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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1932
Page
6
Groundhog Day news covers T. L. Blair being sworn in as treasurer of Mt Franklin succeeding Nan R. Lynch who remains as deputy. Mayor Starr notes department head shifts align with new municipal care while other items include stock market dullness and safety reminders from motor officials.
Dr H J McGhee offers 100 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of bombers who damaged his home at 129 South Fraley Street Saturday Officers report seven suspects interviewed with a eighth to be questioned State county and local police cooperate Corporal Marcus White Privates Richards Mullins Detective Jack Allison Chief Ralph Ross named in the case Private investigators from a New York agency may assist Kane residents demand justice and urge support for investigators
The article discusses a ten percent wage reduction as a necessary measure amid depression driven low demand and rising transport costs. Unions and railroad presidents pledge cooperation to stabilize employment, share work, reassign surplus staff, and pursue a path toward a general economic revival, contrasting with past coal trades.
The report notes U S and British efforts for peace as artillery and tanks move toward Shanghai. Admiral Taylor in the Asiatic fleet says minesweepers Finchana Bittern head from Manila to Shanghai, with the Gold Star vessel retained in Manila for food shipments to Shanghai area forces. Two minesweepers carry five officers and 52 men each. Hooker’s dispatch arrives Shanghai time after a meeting between Brig Gen Fleming, Captain Samejima, and the Japanese commander.
August was renamed Augustug Queaup by the Toman senate. prior names included Sestilis for August and Tolfae Caesar for July. Augustus sought equal honor, prompting the changes in the calendar.
Eris Feb 2 1932 two mill tax increase appears likely as County Controller Harvey Wills submits the budget showing expenditures of 1 781 814 26 dollars, 40000 more than anticipated revenue. The county commissioners cannot alter the budget, and officials warn of a nine mill rate after a nine mill jump from the present.
William Cok aged 14 dies at Jamestown General Hospital after inhaling fumes from pipeless gas heaters in a garage recreation room behind the Cook home. Teodore Kotl, 16, survived. Cok, a Lincoln Junior High pupil active in band, glee club, wrestling, and Boy Scouts, is survived by parents Dr and Mrs Cook, two sisters Betty and Jane, and grandparents.
Police and federal agents report arrests across Philadelphia New York Buffalo and Niagara Falls as part of a crackdown on alleged aliens and smugglers linked to a Youngstown ring. Federal teams seized 17 suspects after the Youngstown raid with the Labor Department assisting in Buffalo and Niagara Falls.
Letters praise San Cura Ointment and Soap for skin issues Burns cuts eczema chapped hands and bites Numerous readers request more supplies including a 60e jar four cakes and a free sample from Thompson Medical Company Titonville Pa The ads promote a broad line of San Cura products with prices from 25c to 125m.
Mrs. Annie Coffin, 73, of 311 Hast Sixth Street Jamestown, is in critical condition after clothing caught fire from an open flame in her home yesterday afternoon. Her daughter Mrs. Tyverett Gould suffers burns to arms and chest but will recover. both were hospitalized at the W. A. Hospital after nursing efforts to extinguish the blaze.
A Junior Department sponsored bridge party last evening at Mott Street club house. Proceeds benefit the department. Honors awarded to Miss Florence Wilson and Mrs Willie Young. Miss Brances Dean and Mary Hazel led arrangements. Cakes and coffee served by committee.
United Press reports three Blawnox firemen were slightly injured while battling a blaze that destroyed a two story frame dwelling. The fire, of undetermined origin, caused about 4500 dollars in loss. Fire Chief J W McMunn noted nearby Verona firemen responded to a threat to spread to adjacent houses. The dwelling belonged to Warren Simons who had been evicted the day before.
A fragmented clipping mentions Mr and Mrs and multiple names tied to a social event or celebration. It references scores, participants, and a variety of uncertain details including "Lo Rip" and "Vivian Wet" with scattered phrases about a person named Walter and Marjory.
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