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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1935
Page
3
A reflective piece on what makes a happy new year. It lists health, prosperity, employment, security, friendship, life outside one’s self, and national and world happiness as essentials. It notes the undesired path of war and envisions peace and cooperation as the route to a brighter year.
Carl H. Milan of the American Library Association notes rising reading interest among the public, especially in books addressing social problems and ill adjusted society. Librarians report lay readers with basic education favor substantial titles as fiction wanes in popularity, with Russia and Germany drawing heavy study as readers seek broader perspectives.
1984 saw at least 96 000 US traffic deaths, a 16 percent rise from 1933. A columnist links the deadly trend to hurried driving, noting a death every 15 minutes and an injury every 31 seconds. Other observers discuss speed, urban haste, and risky behavior behind the numbers. A Canada railway tragedy on Christmas night is also mentioned with casualties.
A rail excursion collided after a siding miscue as a rear brakeman misinterpreted signals and pulled a switch to spare a passing flyer. The piece argues that human error persists despite intelligence, urging greater reliance on automatic mechanisms in safety critical work.
Hollywood mourns actor director Lowell Sherman 49 who died Friday from pneumonia. Private services were held after a six hour wake in state. Sherman’s mother arranged the private ceremony as Claudia Dell and Bayinsilton depart Palm Springs following a weekend desert honeymoon.
Twenty years ago in Corry events included the Pythian Sisters electing officers Mrs. Cynthia Manwarren and nine others to positions, a large New Year's party by the N. LT. Club, and social visits. Reports note New Year’s quiet observances, a soda shop runaway causing damage, a marriage of Paul W. Stone and Miss Maytie Armstrong, and various local visits. A kitten was rescued after being trapped 47 hours and Hollywood lore includes a brainy bottle gift to Richard Barthelmess amid prohibition tensions.
United Press reports at the State Department as Japan denounced the naval treaties. A Japanese ambassador visitor and a quick exchange underlined tensions. Puerto Rico’s Resident Commissioner Santiago Iglesias briefly holds office before new sworn-in members take seats. Philippine Islands and Alaska each have nonvoting delegates in the House.
Jack Gaver reviews a New York Broadway revue featuring Lou Holts, Phil Baker, Everett Marshall, Mitzi May Fair, Patricia Bowman, and Gertrude Niesen. Some sketches sparkle while overpopulation of stars dilutes the show. The strongest number is Last of the Hillbillies and Just Mention Joe offers a solid finale.
The body of Mrs. Annawane J Whiteley died at her daughter Miss Celee Whiteley’s home at 8002 Ash Street Erie was brought to Corry for a 3:30 PM funeral at Alexander and Company’s chapel Rev Gilbert L Boyd of the Presbyterian Church officiated Two numbers were sung by Mrs C A Johnson with piano by Mrs Franke Lillie Many relatives and friends from Corry nearby and out of town attended Interment was in Pine Grove Cemetery Bearers were Leon Whiteley Harl Sexton George Whiteley Reed Spencer Lynn Spencer and Charles Spencer Dozens attended from Erie Union City Syana Valley Youngsville and Mill Village including Mrs W Whiteley Charlotte Whiteley and others
Albert Collier of Rice Institute finishes a five year survey of salt and fresh water fish in the Houston region. He identifies over 100 salt water species and 25 freshwater species. The redash and frags families dominate the salt and freshwater groups respectively, with crocker drum sant trout spotted trout and spot fish among salt water varieties.
Harrisburg reports domestic consumers bear about one sixth of the plan cost in Pennsylvanias power program while paying one third of the total bill. Industry uses three fifths of the power and pays one third. commercial, municipal, farm and other services cover the remaining third. The study notes domestic costs average 5.9 cents per kilowatt hour with suggested returns of 1.2 to 4 cents per kilowatt hour. It also warns housing has seen little price-affordable construction in 35 years, urging a State Housing Authority and legislative action to enable a broad housing program.
A prolific forger invaded Erie Sunday, cashing more than twenty checks for small sums. Police traced the man from Meadville to Erie, where a $8.50 check was paid at a Socony station on Holland Street. The forged instrument bore the name James Pride with C. S. Deming forged, and was detected after being sent to the New York office. The spree followed prior incidents as the suspect moved through towns, seeking cash from gas stations and stores.
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