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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1936
Page
3
Chrysler Plymouth division will sponsor Ed Wynn and Graham McNamee reuniting on NBC starting May 12 for a new Tuesday night broadcast series. The Palm Beach era reunion aims to draw listeners with familiar radio comedy amid ongoing network programming.
Thurles S. Monroe, finance committee chair, presented revised delinquent school tax figures for Corry School District at Monday’s meeting. After normal exonerations deduction, actual delinquent taxes range from about $88,000 to $40,000, down from prior estimates near $70,000, with bond-use implications under review. He noted taxpayers have paid well despite conditions and that most residents would bear little extra burden. the average home with $2,000 assessed value plus per capita tax would rise about $6.
Premier Benito Mussolini plans to merge Ethiopia Eritrea and Italian Somaliland into Italian East Africa and Count Volpi Di Misurata, previously in charge of Tripolitania, is seen as the likely administrator for the task. The report places Dy Misurata in line for the role, with duties to weld the territories into one colonial entity.
Erie county grand jurors, about 35 cases, began today after Judge Hunt appointed Edward G. Taylor as foreman. They plan to finish criminal business in two days and spend the rest of the week inspecting county institutions. Other jurors include Fred Bauer R D 1 Union City Edna Blanchard Corry Charles Borstorff Corry Charlotte Brockmann Corry Lucy McMahon Elgin Homer J. Shields Mill Village.
United Press reports the Office of Education cites salary data from 76 private colleges showing deep cuts due to financial distress. Presidents' pay fell from 5489 to 3708 dollars, deans from 8375 to 2500, professors from 3030 to 2700, with associate professors and instructors also trimmed.
Honolulu reports a new degree M. S. (master soda squirt) may appear on diplomas. Harvey Breeliad, territorial director of national education, announced a 12 week course in soda jerking for male high school graduates.
A Corry Public Schools meeting discusses maintaining services while cutting costs. Tax increases are debated, with bond issues rejected and emphasis on strict economy. A plan to shift funds to a sinking fund is debated. a memorial for retiring teacher Elizabeth Ranney is proposed. The board adjourns after approving bills.
Miss Spencer, junior high reading teacher, asks to withdraw her resignation after a mistaken interpretation of plans. Parents and taxpayers supported reinstatement. the issue was referred to the administration and instruction committee with possible action by the board in coming weeks.
United Press reports the 30th annual convention of the Boys' Clubs of America to convene May 18. Charley Irwin Fos chairs arrangements, with speakers including D A Lindsay, Robert Fender, and Harry N Holmes. Mayors Dana Wilson of Philadelphia and Daniel Hos of Milwaukee, plus Police Commissioner Ernest W Brown of Washington D C, will speak on youth responsibility.
County interest centers on four cases as the May Erie grand jury opens at the county court house. James Sellen, 28, Harbor Creek, charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of James Welch, 66, Erie WPA worker, plans self defense claiming a fist fight followed an automobile accident instigated by Welch. The commonwealth dropped murder charges due to insufficient evidence. Sellen’s defense is that he fought in self protection after being attacked. Bellew is represented by John A. Blackmore. Eric Ross, ex convict, is accused of taking money from a prostitute and coercing an 18 year old girl to Union City. Maurice Salisbury, a transient, allegedly passed worthless checks then bragged about it. he also faces forgery charges. Chief John D. Flannigen was subpoenaed to testify. Charles L. Smith, Union City, charged with drunken driving after a recent auto accident, may have the case disposed of or may appear under subpoena.
New York May 12 Kuhn Loch and Company reported it had secured sufficient support to implement the Pressed Steel Car Company reorganization. The plan, opposed by a rival faction, would merge Pressed Steel Car with General Transportation Corporation to form a new structure.
Writkiner investigation jbo bhy SHU of using the Rex Osewine will be made by Superintendent ulph S Dewey. Announcement says the graduation will be held in the Senior High School auditorium which has been too small for several years. Director Lan bing reported at the Board of Education meeting that costs of using the Rex theatre will be studied and that shifting the exercises may be investigated further to improve seating.
Largely attended funeral services for Gary Lee Horn son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Horn of Columbus were held Monday at 2 PM at the home, conducted by Rev H Roy Harris U B church pastor. Mrs Harley Banks and Mrs Luella Deyo sang, with Mrs Harris at the piano. Interment followed at Pine Grove cemetery Corry. Attendees from Torpedo Pa and Corry relatives attended.
Schools adopt new calendar with Christmas recess shortened to a one week span. Christmas week closes Friday and reopens Monday, New Year’s Day observed with a one day recess. Spring and Easter breaks unchanged. Memorial Day noted.
May 12 reports say George Loebsack, 27, apartment house janitor, was bound for grand jury over the death of his wife Katherine Loebsack after a coroner’s jury urged further inquiry. The inquest followed the discovery of the body in their automobile minutes after the death.
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