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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1932
Page
3
The piece reflects on Christmas amid the 1932 economic distress, urging readers to preserve spirit through small acts of generosity. It contrasts past abundance with current hardship, calling for shared hope and practical aid to those in need, especially children.
Two boys were injured when a bicycle collision occurred at the Wood Street West Washington Avenue intersection. Billy Roay eight and Malcolm Johnson seven suffered deep facial lacerations requiring extensive stitching. They were taken to the hospital Wednesday evening for treatment.
Twenty years ago items from the Journal Files include Masten Park High of Buffalo set for a January game with Corry High, Salvation Army distributing Christmas baskets in Erie City, plans for a new school by Thomas Church, Winifred Perry named English teacher at Northampton High, Frank Laurie senior to speak at Roberts College Presbyterian church about Constantinople people, Mr and Mrs William Swan home from wedding trip to spend Christmas with Mrs Swails family in West Wayne Street, turkeys and baskets given to married Corry Brick and Tile Company employees, single men receiving cash gifts, William Mutone leaving for Salamanca New York for holidays, Mary Dawson and Susie Brown returning from Beechwood School in Jenkintown for holidays.
Hollywood interview reveals John Barrymore discussing a reformed life, fewer excesses, and focus on family. He says critics’ tales of wild behavior didn’t help his career and cites enjoying domestic routines, gardening, and Rotary duties while admitting past stage-flamboyance.
A Christmas party hosted by the Arts and Crafts Club featured roll call read by Miss Charley Stewart. Dirk Stewart led a read of a Christmas story and Mr Ray Wolthrd conducted a drawing, with Betty Starwirt winning best picture.
Dec 5 report says ERIF sought permission to borrow MN to cover payroll. City solicitor Murphy and officials argued funds were insufficient for January to March. Judges cited lack of economy and admitted no solution if funds were available.
Large crowd expected at Hotel Corry for a holiday tea dance arranged by the Corry County Olympiad group. The event runs from 9 to 12 with an orchestra led by Claude Niemeyer providing music. Four left orphans mentioned in Cloverdale area invited to attend.
Fragmented clerks notes describe Christmas week weather outlook for New England and the Mid Atlantic, with rising temperatures and rain chances. mentions of a holiday injunction, lockups, Main Street speakeasies, Salvation Army dinner, St John’s Day banquet, and a city council session to finalize bills. Several local officials and workers receive recognition while rail traffic delays and a farm theft probe are reported.
Erie December report says Joe Devorak an 8 year old man unemployed for two years was found dead by hanging in his cellar at 28 West 24th Street. Coroner Stroble cited despondency over unemployment. Neighbors recalled his plan to look for work after doing the dishes. His wife had long medical issues in North Warren.
The city treasurer warns that liens will be filed next week on estate taxes in Ve sity for unpaid 1930 assessments. City Treasurer F. I Westley will accept settlements through Wednesday to avoid the liens. L. D. Watson of Mesdville is visiting relatives briefly.
Funeral services for Bobby Gunningham ten year old son of Mrs Morente Cunningham of Pine Street were held Friday at 2 PM in Steffae funeral home with Rev Samuel L Maxwell of Grace Methodist Episcopal Church officiating. Bobby attended Grice church and Sunday school and sat in front for the children's sermon. The tragedy followed a drowning in the Allegheny river last Sunday night drawing widespread sympathy as search for Arden Golden ten year old son of Mr and Mrs C W Golden Rast Second Street continued with no new developments.
The breach of contract case involving actor Tom Mix and James Miller’s 101 Wild West Circus is scheduled for the week of January 8. Attorneys Gifford English Quinn contend the trial will proceed as planned after a prior 1981 verdict of 90,000 against Mix and a later retrial.
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