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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1932
Page
1
A brief funeral notice reports Judith, a longtime resident, passing away with services planned at the local church. Family and friends gather for prayers and a farewell in the community. Names of relatives and service details are expected to be finalized by the week’s end.
A special Relief Fund meeting in Corry faces a severe financial crisis. The committee votes to curb spending to direct relief and suspend allocations to Corry Hospital and the Salvation Army until clearer state and county aid information arrives. With $3,100 left for nine months, the fund has already spent two thirds of its resources this year, prompting urgent talks on emergency support from county Poor Directors and state aid to keep essential services running.
Chicago dispatch reports two robbers boarded a Northwestern commuter train at Irving Park and stole 6000 from Miss Marcella Bergman, a bank messenger. Passengers were terrorized but no one else harmed as the robbers fled by car after the heist.
The first regular meeting of the new municipal administration will be held in the Municipal building this evening. Mayor Ben FP Starr heads the new city government organized two weeks ago, with routine business expected and possible discussion of the 1932 program, though extensive public improvements are ruled out this year due to financial plight.
The La Follette Costigan unemployment relief bill, proposing a 378 million dollar direct relief fund, was approved by a Senate sub-committee and sent to the full Manufacturers Committee. Supporters included La Follette, Cutting, Costigan, and Wheeler. Hatfield was expected to oppose. The bill directs relief to states via a needs based allocation aiming for self help.
Two people were injured when a truck left the road near Wrightsville yesterday afternoon. Mrs Nellie Rose 57 of Akron is in Warren hospital with a broken ankle and facial cuts. The truck was driven by J P Brown of Elmira New York. Brown sustained head injuries and other drivers were reported injured as the vehicle carried five persons en route from Akron to Elmira.
In Jackson Mississippi on January 18, floodwaters in the Tippah Basin trapped more than 2,000 people on roofs and high ground as black waters rose. Rescue crews, hampered by darkness and boat shortages, evacuated about half the stranded, with 250 paddle skiffs and 50 motorboats deployed. Three towns were ordered evacuated and widespread damage followed breaches in the Wash Tallahatchie levee. Losses include livestock and extensive property damage across LeFlore county amid a regional flood of thousands of acres.
A theft of a stolen Cadillac recovered last Fall is followed by a federal sentence. Frank Vadovien, arrested weeks ago in connection with the automobile theft, was sentenced to eighteen months in a federal penitentiary in New York. The car was returned to its owner in New York City.
Three men, Ernest McPherson Pitta bungh Regs V. Doyle and Leonard Whitesell, were held on $2,500 bonds each after arrest in a wide theft ring involving express consignments. The case links to two oriental rugs stolen from an express car near Braeburn and valued at $750 each, with more suspects and possible involvement of railroad and express company workers across cities.
President Hoover was cheered by delegates at the Anti-Saloon League gathering after being named “a sincere dry” and promised firm leadership in Prohibition era days. Rev John H Phillips of Hartford urged that with Hoover in the White House the drys can hold the fort until DuPonts and John J Raskob tire of funding.
The schedule lists five radio entertainments across networks Wwe 8c, WABC CBS, WHA NBC, WAC CBS and MBC. Programs include Jesters Mills Brothers Parade of States venting In Parle Slumber Music with times from 9:00 to 11:00.
Erie county plans a 600000 bond issue to retire about 850000 in obligations immediately. Board members note the sale will cover part of the county debt and discuss tax raise estimates, with a likely two mill increase anticipated. The plan avoids a public vote and follows a rejected proposal for half a million in scrip.
Western Pennsylvania will see sub freezing temperatures tonight after days of springlike warmth. Forecaster W. S. Brozeman says the mercury may fall to 20 degrees above zero, marking the first freezing reading in two weeks in the district.
In Chicago on January 18 the railroads and unions work through a 20 billion dollar industry crisis. Nine railroad presidents and 21 labor executives discuss halving wages to 10 percent and delaying a planned wage cut while awaiting a general conference outcome. The schedule shifts pause initial sessions until afternoon as both sides study effects and seek stabilized employment for 2,900,000 workers.
Erie advices report a salary revision for James B. Sullivan, county sealer of weights and measures. The board rescinded a previous action and set Sullivan’s annual pay at 1800 dollars, including expenses, with additional funds possible for supplies. Previously Sullivan had 1000 dollars salary plus 900 dollars expenses. the change followed objections by the salary board members.
Home National Bank of Union City was closed on Saturday and placed under the charge of L. FP. Stroefer, assistant national bank examiner of Washington, D.C. The examiner refused to comment while the comptroller of the currency in Washington would determine the next step. Bank president B.A. Shreve assured depositors of full return, and hope remained for a possible consolidation with the other Union City bank, though reports of such a deal were premature.
Pennsylvania Governor Pinchot touts rural road work as aiding farmers and unemployed laborers. In 1931 the state built 3000 miles of low cost roads, employing more workers and paying higher wages on rural and other road types. He notes labor costs and project types, claims greater employment, and attributes missed funding to political opposition.
A derailed Pittsburgh to Buffalo night train near Carver's Ferry struck rocks loosened by heavy rain. About 100 passengers aboard were uninjured as an alternate locomotive was attached and the train proceeded after a delay. The moonlight train was three hours late into Pittsburgh. passenger Mrs Thomas Davitt was among those aboard.
Harrisburg report shows the Pennsylvania 1931 compulsory inspection finds 80 percent of 61,349 vehicles failed to meet standards in the first week. Defective lighting led with 66 percent, horns 5 percent, wipers 4.5 percent, steering 15 percent, braking 36 percent, tires 1.17 percent poor and 25 percent fast condition. most cars must pass to stay on the road.
Washington January 18 The appropriations committee after 12 days reports favorably on an agriculture department annual appropriation bill of 60 million dollars for the present fiscal year and 10 799 555 less than Hoover budget estimates The bill will receive imminent consideration and appropriates 178 43 812 for the department
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