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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1938
Page
3
Local items report a school break in at Moffatt School near the sky, a stove removed and later replaced, and a gas-fume scare at a Corry meeting with several members affected but saved by quick action. Other notes include Christmas contest results, public assistance enrollments, a township justice appointment, oil production figures, and multiple court and banking updates.
Miss Irene Mullen named deputy finance superintendent by City Council after recommendation by Fred J Weaver. Hepler approves Hurley Drake extra police, funds discussed for street work. Police Chief Wanigan notes 80 to 120 days work yearly. Treasurer Mullen reports December balance 2315.49 with disbursements 2293.72. special sinking fund 1508.82. sewer 649.89. sidewalk fund 2.47. City to seek sealer of weights and measures with county help, but no extra expense. French gifts Oberlin College 10000 francs worth of French books from French government via Jules Henry.
Mayor Prank J Hepler names Porter police magistrate at Monday organization session. Porter had moved to the Johnson Building over Doane Hardware and later served as city clerk for two years. With Miller administration, duties remained with the mayor until Porters return to police magistrate post in the municipal building.
Governor George H. Earle ordered the arrest of Attorney General Charles J. Margiotti's chauffeur for driving 85 miles an hour in Steerlon near Harrisburg. Deputy Commissioner Cecil J. Wilhelm was instructed to pursue immediate prosecution of William Brillhart of Rosailen. The notice also mis-reads an advertising statistic from 1869 and mentions municipal building plans.
Stan Laurel, famed half of Laurel and Hardy, eloped with Vera Ivanova Shuvalove in Yuma Arizona despite divorce proceedings filed by his ex wife Virginia Ruth Laurel. The package notes Mrs Laurel challenged the divorce papers delivered the day before.
Warren County formally inducted newly elected county officers before a large group of court personnel and friends. Judge Arird administered oath to Prothonotary Jay V. Blair District Attorney J. H. Gvettein Register and Recorder O. B. Lopez Coroner Ed Lowrey and chief deputies Maye A Wells Hadith G Blodgett. The ceremony honored former District Attorney LeRoy C Bidy who retires after twenty years in office.
Remarks extended to Mr. Eddy as Attorneys John Siggins and J. H. Goldstein joined in praising the retiring recorder. The event noted the long service and extended felicitations from legal colleagues and peers.
E R R defaults on interest and faces possible reorganization as a loan, tied to Interstate Commerce Commission and Reconstruction Finance Corpora tion conditions. C&O railroad guarantee under review amid Van Sweringen network control shifts. Bond prices tumble on New York Exchange as directors report cash constraints and outstanding bonds total 1.849 million in interest due today.
Harrisburg dispatch reports a convened campaign to study governmental efficiency will be outlined at a meeting of the local government commission the state government commission and the Rufth Legislative Investigating committee. Sen Charles Mallory Altoona chairs the local government commission and Rep Herbert B Cohen Yor chairs the State Government Commission. The piece notes reforms the legislature deems necessary and discusses avoiding duplication in senate problems.
Final rites were held for Edward J. Keefe at St Thomas Church at 9:40 AM with Rev Francis presiding. Interment followed at St Elizabeth's Cemetery. Hearsays included Charles Swanson Frank Miller Frederick Snapp Frank Keefe Hugh Clark and Frank Blair. Out of town attendees included Edward Sweeney Henry Rath Wey Paul fate Brie Guy Saxton and others.
Judge Ivan Kally completes a quarter-century on the bench in Cape Girardeau. Appointed to the state judiciary in 1912, he has served through four six-year terms, shaping legal proceedings in the region.
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