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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1931
Page
2
Senator Frank Fay of Mercer writes Governor Pinchot opposing fair rate board bills as dangerous to business and the public. He cites his 50 percent margin over Pinchot in last election and urges political discipline over appointive powers in public service.
The Relief Department lists 10017 Pennsylvanian Railroad workers with long service and monthly dividends. Details name three pensioners by division and note milestones, including John Barrett born 1853 and John Wager born 1853 who retired after long labor, and Tacoby Young aged 68 honored for decades of service.
Funeral services for Ly man J. Smith were conducted by Rev. 2 B Newmeyar at his late residence 8 W Columbus avenue attended by many. The service began at 2 o clock with songs Nearer My God to Thee and Only Shadows. Burial followed at Pine Grove cemetery with many locals from Corry and neighboring towns in attendance.
The Ladies Aid Society of St Pauls Luther Church met yesterday afternoon at the church parlor with Mrs A A Williams as hostess. Mrs Albert Lynn, vice president, led the meeting as reports from two sales were given. Two more sales planned for May 24 and June 8 at Lanston's store. Members named include Mrs Harrison Keppel Mrs Donald Hall Mrs Wrest Bathomer and May George Nagia. After business, they enjoyed social hours and a potluck with baked beans rats olives and whipped dessert.
Venango County commissioners set the year 1981 tax levy at 1 mill for county taxes and 1 mill for school tax, maintaining the same rates as prior years. The eighth annual Northwest High School music festival, sponsored by Clarion State Teachers College, will be held in Clarion on Friday, with about 1,200 participants anticipated.
Corry Lodge No. 88 Loyal Order of Moose will meet in regular session Friday evening May 15. All members are asked to attend. Bro. R. S. Campbell of Pittsburgh will be there as guest for the meeting.
Charles Craker and Andrew Paul Jr attend a meeting of the Northern Pennsylvania Firemen's Association at Lake Park tonight where a banquet will be served.
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