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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1939
Page
3
A mosaic of short items from 1936 and 1939 era notices includes profits at International Nickel Canada, school drain repairs discussed by Corry boards, All-American Aviation talks, a high school paint project, a bill on city manager government, oil production figures, marriage license filings, political talks on radio, wage and unemployment figures, and local history society events.
George Sallade Howard, director of the Mansfield State Teachers College Symphonic Band, to lead the all-District Band at the Corry band festival in late March. Howard trained at Ithaca Conservatory, Wesleyan University, New York University, and the Chicago Conservatory, with study under famed clarinetists. He has taught at Ithaca and Ohio Wesleyan, played with the Patrick Conway Band, directed Mooseheart Band, and joined Mansfield faculty in September. His methods emphasize sound musicianship, discipline, and individual attention to build a strong ensemble.
Assurances from budget secretary Edwin B. Logan say Governor Arthur J. James has recommended a deficiency appropriation of 1830 dollars to cover district aid, easing Corry School District fears of a possible cut. The board will receive the budget reading Monday, while superintendent Ralph S. Dewey notes 9 percent of the state allotment is paid with 7 percent to come from the deficiency. The delay would bring about 1100 dollars by early June. A state official states the six percent penalty on delinquent taxes takes effect after the May 1 levy adoption. earlier reports that the rate could be collected after January 1 are incorrect.
A well drilled by Commercial Lumber Company on its Grand Valley plot was expected to produce between AQ and 40 barrels. The sand top reached at 100 feet with 4 feet of may sand. The well, idle during the work, had a natural flow of six barrels from Saturday night to yesterday.
Erie March 1. Strong Vincent and Academy High School choirs will perform at the World’s Fair in New York this summer. A concert is set for April 21 in Strong Vincent auditorium to raise funds for sending the groups. The combined choirs will sing several numbers together and separately.
Directors of the Corry School District via the State School Directors Association seek clearer drafts of pending tenure act amendments in Harrisburg. They plan to study two to three proposed bills, including a two year probationary period and optional mandatory retirement ages, to understand potential impact on teachers and district policy.
A severe late winter storm battered Kane on March 14 injuring several and causing extensive damage. About thousands of dollars in property loss occurred as a week long wind and ice event toppled trees and broke power lines. West Penn Power reported many outages and Bell Telephone service was disrupted. Rail and telegraph lines were down and fire protection measures were strained. Roads were blocked by stalled vehicles and icy streets made travel dangerous.
The Board of Education considers reducing lighting in the junior high gym from twelve 1500 watt lamps to half output after a visit by Mr Henton and Mr Shoop. The property committee will study and report on the possible savings and light levels for basketball and other programs.
Sunnie and Winaburn tout a quick acting antiseptic ointment for minor cuts burns and bruises offering antiseptic protection. The ad also claims a product named San-Gura for rectal irritations and notes availability at all drug stores.
Flaws in supplying power to rural Warren areas will be discussed at a White Swan Hall Wrightsville meeting this evening. Warren Electric Cooperative Inc accepts membership applications under the Rural Electrification Administration with a $5.00 fee.
PRI Mar 14 report states Bishop John Mark Gannon of Erie predicted in 1936 the future pope would be Cardinal Pacelli. Gannon recalled questioning Pacelli about his visit to the United States and foreseeing his rise to the papacy, tied to the coronation of Pope Pius XI and events in Philadelphia during a Vatican official's 1980 visit.
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