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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1934
Page
6
Police in eastern cities seek traces of Sarah Marie Olson, 16, of Grafton West Virginia, who disappeared May 26 just before high school graduation. Her mother fears she has been kidnapped.
United Press reports in Harrisburg that Pennsylvania's state emergency relief board had no comment on western reports that tanning companies protested a shoe buying policy by closing plants. The board showed 68 percent of shoes purchased in state were sourced locally, with a shift to composition soles due to cost and wear reasons. Leather firms argued heavy leather soles lasted longer, but the board upheld composition soles after Governor Pinchot supported the cheaper option.
An appreciative audience enjoyed a fine studio recital at Mrs C E Shoop's studio featuring 13 year old Bernice Taylor, daughter of Mr and Mrs William F. Taylor of Was in, and Horace Brynolfson of Corry. Taylor impressed with poised virtuosity beyond her years, while Brynolfson gave a winning tenor and engaging personality, encore requests led to extra selections, with Gene Parsona also contributing on piano.
Deer sighting near Columbus area trains pass Corry events include Kiwanis Toronto convention absence and fishing lure display. Diploma folders gain popularity in schools while a freight derailment near St Marys delays traffic. Painting progress on schools library and Relief Works projects continues as stocks rise. An Lutheran convention is set in New Kensington and a Grove City death is reported.
Meadville June 12 A railroad laborer Thomas Belifore 65 admitted to shooting after a former New Yorker Joe Cardinale accused him of demanding 10 000 Belifore says he lost his head and fired in front of Columbus hotel where Cardinale was struck by two bullets Police seized letters Belifore showed and he was held for a hearing before Alderman Schrubb by Police Chief M Hays pending further action
Jamestown dispatch reports a unidentified man, about 30 to 40, was killed near King Furniture Company in Frewsburg when dragged under an oil car on Train 14. Train crew noted the victim attempted to board as the train slowed. The body, badly mangled, had a severed arm and crushed legs. A companion was later seen in Warren area, with Miss Bernice Taylor visiting Gerry.
A 21 year old nurse Mrs qwita Stancliffe died in a North Warren car crash that also injured her husband and another nurse Miss Ruth Malloch. Charred car wreckage and blunt force injuries were reported. Harry Swanson of Ludlow Pa faces charges of driving while intoxicated and involuntary manslaughter as Warren County officials plan an inquest and arraignment.
Harrisburg June 12 The Pennsylvania liquor control board moves to detect bootlegging by tracking liquor purchases of licensed retail dealers to spot suspicious renewals. Officials say the goal is not to penalize legitimate dealers but to deny licenses to those who show incongruent purchases and profits, refilling contraband stock to evade limits.
Meadville June 12 Professor William Ernest Hocking of Harvard delivered the Phi Beta Kappa address at the Huidekoper Lecture Foundation in Memorial Chapel at 4 30 o clock Monday afternoon on the Role of the Scholar in shaping public opinion The address followed the Phi Beta Kappa annual meeting which initiated new members including William Farr Church Arthur M Crawford Fred Leland Ewing George Paul Grant Geneva Anne Haxen Anna Milzabeth Strott Eric William KK Unverzagt and Sarah Elizabet Van Kirk The new officers are Dr C F Ross president Dr R Béiler vice president and Dr C A Darling secretary.
The board weighs license costs and the potential drawing card effect of liquor sales. Investigators will identify caterers and dealers with the new liquor card during the next six months as part of issuing policy.
Board of Education sets opening date for the 1934 35 term on September. Regular meeting attendance included Supt. Dewey and Secretary Geiger. Actions include budget transfers for relief efforts, sinking fund reallocation, bids for heating system at Junior High, librarian and library trustee matters, and a commendation for Ralph Wilek's perfect attendance.
The Erie banking headquarters in Erie will lease to the new National Bank and Trust Co for three years starting likely July 1. The lease covers only the first floor banking space with annual rent of 9000, 10000, and 11000 dollars over three years and a possible seven year renewal. A 2000 dollar cash paid for bank fixtures and a commission of 1080 dollars for agent Cunningham will be applied to his debt to Erie Trust Co. The deal follows approval by Judge A P Rossiter after blocking a prior lease for the Second National Bank building.
Egyptian women used make up for protection against fleas rather than beauty. The piece notes a practical use of cosmetics, referencing a harsh environment and traditional practices. The historic reference contrasts cosmetic use with protective health measures.
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