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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1932
Page
1
In Harrisburg a chaired meeting between leaders including Y Huson and V Athore Wi Dani discussed setting the rate for a cement project. The session aimed to confirm figures and authorize next steps amid industry pressure and local governance.
A brief note from a local outlet confirms a birthday event for a person named Noy. The short item indicates the celebration date and venue.
Corry ready for Red Cross Roll Call with $2575 raised locally in relief and pledges. For every $1 donated, $0.85 returns as relief, as disclosed by H. Manley, chair of the 1922 campaign. Local aid includes flour sacks, cloth, shoes, seeds, and garden support totaling substantial relief funds. Campaign leaders urge $1 memberships to supplement the Relief Fund and exceed last year’s $500 local drive.
President Hoover and President elect Roosevelt vow cooperation to ease the transition and minimize disruption. Secretary Stimson offers support for the incoming administration as James Parley Jr remarks that the change will not be partisan. The debt issue and a winter world economic conference loom as key early concerns, with banks and businesses depending on continued reconstruction finance.
Davis Wilson said he would represent Lawrence H. Rupp before the congressional campaign expenditure committee in an investigation of the vote that returned Senator James J. Davis to Washington. A Philadelphia hearing was postponed to November 17 in Washington. subpoenas were issued for several city leaders and Philadelphia ballot boxes were attached for possible removal to Washington.
Sittsburgh resident Marcel Maredell aged 45 of Patton township, missing since a hunting trip, is believed to have perished in the fire that destroyed his home last night according to authorities.
Nobel prize for literature awarded to John Galsworthy of England. The novelist and author of The Forsyte Saga was cited for his humane themes and social realism. The prize fund stems from Alfred Nobel’s bequest. details of the award schedule were announced in Stockholm.
Corry Relief Fund announces a woodlot to supply fuel for winter to eligible families among its members. Those seeking relief must provide their own transportation. contact Mr. Manley at Relief Fund headquarters to arrange access.
The Junior Dramatic Club at the High School plans a November 22 show titled Ducks to raise funds for Thanksgiving baskets for needy city families. Proceeds support a local charity, with remainder to go to a charitable organization. Tickets and reservations are on sale at Lanston's store. Contributions of food are welcome.
Bulletin style clipping reports snow accumulation across Minnesota and the Dakotas delaying election year procedures. It also notes contract signing for a Reds manager in 1983, a Kansas governor race hint, and Britain’s talks on wartime reparations, with various dates and figures in disjointed inserts.
Corry observes Armistice Day with a skylined parade headed by the high school band in new uniforms funded by American Legion post funds. The day includes a 11 o'clock silent tribute, an 11:20 talk by Milon L. Brown, a 1 PM parade start, and a 2 PM program at Senior High. If rain, events move to Junior High auditorium.
Dr. Harry M. Chalfant, organizer of the Anti-Saloon League and former associate editor of the American Taste, died in a Washington hospital after pneumonia. He was a noted lecturer on the liquor question and is survived by three children.
Harrisburg November 10 Officials of the Penn Central Light and Power Company Altoona were summoned before the State Public Service Commission Inquiry today as the committee sought further enlightenment on the finances amid the utility inquiry. The committee planned a one day session after today’s meeting, noting the Armistice Day holiday.
John Amorosio of Sherman Street plans to plead self defense at his November grand jury session for the murder of neighbor Alfred Messina. Reports say prosecutors expect a knife near the scene and a partially opened denizen near the doorway. Subpoenas issued and witnesses summoned for the Commonwealth as defense counsel operates to influence the homicide trial schedule.
In Lebanon Pennsylvania a fiery truck crash killed W. pmeat Flough, 45, of Cambridge Springs Crawford County and injured Jom Millett, 26, of Chinbridge Springs who escaped with a blow to the head. The truck, en route from New York City to Pittsburgh, was completely destroyed. Millett learned of Flaugh’s death hours later as rescue crews worked at the scene.
Harrisburg November 10 Democrats claimed a strong rise in state politics with gains in Congress and the legislature. Democrats increased congressional representation from three to 17, added six state senators, and won at least 60 House seats to replace 22 seated in the prior assembly. Republicans tally included a net loss of 1 in Congress, 2 in the Senate, and large cuts in state House presence as vote tallies shifted nationally.
Erie Economic Council official E. W. Humphreys told Corry citizens at Hotel Corry last evening that county taxes have risen sharply since 1925 while real property values fell. He cited an $800,000 bond proposal discarded by county officials and argued taxpayers bear the burden of rising costs and debt, with county debt now around 4.43 million dollars. He was joined by McCain and Spader of the Erie Council.
New York Nov 10 Dry forces in Congress vow to fight the wet drive for beer in the upcoming short session. Officials acknowledge the slogan Beer by Christmas is an unlikely goal while the next Congress, heavily dry, plans to block beer bills this winter or next year.
UPI report from Havana details a devastating tropical cyclone striking central Cuba. Deaths tally at least 18 with widespread injuries and destruction to mills bridges and crops. Camaguey Santa Clara provinces report major damage as communications fail. The storm tracked toward the Bahamas with potential U.S. impact, fear of more deaths rising as figures vary.
A heavy northeast gale sweeps the Jersey coast and Long Island with high tides and waves, leaving scores homeless and damaging shore cities. One death occurred in Camden when a pedestrian was struck by a motor bus. 100 families lost homes in Salem. Delaware River flooding backed seven blocks, seven coast guardsmen narrowly escaped the sea at Little Beg Harbor station between Atlantic City and Beach Haven. Severe winds toppled structures in Atlantic City and nearby areas.
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