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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1939
Page
3
The community hosts an All-District Band concert at the Junior High auditorium this evening at 8 o clock as spring events begin. Nearby, Packard Motor Car Company reports 1888 losses of 1 636 317 while 1887 net profits reached 3 052 219 and 20 cents per share.
Assemblyman John B. Van Allsburg of North East says he has approved no measure forcing relief recipients to work, while noting no such proposal is before his welfare committee. His Harrisburg statement came as his home and Delbert Dalrymple’s Liberty Street home were picketed by the Pennsylvania Workers' Alliance amid talks of county relief work requirements.
Erie officials report fifteen leaders in the WPA Educational and Recreational divisions were discharged from their positions. Seven removals were tied to Tyre county offices and city hall operations. WPA officials withheld names but confirmed dismissals due to inadequate job performance.
The March term of the federal court closed Friday as Judge F. P. Schoonmaker heard several motions. United States Attorney Charles UPL and court staff returned to Pittsburgh for services, with details still largely unreleased. Harrisburg reports indicate the aim was to reduce the term’s relief attractiveness.
Columbus Grangers plan to help with a community program at Lottsville. The notice lists attendees, local visits, and social events, with invitations to members and references to neighboring granges and area residents. It notes meetings scheduled for Monday evening March 27 and outlines program details to be furnished by Gelynne Bus Grange.
A series of social items records gatherings and visits. Miss Halen Casley spent Wednesday evening at Sarah Taguith’s home, Mrs Mame Jackson visited her mother Tuesday, and Mrs Gust Ohen Bory hosted Gerald Pave and others on May 22. Nearby residents and families including Gary Schnper Fuge and Mildred Swanson are also mentioned in household exchanges.
Walter Hollanan, president of Plymouth Oil Co, warns the petroleum industry must correct its demoralized condition to keep shelves free from government control. He spoke in Plymouth Oil Co's annual report, saying order can be restored and a distant day when this objective is realized.
An event titled held at the Walpel Krethres eggpess in Corry occurred on Tuesday with participants and spectators noted, details limited due to fragmented text.
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