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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1933
Page
3
A growing sentiment opposes the direct primary system and favors a pre primary convention to nominate officials. Supporters claim it combines direct party leadership with orderly selection, guiding voters to preferred candidates while allowing others to run in the primary. The plan envisions party leaders naming designated candidates to inform voters.
The speaker argues that relief programs must rest on productive work. Building unnecessary offices and federal structures wastes taxpayer money and offers only temporary relief. Real employment must come from individuals and industries, though worthy charities should not be refused.
Corry residents recall events from the Journal files as J C Stuart visits the Erle Railroad system. May Party by the Ladies of the Maccabees draws a larger crowd than expected. Interior work on the New Exchange Hotel proceeds under the Keleher estate. Corry Water Company begins laying new mains on South Street. Albert Moore’s Ford accident on Franklin and Mott streets brings thrills but no serious harm. L W Olds switches remodeling plans to erect a brick residence on the Park. Bossard of Meadville arrives to take duties at Brownell Shoe store. Sherwood Simmons fishes at Brownell Run. Archie Darling lands a regular mail weighing job at the Buffalo terminal. Fred Halter of Akron visits old acquaintances. Local high school graduates include Mae Briggs Sarah Jones Vergie Shatz and Alice Johnson. M Parkhurst and wife return from Daytona Beach. Ellis Kinley and Darling report a fine catch, mostly suckers.
The Corry Woman's Club holds its regular meeting and tureen dinner at 6 30 followed by a brief Board session and the annual officer election at the club house on Mott street all members urged to attend. The article also includes a discussion on economic ideas about using funds for property improvements to create productive relief work.
The Roosevelt brain trust, led by professors Mol ey Berle and Tugwell, wields strong influence in the administration. A wider group includes Mordecai Wnekial William Bullitt William Myers Herman Oliphant and H Babbel, shaping farm credit and railroad reforms while younger lecturers emulate professors in casual, first name style.
Four people were injured when a blast destroyed three houses in Monessen Pennsylvania. The explosion occurred in a vacant two story dwelling and damaged two adjacent houses occupied by Paul Trilli a 58 year old and Clem Peaks 55. Fire followed the collapse. Trilli and family suffered cuts burns and bruises and his wife fainted. Four others were treated for injuries at the scene.
Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald returned from the United States aboard the Berengaria today and voiced great optimism about the outcome of his conference with President Roosevelt. He addressed Cambridge and Lauden students at their colleges about their serious literary efforts.
Hollywood reporter Alanson Edwards recalls how film crews fight aerial noise on set. Jack Dunn, a Fox sound man, jokes he can tolerate elephants and tigers but not airplanes. Royal Air Force planes patrol the Malaysian jungle, disturbing recordings and delaying takes.
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