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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1932
Page
3
Fire destruction persists with $244 050 for the nine months versus $340 713 487 last year as Fire Prevention Week nears, stressing losses beyond property. Governor Olson calls for scientific tax pruning to remove bureaucratic waste, preserving essential services while trimming dead wood growth.
A novelty engine device from a Prankdin inventor is under test at the Ajax shops, drawing keen interest from local mechanics. The report appears in the Journal Files dated December 21, 1912, noting the machine as a curious invention amid mechanical progress.
BRIG Dec 2 The inside of a Mrs M B Webb left last night for marathon hospital will be displayed in Richmond Va before the public tonight at the race Gardens where 12 couples and one girl solo will perform. Trainers and movses will give demonstrations for treatment cold therapy and other hospital work within view of the public. Dancers will sleep on cots in the arena as the public watches. The list was cut to 12 couples as marathon doctor declared Lawrence Grassi of Ene too ill to continue with sore throat and cold. His partner Mary Popovich Corry carried him for two days and now is a solo. Two couples from Erie and three other local girls remain as local rulers. Number 29 and others carry on well though Tony Rosario not feeling well.
The Drie R R switching crew faced a setback when a shifting engine pushed a box car past the depot. A poor coupling caused the car to run free and tower men derailed it just west of Maple avenue crossing. Also note reminders of local church events and personnel moves including Christmas service, barber shop remodeling, and local tradespeople traveling for business.
Time Mr. Gillette will map the bit automobile factories. Wilbur Wilson will serve as clerk of the Common Councils during C. B. Porter’s absence. Dewith Jackson is home from Ann Arbor for the holidays. James Bracken arrived home from Exeter for the holidays.
City merchants warned to watch for two slick con artists active in the area. Authorities describe two well dressed men ages 30 to 35 and 45 using a large bill for a small purchase, taking back the original amount, and palming pills during the scam.
Daily Christmas program by the Sunday School at 7:30 includes songs recitations dialogues and a play Christmas of Olden Times with a large cast. Notable participants include Haines Foster Dewey Loveland Hillberg Stowe Lyons Jewel Nichols Poster Swanson Mack Parsons and Gordon among others. Santa Claus will visit at the end.
A United Press survey across the United States shows dollar sales down 10 to 40 percent from Christmas 1931 as shoppers favor practical gifts. Clothing leads purchases, luxuries like furs and diamonds drop, and anticipated January sales attract cautious buyers. Cold weather and bank closings dampen demand with notable regional declines.
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