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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1935
Page
6
City tax receipts have fallen, with Finance Clerk Frank Westley noting a about $1,900 loss during the penalty holiday. Taxpayers may still gain a 1 percent rebate on 1935 taxes through May 1, prompting fears of deeper shortfalls before Monday council meeting. Officials may urge early payment to preserve finances.
Corry will host a puppet show on Wednesday March 5 presented by the Logan Marionettes. The program, including Parade of the Toy Soldiers Snow White and the Dwarfs and Sambo and Pansy, will be staged three times at 11 18 am 210 pm and 8 pm. Proceeds fund a curtain for the Junior High stage.
Tuesday's History Circle featured an engaging program with roll call items and two book reviews. Mrs C F McCray praised So Red the Rose, followed by Mrs William Houghtan reviewing Robert Beet. Mrs Albert McWlroy spoke on Flower Gardens as seven members and one guest attended.
Jean Charlee Millet and Paul Caquel were found guilty in Poissy France of selling a counterfeit Millet painting titled Willpower and Red Bonnet. The convicted duo faced a sentence including a term in prison and fines, as reported by United Press.
A correspondent from New York recalls Eddie Cantor’s dress rehearsal for a February 24 broadcast at the Columbia Playhouse. The piece notes Cantor’s careful preparation, the stage setup with engineers, and the friendly rapport with colleagues like Ted Husing and Dave Rubino.
Cincinnati February 27 Dr Clarence A Mills of the University of Cincinnati medical school argues climate shapes health minds and government in his book Living with the Weather He notes mild winters depress energy and boost paternalism while harsher seasons raise demand for action He urges northern families to sleep well eat properly exercise outdoors and limit crowds while southern youth can endure more pushing He also suggests northerners vacation in winter and southerners visit in summer with caveats about artificial air conditioning and medical caution
An abandoned Chevrolet sedan containing 36 sticks of dynamite was found on Osterhout Street in Ridgway. Chief James Lever led an immediate inquiry, with Harrisburg alerted and license plate DY 862 traced to Harry Shoemaker of DuBois. Patrolman Norris investigates at the highway patrol barracks. a clearance word was anticipated later that day.
Oil City officials announced the purchase of a truck attached ash and gravel spreader for 450 dollars. The machine spreads ashes or gravel evenly over a seven foot width and can be adjusted to two lanes. It operates at up to 20 miles per hour, much faster than the old method.
McKean constable Tom Clapper proposes requisitioning three machine guns to guard Erie county highways. He seeks state aid and cites Ohio rural gun distribution as a model. Clapper aims to arm farmers in Corry Girard and McKean areas, while official approval is uncertain.
New York February 27 AAPI reports week ended February 23 shows total gasoline stocks at 54 339 000 barrels up from 52 416 000 last week. Daily gross crude oil production averaged 2 586 200 barrels, up from 2 567 500 the prior week, with declines in crude runs to stills.
A meeting at the Corry Municipal building next Tuesday at 1 20 p m will explore ways to relieve the hay shortage. B J Walters from Pennsylvania State College will discuss emergency day crops legume hays soil fertility and liming for drought impacted farms in the county.
Mosquitos and flies buzzed in Jerseyville during a cold wave, blamed on winter weather driving insects from cracks in mills and floors where they hibernate. Naturalists note the cold helped eradicate black widow spiders, which do not thrive in freezing temperatures. Two Jersey County residents were bitten by spiders last summer and became seriously ill.
Temperatures fell overnight with readings from six to ten degrees below zero in multiple sections. The Howard Tannery area reported four below as the cold persisted in the morning. Forecasters predicted partial relief within twenty four hours and a chance of light rain or snow by nightfall Thursday.
Antoinette E Hoows 25 and Frank J Hodous both of 884 Manorford Dr Cleveland were remarried in Baie after a five day divorce. The remarriage occurred Monday with Alderman Dugene Alberstadt presiding. Their two children aged five and two, who came with them, were cited by marriage license clerks as the reason for the reunion.
In Salem Massachusetts a St Pierre family welcomed 19 children ages four months to 24 years. The parents noted daily needs include 19 loaves of bread and a peck of potatoes among their food staples.
Governor George H. Earle’s executive board moves to reclassify and standardize Capitol jobs, eliminating about 100 female workers and ending multiple payrolls per family. The plan calls for biweekly meetings until job analysis is finished, with wage adjustments by duties and a policy of one state payroll check per family.
County PTA officers from Erie will assist with a special Founders Day program on Thursday February 28 at 3 30 in room four of the building. Mrs George Laldiaw Mrs Lester Hosbath and Mrs J B Barr will participate along with Mrs C R Jourdet and committee. All members urged to attend.
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