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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1937
Page
3
Epidemic of colds claims many here as Erie county events note the McKinley birthday anniversary. Regular Cry Council meeting and local sports chatter fill the page with district races and court notices amid flood relief efforts and price shifts for cigarettes.
Pennsylvania motorists and Corry readers hear a motor federation push for higher highway patrol ranks funded by a pension plan while seeking a reduction in auto registration fees. Officials criticize tapping motor funds for unemployment relief, citing a $20 million fund balance and a $1 7 million relief borrowing burden. The plan would cut red tape and raise at least 12.50 fees for most drivers, with the state urged to finance expanded patrols and upgrades in enforcement. Governor supports the proposed changes, per conference notes.
United Press reports two armed bandits invaded the Keystone Dyeing Co in Philadelphia bound and gagged a female employee and a watchman, fleeing with hosiery valued at $7800. They robbed Miss Anna Porter of $32 but spared her mother’s diamond ring. The watchman William Brules, 49, and Porter were tied for about 30 minutes before a company truck driver found them. The entry was through the boiler room.
Herman Neb a single operator telephone business owned and run by John H Johnson celebrates its thirtieth year in service Johnson overseeing operations and praised as one of eastern Nebraska s most successful small exchanges
The article notes pianos have more moving parts than any common mechanism and about triple those in an automobile. It lists materials used in construction including wood ivory iron steel felt cloth leather rubber brass copper tin lead glue varnish and paint. It highlights piano manufacturers as large ivory users with 300000 pounds imported annually from elephants, yielding thirty pounds per tusk for twenty piano key sets.
The Erie county Republicans oppose M Harvey Taylor as state chairman and the Young Republicans plan a Harrisburg meeting to decide on a new charter. Frank C Hilton argues for county autonomy as the group seeks a separate state charter and reform of membership rules while Pinchot and Grundy weigh their options.
WPA aeronautical supervisor Raymond Buck said Erie will become a key link in a transcontinental airwave as Port Erie on the W Lake road is converted to a class A-1 port. Airlines will use the New York Albany Buffalo Cleveland Chicago route to the west, shifting lanes north due to wintering conditions in the Allegheny mountains.
A 14 year old boy suffered a neck injury after a fall. Paramedics rushed him to the local hospital where doctors described his condition as serious but stable. Police and witnesses are assisting with the investigation.
About 250 guests attended the President's birthday dinner in St. Ed ward's hall. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars served the meal from five o'clock until finished. Ski Valentine decorations graced the tables. A WPA orchestra trio led by Keppel Tiffany with Ralph Ward and Joseph Sherrick provided music. Proceeds will benefit Zem Zem hospital in Erie.
Fairview P T A held its Founders Day meeting with a devoted business session followed by a program and refreshments. The group planned the February meeting, featuring instrumental music by Barbara McAvoyDavid Huberti Betty Jean and Lola Fevdell with piano selections. A pager prepared by Mrs Lloyd Thomas was read while attendance arrangements and room details were noted.
Baie Jangy Pawkinney, 3, of Corry, indicted for issuing worthless checks, was sentenced to pay costs totaling 42 dollars and to make restitution after pleading guilty before Judge William Hint in County Court. He was remanded to County prison if he fails to pay.
City officials discuss salary adjustments affecting officers and staff amid ongoing budget debates. The article notes the revert to a $200 monthly figure from a prior $10 increase and outlines requests tied to the protest or oversight of officer salaries.
Normal Skelly and John Sheluga Voller Skated from Boston to Los Angeles finishing with a skate wheels score of 480 for the trip.
Sunday morning services at Spring Creek Church will feature Rev. Gilbery of tie. He will deliver the sermon at 1 o'clock with preaching at 4 o'clock on Sunday afternoon. A Baptist service is also noted for the day with additional preaching later in the afternoon.
Karl E Morrison and Eric Architett engaged by the Building Committee of the Baptist Church to prepare plans for a new church. The project involves architectural work for the church and related facilities as part of a formal design effort for a future worship site.
A proposed amendment would set a 25 mile limit on municipal airports within 49 miles of county and city boundaries. The measure by Senator Wien addresses interstate impacts and authorizes consideration of aviation facilities across county lines.
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