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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1934
Page
6
Local reports note debate on post office closing schedules and urban program plans affecting the public. Schools hire new staff in Sayre Pennsylvania while local seniors and residents face traffic and safety concerns amid snow.
Eastern Pennsylvania faced a severe blizzard with up to a foot of snow and widespread disruption. States from New York to New Jersey reported heavy accumulations, transportation halts, and at least five deaths.
Crowds line the avenues and queue before King Albert I’s catafalque in the chapel near the royal palace as Leopold II prepares to take the oath and assume the throne. Crown Prince Leopold will be proclaimed king after Parliament swears to uphold the constitution and national independence.
Requiem mass for Mrs. Julia Sullivan of 608 W Washington St was held at St Thomas Church at 9:30. Rev Francis Graves P R celebrated with a large attendance and services including soloists Miss Barry Shields and Anna Shields. Burial followed at St Thomas Cemetery. several relatives and friends from nearby cities attended including James Malloy of Cleveland Mrs John Murphy and Mrs J Hirt of Erie and Mr and Mrs Frank Keefe of Wesleyville Pa.
Governor Pinchot may appoint former State Senator George T. Weingartner of New Castle to a $10 000 a year Insurance Commissioner post left vacant by the death of Charles F. Armstrong. Acting commissioner Charles H. Graff fills the post until a successor is decided. Weingartner served two terms in the State Senate and was once called a Pinchot senator.
Mrs Harold Patterson hosts a Junior Circle gathering on Norte Genter street with a book review by Mrs Arlo Williams and readings by Mrs Jarold Patterson. A general discussion on teen problems followed led by Mrs CG M forward. Contests organized by Mrs Joward. awards to Mrs Mete Mcsintyre. Next meeting set with Mrs Rod Fogle on March 18.
City Council approved a formal application to the Civil Works Administration to fund a tree trimming program. The plan requests 2880 hours for 12 laborers at 1441, 5789 hours for 24 skilled workers at 4820, 969 hours for four foremen at 1104, and 240 hours for one general foreman at 200. Material about 200 and transport about 880. Compensation around 193.80.
Local of the Dairymen's League plan a Friday evening meeting at 120 oclock in Columbus Community Church. Ladies bring cake and milk as refreshments. Discussion will cover a proposed marketing agreement and fixed dates. Officials say federal hearings noted, urging members to prepare for exams and pass ready.
Harrisburg reports indicate Governor Pinchot will announce his candidacy for the United States Senate upon returning to the capitol this week. He plans a later Florida trip while recovering from shingles and a nervous disorder. A conference with Public Rights Commissioner B S Lightnerker and Judges John S Fine and Ralph F Smith is expected before the May primary.
Early Sunday a fire in Bradford destroyed two downtown structures and damaged five business places and a nearby apartment. Three people were overcome by smoke with burns, including Mrs K G LaFoy 87 Lem LaFoy 65 and John Wistrey 70. No further hospital details.
The Parent-Teachers Council met in regular session and elected officers for the year: president Mrs. W. J. Peake, vice president Miss Helen Johnson, secretary Mrs. J. B. Cogan, and treasurer Mrs. Cleo Haight. Routine business was conducted.
Nis Jaughter Miss Gertrude Brown wed Captain James H. Snow retired USMC in La Jolla California. They will live on a ranch sixty miles from La Jolla and establish a new home. Miss Brown is a Corry High School graduate who moved to the West years ago.
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