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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1931
Page
7
Blustery weather greets residents as City Council convenes tonight to discuss local issues. Officials urge orderly conduct and note agenda items cover zoning, budgets, and public safety, with community voices welcome during public comment.
The article reports Patrick Flatley of 766 ath street plans to contest Rogan’s election after a close count. It notes Rogan won on Democratic and Liberal tickets, while Flatley argues a minority ticket member must be a Democrat. Edward Feldt of Raymond Manufacturing will address the Rotary Club on Springs.
The Corry Relief Hand committee will meet at the Municipal building Tuesday at 7 30 PM. Preparations continue for flooding the lower pond on the Whiteley property to serve as an ice skating rink this winter as the upper pond shows over an inch of ice and local skaters hope for more soon. Weather stays cold and activity features many local items including a motor vehicle bureau action, deer rifle debate, a missing hunter rumor, and memorial notices for Dr. Peter Barkey with funeral arrangements in Erie Pennsylvania.
Police Captain Michael Ferrin mailed warrants for alleged magazine solicitors who had worked in Bradford. Warrants drawn by Alder man Fred B. Nicholas targetarrest of crew members now believed to have fled to Johnsonburg. One solicitor was to return to recover baggage held by a landlady after failing to appear.
Two newly elected directors Dr Calvin F Bennett and John B Patterson will join the board at a special meeting in the Library basement. The old board will convene first to clear unfinished business before the new directors elect officers set a monthly meeting date and address routine items.
A tribute lauds fraternal bonds and charitable deeds as Elks honor departed brothers. Speaker Mr. Hoxbach pays personal tribute to late Mayor C. L. Alexander, praising him as an honest, genial, widely respected community figure. The piece emphasizes charity as the true legacy of fraternal life.
Mayor-elect Ben F Starr addressed a large Corry Grange gathering in Woodman Hall. He outlined the Corry Relief Fund usage this year and urged Grange cooperation. A brief literary program followed with readings by Bernice Belknapp and vocal duets by Mr and Mrs H D Whitney.
Sherrick's Provgbadours will furnish music for the social function valued as a holiday season staple. The event, starting at 10 oclock, will run through the night with specials and novelties planned for attendees.
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