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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1934
Page
3
The Corry Evening Journal discusses the Civil Works program and calls for fair placement of relief work. It cites concerns about high paying projects for single young men, painters assigned to low rate labor, and disparities in job calls after registration while praising the overall aid of CWA and Erie office with a call to improve fairness.
The Baltimore Sun notes the city finished 1933 with 1.1 million unexpended appropriations and starts 1934 with about 9 million in municipal cash. It plans to cut the overall tax rate to 2.45 and reduce assessments by 29.8 million while reserving 0.5 million for pay as you go public works. The city aims to spend 43 million in 1934 without new debt, increasing relief funding by 432,205 from 1983 levels, and reports 85 percent of 1988 taxes already paid.
The Federal court of appeals ruling this week limits the Astor estate dispute, confirming a government victory in one of the era’s biggest inheritance tax cases. The 1922 tax of $10,850 was challenged after a 1981 ruling found no trust creation for death anticipation. The complex estate valued at about $46 million involved a yearly $200,000 Astor payout and trust allocations among heirs.
Hollywood’s Colleen Moore declares the era of the flapper over as prohibition ends and fashion shifts. She notes a move toward more demure, feminine roles and styles, with the former screen flirt embracing grown up parts after a two year screen retirement.
North Bend Oregon earned a 440 profit from two issues of scrip printed on myrtle wood discs. The sought after scrip attracted collectors nationwide, with two thousand dollars worth issued.
A Lanashrona woman living in Stockholm reportedly set a local birth record by delivering five children in the current year. She bore twins in February and a triplet before Christmas, bringing her total offspring to ten since her 1925 marriage.
A special attorney general notes this week's final ruling allowing the federal government to retain bog lands. The decision prevents a potential interest charge exceeding seven million dollars, which would have been due in addition to repaying the original proceeds collected in 1922. The outcome preserves the government’s claim and avoids further financial penalties.
In testimony before the House banking committee on January 12, Jesse Jones recounts a smoking car tale told by a high RFC executive. The anecdote, told amid Will and government finances questions, drew reactions from attendees including a witty stenographer. Other brief notes mention FDIC figures Mrs Warr and Mrs Pease, FTC helper Lily Germanism, and a critique of Indian ceremonial buffalo hides funded by Yellowstone’s herd. The piece also notes the Soviet flag moment at the Washington embassy and Ambassador Troyanovsky’s credentials.
Jan 12 Paris report notes icy air driving women to hotels banks and bars. Sehlamarek chenille crevats offer chin warmth while mink edged garments and ondata seals attract followers including Madame Labourdette Mrs Whitnsy Sebastian and Duchess d Arion. The Ritz scene described as nearly a sealed affair with luxe coats and three quarter length cuts.
A review of local happenings from January 12 1913 24s includes a Wes Main Street burglary valued over 250, preparations for a Washington party convention in Harrisburg, pump upgrades at Corry Water Supply, resumption of full-time work at United States Chair Company, heroic recognition for Ray A Shepani for a 1917 drowning rescue, a Knights of Columbus pool tournament, sale and transfer of the Traction building worker shop, Owls organization drive, Westfield five vs Municipal Club game at the State Armory, Little Lost Sister company arrival at the Library Theatre, jury summons for Corry men, and a city visit by Prof Davy.
Strangers visiting Howard Colson’s home encounter a red fox that acts as a family watchdog. The fox romps with family members but hides from strangers, creating an unusual domestic scene in Maine.
A boxed display showcases belted models in black eymine Persian lamb and astrakhan. Distinctive gatherings feature sly aristocratic quadrupeds as part of today’s fashion tip. Grayars of chenille and abundant seal complete the look.
Franklin January 12 The Meyers brothers plan to donate the safe of Coal Oil Johnny to the Drake Memorial Museum in Titusville rather than let it leave the oil country. Johnny, a reckless spender who rose amid the Pennsylvania oil boom, once bought hotels and streets in a blaze of wealth before dying bankrupt, with stories of $20000 nights and lavish living in New York.
The fragmentary text asks when John Sweeney ran the Imperial Hotel and when Bil O Neil stood out as a roller skater in the region. It also alludes to a ghostly apparition near the Eli Railroad tracks east from Pennsylvania Avenue and queries when Hi Marris ran the brewery on West Wayne Street.
About 2,500 Civil Works Administration workers build dipping vats in 29 tick-infested parishes statewide. The program aims to remove tick infestation and improve public health across Louisiana by 1934.
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