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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1933
Page
6
A busy local page reports a special Board of Education meeting, a panhandler hauled by police set for a hearing, and various community events. It notes gas firm earnings, Episcopal convention in Time, a domestic relations court session, nurses association talks, and Odd Fellows’ Erie convention plans.
John R. P. Magill of Philadelphia was reelected state deputy of the Pennsylvania Knights of Columbus for the fifth year at York convention. Officers re elected include Bernard M. Hanlon John T. Brennan Edward A. McCan and William J. Brennan. The Rt Rev Mgr Joseph M Corrigan remains chaplain. The group urged fair wage standards and sent Roosevelt a supportive telegram. Pittsburgh was chosen for the 1984 state sessions.
A Corry Woman's Club program by the Junior Department drew over twenty-five guests at Mott Street. Mia Guy Abbey led group singing with Miss Hila King at the piano, then Walter Jack of Erie presented slides on state federation members, Washington trails and Pymatining Dam. Sandwiches, cake and coffee were served by Frances Dean and Mary Haze.
Kane May 17 drastic measures close Welsh Street school end physical education and dental hygiene departments. Millage levy cut planned by total four mills in three years. Harold Stackhouse Kane High School coach targeted by petitions urging retention. petitions sent to teachers committee.
Approximately 460 Erie County farmers have applied for federal crop loans. P. S. Crossman of the Erie County Agricultural Extension League said applications were received up to Monday midnight, with about 160 farmers already paid and an estimated $30,000 distributed. Loans are to be repaid in October.
A leaking kerosene tank caused an explosion and fire that damaged a 20 barrel tanker from Koppers Products of Pittsburgh on a New York Central siding at Chestnut Street Bleventh Street. The kerosene fed burners used to heat heavy oil during transfer from the railroad car.
Corry launches a large thrift garden program with about three hundred plots. H E Manley reports seed packets issued and six plows at work aiding plot preparation. Residents are urged to return unused seed to Relief Fund headquarters for reallocation as the effort aims for extensive cultivation and ongoing guidance.
A bomb exploded beside a railway at Tientsin killing 20 people and damaging a bridge. Authorities blame the outrage on a nation identified as a terrorist group.
Charles Di Primo 48 of Jamestown pleads guilty to first degree manslaughter after prosecutors rest five witnesses in the fatal March 19 shooting of Angela Ferraré near Allen and Winsor Streets. Sentencing set for Thursday at 10 a.m. with potential indeterminate term of 10 to 20 years.
Seven Erie district Maccabees members were elected Monday night at the Odd Fellows hall to serve as delegates to the grand camp in Pittsburgh on June 15. Elected are C W Nutting, F F Lauer, Daniel Kreider, A C Bryd, C J Augustine, Annie Nutting, H F Meier, with H L Stem as alternate. pack includes members from Corry, Fairview, Edinboro, Union City. Great Commander W H Blaney presided.
State Department opposition to a congression al action to bind the United States to a fixed silver ratio was conveyed to the Mouse foreign fairs committee. Secretary Hull authorized the statement urging ceaseless work for international remonetization of silver at 1 to 1. view, and luminaries from local towns attended a degree ceremony for 16 candidates by a Brile tent No 1. A luncheon marked the close of the program.
A fragmented report from Elgin describes an event held near the western area with unclear details about the Agn Om burial. Residents await fuller information from officials.
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