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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1935
Page
6
A mixed, garbled item list mentions a marriage license issued in Erie to Lawrence Hungen and Lars Mf .Poger, plus court actions over desertion. Other notes cover license expirations, state motor vehicle forms, a short agricultural course, a double mastoid operation for a boy, and local civic events.
Dr. Edward B. Logan advocates major reforms to Pennsylvania real estate taxation, including a state tax commission and county unit assessments. The plan calls for eliminating elected city assessors, centralizing assessments, and publishing all valuations to curb political influence and inequities. The survey, funded by CWA and backed by 24 colleges, outlines 11 sweeping changes for uniformity and fairness in property taxation.
On January 14 near Kearsarge three miles west, a collision occurred involving Joseph Perrick, 28, of Erie driving into Frederick Campman, 19, of West Middlesex. Campman and Perrick, plus Mrs. Anna Mater, were seriously hurt. seven others sustained minor injuries as patrolmen noted Perrick’s car skidded on the slick pavement.
The funeral for J Emmett Colegrove was conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 by Rev G L Boys of the Presbyterian Church at Alexander and Company’s Funeral chapel. Burial followed at West Lawn cemetery in Columbus with bearers John T Colegrove Ernest Schuyler Oscar Raymond Charles B Colegrove J Karl Slemmens and HB Manley. Attending from out of town were Mr and Mrs J J Colegrove Sheffield Mrs Ernest Graf Buffalo Mrs Harry Vetter Snyder N Y and Mrs Cyrus Buell Webster N Y, all three daughters of the deceased.
The Lutheran Church Sunday school remains in first place with 495 points for seven weeks, ahead of Presbyterian and Methodist groups. Individual leaders include Effie Mae Thomas and Hazel Knowlton, with several Lutheran and Presbyterian classes contributing. the United Brethren await updated standings with new members to boost totals.
Funeral services for Mrs Emma Miller a well known Corry resident were held from her daughter's home on Essex Street with Rev W A Hook officiating. Interment followed at Rose Hill Cemetery Spartansburg bearers named. Attendees from Kane Tidioute Union City Meadville and Briequate aids for assessors noted as present while police hold a 44 year old robbery suspect at Brie Arbeiter Gesang Verein Club. The 9:20 a m robbery involved two armed men entering the kitchen during a meal, tying three inside as the loot of 500 dollars was taken from the club funds.
A chimney overheat caused a water fire at Healy Photo Studio on North Center Street around 9:80 this morning. The blaze damaged the photographic gallery and a second floor partition but spared most studio equipment. Insurance coverage was noted and operations would not be curtailed.
Oil City officials announce Relief Works Division approval of four projects including federal housing, installation of eight water lines, and neighborhood classes in economy and nutrition. The plan will create jobs for 225 relief families and aim to place one worker from each of Oil City's 700 relief families into employment by mid next week.
Mrs. Art emesia Messenger widow of A L Messenger aged 4 years 3 months days died at her son Bert Messenger’s home at Aladorf Corners near Spartansburg after a long illness. She lived in Spartansburg community many years and was well known. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 pm at the son's home with Reverend S Weel of the Riceville XEB church officiating and burial in Mt Pleasant cemetery.
United Press reports that the administration will seek legislation to extend the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for two more years. Chairman Jease Jones spoke after a conference with President Roosevelt. Also mentioned are weekend visitors, Mr and Mrs A M Gabriel of Buffalo staying with Mr and Mrs Franke DeLury on South Center Street.
Pittsburgh report notes former mayoral candidate Thomas Dunn, former Chamber of Commerce president, under consideration by Mayor McNutt for Safety Director, with two hurdles: authority to grant a recess appointment during the council holiday and possible council confirmation. Mentions pending dismissal of Marshall Bell and a potential plan depending on council session. Also a brief social note about Mr and Mrs Wilford Douglas as Sunday guests.
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