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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1932
Page
1
Commencement at Corry High School honors 89 graduates in a large senior ceremony in the auditorium. Relatives and friends filled the hall as the class of 1982 received diplomas and congratulations marking the largest graduating class to date.
Alu was summoned about 7 this morning as a fire leveled the house and chicken coop owned by Roscoe Moses on the road to Hare Creek, two miles north of the city. Loss is estimated around $4000 with no insurance. a chimney overheated after a stove fire started. The fire destroyed the house and coop, with several chickens, while aid from Corry helped save adjacent structures. The blaze was visible from the business section as flames spread rapidly.
The Corry Citizenship salutatory by John W. Love discusses local citizenship as a phase of civic identity. It notes three citizenship levels and outlines aims to trace local citizenship development alongside a strong high school commencement, highlighting the senior class speeches and essays on Citizenship in a recent graduation.
Valedictory remarks by Jane Petracco at the graduation highlight the idea that world citizenship expands protection and responsibility. The ceremony filled the auditorium, with graduates in caps and gowns, the orchestra performing Washington Triumph, and Rev. Gilbert Bujutatory delivering the invocation as part of the program.
Harrisburg June 8 United Press reports a rural bloc in the state legislature gathered to discuss a possible second session to consider a $10,000,000 relief bill but vowed to oppose any relief that requires new taxation. Governor Pinchot and State Treasurer Martin both oppose new taxes and bonded debt requests amid widespread fiscal strain.
Punxsutawney Pa July 8 Four charges of dynamite believed thrown from a passing car partially wrecked the home of Mrs Anna Sidelis in Sykesville Pa as she and her five children slept on the second floor. The blast shattered windows of nearby houses and police expect arrests soon.
Henry Field wins the Republican Senate nomination over Brookhart amid claims he is a business man. Associates note Field built a seed house and radio station from modest poppy seed orders, driven by his interest in farming and growers. The story portrays Field as in touch with voters and favors business experience in government. Continued on Page Seven.
In Washington on June 8, about 6,000 veterans marched in a somber display as the Bonus Expeditionary Force, aligned behind leader Eke bonis Brovy, organized to pressure Congress. They plan to stay until the $2 billion bonus is passed, facing food and shelter challenges as DC plans to cut provisions tomorrow. The crowd, once a symbol of victory in 1919, now appears as a quiet shadow of former pride, marching from the Washington Monument along Pennsylvania Avenue.
Ninety members of Corry High School Class of 1982 join the Corry High School Alumni Association at the annual reunion and banquet tonight at Junior High School. The evening features invocation, address, musical numbers, a sketch The Little Red Schoolhouse of 1982, and dancing after a program with officers to be elected. Visiting members travel to the city for the gathering. In a separate note, boxer Jose Chet Edward dies after a fight in Sabetha Kansas with Joe Torkelson. autopsy ordered.
Colletta A Bennett daughter of Dr G E Bennett of Corry is a member of the class graduating from the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania. She is the first Corry girl in years to complete medical studies. The exercises were held at the Presbyterian Church in Germantown. Bennett previously graduated from Corry High School in 1928 and Smith College cum laude in 1927. She taught chemistry at the Woman's Medical College before entering the Medical College in 1928. Continued on page six.
Police and fire officials say five bodies recovered with more feared in the debris as investigators probe gas leak versus incendiary cause. Nearby residents missing. tentative IDs include Mrs. Slara Withers and Mrs. Anna Mitchell among others. In Washington, the economy bill nears final Senate vote with lower direct savings after reductions and a retained veterans plan, amid debate over pay cuts and furlough proposals.
Corry Summer School starts Monday June 1 at 8 00 a m in Junior High with four weeks of 20 lessons. Enrollment requires 70 percent or higher marks. fees 7 50 for one subject, 12 50 for two. Low marks students may tutor 10 lessons for 10 00 for half year credit. Conducted by Mr Blakden and Mrs McCormick. inquiries to Mrs McCormick at 3631.
Washington June 5 The Senate banking and currency committee reported favorably on the 2 billion Wagner unemploy ment relief bill paving the way for Senate action after the House passed Garner’s 2.0 billion plan yesterday by a 216 to 182 margin. Speaker Garner aims for a compromise with the administration while the White House opposes a 1 billion bond issue for public works.
A jury of 11 men and one woman was selected to try Gaston B. Means, former DOJ investigator, on charges he obtained 100000 from Mrs Evelyn Walsh McLean by claiming he could secure the return of the Lindbergh baby.
NBC and CBS networks schedule five top radio entertainments including Moments and Glen and Allen. Programs at 8 30, 9, 10 5, and 11 45 feature Sones, Lolabarda Oren, and Adventures in Health plus a Symphony finale on WIZ and other stations.
United Press reports the $1.1185 billion revenue act will be administered mainly by the Bureau of Internal Revenue. A field force of 7227 agents handles forms, payments, and enforcement as new excise taxes take effect June 29, with thousands more trained in Washington and dispatched nationwide. The program aims to balance the budget amid virgin tax territory and complex collection methods.
The Dublin senate votes 30 to 22 to kill the abolition of the oath measure. The action keeps the previously encouraged oath requirement in place and blocks the bill from becoming law.
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