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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1938
Page
3
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Fragmentary parish clipping notes anniversary events and local items. Mentions Columbian Gas and Electric Corp net income for year ended June 30, 193? with per share figures, a street complaint case by Martin Cassidy, taxi driver Perry Nichols praising a Terraplane, a large toadstool display by J R Dearing, WPA repaint project for fire department buildings, annual Garden Festival at St Thomas church, crude oil production rise but below expectations, and various local notices including court cases and a hospital board nomination.
Twenty one former employees at the Pennsylvania Furnace and Tron Company plant in Warren, PA, were rehired and paid more than $9,000 in back wages after an NLRB settlement. Charles T. Dowds said the company will recognize Lodge 1928 of the International Association of Machinists as exclusive bargaining agent, with a new contract to be negotiated. Reinstated workers received sums ranging from 56.2 to 1399.61, and the case followed a labor dispute in June 1996. Names include Hugo I Rydgren, Carl Felder, Earl McClure, Art McLain, Fred Shriver, Jacob Farr, and others.
WPA figures show 167 hires in Erie County reducing direct relief load. Week ending August 8 saw 62 fewer unemployment claims and 159 fewer persons. total by Aug 8 stood at 2,305 cases and 7,406 people benefiting. During the week, 247 cases with 833 persons were removed from rolls while 125 cases with 686 persons were granted diversion benefits.
Kane Pennsylvania reports a rising hay fever season with opening day attracting visitors from miles away. Borough crews enforce weed control to curb ragweed and a weed-pulling team polices properties while a new recreation area in Allegheny National Forest aims to entertain families.
City Council last night kept its study of a proposed plumbers license ordinance active, delaying action until budget talks for 1934. A state plumbing inspector urged licensing and local inspection, suggesting a future local examining board to avoid sending plumbers out of town for tests. The delay could affect enforcement timing and rate impacts on residents and tradespeople.
City Council promised to press State Highway Department officials in Franklin to repair a dangerous ditch on South Center Street near the George MacDonald property. State plans reportedly include new gutters to eliminate the ditch and protect the home. The issue has circulated for years with little action.
Director of Streets Nichols and City Engineer Dickson will estimate the city share of costs for the WPA approved street graveling project. About $87,000 is allotted for labor and related expenses, with figures to be ready for the next council meeting to avoid delays once authorization is received. The WPA also approved the 1838 sidewall contraction program with $10,000 set aside for labor costs.
Geologist claims an underground river over 50 feet deep runs beneath Conshohocken. A garden collapse revealed a wide hole and a vanished maple tree. Quarries long ago blasted below spring water lines and a so called river was blamed for sinkages in the area.
Kane Aug 16 three men pleaded guilty to charges after an alleged assault on Patrolman Francis Evieh. Ernest Nelson paid 76 dollars with costs, Eugene Wetmore 25 dollars with costs, and John Wetmore 15 dollars with costs, then released. Patrolman Neil Fulmer arrested them. Nelson and the Wetmores were fined following a morning altercation after a request to move from in front of the police station.
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