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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1937
Page
3
Snow flurries and colder weather with a City Council meeting planned for next Monday evening. Various local items include a shoe display at J L Splesman on First Avenue, Rotary Club activities, Red Cross fund drive appeal, a court admission of James D Williamson, a vehicle crash near Lincolnville, oil production figures, state job pay, school directors’ convention, and flood impacts around Meadville Sheffield and Route 6.
The proposed BMT subway power strike affecting about two million daily riders was postponed today after union leaders and company officials agreed to adjourn until Monday. The delay avoids a full walkout and maintains current service levels for commuters.
A proposed measure would legalize pari mutuel betting on horse racing in Pennsylvania and create a three member racing commission. Revenue would fund state welfare, with 2 percent to the state, and beneficiaries include the Soldiers and Sailors Home at Erie and the Elizabethtown Crippled Children Home. Governors and lawmakers face a potential veto amid disputes over patronage and welfare spending.
An old advertisement touts Thompson's Barosma Compound Tablets as a kidney cleansing remedy. It claims quick relief from mysterious aches and back pains when kidneys are clogged and promotes the product as available for 50 cents at drug stores.
A bill in Harrisburg seeks a $5,000 appropriation for an eternal light memorial at Gettysburg battlefield. Introduced by Sen John S. Rice, the measure funds the commission to gather state and federal contributions, with spending waiting on a $100,000 threshold.
The board debated a long report from Superintendent Dewey proposing restore and revise courses to meet current needs. Recommending departmental supervision, special classes, revised texts in arithmetic spelling music and health, and expanded junior and senior high programs. It calls for health guidance home economics industrial arts and practical life electives.
United Press reports Dr. Scott McBride marshals the antisaloon league in Harrisburg to push stricter enforcement and several bills. Proposals include a state liquor zone around institutions, unified control of intoxicants, bans on liquor ads, stricter club regulations, denial of licenses at service stations, and a state inebriate hospital funded by liquor taxes. Senate and House bills align with the program, targeting minors purchase bans and higher license fees for clubs.
Harrisburg January 26 United Press reports a bill moved in the legislature by Rep Jacob F Matthews would transfer liquor licenses for hotels restaurants and clubs from the Liquor Control Board to county courts The measure also bars liquor displays near state stores ties club license fees to other establishments and prohibits sales to anyone reported by a close relative as of intemperate habits
Bernard Cochran announces 544 names added to WPA rolls in the Erie area effective immediately. The plan reorganizes districts for the gain in eligible families and directs state officials to implement the new allocation with priority to local households in need.
The newly reorganized board chose Fr. B. Simmons as president B. M. Jonklet as vice president FL. Barnes as secretary Lloyd Stowe as treasurer and Walter L. Peake as solicitor. The Eastern Star dinner was postponed to the next meeting.
Republican executive committee weighs caucus plan to select candidates amid dissent among county leaders and teachers. Legion posts in Erie coordinate with Red Cross via drives at the North Center Legion Home for food clothing and supplies to flood victims with both Legion and Ladies Auxiliary aiding.
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