06 Dec 1927
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1927
Page
1
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New orders on hall changes received after state labor inspector McCoy authorized widening aisles and fire safety upgrades at the Senior High auditorium. Curtains removed, stage hangings fireproofed, and new fire escapes planned with weather permitting next spring. Auditoriums use to allow meetings with minimal theatrical effects during the coming winter. Coolidge asks Congress for federal farmer board and boosted naval strength.
Washington action under the new tax bill promises direct relief for Dustnese automobile owners and indirect savings for theatergoers. The measure, from the ways and means committee, forecasts 23 million dollars in tax reductions, though Democrats push to raise the total. It is expected the bill will reach the White House in weeks.
City Council formally approves a 14.12 mill tax levy for the new fiscal year with 681 mills for general purposes, 149 for interest, 40.9 for permanent improvement, and 1028 for sinking fund. An amendment to salary sections increases Street Commissioner Harrington’s pay from 1500 to 1880 per year. Meeting notes show bills approved, treasurer’s November balance filed, and repairs planned for Mill Street to curb water runoff. A sewage disposal plant plan by Phillis Wickertam was discussed but deferred for future consideration.
Guy E Bradley, blind since 1916, spoke to the Rotary Club at the Hotel Ports on Playing the Game and the Golden Rule, noting life as a game with one referee. His talk drew warm praise for its logic and uplifting view of honest living.
Reports from Karaqi, India note the cholera outbreak expanding across northern regions with Western Bengal hardest hit due to high travel and dense populations. Authorities warn of rising alarm as the epidemic spreads.
Eight people perished in a Williamson residence fire including three children. Victims trapped inside as flames swept the building. Deputy Sheriff John Merkium and State Fire Marshal R. Irdson investigated after the blaze drew investigators from Charleston.
Ground will be broken within days for a new Pentecostal church building on East Church street. The First Pentecostal church has acquired part of the Kinles property and razing of the old structure began yesterday. The frame construction will measure about twenty by forty feet and aims for completion by New Year’s Day with dedication planned. Rev. Robert N. Miller oversees the project as the church expands its presence in the city. Dr. Hosidis, visiting local, yesterday discussed work ahead in Pitre regarding the church’s growth efforts.
The Corry PA school board held its organizational meeting in the library building. New directors A Curtie and Terry Smith were sworn in, Dr J A Curtis elected president, Tom Hillstrom named president, John H. Patterson temporary president, and John B. Love reelected vice president. The board approved past meeting rules, awarded a toilet facility replacement bid to Clyde L Jones for 757.78 at Washington school, with work to start December 23 and finish during Christmas recess.
Harrisburg reports new trunk roads to be designated after January 1, 1925 under state highway authority. Vehicles entering from side roads must stop and yield to through traffic, aiming to boost speed and safety on major routes.
The message supports farm relief via a Federal Farm Board funded at low-rate loans to cooperatives, and flood control through stronger dikes and spillways. It calls for restricting Adyneate sinew by Novi, advocates merchant marine privatization, supports trunkline projects with government aid, and backs military protection of irrigation and dam projects like Boulder Dam. It urges antitrust, mediation for coal disputes, railroad consolidation, and stopping dumping of Indian oil. It envisions continued prohibition enforcement.
Edward O Derr reports from Chicago that farmers heard proposals from leaders like Rep Lester Hill to develop Muscle Shoals into a fertilizer plant and improve water routes to cut freight costs. Depew Head urged stronger organization to gain national recognition for rural needs at the ninth annual convention before more than 2000 delegates.
Maxim Litvinoff and fellow Soviet disarmament delegates depart Geneva for Moscow. They leave the League of Nations with its influence diminished but still central, signaling work will continue on Polish Lithuanian and five other issues at the Council. They plan to return for the March Preparatory Disarmament Commission meeting and may send an observer to the February Security Commission session.
United Press reports Senator Norris challenged seating of Frank Smith of Illinois and Vare of Pennsylvania, calling their campaigns bought seats and alleging millions spent by contestors. He urged resolutions declaring their credentials tainted and sending them to their home states. The scene sparked in the Senate as dispute over the two contested seats unfolded.
President Coolidge proposes a broad program combining flood control along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers with farm relief. He urges creation of a federal board to supervise marketing, cooperative promotion, and debt reduction while stressing national economy. He backs naval expansion limits and cautions on taxes, tariffs, and public expenditures. The message also favors Boulder Canyon flood control, Great Lakes stabilization, and future Columbia River Basin study.
The Corry Motor Club will hold its annual meeting Friday evening at the Municipal hall. All members are urged to attend as three new directors will be named and officers elected for three years. The session will cover annual business, reports, and a discussion of 1988 activities and future programs.
Evening programming highlights include AB HOOK vj unit sy operetta Patience and The Phantom Violin. Also on air are Great Moments in History from WEAF and a Strom berg Carson hours block with connections to St Paul.
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