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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1933
Page
3
A fragmented game story describes the Pirates defeating Wheat, with notes on pitching control and fouls. The report mentions a player named Dick He and references a late substitution and disputed calls.
The fragmentary text references a local event or notice with limited readable details. No clear people organizations places or dates are identifiable among the legible terms.
The White House announced a reevaluation of veterans compensation reductions amid retrenchment. Steven Barrow and Roosevelt aides said the new plan aims at fair levels of payment, with risk of closing regional offices minimized and hospitals kept open while a thorough survey is conducted.
State Bureau of Markets figures show Pennsylvania farmers moved 30.84 million dollars through co operative associations in 1932, down from 42.72 million in 1931, with 1982 sales 27.6 percent lower due to depression prices but near prior tonnage. Milk fruits vegetables wool declined. more livestock and eggs were marketed. mill marketing associations handled 641,615 tons of milk in 1992?. livestock and egg marketing growing. farmers associations ended 1982 with 54,410 members, up 2,026.
Tincksturg dispatches this week note an uptick in automobile accidents with higher fatalities and injuries in the state during the first four months of this year compared with the same period last year. The figures, while startling, signal a rising trend in road incidents.
During January through April in Pennsylvania, 13 584 accidents were reported on streets and highways. A total of 602 persons were killed and 12 479 sustained non fatal injuries. Last year in the same period 12 440 accidents caused 588 fatalities and 11 097 injuries. Officials note improved reporting may inflate the apparent rise, yet the four month toll shows 602 deaths and 12 479 injuries, underscoring limited gains from safe driving rules.
The notes ask memory prompts about historical local figures: G G Usher as depot ticket agent for P and B N Y P R Ris, John F Austin as captain of Co Al, Spencer Meyer and Fred Boden as partners in Oneida Meat Market, and Walt Stone and Cal Doud running the Wholesale Produce Fruit Oyster business in the city.
An old advertisement promotes Golden-Lax Tablets to treat piles claiming non habit forming action and thorough relief. It advises using San-Cura Ointment on affected areas to soothe soreness and speed a firm cure. The copy urges starting the double treatment today at drug stores.
Twenty years ago report recalls two strangers visiting farmers in the Elgin district gathering evidence for alleged Harvester trust prosecutions. Other items note plans to resume operation at a brake shoe plant, meetings of the City Baseball League, new alarm gong at Kurtz Brass Bed factory, and Bell system tie up discussions. Also listed are vaccination orders for National Guard, travel to Erie, births, a train wreck injury update, local visits, a surprise for Emma Gail, gold medals won in Randolph track, and a theft of a guard dog in Durand with stolen coats and garments.
Paris reports a mid-season collection featuring Summer motifs with chiffon and organdy outfits. British Captain Molyneux showcases mint green chiffon with pink roses while Gabrielle Chanel tailleurs in black crepe satin worn by Princess Sherbatow emphasize slim skirts, long jackets, and prominent bow detailing.
United Press reports Harry Slattery, veteran public servant, returns to the Interior Department as personal assistant to Secretary Ickes after prior service under Wilson. The piece recalls his role in exposing lobbies and the Naval oil reserve transfer, notes his 24 years of service, deep-sea hobby, and his Dublin Irish wit.
Describes a white satin blouse with a tri angular collar and a tiny 1890 influenced Vane straw hat. The hat features a crushed fold of black satin and a back row trim. The sailor hat has a narrow straight brim dipping slightly over the eyes, tilted toward the right.
Hollywood editor quotes Mer ry Leroy criticizing hot and racy subjects while praising Shakespearean depth and strong acting. He argues for plays over glitzy set pieces and commends Paul Muni Karloff and Ed Robinson for acting prowess.
In Brie on May 20, the Peiffer family of six narrowly escaped death from fumes emitted by a hot water heater in the basement of their two story home at 1261 W 10th street. M C Peiffer 40 works in the city assessment bureau and Mrs Peiffer 39 with four children Shirley 13 Marilyn 8 Jackie 8 and Joan 2 all collapsed as fumes filled the house during supper. The mother suffered a broken blood vessel in her left eye and all were hospitalized to recover.
Catherine Nixon daughter of Mrs. Arthur B. Ottaway of Westfield and the late Fred Nixon wed Theron Woodward Wright of Erie Pa at the bride's mother's home. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Ralph Marshall Davis before a tableaux of tulips and apple blossoms in the living room.
Word reached Corry of the death of Mrs Ehndly Berliner a former Corry resident who died Friday afternoon at her New York City home after several days critical condition She is survived by Lawrence T Berliner her companion in New York and one grandson The body will be brought to Corry Monday morning on train No 65 Funeral services Monday at 2 30 p m from Alexander and Company Funeral Parlors Rabbi Max Carrick Erie officiating Interment in the family plot in the Jewish cemetery
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