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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1935
Page
3
Paragraphs detail Jamestown tax warnings from City Treasurer Frank F Westy, indicating the last month to pay 198 city taxes without penalty. Additional items note local promotions, a Powell Kenill service station sign, and various regional notices including lake boat repairs funding, police jail occupancy shifts, street oiling warnings, and political candidacies and Rebekah assembly leadership.
City Council advances storm sewer project and a school budget extends to summer. Three teachers named by the board to have charge. Superintendent Dewey reports regular work. senior and junior high diplomas approved at commencements and promotions. Summer school authorized for six weeks with salaries set and advances for those attending. Clinic discussion and welfare rep planned for ongoing program.
Agricultural notes cover caponizing handling advice to avoid moving birds, rural singing contest at Farmers Field Day with winner invited to State Show, alfalfa cutting guidance for stands and years, tree fertilization timing, preventing sore beaks in turkey poults, DIY chair caning by families, help wanted for Sunday work at Shoemaker's Inn, farm sale ads including World Book 1926 volume and beagle pups listing with contact details.
Pennsylvania Republicans press a plan to raid the motor fund and collect corporate taxes early to balance the budget. The measure, backed by Senator John J. McClure, would curb highway construction and shift funds to cover earlier transfers, worsening debt and reducing municipal aid. Democrats resist while insiders claim the plan favors special interests.
City Council authorized the treasurer to accept delinquent city taxes with no penalty or interest if paid by July 1 under a new state act. Current taxes must be paid to qualify for abatement, with delinquents in arrears to settle by July 1. Obit for Myron W. Jackson notes his death March 5 at age 80. Music figure Jayda Helfels predicts music may rival football in popularity in Utah.
The horse named Tuppenee Alpenney, described as dangerous, is set to perform at the next Frontier Days. Purchased by McCarty of Chugwater, the animal allegedly shies from riders and may joltingly react during the event.
A 7-year-old girl, Helen Atephers, claimed the 60-meter dash title at Palton High School as the first girl to win a track prize in the school's history. Stella Walstt noted as a competitor in the event.
City Council last night advanced intercepting storm relief sewer plans, raising City Engineer Dickson’s salary by 200 a month during the planning phase and extending until October 1. The solicitor was instructed to contact Harrisburg on federal aid possibilities and the status of related projects, while Streets Director Nichols sought updates from Dickson after a Meadville district engineer meeting with no definite conclusions.
Corry Public Library issued 24,832 books in ten months of 1984. Adult fiction led with 16,600, junior fiction 5,660, non fiction 2,572. A 10,930 drop from the previous year is blamed on partial closures and redecorating. November and January show peak activity at 3,071 and 8,651 respectively. Winter months show stronger demand for books overall.
Mrs. 8 C Barnes urged a resolution to base all school taxes on per capita and allow an installment plan combining with property tax. The measure failed as the board, including D A Millstrom, voted against it. The proposal aimed to ease poorer taxpayers by avoiding simultaneous head tax and initial property tax payments.
Agent for the Bureau of Animal Industry in charge of Erie and Warren counties urges dog owners to report damages to livestock or poultry by dogs. Reminder that state law requires dogs to be under control at all times and to wear a license tag on their collar. Side Sleepers in San Francisco debate sleeping orientation as Southern Pacific sets up adjustable sleeping arrangements for passengers.
Oil City reports Community Fund contributions totaling 57 398.99 with a Friday report meeting at M C A luncheon to push toward a 71 300 annual quota for 12 participating agencies. The drive remains about 13 900 short of the goal as officials plan renewed effort.
At a Board of Education meeting Mrs E C Barnes reported bills for tools ordered by John Levaston RWD supervisor and that Lanston may be drawing salary for furnishing tools. The board directed the secretary to query Lansten and requested a statement on the bills. Unfinished work at junior and senior high schools to be drafted into RWD projects when funds allow. relief chiselers jailed in Tiffin Ohio for attempting theft at relief administration headquarters with $2 mattress.
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