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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1932
Page
8
A garbled wire of items mentions a new Ford car, radio broadcasts from Station KDKA with Floyd Gibbons, a school board debate over library funds, a theater program on NBC, and local civic matters. It notes a Panama Canal Zone Army posting, a religious hymnal revision in Denver, a prison project near Lewisburg, wage costs for maintenance, and multiple local officials commenting on education funding and public services.
Erie Superintendent John C Diehl and Business Manager R Stanley Scobell say they are willing to take salary reductions to ease finances as the Board of Education weighs a wage cut. The coming year’s budget is 2 901 288 20 with payroll about 1 720 000 and teacher salaries at 1 464 000. Scobell notes his personal view supports a cut, while the board has not formally endorsed salary reductions.
In Oil City the sudden death of Thomas B. Griffin occurred after a Saturday automobile accident. He is survived by his wife formerly Inez Goodrich, a daughter, a son at Princeton University, and a sister and brother Josephine and John Griffin. Framed by relatives Mr and Mrs WcNerney and Frances McNerney of 202 Palmer Street traveled to Buffalo for the news.
The school board discussed teacher conduct including drinking dancing and gambling as terms in contracts. A motion to remind all staff of conduct rules, especially tobacco and intoxicants, passed unanimously.
The public service commission has granted NY Central Railroad Company permission to discontinue the agent at Raymilton in Venango county.
Edsel Ford announces the new Ford V-8 to debut in 200 cities, backed by Ford and 100000 workers, with the 65 horsepower engine, top speed 18 mph, and fourteen body styles. The disclosure outlines advanced features, streamlined design, and safety and comfort upgrades across closed body variants.
Pittsburgh March 29 Police report a thief believed to be stealing cars by parts has made progress with a headlights, wheels and tires taken over the past week. A windshield was removed from Marjorie Smiley of Levindale and an auto robe from Arthur Grant’s vehicle, police said.
A delegation of about 100 Eastern College students pressed for action on mine labor issues in Kentucky and Tennessee. They sought constitutional rights, met governors, and prepared to pursue court action after being denied entry to Harlan and Bell counties.
Pittsburgh March 28 William Marianas 68 a paralytic was carried from his third floor apartment by neighbors last night as fire threatened a three story building in Bloomfield Two companies confined the blaze to the second floor where it started Damage estimated at 2000 dollars The engine described is a 90 degree V configuration with 90 horsepower and 65 brake horsepower at 3400 rpm The crankshaft and engine details accompany the report
In a melodramatic scene Lola and Bruce confront trust and betrayal as Lola faces past deceptions, Arlene, and family pressure. Bruce declares lasting commitment, presents a ring, and Lola battles fear of disappointment while preparing for marriage with Lois and a wary but hopeful future with Bruce Corbin.
Louis Cooney, 48, of 59 Great Valley Street, died last night at City Hospital from a self inflicted bullet wound to the center of the forehead. He fired as his estranged wife removed belongings from their home Monday afternoon. Policeman Gilbert A. Buddley was downstairs when the event occurred and the daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Ropping, said the father shot himself and rushed upstairs to find him on the floor.
Major General William G. Price commander of the Pennsylvania National Guard expressed approval after inspection on Monday of the site for the proposed primary of Troop F, 103rd Cavalry, at New Castle.
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