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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1931
Page
3
Corry Evening Journal notes efforts to keep civic spirit alive through Christmas decorations funded by Kiwanis and local merchants. editors argue decorations create a festive atmosphere that boosts business while supporting relief efforts during hard times.
The Bureau of Fire Protection of the Pennsylvania State Police launches a drive with the slogan a house of merriment is better than a house of mourning to cut Christmas fire deaths. Tips urge non inflammable decorations avoid candles on trees skip cotton or paper ornaments and refrain from gas powered toys. Do not run toy machines with flammable fuels and steer away from cellular films in toy projectors. These precautions target common holiday fire causes and promote safer celebrations.
A read-through of a government analysis highlights heavy foreign trade losses for October 1931 with crude foodstuffs exports down from 1929 and 1930 figures. It also notes finished manufactures exports at $77,264,000 versus $15,686,000 a year earlier and contrasts October 1920 totals of $211,702,000, marking a substantial downturn. It opens with cautions about safe Christmas tree practices to prevent fires, urging electric options and preparedness.
Richard Buddy Berger, 17 year old senior at Academy High, died after a year of severe headaches and a 20 day prior illness. Doctors labeled his death due to sleeping sickness and brain inflammation, marking the city's first such fatal case in years. Berger, son of Louis and Mrs. Berger of 2809 Plum Street, was treasurer of the senior class, sports editor of the school paper, and a yearbook staff member.
Jamestown dispatch reports Erie county officials, led by Secretary Lewis and Engineer Frame, will place the complete improvement of the Olt station road on the 1932 program. The project spans from Wesleyville to the New York state line near Findley Lake, aiming to open a large assembly district area. The new Sciota road will have a full fourteen foot width, and the road west of the city through Concord to Lovella will be surfaced on the wider basis. A green fountain pen was lost between Kelster's and the Associated Gas and Electric office.
Mrs Elizabeth Miller 40, operator of a rooming house at 207 12 West Third street, was struck by an auto driven by Robert M Widerkin 18 of Ashville while crossing West Third near Washington at 7 15 last night. She suffered multiple fractures and head lacerations. condition listed as fair at Jamestown General Hospital.
The Child's Conservation League met at Mrs. J. B. Mount's home with sixteen members and two guests. Officers elected were President Mrs. C. M. Howard, Vice President Mrs. Lloyd Stowe, Secretary Mrs. Bert Hurst, and Treasurer Mrs. George Gordon. Guests enjoyed a social hour with a tree and gift exchange. A salad, rolls, cake and coffee service honored the retiring president Mrs. Ed. Peldit.
Mothers learn of the Vick Plan for better control of colds using Vicks Nose and Throat Drops alongside VapoRub. The plan, described as a preventive companion to treatment, promises fewer colds and reductions in time, money, and health losses this winter.
Police yesterday reported a man from Wichita with ties to a state hospital and a mentally incompetent woman detained after attempted purchases totaling about $2,000 in goods. Authorities said the pair was observed in the city during the week and the incidents involve alleged theft and unsafe shopping behavior.
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