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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1931
Page
6
Controller Harvey Willis, chair of the salary board, says the county payroll is only one seventh of a mill of total revenue under the seven mill rate. He argues salary reductions could lower taxes, noting only a small saving if every county employee earned less. A Christmas envelope containing money was lost. finder offered reward.
Local items report road work fatigue leading to quits, public appointments confirmed in Harrisburg, Corry High guests at the Rex theatre, and a Met Opera broadcast Christmas matinee. Deeper notes cover deer season results, New Year plans of the Stanford Hose Company, Kiwanis address, through bus operation approval, and factory recalls. Also noted are deer shooting mishaps, bowling league standings, stock market quieting, a West Pleasant fire alarm, and a coming Home Lighting contest by the Woman's Club.
Postmaster C. Bentley announced extended hours with the stamp and parcel post window to 9:00 p m from Thursday the 17th through Christmas Eve December 21st and a consolidated morning delivery route to 8:30 with afternoon delivery at 2:30. Rural carriers also shift their schedules to finish by 9 16 a m. patrons urged to mail early and ensure correct addressing and sufficient postage.
Michael Drabisin, 63, of Universal, Pa., pleaded guilty to murder today as his trial on killing his son neared jury deliberation. He was sentenced to five to 20 years in Western penitentiary. His wife testified the son Michael Jr., 20, was killed with a bread knife after asking for more bread. Drabisin claimed he acted in self defense after being attacked by wife and son.
Edward L Sommers a 58 year old Pennsylvania Railroad detective was found dead in his bedroom at 219 North 8th Street last evening. The body was still and a .32 caliber service revolver lay nearby supporting an apparent self inflicted gunshot. Mrs Sommers and neighbor Norman Tompkins forced the locked door after he failed to respond to a night call. The bullet entered the brain near the temple and signs of singeing hair were noted.
County officials voiced doubts Tuesday that a 10 percent wage cut among county employees would yield meaningful savings. The rumor of wage reductions gained momentum after city officials indicated a similar plan was under consideration.
A New Castle woman 18 identified as Milas Mirth Ryans was injured last night after being struck by a car allegedly driven by Lester G. Hagen Kenmard Mercer County. The vehicle owned by B F Goodrich Hitwood City. Ryans suffered a fractured leg and possible other injuries.
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