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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1931
Page
3
A recount of recent events from December 22 1919 includes a rebellion report from Shangy nuit China a passenger incident at a station a box car fire from a derailed express No 14 at Union City and local notes on Christmas events and travelers Paul Lynch Howard Lovelind and Wilmut Fall are mentioned with their winter or holiday plans.
Ralph Hunter of Titusville appeared before Alderman G A Kamm in Oil City on two counts of motor vehicle violations. He pleaded not guilty to failing to stop at an accident scene and to concealing identity by turning off his car lights. Bond set at 600 dollars per count, while investigators said a 17 year old Rebecca Hayes of Knox was injured and L L Cook's vehicle damaged when a car driven by Hunter struck Hayes and then hit Cook's parked car.
The article contrasts President Hoover’s repeated pledges of strict cuts with a looming 1932 83 budget of 1.848 billion dollars, up from 1.568 billion in 1928 29, citing New York Times analysis of growing Army Navy aid aviation and merchant marine costs amid a deepening deficit and calls for drastic economies. It argues the administration seeks more spending despite private sector belt tightening and suggests a budget rollback to 1924 levels could cut 606 million dollars.
Preliminary 1931 deer season figures from Pennsylvania show about 60,000 deer killed and 40 killed or severely injured as 15 days in the woods close. The Public Ledger notes the season’s record size raises questions on hunter fitness, data that may push next session to adopt an oral exam on hunting law and firearm knowledge, plus possible calibre limits on rifles.
Coroner's jury in Warren investigates Mrs. August Johnson’s death after a December 11 injury. She died at the hospital from injuries when struck by an auto owned and operated by W G Culbertson at the Canton street Pennsylvania Avenue crossing. The verdict offered no recommendations.
Arthur Whipple and James Sullen, both 26 to 47, were arrested Sunday by state police in connection with a December 17 burglary of an unoccupied Wattsburg area home. They pleaded not guilty to breaking and entering and larceny and were remanded to county prison on $1,000 bail each.
Harrisburg announces dismissals of inspectors George W. Frank from Johnstown and Henry J. Lines from Scott Township Lawrence County, with salaries of 3240 and 2400 respectively, and Kathryn Stephens of Pittsburgh appointed inspector for the board of censors at 1500.
Erie County officials report the governor's secondary road program will run through winter. The county engineer notes 29.66 miles completed since summer startup with 11.53 miles under construction and 51.20 miles to be improved this winter. Only 500 dollars is to be spent per mile in the winter schedule.
Private funeral services for Mrs Elve Dorwin, wife of Sidney Dorwin of 2612 East South Street, were held Monday at Davison's Funeral Home. Rev H F Reagle officiated. Interment at Pine Grove cemetery. Attendants included Donald Stewart, Roy Rickerson, Leon Brown, Roy Cady. Relatives from Gowanda, Brocton, Union City and Centerville attended.
Members of the Corry Business and Professional Women's Club hosted their annual Christmas party for the girls at the W. F. Wo home on West Washington Street. The Nipper Hall was decorated with Christmas trimmings and a tree. The event featured a peanut hunt, games, songs, and recitations. Santa Claus distributed mittens dolls candy and oranges to each guest after sandwiches cookies and cocoa. Committee in charge included Misses Florence Lindquist Ruth Soper Phoebe Reyda Alice Jena and Melyo Muller. Journalists thank J T Desmond H W Parle.
Mr L B Rowloff Ray Burr and Walter Sweet assisted in transporting the children to and from the party. Mr Whitman acted as Santa Claus. The January business meeting of the era will be held the first Monday of the month at 147 Mott Street. the membership and emblem committee will handle the program with Miss Thelma King presiding and Miss Lont Merker as chairman.
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