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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1934
Page
6
A string of brief items from a local paper covers a budget meeting of the Board of Gardens, liquor licensing rules forcing 2 am to 7 am closures, upcoming press association convention dates, weather damage from frosts, and a variety of city happenings. Reports note grass maintenance complaints, traffic and parking concerns, a new store opening, a bar club altercation, a rabbit found by a pharmacist, and a traveling Hawaiian troupe.
Corry and other Pennsylvania towns face a tight relief program with the June funding crunch. Federal aid may fill the gap after May's $10 million grant exhausted, as state and federal officials push for at least $10 million for June while awaiting relief bill action in Congress. Pinchot and Biddle hope to avoid layoffs and extra sessions, but uncertainty looms over continuance of federal support.
Columbus May 28 commencement exercises planned for Thursday evening at the church. Program includes processional, orchestra selections, salutatory by Gilberto Bartoc Tro, readings by Lloydine Sager Natalie Dodd Helen Trisket, resident address on training for leisure, and valedictory by Elizabeth Wickwins. Robert P Carroll Extension Instructor will give commencement address titled The Greater Values of Life. Diploma presentations to follow, with principal D F Bartoo presiding. Continued on page 4.
United Press reports the annual Bonus Army march dissolving in Washington as participants drift away for CCC jobs. About 1,090 men had gathered at Fur Hunt, Virginia, with roughly 900 leaving for CCC projects. The sole congressional action was Senator Henrik Shipsfeld of Minnesota pushing a Senate test vote on the issue.
Controversy over buying Franklin Park homes for a two unit poor colony at Erie grows. Attorney Thomas Barber says a petition will seek withdrawal of approval from Midges A Rossiter and William Hirt, handed down in March, risking a new court order that could end the dispute or complicate it further. If court approval is withheld, poor directors fear bidding for the homes stalls, with a potential legal tangle since the plan relied on court consent. Controller Willis and Treasurer Taylor oppose the deal. Willis blocks the $2,000 down payment by refusing to counter-sign.
Mrs Jessie C Merrell a Kane business woman and owner of the Campbell News store for fourteen years died at 3 o clock Saturday morning at her home on SOS Greeves street after a heart attack. She was a prominent member of Kane's business community and had been associated with the business since 1918 when started by her late husband Fred R Campbell. The death shocked local residents and colleagues in the trades.
The post office will open one hour in the morning from nine to ten and the stamp, general delivery and parcel post windows will operate seven to eight in the evening. Mail will be dispatched and delivered as usual. rural carriers and rural routes are not required to serve.
Committees meet at the VFW Home on West Washington Street to finalize the 1824 Memorial Day observance in Corry. Floyt Black, general chairman, says a full program will be released after tonight’s meeting. Cal J. Driscoll is expected to deliver a message linking past wars to current ideals, as veterans’ groups prepare parades and cemetery arrangements.
Mrs Peartrower wife of Jam Potocki of Corry F D 6 died Sunday evening at 7 10 pm at Corry Hospital after a seizure at her home about 1 am She was fifty four in failing health for fifteen years Survived by her husband five sons John Potocki Jr Sidney Chester Malsen and Edmond all at home two daughters Mrs Laut Frederick of Buffalo and Mrs Jetsi Kowalski of Title Funeral Thursday at 9 am at Elizabeth church with interment in Muabeths cemetery
Patrol officers said they had not completed the investigation of an early Saturday collision on the Oil City Franklin road near the Eclipse Works. Clarence G Greenawalt of Five Corners Crawford county drove a sedan into a coal truck driven by J L Patterson of Harrisville. In the sedan were Wellington Cayde of Titusville and Theodore Jordan of Titusville both described as residents. both are reported as errors.
London May 25 The British government notified the League of Nations it is prepared to prohibit export of war materials to Bov is Paraguay. The move signals a stance against arming the two South American nations amid growing tensions in the region.
Zem Zem Temple Shrine band, a noted Western Pennsylvania merit organization, is planned to appear in the city mid July under Golden Rule Club auspices. John Blatt and C P Paulson coordinate. a buffet luncheon for band members will follow at the Masonic Temple. exact date to be announced.
This evening St Edward's Hed hosts the annual Junior Senior Prom. Juniors arranged an elaborate entertainment plan turning the auditorium into a surprise hall. Weber's Orchestra of Erie will provide the music for alumni and friends of the seniors.
United Press reports Warren County teachers receive pensions at the May meeting. Among 26 named honorees, honored for 10 to 66 years of service in Pennsylvania public schools, were Mrs. L. B. Denniston of Cornplanter Township and Millie B. Thompson of Mildred Township, both in Warren County.
Two senior students plan a dance as part of Class Day activities this year. One senior holds a class office and assists with arrangements, aiming to stage the fall event on Ju class day.
Local report outlines unclear clues in a case labeled The Geo wife mystery. Authorities seek details from residents who may have seen unusual activity near the shoreline last week. Investigators emphasize public cooperation to advance the probe.
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