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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1933
Page
3
July 3 1919 items recount Corry notes on contracts for bank interior work and water supply steel casing, resignations, local outings, drownings, and arrivals. Mentions City Baseball League president, new school superintendent L Wilson, G A R veterans arriving from Gettysburg, and social events at King Street home.
The Department of Justice informed Dr James N Rule that he may allot the full school subsidies for 1933-34 and pro rate the second biennium year. Despite a $5.2 million shortfall against the estimated need, the 53 million appropriation for 1993-85 would face further hardship if allotments are reduced.
Jamestown reports a fatal traffic accident near West Lats road. Glenn Sealene, 27, of Akeley Pa, was struck by a car driven by Wallace D Holmes of 105 Lister Street, while crossing the road at 11 50 Saturday night near Vukole. Harry Gariston and Charles Allen, walking with Sealene, were uninjured. Police and state authorities investigated. Sealene was taken to James town General Hospital and died at 8 am Sunday.
Charles Hoyt March, a Roosevelt aide and Federal Trade Commission member from Litchfield Minnesota, leads enforcement of the Blue Sky securities act. He defends the law as essential, explaining it in blunt terms while guarding against stock scams and counterfeit issues that have alarmed investors.
July 8 large last minute tax collection at Erie raises city coffers by 130000 bringing 1932 total to 910000. Treasurer John J Phillips notes the sum strengthens credit and may aid bond and interest payments and operating expenses. Clerk Wes Lirned reports surprise at the volume and cites many taxpayers paying 98 percent tax amounts in cash rather than in scrip.
With wheat prices stabilizing and surpluses shrinking, the agitation of the Farmer's Holiday movement in the Midwest eases. Improved government measures, falling grain surpluses, and a livable price level for producers signal relief, better credit, and a healthier farm economy on the horizon.
The Nation's Business asserts the National Industrial Recovery Act aims to restore normal purchasing power by putting people back to work and raising wages. It warns against seeking benefits without supporting fair wages and shorter hours, stressing enforcement of trade codes and policing of agreements.
Clarence H. Baker, once a Corry resident, is identified in New York City as a longtime executive of the Martin L Hall Company, a leading coffee house celebrated for turning a hundred years old. Fred J. West notes Baker’s long association with the firm in a clipping from the New York Journal of Commerce.
July reports from Hollywood discuss Jimmy Cagney resisting best dressed honors and planning a plain wardrobe to keep his punch and image intact. He favors denim jumpers with Powell’s velvet jackets, arguing clothes are props while Powell uses grooming for sophistication.
In Tyler justice court a Black defendant was acquitted as counsel proved the complainant, another Black man, was too deaf to hear the alleged curses. The defense emphasized the hearing impairment in judging the incident.
The post office announces Fourth of July hours with the stamp and general delivery windows open from 9 to 10 in the morning and money order window operating only in the morning hours. No city or rural carriers will be required to serve routes on that day. all special delivery matter will receive prompt attention.
Announcement of the July 1 marriage of Miss Gwendolyn Chase of Corry and Kenneth Grant of this city performed Saturday in Sherman by Rev. C. Poland. The couple will reside on West Wayne Street Corry after July 5. Corry friends extend congratulations.
Mac's Inn hosts a holiday dancing party Tuesday with Nelson's Orchestra of North East providing music from 9 p m to 2 a m A large city and regional crowd is expected for the event. The new tea room and dancing pavilion opened last week making the inn a leading local venue offering dinner parties and light lunch service Mrs Memiroy owner invites the public to visit the modern establishment within its newly completed facilities.
Lady Franklin Rebekah lodge sponsored an ice cream social in City Park Saturday evening. Mrs Charles Bugbee and her committee oversaw the event which drew a large crowd and featured cones ice cream and cakes for the order.
Inquiries ask who owned the Dr Phelps Infirmary at 43 Raymond bisek on South Center Street and the J D Bentley grocery near the old City building, plus who managed adsins Express Gov and Corrys express business with Wells Wargo American and Adams express companies.
John David Daye aged sixty two died at his home near Wrightsville on Sunday morning after a two month illness He was born in Centerville Pa Survived by his wife three daughters and two sons Mrs Adah Sampson of Tidioute Mrs Grace Blewall of Bemis Point Mrs Jennie Sherwood of Findley Lake Arthur Daye of Jamestown and Frank Daye of Wilkinsburg Also two brothers in Cleveland and three sisters Interment in Centerville Funeral services Wednesday at 1 oclock conducted by Rev P P Haines at the Methodist Episcopal Church Alexand er and Company funeral parlors handled arrangements
July 3 report says a state relief board investigator sought to create a paid relief administration board in Jefferson county to reward loyal supporters. The County Emergency Relier Board voted to ignore the proposal, arguing a new paid staff and an advisory role for the existing board would best serve the plan. A nearby incident notes a woodpecker nearly drowned after drilling into a water tank in Brazil, Ind. also listed is a residence move in Quincy, Mass.
Erie July 8 police sought a hit and run driver described as cowardly after a speeding car struck a boy as he walked toward the lake for a swim. Three witnesses, including Bel Chaffee and Inez Voight, saw the vehicle at the scene before it sped away toward Erie. State police sergeant Price pledged every possible lead would be pursued to bring the driver to justice.
Joseph Snyderwine of Sharon considered to have contracted undulant fever during a local horse show when treating a horse entered by a Warren man. He remains under treatment as the illness, described as uncommon in the area, is being monitored.
Wayne Nichols distributes Pyroil in the territory and staged a live demonstration. He refuted claims that Pyroil clogs carburetors by showing a car with the engine drained of oil running on a graphite treated surface. Nichols drives the Shidebaker coupe around the city as Pyroil is mixed with the oil, proving lubrication persists without oil and without overheating.
Mrs Hildum aged 27 of Jamestown is in W C A hospital with a bullet wound to the left side. Police report she had threatened self destruction on several occasions and the injury occurred around 1:30 Saturday at her home while in ill health.
Chris Hawley of 161 East Main Street died suddenly this morning at 7 38 o clock after a short illness of heart trouble. He had lived in Corry for twelve years. His wife and nephew Elsworth Hawley survive. The body is at Davi sons Funeral Home with services Wednesday at 2 PM and interment at Pine Grove cemetery. Million dollar capitol draws visitors in Baton Rouge. 68 000 have visited the new capitol in the past year according to hostess Helen Warlow.
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