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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1938
Page
3
Roger Babson reports Florida business in March at its lowest in three years with activity 28 percent below a year ago and retail sales pressured by widespread job losses. He notes declines in payrolls, investor dividends, and total purchasing power while rating banks and real estate as cautiously sound despite a looming recession.
The piece argues Congress has been idle for months with only two major laws passed, the Housing Act and Farm Aid, both Recovery Measures. It claims these do not address root problems, notes high unemployment and inflation risk, and criticizes leadership for delaying a broader revenue bill while urging confidence in fundamentals.
After a heavy frost, Wor the week ends with dip in electric output and retail sales. Data from Associated Car and Electric System and Dah Bradstreet show output down versus last year while retail trade remains weak. Labor figures and health notices round out the week with local events and public notices.
Erie March 19 a driver in a fatal Edinboro road crash says he suffered memory loss after taking two cold capsules given by a hitchhiker. The injured victim was W. Quinn age 16 and companion Hapsid Parker fled the scene after the collision. Investigating officers report the car left the highway edge and halted near a ditch before the driver returned and sped away.
The school board received an anonymous donation of $120 in two $20 and one $100 bills with no identifying note or return address. Superintendent C Herman Grese said the matter will be referred to the post office as officials seek to trace the sender and determine the donor's intent.
Former Corry resident Geiger, son of Mr and Mrs Charles H Geiger of East Smith Street, excels in the third annual Washington Photographic Exhibition in Washington DC. His prints out of 300 entries from 35 finalists earned high praise from The Washington Post, noting his fresh point of view and controlled graduations. Local friends celebrate his success in the photographic field.
The Evie County Health and Tuberculosis Association announces a scholarship from the State Tuberculosis Society for Erie County physicians. It covers four weeks at the Trudeau School of Tuberculosis in Saranac Lake NY and five weeks at Bellegus Hospital NYC with living expenses. Apply via J Kenneth Winter or Dr F P Papin g. deadline May 16, immediate action advised.
A pithy line from Hi Ho in Chinatown extols a light heart as valuable and distinct from a light mind, framing cheerful resilience as a desirable trait amid urban bustle. The remark emphasizes inner ease over frivolous intellect in daily life.
Donald Willian Wade aged 14 son of Mrs Opal Wade of 450 Mast 24th street Brig Pa died Friday at his Erie home after long heart condition and rheumatic fever. Born December 6 1924 in Concord township he lived with mother and brothers Gerald Elwin after father Elwin death ten years ago. Survived by grandmothers Mrs Mark Stultz Erie and Mrs Mery Wade Higin. Funeral Monday 2 PM at home and burial in McCray cemetery Lovelle.
Five new measles cases were reported to Health Officer John D. Flanigan today after a day with no new contagion. The affected children include Ronald Miles aged 7 of 122 West Wayne Street and Christine Nielson aged 6 of 34 Maple Avenue, along with Leonard Fralick aged 14 of 112 Lemon Street, Shirley Ann Pier aged 5, Eugene Pier aged 2 at 315 Marion Street.
Dr. Lester Adte, superintendent, announced the 1938 state scholarship examination will follow the prior year format. It includes an intelligence test, eight English and one civics/history test with emphasis on United States history. The exam aims to be strict yet fair to students with limited coursework.
Mar 19 Believeu 10 has ended his life by placing a dynamite cap in his mouth. Kane, 66, was found sprawled on the bed of his three room shack near Crosby. Deputy Coroner George P. Luis questioned a son and a companion after entrance was forced. Bond had been despondent for years and had worked blasting stone with dynamite. He was last seen alive Saturday night and reportedly drank heavily. Evidence suggested he exploded a dynamite cap by piling it on.
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