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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1938
Page
3
Regional notices include the Roosevelt Highway Association gathering in Wellsboro with Clyde F. Brown of Corry presiding. A busy day features the Westinghouse Homemakers School at Masonic Hall, a holiday on October 12th with bank and office closures, and a copper price uptick to 10 3 4 cents per pound.
In Erie on October 11 the Committee of Fifteen urged closer police district attorney cooperation during raids. Members including District Attorney Mortimer Graham Police Chief George Chittopher and Mayor Charles Barber attended. The aim is to gather solid evidence for aldermen to bound over cases to court and secure convictions to curb disorderly houses and vice.
Theodore Nietkiewicz alias Ted Netko, 23, of Hast Seventh street, recaptured Saturday afternoon while visiting his wife. He faces burglary and larceny convictions plus possible escape charges and a potential motor vehicle theft act link. Netko escaped May 9 from Deputy Sheriff Pranie Volmer and hid near First Presbyterian church before fleeing to Cleveland.
The Erie Public Assistance office reports direct relief load on October 1 at 2,853 cases and 39,985 persons, a 26 month high. The rise follows cessation of unemployment compensation and lags from prior weeks, with many cases moved back to direct relief as employment conditions vary. WPA projects and private employment are cited as potential factors to curb growth.
The Westinghouse Homemakers' School session at the Masonic temple drew many Coy housewives. Ellworth W. Holt praised Miss June Matuck from Westinghouse Institute Mansfield for bringing advanced appliance ideas. Afternoon focused on electric ranges refrigerators washers irons and time saving meal prep. Evening program includes Hollywood sound pictures and demonstrations ending with a 7 30 p m start.
Miss Mary Canara delivered a splendid book review on My Son My Son at the Opportunity Club gathering hosted by Mrs Clebert Curtis on East Smith Street. Miss Martha Huiberg performed two piano solos and a brief business session followed with refreshments provided by Mrs Walter Hu tberg and Miss Hazel Knowlton.
Delegates from every county in Pennsylvania will assemble in Clearfield October 11 for a four day Sunday school convention. Fifty six Protestant denominations have united efforts in arranging the program with 10 803 Sunday schools represented and a membership totaling 22 percent of the state's population. Nor am I. Among those expected are Dr J B Baker of York.
Plans for bell ringing and illumination of the town clock in the Senior High School tower proceed with Arthur J. Schaub representing Mrs. Mason Smith’s donation. The clock dedication is planned for next Saturday afternoon with completion in three days to follow, likely silencing the clock at night to avoid disturbing neighbors.
The Board of Education approved a three class tuition schedule as proposed by Superintendent Ralph S. Dewey, raising costs for non resident students. Last year non residents paid 50.11 in grades and 78.08 in junior and senior high schools. The new rates become 52.17 for grades, 66.95 for Junior High, and 86.69 for Senior High.
Mrs Aubrey Niles rushed from her home after hearing quacking and found a large turtle dragging one of her chickens into a mudhole. The incident occurred in El Reno Oklahoma as neighbors watched.
The P T A Council of Barn of Education received auditorium use approval for an entertainment benefiting the Health Fund to buy glasses for children unable to afford them. A $20 deficit was noted. a school-friendly program was urged with Superintendent Dewey to craft details.
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