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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1933
Page
6
Corry Evening Journal notes doom in economy program with multiple bureaus affected. Also records an upcoming Company A inspection set for Feb 7 and lists dates for nearby units.
Major Lawrence W. Rage of Grove City will inspect the Corry guardsmen and units from Butler to Grove City, starting January 28 and ending February 17. Capt Chauncey Mt Lyons will lead inspections in Brie Warren Kane Bradford Ridgway with a delegation of National Guard officers accompanying.
Local notes report the Dojwlie Nurses Association meeting January 21 at Hyenob hospital with officer elections. A Spring Creek Boy Scouts bridge party fundraiser is planned at Community Hall Wednesday at 7:30. Relief Fund clothing drive seeks women and children’s apparel via municipal building or HQ. Buffalo Bill circus fire damages wagons and tents at a former manager’s farm in Bristol. Salvation Army band aids services with Capt and Mrs Appleby joining from Warenton, Canonsburg assignment. Rotary Club luncheon features Pranle Loveland as speaker. Train derailment near Jolissville halted eastbound tracks for hours. no injuries. City tax payments urged to support municipal revenues amid low funds. Affordable December premium volume tops local casualty insurance as Orrin Hillborg leads. Skating at Whitaley Toe Rink hindered by warm weather. Riverside skating may end. Ramblers basketball fundraiser and dance with Frank Williams band planned for St. Edward’s High School Wednesday.
Governor Pinchot renews call for tighter limits on heavy trucks, arguing giants burden highways and endanger lives. He cites criticism from Atlantic Refining vice president R D Leonard and asserts his aim is to curb nuisance and danger, not relieve all trucks. He notes 1 to 2 ton trucks and smaller remain exempt.
Basle Switzerland Jan 16 apt W L Hope English flyer arrived today to join search for his friend Bev Hinkler missing eight days on a projected England Australia flight. Capt Hope believed Hinkler crashed near Simpson. London Jan 16 telegram from a tourist said to have seen a plane flying over Swiss/moist as the day Hinkler left England.
An early 20th century ad touts Creomulsion as a remedy for persistent coughs and colds. It claims two fold action soothing inflamed membranes and inhibiting germ growth with creosote as the active ingredient. The copy emphasizes medical endorsement and guarantees relief with money back if not satisfied.
BAIE officials begin the first draft of the 833 budget Monday with county commission approval needed by February 1. Tax receipts have fallen since 192, forcing officials to cut appropriations to the limit. Budget expenditures must align with expected revenue, and officials will determine how much tax money will be collected this year.
A description of mid 19th century engine wheels with steel rims and paper cores used on runaway passenger cars to cushion rides. Notes on their construction with straw paper coverings and iron steel synthesis, and subsequent obsolescence after improved metallurgy and equipment appeared.
Harrisburg, Jan 16 The drive for government economy in Pennsylvania gains pace as lawmakers back plans to eliminate up to about two hundred bureaus through consolidations. State leaders indicate non essential functions may be dropped or merged with services paid by benefiting groups, while salaries face limited cuts due to constitutional rules.
Maj Gen George C Rickards former commander of the 112th Infantry Twenty eighth division in France during World War I died of a heart ailment at his Oil City home at age 72. He served as Venango county recorder and register from 1928 until his death, was born August 25 in Philadelphia, and survived by two daughters Mrs Harry Howe of Oil City and Mrs GT Johnson of Sarasota Florida.
An injured Indian prisoner crawled from wreckage while others sought liberty. Whiteway dug a path through snow as a relief plane battled blizzard conditions. N Trindle and Sgt. P Rose aided the wounded, a doctor gave aid, and survivors faced a perilous return by sleigh after landing in a storm.
A reader from Hazelton Pennsylvania testifies to Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription aiding a nervous period life. She describes loss of appetite and fatigue, noting the tonic improved strength and comfort after using the remedy. The letter mentions Ki r Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as beneficial.
Fragmentary text urges health and grace, mentions shoes and joint effort. The garbled phrases reference self care, strength, and a cautionary reminder to be healthy and gentle with oneself. Specific names, dates, or places are not clear.
A garbled local fragment shows a disrupted note about school athletics and a participant identity. The text hints at planning activity, a reduced net, and a circus like atmosphere. No clear event date or full names are discernible.
The article describes college officials promoting a broader student engagement plan as administrators, editors, and staff seek to recruit participation from students and public readers. It notes secretarial and editorial roles, a forthcoming event, and uncertainties about attendance and funding while urging community support.
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