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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1935
Page
7
A chaotic schedule disruption led to a chaotic day as rents, helr mos or, and rari confusion caused delays and mounting frustrations for travelers awaiting ferries and related services. Authorities promised investigation and faster coordination.
Two Bik Panning company workers in Wilcox suffered severe burns while aiding fire crews to quell a blaze under six boilers at Elk Tanning. John Powley Jr and Tony Owen directed water into openings under the boilers as steam, cinders, and hot ash sprayed back, after a failed water system impeded firefighting. Powley, 23, a driver and local football player, is hospitalized. Owen was treated for injuries.
The St Marys police began this month taking fingerprints of all persons arrested with prints in triplicate. one on file at the police office and the others sent to Harrisburg and Washington. Ridgway police have used the system for three years and Johnsonburg plans installation. Rust Reunion notes: eighth annual gathering Aug 10 at Smith Sheheer home Corry RD 8 with 52 attendees. officers elected and program features include recitations and Hawaiian guitar solos. out of town guests listed.
A rare atmospheric display appeared in the western sky this morning around 8:20 as a dark storm cloud arc, likened to a curtain, rolled across the horizon then dissipated quickly. The event drew wide attention though it produced no lightning and passed over Corry.
The milk control board announced a new general order regulating the milk industry will take effect by September 1. It will set prices for consumers and producers and redraw marketing areas after hearings in Pittsburgh Harrisburg Scranton and Philadelphia. Four days notice will be required before the order becomes effective.
The Philathea class of the Baptist church held a turreen dinner at Miss Helen Westley's West Smith street home. After dining, members attended a City Park band concert then returned for a business and devotional meeting. Miss Westley was honored on her coming birthday as sixteen members and one visitor answered roll with a heart verse. Mrs. William Price of Girard visited, and Mrs. George Thomas was a guest.
Harrisburg Aug 18 United Press says H Edgar Barnes accepted a temporary State Supreme Court appointment to fill Justice Simpson's vacancy while continuing his campaign for the full two year term. He resigns as Secretary of Revenue and will not take pay from the court until its fall term begins in October. He will wage a vigorous yet dignified campaign against Judge Michael A Musmanno, seeking the Democratic nomination with eyes on the November election.
Mrs. Anna Shreve of Mundyrite, former Sparta resident and mother of R. V. Shreve, slipped and fractured her hip in her son Gerald Shreve's Kerr street home. Taken to Milusville hospital, she endures considerable pain as relatives report guarded progress. Community sympathy pours in as Ralph Webb and family depart for Greensboro NC after a farewell gathering.
Hopson challenged on income figures and the financing of a utility at a congressional hearing. He argued that high salaries are paid by investors, not consumers, and noted support from securities figure B. B. Hobinson amid Wheeler-Rayburn scrutiny. Hopson expressed willingness to testify again as proceedings continued.
Aug. 18 report states American Telephone and Telegraph Company is sued for alienation of affections by Mrs Faildegarde Fuller. She seeks $250,000 claiming her husband suffered a fractured skull at work in 1928 and alleges negligence by company physicians led to his mental decline and her losses.
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