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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1932
Page
6
A city leader will be inaugurated tomorrow with ceremonies continuing through summer months. James NM. Rule, urging public instruction, will receive honorary degrees from Pittsburgh and Duquesne for his contributions to the Commonwealth school system.
Corry High School will award diplomas to 89 seniors at the fifty ninth annual commencement tonight. The program includes an invocation by Rev. Gilbert L. Boyd, salutatory Carry Citizenship, orations on Citizenship A Privilege and The World's the Limit, a valedictory, selections by the high school orchestra, and the presentation of scholarships and diplomas by Superintendent Ralph S. Dewey. An audience of relatives and friends is expected to attend the usual graduation reception afterward.
Moves announced for Alum Rock Gas Co and Dempseytown Gas Co to Port Allegany Pa in a few days. Offices from the National Transit building to be relocated with plans pending. J H B Isherwood president will supervise North Penn Gas Co operations. a Transit office remains with Charles L Adams in charge locally.
Veterans gathered in Washington and East Coast detachments to demand a promised bonus. Police faced food shortages as 4,000 encamped veterans faced six-cent daily rations. food could be cut. An orderly march was forecast, while authorities accused communists of planning violence and altered routes to avoid the White House.
A deer herd fleeing a fire in the Allegheny National Forest near Kane invaded the town today. One doe jumped through a greenhouse window as the animals scattered through the business district. A buck was killed last Sunday by jumping through a factory window.
Lyle Belding was re elected grand Knight of Corry Council No 445 Knights of Columbus at the annual election held in the club rooms of the Barlow last evening. Other officers named included James Carrig deputy grand knight John Blatt chancellor James P Sullivan recorder Edward J Becker financial secretary Walter J Blair treasurer Dan Zilch advocate Charles Kinley warden Clifford Ross inside guard Frank Spiesman outside guard Joseph Shamburg John A Shields Walter Sweet trustees C Lyle Belding Walter J Blair delegates to state convention John Dempsey Charles Kinley alternate delegates District officers in attendance included William J Keller Erie district deputy Carl A Matis Brixton district warden James D Carlin grand knight Francis L Baldwin financial secretary in Erie Council and H P Bearer of Warren Council.
Corry Lodge No 365 FP and AM observes Past Masters Night at the Masonic Temple with district officers and Erie guests including Arthur Milne Mortimer Graham Ross Webb William Willart and Rollo McCray. J H Wright presides with F T Babbitt and H B Manley as wardens. banquet after the meeting. The Indian River in eastern Florida is noted for scenery and greenery along a 106 mile navigable route from Brevard to Volusia counties.
Mid-summer warmth and frequent showers have boosted garden plots supplied by the Corry Relief Fund through the Red Cross. Over 140 garden plots are planted, with many owners expecting a high annual total. Farm crops progress well. corn and oats show strong growth, though acreage is below last year. Hay remains abundant. buckwheat planting planned mid-month. pastures are good. Prices for farm products stay low, but crop prospects look bright despite risks before harvest. A. Ganston and daughter Ruth returned from a motor trip to Lock Haven on business.
City officials approved retiring bonds to reduce municipal indebtedness. City Treasurer Frank E Westlay will buy outstanding bonds for 10100, dropping bonded debt to 99000. The Sinking Fund Commission also urged a 10425 appropriation for 1923 to cover sinking fund needs starting January 1, 1989.
The document lists proposed measures from transferring inheritance tax collection to the revenue department for an estimated 1.5 million annual saving to imposing an eight mill gross receipts tax on utilities with 15.04 million revenue, a five mill tax on foreign corporations yielding 1 million, to amending constitutions for local tax collection, transit control for Philadelphia, and funding for housing, unemployment relief, and education cost controls.
Bradbeer, a young English professional, led British Open golf championship qualifying with 71 in round two to add to a 70 first round for 141 aggregate. Close behind were Tommy Armour of Detroit and MacDonald Smith of New York with 146, while Gene Sarazen, New York, shot 76 for 149. Ross Thompson, Uniontown, Pa, stood at 158.
A fragment recounts Benjamin Franklin asking the king of Prussia for help for the colonies. Franklin says the object is liberty. The king replies that as a prince he could not use his power to aid Franklin's trade goals.
City Council moved to stop unlicensed garbage collectors after protests raised by C B Steadman city garbage collector. He warned revenue loss may end organized collection unless permits are tightened and proposed fee cuts during depressed business. Officials pledged cooperation and actions were taken against unauthorized collectors. P J Foley left for Erie to visit relatives.
A tangled narrative follows Roy and Ann with Walter and Amos as they chase clues across cities and seas. A mysterious figure Amovit seeks Burney and a link to Cho Ling while travel to Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Peking unspools. The story blends intrigue, romance, and a costly secret.
Coray and Erie Me Have C Stat Bram Juins 7 0 Brio for the anatntayt manag Mighonal Assyeri in Washington, with board of directors of Bele city ihere are: John of the Fliat N Schutte, vice-pr rust company, attorney A. W. te Hayes Roberts. di Clap Tayntor W. Burns. Rockefeller potential policy discussion continues with temperance debate and repeal considerations affecting public opinion and crime concerns. Altoona court delays noted with pending cases and postponements in October.
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