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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1937
Page
5
Mrs Marjorie Peck of North Fall was injured on the street days ago and confined to her home. She is resting more comfortably today as doctors report improvement following the injuries she suffered.
Dr. Wattey B. Krauss, dismissed as superintendent in a Pennsylvania welfare case, issued a statement denying the charges and saying he would present a full reply after retirement. He criticized the process and pledged the public would judge for themselves.
Personal mentions note Agent Frank Z Mhglund’s morning departure for Warren where he receives a promotion at Erie Railroad. Miss Fuze of Titusville is a Tome of the guest. Misses St. Clair visit from East Congress Street. Various residents, including Mr and Mrs Richard Powers, Allie Peterson, and Mrs Carrie A Buttin, travel for visits and attend hospital stays, business trips, and family deaths.
Relatives report the death of Lavern Spence at his home in Auburn Wash on Tuesday. A former Corry resident, he is survived by his wife and two sons, plus brothers and sisters Alton Spencer in California Roy Spencer in Rochester NC Ils Harvey George Campany Miss Lalty Spencer Spartansburg Mrs Marshall Miller Warrens and Ctl Alsdorf Warrens. Burial will be in Washington.
Sergei Selby, listed as Leon Trotsky's son, is said to have been arrested and then discharged from a machine factory in Stramoyarsk. He is reported to be taking work as an engineer at the same facility.
Boston January 27 judges ruled on taxes and social security. The decision centers on whether the old age assistance levy and related provisions violate constitutional limits. Internal federal guidelines influence the ruling and implications for employers and employees.
A wedding took place at a rectory with Elisabeth’s auxiliary Hoy and guests including Maureen Hilt, Gorey Phe, and Herb Carrill. The ceremony featured blue gowns and Armenian and Filipino traditions. The couple’s reception referenced a $4,200 total with a daily cost around $200.
Miss Virginia Chisnell a 20 year old teacher in Wharton township faces a charge of brutality for beating pupil Clarence Gale. The alleged incident occurred after the student reportedly swore at her. The father John Gale pursued the charges as the case was investigated.
A historic flood swelled the Ohio River basin with Wheeling and Pittsburgh hit hard. Tens of thousands left homeless, at least five dead in the Panhandle, Cincinnati and surrounding areas battling fire threats as officials deploy WPA crews and cleanup in Pittsburgh begins.
United Press report notes U S Steel 1946 results mark a new high in net income and dividends since 1930, with other steel firms improving earnings. President Sloan attends details while TVA power talks stall and steel capacity runs near full. Market mood shifts amid price and tax concerns.
Trading sagged on the stock market but prices moved upward into early Friday as lack of aggressive leadership and uneven pressure influenced the session. Major names mentioned include American Locomotives, Bethlehem Steel, Chrysler, General Electric, U.S. Steel, Boeing, Westinghouse, and Public Service.
Harrisburg reports the Senate passed amendments to the checkweighman law affecting how weighmasters and weighhouse officers are appointed. The bill seeks new procedures for verifying workers’ weights and wages, shifting oversight to a new department and detailing enforcement measures.
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