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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1935

Page

3

School board weighs collector salary and liquor vote factors

A joint meeting of city county and school district officials considered consolidating tax collection costs for the 1986 duplicate. Proposals covered collector pay at about 1800 with a deputy, 1080 annual clerical costs, and shared bond expenses. Discussions centered on cost division among the three entities and potential savings for the county and city versus the school district.

Corry Alée Sisson Erie County Westley Sisson Titusville Ol City Vista Milon L. Brown Blaine Kincaid Aity Alon Helenet Schluraff Rollo McCray Brown Lambing Patterson Barnes Glen Miller Heath, Duke, Nichols and Mulderlek

Funeral of Leon Hill

Largely attended funeral services for Leon M. Hill were held Monday at the late home in Corry with Rev. W H Garnett officiating. Interment followed at West Lawn Cemetery Columbus. Bearers included Iton Simmons Mayor Glenn Mille Ralph Hill George Schramling and Garrett Bengink. Attending from away were Mrs C C Hill Mrs Turner of North Hastings and Mr and Mrs Meyérink of Sherman. Corry friends and relatives also attended.

Leon MM. Hill Corry R. D W. H. Garnett West Lawn Cemetery Columbus Iton Simmons Glenn Mille Ralph Hill George Schramling Garret Bengink George McIntyre Awey C. C. Hill Turner North Hast Meyérink Sherman

Auxiliary Spanish War Veterans Meet in Erie Home

Last evening's meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Spanish American War Veterans at the V. I. W. home featured an inspection by Mrs. Helen Page of Brie with guests Mrs. Milla Cooper Mrs. Edith Werle and Mrs. Anderson of Erie. A dinner was served to thirty three members of the two organizations before the post and auxiliary conducted the usual business and routine at the post addition.

Helen Page Department Brie Milla Cooper Edith Werle Anderson Erie Auxiliary

Corry items and notices from a busy week

Local notes report a well known Corry grocer confined by neuritis. Dora McCullough won an $800 verdict against Union City Bank. Districts revision talks of the Pennsylvania Bike Superation in Warren. Citizens warned of fires from leaves burning as relief rolls show 7,255 cases in Erie county. Oil production rose to 2,828,881 barrels. State relief costs rose with 164 new applications. 26,868 on relief, $48,574 weekly cost. State payroll shows 14 hires and 19 layoffs. Odd Fellows convention closes with a parade and drill in Harrisburg. 500 delegates. Corry Baptist participation denied in New Castle convention. School board transfers $4,500 to sinking fund. Dowble Kay Nut Shop roasting nuts at Korn Smax. Ryder's Dairy seeks test of state milk control act after underpaying producers. Dairy license revoked. business to cease by Oct. ay. State liquor control warns against entertaining employees by liquor vendors after incident in Philadelphia.

Erie County State Emergency Relief Board Harrisburg Ryder's Dairy Lemoyns

City boosters push for airport with WPA aid

Local aviation enthusiasts urge the city to develop an airport with help from the Works Progress Administration. A Harrisburg WPA board aids Pennsylvania towns in building flying fields, and several communities have already launched construction. City Council may take up the airport plan at next week’s meeting, with a public meeting to follow to boost the project.

Stepz Jay Works Progress Administration Pennsylvania WPA Harrisburg Ant Li Teagins of & Field

Earle Invades Lair Bitterest Critic in Pa Speech

WELLSBORO Pa Oct 15 Governor Harte invaded the lair of the bitterest Democratic critic urging Tioga voters to back straight Democratic ballots on November 5. He praised Senate Republican leader G Mason Owiett and Democratic candidates for supreme and superior courts as credits to the party while pledging to destroy the old guard Republican machine in every county. Before the speech Wilbur K Moffett explained the milk sanitation law in effect since August 1.

Ry United Preas Camp ‘Hill Democratic Senate Wilbur K. Moffett Tha State Bureau of Milk Sanitation Oll

Home Loans Hit New Peak Across Federal Banks

United Press reports Federal Home Loan banks lent a total of 91 122 064 to home owners as of October 5 the highest volume since the system began in 1952. Twelve regional banks to member associations show over 27 percent rise in six months influencing lenders to pursue more federal funds for loans up to ten years.

United Frton Washington Federal Home Loan Bank Board Rome

Local option vote to restrict liquor sales on Nov 5 in 430 municipalities

Harrisburg reports that Pennsylvania voters in 430 municipalities across 30 counties will decide on local option to license liquor for on premise consumption. A majority yes keeps the status quo. a majority no forces the Liquor Control Board to refuse all by the drink licenses for four years. The measure does not affect state liquor stores.

Ross Downing United Press Harrisburg Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Association For Moderation and Law Enforcement Liquor Control Board

Y.M.C.A. Granted Gymnasium Use For Activities

The Board of Education approved continued Y.M.C.A gym use at Junior High on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings for youths and adults. Secretary Hengst will supervise both sessions. Additional permission covered Senior High auditorium use for a sex education conference November 10th week with separate men and women talks and film reels.

Board of Education A. M. Hengst Hengst

Board Awaits Formal U K on School Project

The Corsy School District awaits formal approval from Harrisburg for Public Works Administration assistance on a Vocational School project. A regu lar board meeting noted no clear sentiment against the proposal, and officials spoke with Raymond A. Freeburg in Jamestown about construction details while awaiting official notice.

U.K Board of Education Corsy Public Works Administration M. L. Brown Harriburg Raymond A. Freeburg Jamestown Harrisburg

Senator Guffey to Speak at Erie Democratic Rally

United States Senator Joseph Guffey of Pittsburgh will headline a Democratic rally at Academy High School Erie. David W. Sterling chairs the event with Congressman Dennis Driscoll and ex-State Senator Miles B. Ritts among the speakers. The meeting, expected to draw thousands, aims to energize local supporters and boost the party slate in the region.

United States Joseph Guffey Pittsburgh Academy High School All Horium Eric Guffey National Democratic Party Washington David W. Sterling Democratic Campaign Committee Wil Dennis Driscoll St. Marys Miles B. Ritts Common Pleas Court Erie School

Teachers Attend Northwest District Education Meet in Corry

Corry school district teachers and city authorities will attend the eleventh annual Northwest District Pennsylvania State Education Association meeting to be held Friday. All sessions take place in the Academy High School auditorium with Dr. Frank W. Wright as morning speaker and Dr. Joy Elmer Morgan in the evening.

Corry Pennsylvania State Education Association Academy High

Two Gas Station Bandits Captured in Pennsylvania

Two armed bandits were captured in their apartment after holding up two service stations in Beaver Springs and Lewistown, Pennsylvania. State police said the men William A. Gespetie, 20, and Winfield Casner, 20, would be charged with additional robberies in the area after identification as the holdup duo from October 2 and an ambush near a Kuts Service Station when they refused to stop.

United Ress Lewistown al. Beaver Springs Tate William A. Gespete Winfield Casner

Direction pointers suspension halts vehicle indicator rule

Harrisburg state revenue department paused a rule requiring buses and trucks with bodies extending more than 24 inches to the left of the steering column to install direction indicators. The suspension came as hearings proceeded in Dauphin County court.

Sy Unites Press Harrisburg State Revenue Department Aet Thrge Daphin County

Ashtabula Man Speaks Before Local Meeting

Miss Mary A. Moore Seurutury reported Corry Townsend Club approaching 1000 members with officers hopeful to reach the thousand mark before the national Chicago convention opening October 24. Dr Dy A Williams of Ashtabula spoke to over four hundred, praising growth and workability of the townsend idea while noting the Chicago gathering and upcoming events.

Tuye Townsend Cleik Corry Mary A. Moore Seurutury Chicaga Miss Moore Grand Viewire Dy A. Williams Ashtabula Ohio Williams Townsend Spears Chicago Corry Club

Train victim identified at Allis crossing

A mail killed by a Southern Pacific electric train at the Allis crossing in Bri eryville Friday night has been identified as Clyde French of Rochester, Pa. The accident occurred near Berkley, California, on Oct 5.

Berkley Cali Southern Pacific Electric Allis Crossing Brieryville Clyde French Rochester

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