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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1932
Page
3
A wartime report notes Pennsylvania, aided by oil firms and motor groups, has tightened gasoline tax collection and reduced bootlegging. The Department of Revenue under Dr King cites a 4 to 5 million dollar annual boost as enforcement improves and highway funds grow.
Dr Lee de Forest argues 1932 could bring constructive steps in American broadcasting amid protests against debased commercialism. He cites the disparity between transmitter investment and consumer radio ownership and urges Congress to tax radio, limit advertising, and reform the Radio Commission in the public interest. He notes government economy drives and critiques spending on the Commerce Department building and related infrastructure.
The question asks where the first sermon was preached in Corry. It seeks the specific city location.
Senator Kirkland introduced a bill to amend the musselonge laws, making the open season in Chautauqua county waters outside Lake Erie run from June 16 to November 16, with a daily limit of one fish. If three or more angling from the same boat, they may take three musselonge in one day. The bill has been sent to committee.
The son of attorney Charles E. Eng lish of Erie was reported improving at Delaware hospital Wilmington after an auto accident near Barnhurst Del He was brought in Tuesday morning with severe bruises to head face and body initial reports cited a fracture and internal injuries but X rays showed only severe bruising and he is improving under hospital care.
Jamestown February 25. County Judge Lee L. Ottaway was elected president of the Jamestown Bar Association at the annual dinner in the Mongolian Room of Hotel Jamestown. New officers include Vice President George M. Blackmon and Secretary-Treasurer McKinley L. Phillips. directors named were C Rex Crosby Wilson Price David Brinstrom John Durkin Clarence Pickard Clive Wright and Frederick J. Clar.
Research indicates All-Bran from Kellogg rich in health elements helps overcome constipation by adding bulk to the stool and supplying vitamin B to tone intestines. Two tablespoonfuls daily touted to regulate habits, curb headaches and loss of appetite, with iron from the product and beef liver comparison. Made by Kellogg in Battle Creek, offers cooking recipes on the packaging.
Roy Moore of Warren visited the neighborhood Saturday. Mrs. Roger McIntyre and family at Corry Hospital. Charles Sunburg and family and George Veil hosted a Saturday gathering. John Rickerson and others entertained last week. Trvin Briggs in Corry Thursday. Mrs. Lurah Hayes died at Corry Hospital. Funeral held at Davison Undertaking Parlors in Corry. W G Trill of Corry visited Saturday. Ray Griswold of Erie spent weekend with Martha Griswold. Mike Bacha called at Bamborik home Sunday. Ethel Madison at Messenger home Thursday. Woyd Griswold and Ethel Stearns visited Spring Creek. Roy DeJeans in Corry Tuesday. Ethel Stearns visited Glenn Jaquith home Saturday night. Stella and Irvin Briggs with Freda Brees attended Corry church. Albert Sandburg in Corry Monday. Jon Anderson and Phil Peterson of Warren pallbearers for Henry Jaquith home Monday.
Rev Dr Thomas D. Edgar 63 pastor of Second United Presbyterian Wilkinsburg Pa and former president of the National Reform Association was struck and killed by a train near Wilkinsburg. Reports say he stepped in front of the train. deputy coroner will investigate. Edgar retired from active duty December 1 due to illness. Also noted are local social items and a feature on the Skillet Lickers, who tour on radio and record with Columbia.
Archaeologists report findings of cosmetic pigments used 4000 years ago in Ubing. The study traces face paint materials and techniques, showing early cultural practices in personal adornment and ritual display.
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