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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1934
Page
5
Reported clashes between rival miners in Central Park led to a violent confrontation near the colliery on Main Street. Police intervened as rocks bricks and clubs flew. One officer suffered a deep toe wound. twelve pickets and others were injured in the melee after the battle drove them toward Sheatown.
The Woman's Benefit association held a well attended meeting last evening and organized a benefit card party for November. Suction and contract bridge and five hundred will be played with prizes for high scores at each table. Mrs Mary Patterson chairs. post meeting cards and bingo awarded to several members. Committee served lunch.
The Ladies Aid Society of the M B Church met at Mrs C L Gallagher s home and reelected officers for the year Mrs C L Gallagher president Mrs Cora House vice president and Mrs Neil Blackman secretary and treasurer Eight members answered roll call with a scripture verse containing the word Caith after a business session a luncheon was served by the hostess
A Concord township farmer, John Spin, writes that farmers suffered under past leaders and praises President Roosevelt. He calls for certified prices above production costs, support for farmers, and sending honorable men to Washington on election day to protect farming interests and stimulate industry. He argues fair prices will empower farmers and relieve tax burdens.
Edinboro Turtles coached by Ralp's Vanstone clinched the 1934 Erie County Class B football title by defeating Lawrence Park 21 to 15 at home. Mincreek, the runner up, fell 12 to 6 to Wesseyville, influencing the standings.
United Press reports a campus strike threat at UCLA amid a clash between university authorities and a radical student faction over the suspension of the Traders. Provost Ernest Moore offered reinstatement for four students on December 10, which was rejected for undisclosed conditions. John Burnside and three classmates refused the offer, demanding unconditional reinstatement. Celeste Strack, a Phi Beta Kappa member and debating champion, was not offered reinstatement. Tony Joy attended the Erie East Academy football game in Erie in the evening.
Stock prices rose modestly in light trading with gains in several issues. The list shows many declines including American Chn, American Locomotive, American Smelters, American T and T, Anaconda, Bethlehem Steel, Chrysler, General Electric, General Motors, Montgomery Ward, National Dairy, and Northern Pacific, while some issues advanced.
Walter Kitlleberger was named deputy chief of staff of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in the northwest district, becoming an aide to District Commander Zerbe of Erie. The appointment was announced last evening, and Kitlleberger was installed as post master of the Archie W. Thompson Post in Corry.
Susan and Lutie clash over an engagement as family tensions rise in a crowded household. Allen presses for a quick marriage while Aunt Edna and Uncle Worthy shuffle through domestic upheavals and power plays.
In a tense scene a young man named Allen confronts Uncle Worthy in the hall of a large house. Susan and two women stand nearby as Allen asserts his ambition to become a lawyer while working at the courthouse. Worthy dismisses him with disdain as a potential suitor for Susan.
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