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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1931
Page
3
A Rex Research Foundation report from Chicago warns moth damage in Corry, listing annual losses of about 14,500 dollars and urging homeowners to spray, shake out clothing, brush under folds, wash or dry clean, air fabrics in sunshine, and spray closets and containers every two weeks to prevent further losses.
Announcement from Harrismirg states under the McKay bill Corry hospital will receive 8000 dollars in special state aid over the present depression period. Directors and the public welcome the relief as Corry hospital, like others, has faced reduced revenue from self supporting patients and increased charity service.
Officials of the Institute Hon dep express concern over deficits and urge legislative and executive action to approve a special aid measure. Direct relief to the community is promised as the appropriation, approved by both houses, moves to the governor for swift signature and early allocations to sustaining the hospital.
Marion J. Jillson, 69, of 21 Chestnut Street Westfield, reportedly tried to hang himself in his barn yesterday afternoon. His wife and neighbor freed him, but he remains in serious condition with poor health and despondency cited as factors. Jillson was a retired farmer and fruit grower who moved to town years ago after selling his farm.
Persuasive health ad promises rapid fat loss for women using Kruschen Salts with hot water before breakfast. Recommends cutting pastry and fats, lighter portions, and tracking weight in three weeks. Claims increased energy, clearer skin, brighter eyes, and youthful vigor with a 4 week supply offer and money back guarantee.
Michael Ray mond, husband of Julia Ray mond, jailed on liquor charges after a police stakeout at their home on BT Hacker street, will serve one year in the Allegheny workhouse and pay a $500 fine. In court, he admitted responsibility for the incident, prompting dismissal of his wife’s charges as a result. Earlier, Miles Woodel of Glenfield county was found not guilty after a three hour jury deliberation, while Judge Bouton sternly reprimanded the acquittal. Dominick Gurtbulal pleaded guilty to violating the new uniform firearms act, facing a $500 fine and one year in the workhouse.
An inquest in Blue on Tuesday concluded Louis Schultz 28 of 2018 German Street caused a fatal crash by driving recklessly after losing a steering tire blast as his car collided head on with an oncoming vehicle near West 26th Streets and Hudson Road. Schultz died from fractured skull and internal injuries. Mrs Mabel Larson returned home to Buffalo after visiting friends.
Based on an 18 million assessed valuation, the county’s 1992 tax revenue would rise to 1 028 000, a 24 000 increase. With a year end 600 000 deficit, operating funds would total about 628 000 to cover running expenses, quarrying, and director of the poor. The comptroller urges issuing 800 000 bonds as the only solution, with voters to decide at the January 19 special election. If approved, available funds would rise to about 1 928 000, but the county would still face obligations and a tax millage dilemma.
Mary and Martha class of the Presbyterian church gathered for a tureen dinner for 23 members at North Center street. Decorations reflected Christmas as papers on the season were read by H W Alverson and Wave Perkins, with a solo by Mrs. Spicer and carol singing closing the evening. Fruit was collected for city distribution replacing gifts.
A large barn owned by Glarnace in Richmond township Crowe ford county burned Tuesday evening. The blaze was ignited by an explosion of intern torches and caused extensive damage to the structure and its contents.
Fragmentary OCR passage mentions Mr Humes and a person named Wie ite with an evening charm and fumes. Details are unreadable. no clear event, date, or outcome can be established from the readable words.
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