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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1927
Page
6
The Corry school board approves a 1927 budget totaling $161,904.65, up about $10,000 from 1926. The coming term will see operating costs highlighted with a $29,829 state appropriation helping fund district programs and operations.
Reg Members of the Board of Education, at last night's adjourned meeting, adopted a budget of 161041.05 dollars, about 1000 dollars more than last year. The budget includes 14199.89 in additional allocations and outlines priorities for the coming year.
Walter L. Main's circus drew large throngs at both performances in the Operation of School Plant city yesterday. The report notes janitorial and ground maintenance costs, with totals and allocations for upkeep, repairs, and power. It also mentions Burgundy, France, a rich agricultural area with Dijon as a chief city and Burgundy wine.
The board approved salary increases for several staff positions and allocated funds for school repairs and replacements. The budget outlines higher pay for specific roles and sets aside money to address urgent maintenance needs, guiding district finances for the coming year.
The Corry Public Schools Board of Education announced three new instructors. Emil L. R. Bilodeau of Buffalo was named general shop instructor at the Junior High, earning $2,100 yearly. Rebecca Hess of Defiance, Pa., will join the Senior High English faculty at $1,575, filling the vacancy left by Frances Storrs. A. D. Clarlé was elected to the High School Science department to replace Ralph Theuret.
A collision near Ridgway killed Curtis Strong and injured five others, including his wife Mary Strong and several local residents. The group, en route to Punxsutawney, is said to have driven into a freight train at crossing 12 miles east of town. no cause has been established to explain the crash.
The Department of Agriculture states that large bodies of water protect plants from autumn frosts by storing summer heat. In spring these lakes slow plant growth, helping guard against late frosts.
Four young bandits held up city paymaster William C. Smith his chauffeur and an armed guard at the Municipal Hospital grounds. They seized payroll satchels worth 10 500 and fled in a bandit car as police unleashed patrols across the city. The heist targeted weekly payrolls of 3 500 for the hospital office and 7 000 for Byberry insane hospital.
The school board approved per capita tax reductions while maintaining the general assessment. D. B. Leach was approved as treasurer at 200 dollars annually, with the district covering bond costs. Geb. Gordon was reelected tax collector at 2000 dollars, an increase of 250. Salary rises for other officials were debated, with limited approval for some posts. The board favored reducing taxes to ease taxpayer burdens but faced tension over funding and a lengthy session adjourned after addressing new teachers.
Harrisburg notes Pennsylvania's state government began operating under the 1927 20 appropriations. The initial fiscal period will cost about 85 million more than the preceding period, totaling roughly 278 million.
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