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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1935
Page
3
A postponed Board of Education meeting is reported in Corry. News items include registration hours, proposed city park band platform, Ford truck deliveries, school openings, and weekly crude oil production. Community notices mention a North Western Pennsylvania Ayrshires sale, district meetings, and local political and legal activity.
The Corry unit of the Pennsylvania National Guard is set to depart for a two week summer encampment at Indiantown Gap starting Saturday after a final drill. Several companies from Meadville Warren Kane and Ridgway will travel on the same train with Erie and Bradford units following. Thousands of guardsmen and U S Army troops will participate in the extensive war games, with 15 900 to 20 000 troops expected. Final preparations are underway at the State Armory for Friday night entrainment and equipment checks.
An Emblem Oil Company motor oil tank train from Warren Pennsylvania exploded near Burnt Howse corners, causing losses estimated between twelve and fifteen thousand dollars. Driver H R King escaped injury as flames and several explosions damaged two tank cars carrying 5 260 gallons of fuel oil and gasoline. Firemen faced high heat and could not attack the blaze for about half an hour. Spectators retreated.
In Buffalo a motorist too intoxicated to drive home called the police. Capt. Joseph J. Godfrey said the department would arrange safe arrival for both driver and car at no cost. He noted such calls receive extra consideration and that officers will assist again if needed.
Harrisburg reports show engineers from Pittsburgh and Harrisburg firms reviewing the proposed storm relief sewer and disposal plant to gauge cost and bid readiness. Bids are due at the August 19 city council meeting as officials weigh preparatory steps for the project and possible voter approval.
Harrisburg reports rising in state tourism as visitors from the United States and Canada flood Keystone State attractions. Secretary Warren Van Dyke notes Historic shrines and scenic beauty draw out of state travelers while the bureau of publicity logs 178000 maps and 13000 information requests in two months. Over 41000 maps came from the bureau, 127000 via motor clubs and hotels.
Harrisburg reports Revenue Secretary Kalodner warns operators of profit entertainments in Pennsylvania must secure $1 licenses under the new amusement tax law effective July 22. Many operators misunderstand provisions. penalties include $100 to $300 fines and possible imprisonment. The tax is one cent per 25 cents of admission, with 10 per cent of drink or food costs taxed at night clubs and cabarets. The notice covers cabarets, root gardens, night clubs, and other entertainments including sports, social clubs, and country clubs with gate receipts or dues.
In Presque Isle bay near Erie on Monday morning three youths and a man were rescued after their leaking rowboat filled with water. Shipkeeper Whitney Borst aboard the Sparta heard calls for help, hauled the group aboard, and tethered their boat to safety. Robinson Crusoe jailed in Newburyport for safe keeping after leaving lodging for Kentucky.
Maria Jeritza, renowned opera soprano, and Winfield Sheehan, film executive, wed in a cloistered Santa Barbara mission ceremony. They depart for London on their honeymoon after the nuptials.
A report from the Bureau of Agricultural Economics projects U S cattle prices will average much higher for the rest of the year than in 1984 due to smaller slaughter supplies in the near term and stronger consumer demand.
Harrisburg reports division by counties of the $4,195,000 appropriation for mothers assistance over the next two years. Allocations depend on number of eligible families as of May 1984 and the average monthly grant. Total 3,146 benefiting and 4,788 eligible. Several counties listed with specific funds. administration allowances noted. Also notes Mr. and Mrs. C.K. McLean leaving for Philadelphia.
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