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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1937
Page
8
Raging floods engulf towns along the Ohio Valley forcing residents to flee as waters race toward Mississippi and Indiana cities. Farmers abandon fields and seek higher ground amid rising rivers and heavy rainfall. Emergency crews echo warnings and brace for worsening conditions as communities mobilize to protect homes and livestock.
Harrisburg dispatch reports the Godrich committee drafts for a permanent public assistance administration are set for lawmakers review by Monday. The panel expects to trim about 5.24 million from a 244.79 million two year state share by dropping foster child care from state control. Governor Maris budget message may be delayed a week as officials study finances.
George Kaupp, 77, longtime Corry resident and former Raven Manufacturing employee, died at his home on Sinn Kne Street after a long illness. Born December 27, 1858 in Buffalo, he lived in Corry about 60 years and worked for Raven Manufacturing. Survived by his wife and two sisters Mrs James Riley of Chippewa and Mrs R W Swinton of New York City. Funeral services planned Saturday at 2 PM at Bracken-Resting Funeral Parors with burial in Pine Grove cemetery.
Rev. Alex Tayler of Zion Ti will be guest speaker at Bethel Tabernacle 36 Bas Churnstrest on Thursday. Public invited and asked to bring Bibles to follow the evangelist through the Holy Scriptures during the message.
Veterans Red Cross organizer Mya Barrie Houghton reports strong early donations for the flood relief appeal with a city quota now at 1200 dollars. Mrs Houghton urges anyone able to give, even small amounts, to contribute, with drop spots listed at Barnes Carry Shoe Store Root Furniture Store Bracken Keating Mortuary Corry Journal office and Stewartial Shop.
Harrisburg source reports Secretary Luther A Harr outlining a plan to expand consumer credit agencies. The proposal aims to sponsor a 5 point program, strengthen banks, and broaden credit access from emergencies to small businesses. It targets legislative leaders and bank reforms to boost purchasing power and economic recovery.
Mrs Cure A Button wife of Andrew Button of 218 East Church attested passed away at her home this morning around 2 o clock. The pioneer resident had been ill the past year and recently in serious condition. She was born in Honesdale March 6 18a and lived most of her life in Carry. She is survived by her husband four sons four daughters and three brothers. Services will be conducted at the Bracken-Keats Wirt chapel Friday at 4:30 with interment in Pine Grove. Also noted is the 80 year old man skating across Lake Penquays in Port Me.
United Press reports Pennsylvania churches plan a broad campaign against legalizing pari mutuel horse racing. Bills in both chambers seek state wide tracks with varying forms of betting, prompting calls for a public hearing on the measures. Names include Dr William B Forney and Senator John H Dent as legislators backing the proposal.
Harrisburg report details hearings by the Whal e Committee on the first contested legislative seat in 43 years. Democrats Brody Muir and Albert B. McAllester faced scrutiny as briefs were digested and the panel weighed final action after a potential executive session. In another item, Glenn Schleckner, 4, from Beiter County, described aiding the murder of Jean Savillr, with police noting prior suspicion and discovery of the body in a burlap sack near a Schleckner farm. investigation follows parental estrangement and later reconciliation.
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