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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1932
Page
5
A committee at Home Protection Lodge plans a card party at the home of Mr and Mrs Larry Bottwell on East Street Thursday afternoon. Tables will be listed for bridge and five hundred with prizes. The committee will serve refreshments. Proceeds benefit La Rouge.
In Connellsville Pennsylvania 5000 members of the Western Pennsylvania Wiremen’s Association attend their 88th annual convention. A memorial service honors 24 volunteer firemen who died in Pennsylvania during recent years. Mayor H D Minch, District Attorney Wade K Newell, and Fayerty County officials welcome delegates who will nominate officers and choose next convention city. Election of officers set for tomorrow.
The Board of Education heard that July school tax collections totaled 4670.34 with 500.05 in delinquent taxes. The meeting approved minutes, reviewed secretary and treasurer reports, and filed the auditor’s report. The board opposed use of front Hatch Street lawn for outdoor games, awarding sash replacement at Junior High and paper towels contracts, and referred bond funding for an investigation.
ERIE Aug 9 Harry Schreiner 15 of 2527 Loveland rds was electrocuted Monday night after touching a brass rail on a near the light- illuminated merry-go-round at Waldameer Park. He died in St Vincent's hospital within an hour. Manager Alex Moeller said the boy jumped on the ride during a rain storm and grabbed the rail as a short circuit occurred. Current of 220 volts passed through him. Mr and Mrs Roy P Howard who spent three weeks with relatives in the city left for Pittsburgh enroute to Siguard Utah.
Personal mentions fill Corry notes with visitors from Linwood Pennsylvania and Maple Avenue to Dunkirk and Warren. Edward Watters from Orlando is in town with A A Williams on a business visit, while many others like Cyouin family, Stone, Brackbill, and Appel alongside Mrs. Damon and Mrs. Porter among guests note extended stays and trips to Kane, Buffalo, Cleveland, and Jamestown.
United Press reports from Springfield that Mayor James J. Walker faces removal by Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt. The Springfield Daily News cites a trusted source about an imminent action based on findings from Roosevelt’s private investigation.
A dispatch from Shanghai reports the Chinese cabinet resigned following the resignation of Finance Minister T. V. Soong. The shakeup marks a major political shift as officials scramble to form new leadership amid the upheaval.
New York Aug 9 Jean A Li Roy a pioneer in motion picture development died at his home in New York. He was 15 years old. LeRoy helped throw moving images upon the screen, contributing to early cinema techniques and industry growth.
A description of a smart sports frock worn by Clyde of Scrcepland. The tan heather jersey features a round neck achieved by tiny tucks forming a semi yoke. The tailored skirt uses inverted pleats and a blue cap with a striped scarf completes the look.
Stocks fell as profit taking offset attempts at rallying. utilities zigzagged through midsession, silver shares gained on Chinese buying, while industrials chemicals and harvesters weakened after a wheat drop. Rails varied. cotton rebounded after earlier declines, and overall market activity remained light despite a large session.
Ey Unitec Press reports a historic strike across the midcontinent as farmers vow not to sell farm products unless prices cover production costs. By Aug 9 farmers in several counties in Minnesota North Dakota and Illinois pledge to withhold surplus, aiming to feed only essentials and hold or destroy excess. A nationwide call from the National Farmers Holiday Association in Kankakee seeks a five day starting next Monday.
Fragmentary historical note warns that improper piling harms tree roots and air flow, describing how compacted soil and moisture impede breathing and can stunt or kill a tree over time. The text references age and growth as factors in susceptibility and recovery remains unclear.
Money in circulation reached 381 200 000 in July with a daily rise of about 29 787 barrels in production by week end August 6. Dow Jones estimates current sleet production at just under 14 percent of capacity, down from 1444 percent prior week, and a predicted reduction to a record low. The market closes with prices on the New York Stock Exchange for numerous firms including American Can American Locomotive Bethlehem Steel Canadian Pacific Chrysler and United Steel while noting uncertainties in steel output and energy sectors.
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