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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1932
Page
4
In Velieville mayor Arthur G. Bellen presided over a session in the Municipal Building yesterday where eight funding motovists were discussed. An afternoon examination of an ordinance on pre school age issues resulted in a reprimand after a tense debate.
Desirable small store room in Barlow Block Toro rly occupied by Curry Electric Shop with second floor offices available after remodeling. Also plans and notices mention reconstruction plans for Perry’s Jidgshin Magura in Britain abandoned by Flagship Niggara Commission.
Local items report roadwork bids from the state highway department Harrisburg and warnings by Secretary Sam Lewis urging farmers to use cleats on tractors crossing highways to reduce damage. Other notes mention a unique flower stem find, bicycle fines, a patent notice for a well drilling reel, a crash case near Meadvill, and upcoming local events and sales at J. D. Murray’s.
A City inventor named John Reid won a patent for a lubricating system with one claim allowed. He filed the application over three years ago and the patent is not assigned for manufacture. Intensive local notes mention the patent being granted despite the long process.
Pinchot vows to resist diverting motor fund funds for relief and highway projects. Samuel Lewis warns road work across districts would stall if funds are diverted. If General Assembly cannot decide, next week may adjourn sine die with $10 direct relief for the unemployed. Patterson pushes government economy and proposed cuts to department expenditures. Senate and House actions include tax penalties, tobacco product moves, and an adjournment for a funeral, with bills on revenue and Delaware River Bridge bonds under consideration.
St Pauls Ladies Aid Society met in church parlors for the August session. Mrs Albert Lamm vice president presided with Mrs Ry Burrweil and Mrs Charles Grinstead in charge of a bake sale before the next regular meeting. Plans for the society work were discussed for September, featuring a lateen dinner in the church parlor on September 14. Guests served were Mrs Charen Dahil shand and Mrs Amos A. Williams, with refreshments of sail, culls, pickles, cake, and cotter.
Sixty seven Rebekahs and about a dozen families enjoyed a fine outing at Lake Rebekah with singing, games, and refreshments. Local hosts welcomed members and guests, with attendance from Youngstown and Union City areas, marking a cheerful community gathering.
A fragment reports a misfortune involving Hivele Millis at Ile Tiqualus. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the brief mentions an event affecting a person and place. Further readable context is not provided.
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