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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1934
Page
6
Corry and surrounding area report campaign stops by Republicans and clergy events. Benjamin G. Rynon travels from Erie en route to Pittsburgh area. local plays and church activities scheduled through May. Business updates include The Model Dairy’s new furnace and Buick’s upcoming under $1000 model. A grass fire near North Center Street and stock market chatter at Rex Theatre add local texture.
Harrisburg report notes roughly 43,000 veterans and dependents eligible for Pennsylvania World War and earlier war bonuses. Payments total about $30,600,000 in bonds. bonuses rate $10 monthly not exceeding 200 per claimant. Many claimants abroad and among women clerks and nurses. over 175,000 claims paid locally.
Chester Kibby, 23, of Rouseville and a Bradford Oil Corp worker on the Columbus farm lease, is hospitalized with back injuries after a wagon overturned while turning. Brindred, a teamster, drove the wagon loaded with poles. pole debris rolled onto Kibby. Ambulance transfer followed x rays. extent of injuries not yet known. City water plant earns 680000 profit, a reversal from prior year deficit.
Busy days at the junior high as final rehearsals and exhibits prepare for an annual two night event. The operetta The Pastry Cove and the Pirate features about one hundred children with a large supporting cast and a full program of numbers from opening to finale. The show includes Blackbeard and a pirate crew, a baker, police characters, and a chorus, with music by the high school orchestra and sales by the PTA during the evenings.
State Assemblyman John H. King discussed local road projects, confirming both Corry projects will be undertaken this year. He warned improvements await authorization of the third class city program but expressed confidence they will be completed in 1934.
District Attorney Martiner weighs Miller of Erie claim that an 18 to 20 year Western Penitentiary sentence was illegal and may require re sentence. Miller argues the maximum was 10 years and that one sentence covered two counts. If proven, he would still face 17 years left, with factors tied to an 1915 conviction and 18 years already served. Also note a classified ad for sale of household goods on 431 Second Avenue.
DR JANS 4. BEAKE 96 former president of Allegheny College died at his Newtonville Mass home Monday He led Allegheny from 1926 to 1930 and later served as dean at Boston University School of Theology His career included pastorates in the Midwest and leadership at various theological schools in Denver and Boston
Indiana's 12 congressionals all backed Roosevelt as Democratic turnout surged with 32 421 votes across 306 precincts while Republicans earned 14 997 in 201 precincts. The victory reinforces broad support for the New Deal in the state.
Forest county sheriff arrested J Reed Rucker acting postmaster at Tionesta for allegedly falsifying nomination papers. He pleaded not guilty, posted 400 bail, and will face May 21 court. Prosecution argues he circulated petitions with altered names for state office and party posts. In Cassville Wisconsin, cash prizes will honor oldest and youngest twins at the Southwestern Wisconsin Twins Association event on June 10.
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