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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1934
Page
7
Erie’s first auto show since 1931 opens Monday February 12 on the second floor of the 12th Street Market House and runs through Saturday February 17. Ralph Kreidel, chairman, says dates and site are tentative. the committee plans entertainment and showcases for 1934 models and expects many residents to display their cars.
A group of 75 CWA workers from Sugar Creek, Venango County, telegraphed President Roosevelt alleging pay discrimination. Spokesman Leland B. Steinecker said workers on 40 and 50 cent projects face unequal wages, threatening stoppage to press for a “square deal” under the New Deal. He cites 40 cent vs 50 cent rates and warns 270 other unemployed men could be affected.
The Phalanx and Hi Y groups plan a citywide push for the State Bible Contest joining Corry youth in eight weeks of study on emotional control. Sharon High led with 1400 enrollments last year as 88 groups competed statewide. the Younger Boys’ Conference is set for January 27 at Erie YM.
To start conference arrangements Corry seeks the largest boys Sunday School delegation for the third year running. M C A work in Corry focuses on organizing the boys Sunday School classes and uniting them as a unit.
The Gnas Conservation League met at the Howard home with fourteen members and one guest, Miss Ethel Cole, superintendent of Corry Hospital. President Mrs. Harold Patterson led the business session as Mrs. Hubert Heerlein outlined the year’s program. Cole spoke on Corry Hospital, contests honored Mrs. Howard Feldt and Mrs. Emory Drake, lunch was served, and the group adjourned to January 24 at Mrs. Feld’s home.
Mrs Corne lia Bryce Pinchot wife of Governor Gifford Pinchot spoke to about 250 at the Warren Woman’s Club dinner in her honor accusing Senator Chapman of serving big interests and blocking social legislation during the recent session. She cited alleged threats of reprisals and a substitute governor linked to coercion over Pinchot appointees to the public service commission. The same day Chapman’s brother was released from a state road position in the county.
A sprig of evergreen in New Glarus Wisconsin stood as this year’s Community Christmas centerpiece. The tree, raised from seeds brought by Robert and Joseph Gmur from Switzerland, is said to be more than ten years old.
Mrs. Catherine Graden, 22, Tarentum, died in Allegheny Valley Hospital from pneumonia tied to burns suffered New Year’s Day when her clothes ignited from a gas stove at 159 Washington Street Freeport. Her husband Norman and one child survive. Her brother and a friend were burned while tearing off the burning clothing.
Crawford M Woods Company of Union City completes purchase of B L Smith 4 Company, a similar business with operations to continue. The merger took effect January 1 and Paul Waldron will manage the University warehouse duties.
A fragmented report notes dappled white circus horses are employed not for merit but to aid performers, with resin used on their backs to help control rioting and prevent disruption during performances.
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