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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1933
Page
3
Twenty years ago on July 8 1933 Kir qin and Latham expected a local population near 7100 up from 6641 two years earlier while a new city directory was in preparation. The Corry district saw bond transfers to the National Bank of Corry worth about sixteen thousand dollars for the Concord Street school addition.
United Press reports a humorous slice of Washington wit as Lawrence Hobert a Treasury official and Mason and Elk bungles a lasso attempt while visiting Will Rogers California ranch. Theodore Bilbo and Gov Bilbo spar over parking, Major the White House dog undergoes minor surgery, and Mrs Roosevelt confirms Major stays.
A large fire in Strattanville caused about 15000 dollars in losses. It began in a combined barn garage owned by Clarence Walter and spread to adjacent homes, injuring several structures. Firefighters from Iron, Clarion, New Bethlehem and Brookville battled the blaze with limited water supply while about 200 CCC boys aided in fighting the fire and saving remaining goods.
A shooting at Civilian Conservation Camp No. 80 Medix Run left William Frazier, 19, of Philadelphia wounded in the heart. Arb deflected the bullet, removed from under his chin. Four other Philadelphia men, Johnny Cantan, 20, James Edwards, 20, and two unnamed, were jailed as state police confer with authorities on jurisdiction.
The article argues three years of low mood prompted a migration back to farms, estimating two million urban residents returned to rural life with half a million more possible. It maintains farming is a basic, feasible existence when machine-age comforts fail, offering a frugal but preferable life to bread lines.
A crew from J. Devine Construction kicked off concrete pouring on the Titusville Warren Road gap between Pregnantville and Enterprise. Officials expect completion in about 19 days with favorable weather, opening traffic early August. The project spans roughly 275 miles with funding at Enterprise and plans to Pleasantville. A countywide push to raise 16,200 dollars to cover transport and early operating costs for a new glass plant in Kepler follows a Chamber of Commerce meeting. The Superior Glass Company from New East Plains aims to relocate, creating job and industrial revival.
Census figures show marriage rates fell by at least one fifth, with 7.9 marriages per 1000 in the latest year vs 10.1 in 1929. Despite claims of postponement for economic reasons, records indicate more marriages occur among ages 15 to 20 and 20 to 24 now than in 1890, marking a subtle shift rather than a sustained drop.
Government postal receipts for June show a nationwide upswing in commerce with a 19.68 percent rise over June 1938. Only Detroit and Dayton lagged among major offices, while New York and Chicago posted above average gains. Bank clearings in twenty one cities rose about $400000 for the latest week, beating last year and outpacing the prior week’s increase.
Aberdeen Washington reports a local printing plant now minting wooden money for city use and 14,000 additional poles for Bremerton. The venture aims to save costs and boost local business. officials say profits exceed prior revenue streams.
Hollywood stylist Percy Westmore forecasts film style changes for 1930s actresses. He argues hair will stay longer with curls and side fullness, combining 1833 silhouettes with modern fitness. He dismisses shorter looks, urging feminine lines with tailored shapes and natural tones.
Reymond Harvey, a well known Kersey resident, was struck Thursday afternoon near Wilcox while helping with a Home Telephone Company task. He sustained fractures to both legs below the knees and a head injury. He is resting comfortably at Elk County General Hospital.
In Paris, Jean Word speaks for his house on summer fashion. Linen pieces with striped blouses and matching scarves sell well. Wool models with silver or gold sequins, and a gray linen called Borto Rico with draped necklines and waxed braid belts draw strong enthusiasm. Printed fabrics stay conservative with polka dots, while simple black frocks and white touches remain in demand.
Seep to felicitate Rockefeller today in Oil City bound for Tarrytown bearing good wishes on John D. Rockefeller's 94th birthday. Arthur F. Seep continues a 1868 custom started by his father Joseph Seep, a practice linked to early oil industry ties with Rockefeller.
Erie city council plans to pursue a federal grant of about $90,000 for unemployment relief projects. City Engineer A I Aitken will present detailed public works reports, including material and labor needs, hours of work, and project ordering. Mayor Rossiter stated Erie could receive at least $90,000 under the Natanga Industrial Recovery Act with a potential higher total.
A traveling salesman, 34, who visited Erie regularly, died after tripping over an iron foot stool in a Cleveland hotel Thursday night. He worked for a Chicago power company and had been staying at the Erie Y M C A. Initial reports that he was an Erie man were corrected. his residence is New York City and his body is being shipped there.
Jamies Black, 58, at 410 Ninth Street, Franklin, committed death by own action Friday at 10 AM. He shot himself with a .32 caliber pistol after a seven year invalid condition worsened recently. Neighbors say he believed he could not regain his health and suffered from cardiac asthma.
Fragment lists Cranston and Wright block lawyer Warren Cowles, Smith and Company at West Washington and Croascut RR, and H. A. Dart as baggage master for the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad.
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