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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1935
Page
7
A garbled report references a plan to organize a project near Kinzie and a river, noting pre flood controls and a diver involved. Mentions numbers like 300,000 and dates, with scattered names and locations but lacks clear actions or outcomes.
Kansas City February 12 Winter fruit movement across central U S railroads raises hazards for workers and hoboes. Artificially warmed cars and charcoal burners give off deadly carbon monoxide gas. Inspectors guard burners at each division. many yards have seen deaths from gas choking.
Franklin Umbrell of Rocky Grove suffered a compound fracture of the left leg when his vehicle overturned on an icy highway beyond Maple Date at 5:45 AM Monday. He was pinned under the car for 20 minutes until passing trucks and a driver helped right the vehicle and free him. He was taken to Dr J Blanchard for treatment. injuries include internal trauma and leg fracture. Patrolman Jack Dillman investigated the crash.
Four Ridgway residents escaped serious injury when their car skidded on a slick stretch of highway between Ridgway and Johnsonburg and overturned in the early hours Sunday. Driver McCracken and Mrs Shaver suffered facial lacerations and a dislocated shoulder. both were treated at Ridgway Hospital.
Spartansburg Grange observed its anniversary with a noon dinner and a lecture hour recounting the Grange period. Mrs. Jennie Stranahan and Mrs. Buena Cossover led history and honors, while Mrs. Robert Stelhbaugh provided cake and pineapple tarts. Many local residents attended and planned a Valentine exchange and a Sophomore class sponsored dance at Firemen’s hall.
Washington ed 17 Nearly 9,000,000 pupils in the United States lack adequate school buildings. 4,700,000 more are needed to replace condemned and temporary structures and provide full-time classrooms. The National Education Association survey covered 31 states and the District of Columbia, noting construction lags at about 25 percent and urging federal aid to boost jobs and sanitary housing for children.
The grand jury opened at the criminal court house on Monday with 70 cases to consider. District Attorney Mortinez Graham prepares to prosecute P Bascham, an African American, for the murder of Willie Robinson. Foreman Josep Orton and a list of jurors from several towns were sworn in as the term began.
Litowlin, 35, of 108 Parade St., fell into Presque Isle Bay while walking to fish on Sunday morning. He was saved by two teen rescuers, one 18 year old Walter Vergots of 16 Parade St. and another man whose name was not learned. Litowlin was rushed home with only shoe injuries. The incident occurred in the channel north of the geyators. Coast guards arrived but were not needed as rescuers pulled Litowlin onto the ice. Coast guard crew members later broke through the ice several times while assisting.
Governor proposes three motor truck levies and a port entry fee plus a gross receipts tax to raise about $35.0 million over two years. He also seeks a chain store tax and elimination of mercantile taxes, with unemployment relief funded at $5 million monthly. He opposes a general sales tax and broad income tax while urging efficiency and targeted levies.
United Press reports the Pennsylvania State Association of County Supervisors begins its eleventh annual convention in Harrisburg for a two day study of proposed township legislation. Speakers include Frank Schmitt of the State Emergency Relief Board, Warren Van Dyke highways secretary, Frederick Gelder highways committee chair, Roy Therman house highways chair, Thomas Christ chuite boroughs president, and Dr Edward W Carter from the University of Pennsylvania.
An elderly firefighter Samuel A Dickinson, 82, of Waterville, Maine, responding to a recent blaze in the business district, collapsed during firefighting duties. Fire Chief reported the incident under control while Dickinson received medical attention.
Firefighters battled a blaze at Mahoon Music Shop 846 Pennsylvania Ave West Sunday morning caused by faulty wiring. The fire confined to electrical gear damaged the shop’s equipment and papers, with no spread to stock. A passerby helped evacuate three people from a car into the Allegheny River rescue later that night.
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