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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1937
Page
3
The article notes a special meeting of the Board of Education scheduled for next Monday evening. It also reports on Montgomery Ward’s 1936 earnings per share and cigarette price increases tied to tobacco costs, plus a ten day motor vehicle inspection window and fallout from lower hunting license sales affecting game commission plans.
Erie County commissioners and budget officials debated a proposed tax rate rise from 7.5 mills, with an anticipated increase of from one half to one mill. Office requisitions have surged, particularly for the treasurer and sheriff, while cuts are deemed necessary to meet projected revenues.
Delegates of 10 000 Masonic members in Pennsylvania yesterday elected Clarence J. McMullen of Pleasantville grand master of the grand council of the Royal and Select Masters Pennsylvania at the first assembly of the councils in Johnstown. The 1937 dog licenses now available in the county cost 1 for male dogs and spayed females and 2 10 for females. The licenses must be purchased before February 1. Approximately thirty divorce cases, including some Corry and vicinity, will be considered by Judge William Hirt in county court next week. They will be turned over to him next Monday by Prothonotary Lawrence A. Taylor. Officers of the Rogers-Israel Post American Legion of Erie announce State Commander Walter Kress will be tendered a reception February 23. Health authorities warn that kissing is a easy transmitter of pneumonia influenza and other illnesses in influenza affected areas. The state highway department reports rain and sleet turning to snow in most sections with highways slippery. The department lists a force of 1413 men and 223 trucks for cindering operations. Revenue freight carloadings of the Pennsylvania Railroad for the week ended January 16 were 107 819, up 23.1 percent from 87 550 year ago. yearly carloadings up 17.9 percent. Inquiries indicate Miss Frances Klinger Rebecca Bell Audrey Grayton and Rachel Williams will receive two year state standard certificates for elementary teaching at ceremonies at Edinboro State Teachers College Friday. Scores of Corryites heard Roosevelt’s inaugural address by radio. nationwide and overseas reception noted. London reports the two cent Army and Navy stamps not yet received at local post. sale date for opening of mails has passed.
The Junior Welfare League discussed a pre lenten dancing party to be arranged by the February committee. Misses Virginia Edson Jeasie LaMchio Margaret Richardson and Mrs. Raymond Barnes led plans at the regular meeting last eve. Ellen Mulvoy president presided and appointed committees for monthly activities. A chili con carne lunch was served by hostesses Mrs. Stanley Conrad Mrs. Larry Freed Miss Hazel Sweet Mrs. Blair Sheeley Mrs. Grant Gick Miss Rita Weber Miss Thelma A King Miss Ruth Powers and Miss Lois Patterson.
Charles Hart, 88, of 427 Bil-Ule Street, sues the Pennsylvania Railroad for $20,000 damages from a 1924 accident at a private crossing near the south-eastern borough limits. His car was struck by westbound train 581, leaving him with a broken leg and later knee stiffness and a lame back. Hart is represented by a Pittsburgh attorney.
West Spring Creek reports upcoming events including Sunday school at 10 and preaching at 11, a Wednesday prayer meeting at the Eldred home, and an all day January 28 furniture class with lunch. Also mentions Ladies Aid, Grange meeting January 28, travel of Mrs. Palmer, and soldiers at Langley Field. In Chico, a game warden faces a venison incident as a potential prank or frame.
Rubber workers of America seek a settlement with Continental to end the Erie strike. Attorney Wim J. Carney arrived with a committee to outline bargaining demands and discuss possible adjustments with local executives.
California researchers adopt an x ray system to inspect oranges at 22 500 fruit per hour ensuring a complete diagnosis before shipment. The goal is to prevent defective fruit from leaving the state as the sun won t have a chance hereafter in kiss of the harvest.
Sharon Woqwan 99 and Mrs Al Fred Reed 99 Mercer County's oldest residents died recently after a brief illness. Reed had maintained a long life in Mercer County health and community ties.
Attorney General Charles J. Margiotti calls for constitutional revisions to create a broader tax base to ease the burden on real estate. He proposes a four point program including personal property tax increases, graduated income and inheritance taxes, and tighter enforcement, arguing real estate carries the heaviest load while other taxes are insufficient. He urges reductions in real estate taxes to relieve farmers of a staggering burden and stresses redistribution by ability to pay.
Last evening the Lealdi Ame ilu ladies hosted a club dinner on W Main Street. Serving began around six thirty with potted plants as decor. The Kerhew committee included Mrs Tony Jackson, Mrs Leni Jackson, Mrs August DeMauri, Mrs R Morick, Miss Mary Piecirillo, Miss Mary Fatcone and Miss Elizabeth Perry, while the dining team was led by Mrs Margaret Purpura, Miss Frances Purpura, Miss Margaret Juskwan, Miss Rose Perry, Miss Nelle Patcone and Miss Tune Piceiritia.
Funeral services for Cyrus A. Stokes 77 who died at his grandson Harold Bickes home in Bloomfield township will be Thursday at 2 pm at Torrey funeral home Spar tansbt interment in Trimma Corners cemetery. Survived by three daughters Pearl Woodard Anning Crook Velva Pilezar Inituaville Myrtle Welden Corry. eight grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.
The American Legion Post 30 plans a home benefit play at the Senior High gym, featuring Phinney Roelofs as drama director and WPA staff lead. Tickets go on sale immediately with a noon radio giveaway and admission proceeds to support the local Legionnaires and community programs.
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