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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1939
Page
3
Rep Anna F O Neil of Akron suggested a statewide bachelor tax starting at 100 dollars for those 80 or older and rising to 1000 dollars for those 49 or older to provide revenue for mothers pensions.
Harrisburg reports railroads reduced grade crossing accidents in 1938 by 179 from 1937, totaling 458 with 40 killed and 277 injured. The study notes more accidents at urban crossings and during darkness, with auto involvement in many casualty incidents and varied protection at crossings.
Ottawa reports a fiscal year deficit likely atop 50 million dollars, possibly near 100 million. Railway sector woes and wheat price guarantees drive costs. crop year ends August 1 with harvest over 300 million bushels. Government aims to cast finances in favorable light ahead of fall elections.
The first known copy of a Pharaohic legal code was found in an underground cemetery at Tun Gebel Upper Egypt by Prof. Sami Gahri of Fuad I University. Egyptologists hail the discovery as one of the most important in recent years.
Three officials from All-American Aviation Inc led discussions with city leaders and Rotary on launching non stop airmail pickup services between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh starting May 12. Ground gear towers planned at Lawrence Airport with an estimated local cost of 450 dollars, shared by communities for equipment and messenger hire.
A five year old girl died and her seven year old brother was in critical condition after burns from an explosion near their Plumer home. Lorraine Sibble, daughter of Mr and Mrs Glifford Sibble of Plumer, died at 10 p.m. May 15. Clifford Sibble was listed in critical condition hours later. It was Venango County's first tragedy of 1939.
Harrisburg March 15 New report cards are being developed by many Pennsylvania schools. They rate not only academic progress but traits and personality. Dr Lester Ky Ade says pupils are evaluated on health habits conduct and attitudes, alongside traditional subjects.
The Welsh Society of Philadelphia marks its 210th anniversary as the oldest social and benevolent organization in the United States. The celebration underscores a long history of cultural support and community service in Philadelphia.
The text notes communities hoping for a direct daily airmail service to ensure its success and ongoing operation. It emphasizes local cooperation and reasonable support to sustain the service for all areas involved.
Irven E Myers a 54 year old B and L E railway switchman suffered a left arm amputation above the elbow after slipping between cars in Albion yards. He was hospitalized at St Vincent's in Warren after being found by yard conductor Edward J Bowers. A blood donor was sought as a transfusion was prepared. Myers had served the railroad 85 years and leaves a wife and three children.
Rev. Lio nel Claris 64 pastor of the First Baptist church since 1923 died at Franklin hospital from pneumonia after a month long illness. Services will be from the church at 2 p m Friday with the body lying in state from 11 a m. Born in Baltimore December 31 1884 he served Milesburg and Punxsutawney before Franklin. An exceptional speaker he was often asked for after dinner addresses at Rotary Boy Scout G A and civic meetings and was especially interested in boys work.
Columbus March 15 Warden James C Woodward is placed on a 10 day suspension after evidence of counterfeiting bribery and liquor trade within the prison premises is found He faces possible further proceedings and actions by authorities.
In New Castle Pennsylvania Angeline Mavulana a maid stands trial as the commonwealth seeks first degree murder in the shooting death of Michael Rich Jr. after he refused to marry her. District Attorney John A Lamorea leads the prosecution while the defense argues self defense citing circumstances surrounding the surrender and clothing seen the day of the shooting.
Tony Veriotta reportedly named Tarzin in a fox hunt near Monson Massachusetts. The fox was pressed at bay, Verlitte dropped his gun, tackled the animal and killed it with his hands in a bold rural incident.
Mar 15 report credits the Pennsylvania Days campaign with creating substantial new employment and boosting commerce. Widespread chain store spending nears 20 million dollars, expanding production and delivering jobs across the state while surpassing typical two week expenditure of over 12 million.
Officials of Stoneboro Fair announce an extended harness race program for 1939. Western New York racing body support is pledged with a state race schedule and wallowetines events and several open heats to be announced. Early test events include 2 year old colt pace and 3 year old trot with purses from $400 to $800 and a 2:19 pace.
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