildren.
Pittsburgh report notes Roy and Grace Mull seek a new trial after a jury found them guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the 1983 death of Margaret Schwichrath, with briefs prepared by attorney Rob erk B. Tvory. The filing comes as Ivory presses for appeals and the college rebuilds at Hiram.
A Spring Creek man, held in Warren County Jail for nonpayment of taxes, was released Saturday. Judge D. A. Arnd discharged him after Governor George H. Earle signed a bill amending a century-old tax law allowing imprisonment of delinquents until taxes are paid.
Local and state officials discuss a Smethport to Port Allegany shortcut on the Roosevelt Highway. The plan aims to shorten the route to Coudersport Scranton and eastern points by bypassing Port Allegany’s business district. A bill by Kent Kane seeks to connect the new road with Route 8 north of Port Allegany, potentially diverting traffic away from the town. Residents fear impact on merchants, but supporters anticipate reduced travel distance from 44 to about 28 miles and substantial traffic relief once completed.
Fourteen hundred Corry Public School students resume classes tomorrow after a twelve day break. Regular schedule, six weeks of work ahead, one day Memorial Day vacation. Report cards issued this week. St Edward's School has already resumed and will close with public schools.
The former local Salvation Army officer, highly popular and active, may continue as a major. Governor Ruby Latfoos of Kentucky granted the insignia recognizing Brunner’s notable work in the state, though his rank in the organization remains a matter of available positions.
The article notes Major John L. Rie, former Cory officer, now serving as Salvation Army local commanding officer, has been elevated to Kentucky Colonel and named a member of the year by Governor Huby Laffoon, reflecting honors in his distinguished career across several cities.
Clyde G. Spear, superintendent of the Western Nina Telegraph Company, presented a commission to Colonel Bruner at a Chamber of Commerce Advisory Board meeting. Ralymond E. Westbury presided with Charles S. Owen and Governor Laffour’s letter read aloud.
In Corry a recognition event honors Major John H. Bronter for his wartime and humanitarian services. A commission as aide de camp with the rank of colonel is forwarded separately for presentation to Major Broner, acknowledging his dedication to suffering and needy humanity.
Governor Laffoon named Major in Kentucky a Kentucky Colonel in recognition of long service with the Salvation Army. He aided during the Jin flood in Covington saving several lives before moving to Ashland and then Corry. He received a bronze medal from the Pennsylvania Kiwanis for efforts there and saved 12 people from drowning in 1926 in Pittsburgh during Hood Imam City events, earning city praise.
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