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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1935
Page
3
City crews will sweep and haul away rubbish Thursday and Friday in a spring cleanup. Residents must place refuse at the curb by 7 a.m. each day, as trucks will visit streets only once. Cooperation is urged to remove winter debris and improve properties citywide.
Erie mayor James P. Rossiter leads a $3,000,000 cross ing elimination program using Federal funds to remove watchmen, replace with blinker lights, and relocate crossings on the Pennsylvania railroad, with eight to twelve grade crossings slated for action across east and west streets, affecting Pennsylvania, New York Central, and Nickel Plate lines and involving streets from Sixth to Twelfth on the east side and W. 8th, 19th and Peach on the west. The effort, backed by Safety Director Joan Dundon and city officials, requires state and federal forms and planning in hopes of broader funding possibly reaching $8,000,000.
May 1 Erie Sergeant Oscar Robb and Patrolman James Niland, cited in the arrest of Roy Leslie Dodze, an ice dealer awaiting grand jury action in Mayville, for receiving stolen goods. Clef George Christoph appears in a letter excerpt from Sergeant R. Stanlin, Bemus Point state police, praising the Erie police for their recovery work.
In a state highway series, Southwestern Pennsylvania is promoted as a rich touring region centered on Pittsburgh. The arc from near the Maryland border to Mt. Davis, Confluence, and Fort Necessity showcases history, coal and gas industry, bridges, river traffic, and scenic vistas. The Tourist Bureau invites itineraries and postcard requests for maps and travel plans through the Pennsylvania Department of Highways.
Timely reminders from The Pennsylvania State College School of Agriculture cover horse care through proper collar fit and driver handling to prevent sore necks. Also included are poultry nesting tips, gradual mulch removal for strawberry patches, fostering rich soil for vegetables, avoiding poor potato stands, feeding grain to grazing cows, and thoughts on weed growth when lawns are disturbed in spring.
Pet owners in Oakland urge creation of a cemetery for animals inspired by Portland Oregon burial ground. Electrocution incident reported in Conneaut as Warren Har 13 died when he touched a lamp while bathing in a galvanized tub. A honeymoon hitchhiking tale from Boston notes Mr and Mrs George Bright well traveling to Georgia after a Portland wedding.
Amelia Englebrecht 19 was ordered jailed 30 days after sorority sisters complained her jokes went too far. Reportedly she sent a hearse a police car and several fire trucks to the sorority house along with a CD and flowers, all under various orders.
Harrisburg May 1 A secretary of highways Warren Van Dyke voiced support for a bill to transfer 63 percent of rural bridges from counties and townships to the Department of Highways. The move would add about 1.6 million dollars annually to the highway maintenance fund and address unsafe or posted bridges now needing repairs beyond local treasuries. Local officials contend many bridges are unsafe and underfunded while the state department currently cannot repaint or repair them under existing law.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission reported a drop in hunting accidents to the lowest since 1928, despite license issuance near the 1681 season record. Rifle and shotgun incidents varied, with 21 fatalities from shotgun wounds and 28 nonfatal rifle incidents, while overall fatalities remained under previous peaks.
Two men were injured when a car skidded on a wet curve east of Cranberry on Route 322 near Franklin. The collision with a Hi Motor Co. truck from Franklin damaged both vehicles. Geertz suffered severe lacerations and bruises, Poli had lesser injuries. Geertz was treated locally and sent home, per State Highway Patrol.
In Qol Uety Pennsylvania two boys aged 12 and 31 were detained by police after entering P H Butler Continental Store at 110 Main Street early Monday. They stole cigarettes candy and chewing gum, shattered window glass and messy interior. They admitted the offense and were returned home with juvenile court referral.
Joy spread at Josiah W Graves farm as a pet ewe at Shepherds home delivered rare triplets in a single birth. The event drew celebrations from local residents and family, marking a notable moment for the Sheen family and community.
Franklin police in a Monday court case fined a traveling vaudeville troupe member 12.50 after he thumbed his nose at an officer following a horn blaring incident at dawn. He was warned, thumbed his nose anyway, posted 120 forfeiture, and was released.
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