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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1935
Page
3
The Journal notes Football Score Sheet updates, upcoming Board of Education meetings, and a mixed bag of local news. Merchants report busier business despite snow, while Erie banks face lower interest rates and slippery highways prompt caution. Local court actions, school honors, and entertainment notes from Corry to Titusville round out the week.
Harrisburg reports the largest PWA school building program in Pennsylvania. 225 projects totaling about 20 million dollars across 62 counties, under way within a month. Philadelphia leads with over 11.8 million, Allegheny County about 2.85 million, with most counties approved except a few.
Erie November 28 two new permanent members join the Erie county Salary board after January sixth Elton H Blair and Thomas W Tratley will replace Joseph F Rogan and Rollo Mecray current chairman Helen M Schiraft and Controller Harvey M Willis continue as permanent members under the law permanent members may vote on salaries of all county employees an extra furniture sale is advised in classified ads
United Press reports Dr. Getward R. Weidlein of Melion Institute of Industrial Research says American cars are 90 percent unexplored and expects far more technical progress in the next decade than in any prior era. He notes radio is a month old in development while television is like a day old, and warns coal, petroleum, cotton, wood, and corn chemistry still holds unknowns that will fuel future improvements. He also predicts motors of today will be relegated to tomorrow’s morgue as research drives refinery and business growth.
Charles W. Gerbert of Tamaqua, former Pennsylvania commander of the American Legion, told a Reading audience that another world war is inevitable. He urged the nation to arm to the hilt, arguing that a new war will grow from the Italian Ethiopian conflict and be sparked by Italy Germany and Japan seeking colonies, with world commerce outrunning sanctions.
Harrisburg Nov 23 At least one favorite son is being advanced for the Republican nomination for governor in 1938 Judge John B Fine of Luzerne County court is a close ally of former Governor Gifford Pinchot His organization won Luzerne County’s election and the name is being mentioned in the capital as a possible candidate in 1938
Industrial reports from the Department of Commerce detail the net cost of the low mood era to business, totaling 26.631 billion dollars over 1930 to 1994. Production rose last year to 48.561 billion, yet 1.628 billion had to be withdrawn from savings to cover expenses. The 1935 data will come monthly, with an optimistic view that losses may shrink and savings resume. Agriculture showed the largest proportional gain, rising from 8.8 percent in 1929 to about 9.2 percent in 1934 and higher in 1936. The table lists income produced, income paid out, and business withdrawals for selected depression years.
The board set a special session for next week to open bids totaling 85 000 for bonds and construction of a proposed vocational school. President Brown to report on tax duplicate revamp and seniority assessments. Action expected soon to firm up building plans before new directors take office.
Walter Hy Merrick a Corry Studebaker distributor hosts a special showing of the 1936 models for high school students from Corry Spartansburg Clymer Columbus and nearby areas at his West South Street garage Tuesday afternoon and evening. A representative showing and a special program are planned with prizes for students and hundreds are expected to attend. Tickets and details will be announced at the event.
Alderman Paul Watson of the Second ward will run as a delegate candidate for the National Democratic convention from the Erie Crawford district. The candidacy was announced Friday at a testimonial dinner held Thursday night in the Strandmore Inn North East.
The Rev Edward L Wagner of St Pauls Lutheran Church has chosen Gow Goodneas to deliver the Thanksgiving sermon at the first Methodist Episcopal Church next Wednesday evening. The Corry Ministerial Association, led by Rev J A Hook, sponsors the annual service with union participation from city groups and students. The event begins at 7:30 PM and aims to express gratitude for the year's blessings.
Franklin, Nov. 23. Waldo Eaton, 21, of Harrisville, is in serious condition at Grove City Hospital after a wreck on the Pittsburg Road near Barkeyville. His car side wiped a gasoline truck and another car struck him as he lay in the street. the second driver fled. Blatt Brothers, owners of the Corsey Amusement Co, plan to open a newly purchased Girard theatre on Thanksgiving with a program featuring The Last Outpost and have hired J C Gladfelter to manage the Girard house as redecorations finish.
Five Pennsylvanians were appointed by the governor to represent the state at a special session of the national rivers and harbors congress in New Orleans, December 1 and 24. Appointees travel at their own expense and include Graver C. Ladner of Harrisburg, State Senator William B. Rodgers of Pittsburgh, Patrick J. Grant of Erie, C. E. B. Ryder, chief engineer of Forests and Waters in Harrisburg, and Thomas C. Buchanan, secretary of Forests and Waters in Harrisburg.
WPA workers in Harrisburg survey crippled children to improve conditions where needed. The federal White Collar project received $46,676 recently, with the state adding $13,410. The survey, expected to take about a year, will compile statistics and provide employment to more than 400 workers and two stenographers.
Archin Clark, 66, of Warren, was found beside the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks after an apparent attempt to board a moving train. He likely died instantly. Warren County Coroner Ed Lowrey will investigate. Clark is described as a longtime Warren resident.
Party three members of the Party and Service Managers Club of the Chevrolet Motor Company met at Hotel Corry for a seven oclock dinner meeting. Representatives came from Meadville Dunkirk Jamestown Corry and other territory towns. H S Wash district service manager of Buffalo led the session and provided instructions to managers and service staff. Mr Betts parts manager of Buffalo attended and spoke at the meeting as part of the regular monthly session.
Lieut. A. W. Thompson Post No. 264 veterans formed a meeting and named delegates for the Northern western county council gathering in Warren on December 5. Delegates named include Francis Duke Paul Quinlisk H. S. Burlingame Charles Guadagno W. B. Lethenan and Clyde Reynolds. Floyd Black appointed chairman of a card party to be held at the VFW home in about two weeks. A spaghetti dinner was served by Charles Guadagno and his committee to about twenty members after the meeting.
The Public Service Commission announced approval of a five year contract between Sheffield Township, Warren County, and the Pennsylvania Electric Company for street lighting in Sheffield borough.
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