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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1932
Page
3
Os en up was ts on Sisk as the trots unfolded through a snowy track meet. Sisk claimed the top honors in a brisk pace event, while other riders battled slick conditions and placed in the runners-up positions.
Partial OCR fragment mentions a date like 4 19 16 and a local notice context. Other details are unreadable, but the fragment preserves a historic dating reference.
Former Governor Harry Flood Byrd of Virginia is praised as a political leader, invited to speak to the Kentucky legislature on tariffs and agricultural prosperity. He argues tariffs rise, restrict export markets, and hinder farmers while suggesting global demand must be expanded and production managed within natural economic laws.
Five of the earlier Corry newspapers are cited in a reader query, along with questions about Albania’s capital, Braddock’s defeat date, the Ti. S senators from California, a Pennsylvania Supreme Court mention of a county judge, and the author of Bills are the world’s happy children noted with a page 7 prompt.
A compilation of brief items from March 16 1912 includes the death of John A Bradt a longtime janitor at the Pair New school in Corry aged 71. Notes mention a Corry Water Supply meter installation deadline and local sports results with Corry High boys defeating Sheffield 28 to 6 while Garry girls fell 21 to 0. Other notes report rabbits damaging fruit trees in country districts and social happenings around Leon Van Tassel and local residents. Train No 6 delayed by two blocked cars. political mentions include John R Minkie reentering politics and Col Roosevelt in the Republican convention.
Erie report says the next legislature may abolish the board of poor directors. County officials Commissioner Helen M. Schjurait and County Controller Harvey M. Willis say a bill is drafted to place relief work under county commissioners who would appoint a manager. Some fear higher taxes for taxpayers. others see cost savings and streamlined oversight.
From BISMARCK ND March 16. Additional returns from Tuesday's presidential preference primary show Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York maintaining his lead over Governor William H Murray of Oklahoma.
ERID March 16 Erie city and county electors may use voting machines at the primary election despite many candidates seeking nomination. A plan to list all candidates on automatic tabulators was discussed after county commissioners received advice from the voting machine maker. The manufacturer claims a lickout device could enable use of the machines. approval by the secretary of the commonwealth in Harrisburg is required. Commissioner Rogan noted the county already spent over $100,000 on machines but warned the latest plan may still fail tests. If approved, Erie county’s primary will be solved. if not, both machines and ballots will be needed.
A pecuniary coasting accident on Central Avenue at about 7 pm Monday left 13 year old Jean Thompson badly injured. She and two companions rode two sleds tethered together when she tried to stop and struck a curb hitting William Black nearby. The blow to her face and knee caused serious facial injuries.
Mrs Palace m Young named chairman of committees to arrange a card party for Clarence Commandery TA. M. in the Masonic temple Tuesday evening March 29. The affair benefits the Ladies Auxiliary with awards and lunch served by the committees.
Harrisburg dispatch reports Ernest Harwood of Haghton plans to resign as game commissioner while remaining executive secretary of the state game commission. The move would create a vacancy on the five member panel after a December dispute with Governor Pluchot over administrative policies.
Berlin reports say Swedish financier Rydbeck, associate of Ivar Kreuger, is expected to succeed to the general management of the Kreuger Interests. He helped on the Young Plan advisory committee at Basel last December and was a former director of Scandaviska Kredit Aktiebolaget, Kreuger’s home concern.
Neva Anderton was elected Noble Grand of Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge at the regular meeting in the T O F hall. Hazel Knowlton was vice grand, Blanch Orn trustee, Mae Reed delegate to the Assembly. Installation set for April 1 by district deputy Mrs Jess Brotherton. Memorial services were held for Mrs D Warren DeRosay. Sandwiches and coffee served to Odd Fellows Rebekahs and guests by a committee.
A new Vick Plan markets cost control for colds, urging use of Vicks Nose Drops together with Vicks VapoRub to relieve symptoms and support faster comfort. The campaign emphasizes a simple at home regimen and branded products for daily cold care.
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