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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1935
Page
8
United Press reports state emergency relief chief Robert L. Johnson says private industry and WPA projects cut relief load by more than 87 percent of 16,780 direct cases closed the week of Oct 19. Total on rolls fell to 1,499,580. 402,775 remain after 16,780 cases closed and 8,622 opened.
A 98 A strike by WPA workers from 25 of 31 Berks county projects was set for today to protest current hours and wages. Delegates at a Saturday meeting under the joint labor council ordered the walkout, seeking a 120 hour month from the current 180 hours. The council president Daniel M Hartman said WPA walkouts in Clearfield and Center counties are 98 percent effective.
Final approval of Erie's street car rail removal project expected this week. Bernard J. Cochran, WPA district supervisor for northwestern Pennsylvania, says 307,400 dollars in federal funds are in Harrisburg awaiting allotment to the project.
Pennsylvania travel feature urges autumn foliage tours across the state. Bedford area highlights the new Bedford Narows bridge, its engineering feats, cost of 264322 dollars, and a History of Fort Bedford and Raystown trading post with Springs and mineral waters nearby. Bureau of Publicity offers routes for visitors.
In Erie on October 28 County Treasurer Lawrence A. Taylor and staff worked into the afternoon issuing hunting licenses as nimrods crowded the office. He noted a larger total issued than the prior year and urged hunters to secure licenses this week. Supplies were also available at county stores for convenience.
An advertisement touts San Cura Ointment as the best first aid for burns cuts and bruises. It claims rapid relief from itching bleeding and piles and promises a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Available in 60 cent jars at leading drug stores with pledges of antiseptic healing for recent sores.
Townsendites of Corry join nationwide services closing the Townsend Club delegates convention in Chicago. President B C Judd called the meeting to order at 4 PM with speeches by Clarence Wagner Rev William Hall and others, and musical selections including It Is a Psalm and My Anchor Holds.
Silver Creek New York October 28 John C Willowii aged 46 of the village was fatally injured Saturday when an automobile struck the rear of a parked milk truck. Driver Patsy Dramico suffered a fractured skull and died ten minutes later. Passenger Peter Genovese sustained a fractured knee and other injuries. Truck operator Hermann Berns was only slightly hurt.
Nathsmer Moon, 11 year old colored youth of Kane, was convicted of first degree murder in McKean County. The jury recommended life imprisonment after deliberating nearly six hours. The case stemmed from the death of William Campbell, 44, Kane High School janitor, allegedly stabbed after Campbell found him touting desks in classrooms. The trial drew early national interest.
Miss Adelaide Black longtime Oil City resident dies at 107 East Third Street after a two day illness from a stroke. Charter Schwert Club member and former musician, she belonged to First Presbyterian Church and aided church work. Funeral at home 7:30 pm with Tuesday morning interment in Ravenna Ohio. survived by sister Georgia Black and nieces and nephews including Mrs Rodney Miller Major John Beatty Frank Beatty and Everett Beatty.
Washington reports Melvin H. Dalberg, FCC examiner, recommends renewing WOCL Jamestown's license and clearing the station of rebroadcasting WGR content. No misconduct found in ties with Jamestown Telephone Corp over Hotel Jamestown and First Mission Church. two announcers not indicted. Objections due within fifteen days.
Gloria Swanson Douglas Fairbanks Anita Stewart and Joan Crawford visit Franklin Junior High in Yakima to discuss school activities and studies with students, treating the encounter as a casual meet and greet between stars and pupils.
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