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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1935
Page
3
Fox Film chief Signéy R. Acent announced Will Rogers films will be humdled in the same manner as if he were alive. The piece notes continued promotion of Rogers works and cites other film industry moves during a busy period.
The Milk Control Board announces Order No. 24 effective Sept 1 reversing prior policies. Producers gain higher base prices by eliminating deductions. consumers see lower prices in 11 counties while parts of three counties see modest increases. The prior surplus payment plan is scrapped in favor of utilization-based payments.
Bradford Era reports McKean County Motor Club secretary Harry Garvin warns members about speeding traps now active nearby. Drivers in Franklinville watch for Pennsylvania plates. Corry sees arrests and bail for traffic violations as patrols enforce signals. Patrol in the Glide to Warren stretch limits speed to 40 mph and Potter County near Roulette enforces center-line cross violations under Judge Lewis prior ruling.
The Omnibus Flood Control bill allocates 6.479 million for the Kinzua Dam in Kane area. The project, now dubbed Allegheny Reservoir, would create a 1520 foot high, 1520 foot long dam forming a 930000 acre foot lake and submerging 18000 acres, with total costs near 27000000 and further 10000000 needed for land and road damages.
The text notes Italy could keep troops home if it dislikes Britain's Suez stance and U.S. arms embargo, while shifts occur in price controls for sour cream and changes to the basic surplus plan. It mentions government explanations and a plan to justify the new scheme, with reference to Sea policy.
W C T U members held a picnic at Mrs F D Harvicks home with seven members and friends present. The September meeting will be at Mr and Mrs L Johnsons. Lounging and visiting guests included Miss Dorothy Clarke in Columbia and Mrs Gwen Williams of Pittsburgh.------------
Area brief reports two men named to supervise white collar work under the WPA plans for the north western Pennsylvania district. Bernard Cochran, district supervisor, Joseph Luke Crawfunl, Irie, and BE M. Sweltzer of Shippenville, Clarion County, announced the appointments. Salaries not disclosed. the pair to take oath and begin work immediately to build an extensive program and assist other workers.
Oil City reported a residence roof painting incident in Snydersburg where Lewis Engle, 68, of Lucinda, fell more than 20 feet. He died from injuries sustained. cause of death under investigation though the fall and possible heart attack are considered factors.
United Press report from Helena Montana dated August 24 notes Mathan Bergman once nicknamed The Wandering Jew and a late tramp printer, recently finishing 14 weeks of continuous service as a printer for the Montana State Publishing Company the longest stay in one city in his long career under R D McKelvey. The piece also lists a string of social visits and travels among residents of Corty Sugar Grove Erie and Canadoha Lake with several families and individuals named including Mrs Betty Steward Mrs Bart Bales Miss Lillie Henry and Miss Florence Damon.
Kane Aug 24 The tower racket costing thousands of dollars in tourist lodging homes was halted by state police yesterday when a Washington DC touring party was stopped. Lynch, owner of a Warren tourist home, tied sheets to the war house. sheets found in the war were returned and the party allowed to go on after the owner declined to press charges
Special officer William Brower formerly of the city police bureau was badly beaten on Wednesday near 21st and Peach streets while on special duty. A warrant has been issued for the assailant, said to have a grudge against Brower, who was struck over the head with a blunt object. The assault occurred amid unclear details and Brower’s condition was described as fair yesterday.
Ridgway August 24. Frank Bigler of the Salberg Hotel residence sustained possible internal injuries after falling fourteen feet from the second barracks roof at the Lie Mill CCC camp Sunday. He was admitted to the Elk County General Hospital after evaluation by a physician.
Warren County officials announced they were cancelling a proposed tax collection agreement with attorneys Samuel Wilson of Clarion and Lemuel B. Seodebil of Philadelphia. Commissioners J. A. Sagentant, Si. Brady, and H. P. Ridelsperger said the action was off after late conferences with Wilson and Schofield. Schofield had arrived from Philadelphia to join discussions as the officials sought to halt the arrangement and relations with the private collectors.
Four members of an Erie family are recovering after mistaking toadstools for mushrooms. Frank Wiczkowski and his wife and their children Raymond, 15, and Dolores, 1, were rushed to Hamot hospital Friday afternoon after ingesting the poisonous food. Stomach pumps aided the emergency room treatment and all four responded to care before being released to their home. Hospital staff say the parents were berry picking when they found the toxic fungi.
Mrs K T Roelofs left this morning for her home in Philadelphia after spending a month with her son L Roelofs and family and a week at Chautauqua New York.
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