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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1933
Page
8
Erie scene sets for a crowded sheriff race as six weeks of campaigning loom. By mid June candidates plan to circulate nominating papers, with primaries in September shaping a heated contest. Economic distress and unemployment fuel multiple hopefuls, while organization leaders stay hands off until nominations.
In Erie on May 4 judges P Rossiter and W E Hirt abolished quarterly constable reports. The order allows return of violations with competent evidence, requiring the constable to prove charges in court. Abolition, enabled by Senator J Zieselheim, will save about $400 annually for Erie county.
A 6900 yearly job draws weak interest as contest for two council seats unfolds. Directors Lee Munger and Thomas Mehaffey wrap terms this year with six challengers aiming to unseat them. Several Rossi administration ousters are expected to enter the field. Additional posts include two jury commissioners three school directors five aldermen and a county controller with little current enthusiasm.
Bold cosmetic pitch touts MELLO GLO powder made by a new French process. Claims include smoother application, longer wear, hiding fine lines and large pores, banishing shine, and a fresh look. Available at 50¢ and 1.00, tax free.
May 4. Heavy thunderstorms ended the forest fire menace in Cattaraugus County and boosted green growth. High creeks overflowed, Little Valley Creek reached Erie railroad tracks near Salamanca, delaying a train. Low fields flooded, cellars inundated, and several streets flooded including Hile underpass, Broad Street sewer area, and River Street.
Several Corry ladies will attend the Spring convention of the Pittsburgh Synod of the United Lutheran Church in America to be held at Zion's Lutheran Church in Erie on May 6 at 10 daylight saving time. Mrs A A Williams will represent the Corry Missionary Society and take part in the program.
Grange members will convene Saturday evening at 8130 with a regular session. Plans include discussion of entertaining the group, initiation set for Corry in May, and a literary program to follow the business agenda. Donald Melville of Steuben near Titusville was badly injured at school after a fall.
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