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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1931
Page
3
The speaker criticizes rapid relief and panacea bills in Congress, warns that added government functions raise costs for citizens, and urges a Jeffersonian leadership to prune hundreds of departments, commissions, and bureaus. He foresees a future where an overgrown state collapses under its own weight without reform.
A local editorial urges residents to favor Corry retail establishments over corporation owned stores in larger cities. It argues small shops sustain tax revenue rents and local employment, and calls for a sustained community purchase effort to keep Corry prosperous and self-reliant amid challenging times.
Local urges emphasize buying at Corry merchants to boost area welfare. The piece argues that strong home trade raises property values, lowers local overhead for taxpayers, and benefits every resident. it calls readers to support nearby retailers to sustain the community’s economy.
A 1911 Erie Chronicle item lists events including Senator Jami J Cannon as speaker for a Library Lecture at the High School auditorium. A hold up at Five Mile Curve is reported involving Bull Teinowslel and post office inspectors accuse Trinowski. Conductor Rooney shot. Queen City Athletic Club bouts in Titusville end in near riot as authorities halt the show. Olin Bracken returns home for holidays from the University of Pennsylvania. Mayors issue strict anti-gambling orders to police across Erie Oil City Titusville and nearby cities. Isidor Sobel announces run for Congress. Frank Lockwood and wife plan to run a Diamond Street restaurant in Titusville. C BR Rogers Co awarded plant contract for Corry Brick and Tile Co. factory.
The Pennsylvania railroad passenger station at Wilcox was blown open by yeggs who entered by a window and moved the safe to the freight warehouse where nitro glycerine blast opened it. About nine dollars in small change was taken. Detectives pursue few clues. the discovery came Thursday morning by station worker Mr Pedace. Cooper, former Wilcox agent, was moved to Falls Creek two months ago.
Commissioner elect Rollo McCray argues a three mill tax increase for 1982 is needed to cover county expenses and avoid bankruptcy. He cites current revenue about 900000 on 128 million valuation and estimates bond approval would raise about 4270000, with less than 150000 spare. He trails a tour to explain figures and urges study of options in his office.
Dec 21 Pittsburgh reports strong opposition by many trades unions to a proposed 25 percent wage reduction for building trades workers in Allegheny County. Trades workers await a statement from Joseph Hutty, president of the Building Trades Union, on the issue.
Professor Elisha Kane formerly of the University of Tennessee and acquitted of drowning charges plans to study romance languages at the University of Madrid. He denied offers from the Spanish university and arrived with his father Dr. Thomas L. Kane of Kane, Pennsylvania, for the holidays.
Miss Verothy Monroe daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles S Monroe and Ralph Carroll of Dillville wed Saturday evening at 8 in the bride’s parents home 112 Most Pleasant Street Rev E A Hook officiated with Miss Mildred Monroe as bridesmaid and Melvin Phonia as best man A wedding dinner for eighteen followed They will reside at 112 East Pleasant street Mrs Monroe teaches at Corry Junior High School and is a Corry High School graduate 1929 Mr Carroll a Corry High School 1926 and Beckley College graduate now employed at Raymond Manufacturing Company office Guests from Trenton Missouri and Muskingum College New Concord Ohio attended">
John W. Snedden of 105 Wyllis Street is named by Rep Thomas C. Cochran to be acting postmaster in Oil City, succeeding the late H. Gordon Johnson. Senate confirmation is expected shortly. The appointment fills the unexpired term and could lead to a full term.
Writers editor selects from publisher lists a broad range of books for gifts. The guide highlights serious, mystery, humor, and light titles with prices. covers works by Galsworthy, Cather, Ferber, Abbott, Farge, Milne, Maugham, Hamsun, Raynolds, Held Jr., Allen, Roosevelt, Pringle, Guiedaza, Chase, Washington, O Neill, Adams and more.
In Dec. 21 report from KILLS EMPLOYER Eyented Bree POUGHKEMPSIE, a Japanese butler and his sister are charged with buttering and slashing their wealthy employer during a quarrel at his home. They allegedly forced the employer’s companion to witness the murder as the duo slit the master's throat. District Attorney John Schwarts said two suspects confessed. the case follows the dismissal of Geni tro Akiyama, a former Columbia University student, and Saduia Otsuko. The article also lists several book titles and authors.
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