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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1932
Page
6
A jumble of local notes reports Guy Lindsey and son Ralph returning with deer near Kinzun, a family hunting update, and hospital conditions for Jamey Murphy after an injury. Also covered are Pennsylvania society events, tax levy forecasts, political travels, weather discussions, and assorted community notices around Corry and Harrisburg.
Erie officials face a looming housing crisis as 4000 families may be displaced unless county or state aid arrives. The Erie Real Estate Board issued an ultimatum to commissioners demanding tax relief for landlords, citing looming county bases and rent nonpayments. Proposals include county warrants or a $100,000 state appeal. Realtors claim the first option is the clearest, if legal, while warning of escalating homelessness.
The Corry Woman's Club will hold a Christmas party at the club house on MUtt street Wednesday at eight. Members should bring a gift of canned fruit or candy for distribution to needy families, with Mrs. Jessie K. Newton and Mrs. George Boyd in charge of handling donations.
The December meeting of the Concord Parents Teachers Association was held Friday at 3 30 in the upper half of the school with ninety members in attendance A program of songs recitations and plays was prepared by pupils of various ages A brief business session followed. Melton sails for New York to return home for Christmas at Pittsburgh, bound aboard the Europa.
SMETHPORT December 17 A jury acquitted Mrs Beatrice Sullivan of killing her husband Neil a salesman. He was found dead with two bullet wounds in an automobile on a country road near Kane in October. Mrs Sullivan testified she could not remember the events for about two hours but said the husband was dead when she awoke. Defense lawyer R T Mutsbaugh argued the case was circumstantial and portrayed her as a home loving woman who began drinking to keep him at home.
Corry Review reports the W B A held its Christmas party at Maceabee Hall with a screen dinner for 45 members and guests. The hall featured red roses and bouquets, followed by gift exchanges, cards, bingo, and visiting. A late lunch was served by Mrs. Mary Paulson and committee.
In Glassport and Pittsburgh last night a coasting accident killed a seven year old boy and injured eight others. John Corridon of Glassport died after his sled struck a curb while a car hit another sled in Pittsburgh. Walter Burke, seven, suffered a fractured skull and other injuries in the Pittsburgh crash.
Harrisburg reports a balanced fish propagation effort by the Fish Commission led by Commissioner Oliver M. Deibler. The program expands production of catfish, yellow perch, bluegill, suckers and minnows to meet rising angling demand while maintaining ecological balance in streams and lakes.
A silver tea hosted by the Golden Links Class at Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Gulfel’s 152 West Smith Street raised funds for the M. E. church treasury. Assistant hostesses Mrs. John Fuller Mrs. Warl Hasbrouck Mrs. J. Roscoe Dearing and Mrs. Jennie McCray oversaw contests and entertainment. Honors went to Mrs. O. Robi Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. Pred Henry. A sala and dessert luncheon for twenty one followed.
The Taxpayers Union Board demands publication of city employee salaries for 1981 and 1932, disputing the Journal claim of a 10 to 25 percent across the board cut. They cite specific salaries, reductions, and vacation changes affecting police and fire personnel to argue the figures do not reflect uniform wage slashes.
Five men, claimed by police to be Communists, were arrested during a protest meeting in Farrell after Mayor Joseph Franck refused a permit. Those taken into custody were Mick Wow, A J Acard, Frank Thompson, John Andree, and Mickey Loncan.
Oil City, December 17. A new report shows eastern pipeline stocks at 2,752,020 barrels at end of November, the lowest in three years, reflecting more effective curtailment methods in Pennsylvania grade crude production. The drop from October totals 186,606 barrels.
Erie December 17 reports the Cormorant Be foot fish tug struck a hole in its side as it neared the public dock in the bay near Peninsula. Captain Arthur Wilson and five crew escaped to shore as the craft began sinking. Officials blame possible sharp ice. the vessel will be raised and repaired. Families of crew members, including Mrs Walter Agron, are in Meadville visiting relatives.
Readable fragments describe a small music or notation note likely about LaTr and Pauls in relation to tonic in measure 23. The text is fragmented with unclear context and lacks identifiable events, entities, or outcomes for a fuller headline.
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