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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1932
Page
3
The item lists publication details for the Corry Evening Journal including address, publisher Arthur Colegrove, advertising representative Fred Kimball, mail rates 500 per year and 2.50 per year?, carrier price three cents per copy and fifteen cents per week, and the post office classification as a second class matter with territory restrictions.
President Hoover urges a cut of at least 500 million dollars from next year’s federal appropriations and asks the budget director to trim departmental estimates accordingly. He notes the Chamber of Commerce seeks a larger cut and argues a substantial economy measure would benefit business and policy cooperation.
A Tennessee service station owner posts a sign listing a gas tax of eight cents per gallon with a breakdown of charges from governor to freight, prompting thoughts that taxpayers rarely analyze tax costs. The writer argues many buyers won’t scrutinize taxes while fueling and urges clear representation of public expenses and their destinations.
Police report gas from broken mains entered a North Scranton residence, awakening sleeping families. Investigators believe the leak originated from mine settlings as crews revived several residents.
Sunday evening a fire destroyed the residence on the Kintaid farm near Mifor a Corners owned by S. J. King. The first Corry built aeroplane reportedly achieved a brief successful flight by Martin Miller and associates. Wires from Union Telephone failed across high tension lines causing a fire alarm box to burn out. Mayor Alexander organizes a Rag Time Band for Christmas Basket Fund day. Tax Collector Ransom reports nearly all voters assessed in Corry with two exceptions. Jay Rickerson surprised by friends on Saturday night. Capt. Farsham notes higher boat traffic on the lake at Lite Gorry and Shadly Side. North East reports more Pittsburgh visitors this season than any previous year. G W Chapman and Chopmen arrived from New York on purchasing trips. Forest Geiger sails to Niagara as a candidate for U S Light & Power Company line work. Walter L. Peake travels to Evie for Bul Moose convention.
Kysle Pin certon, 87, a clothing presser of Olean, died after shooting himself Thursday afternoon. A note found in his pocket said he could not live without a certain girl. He died minutes later at Olean General Hospital. Pinkerton agents said he intended to go after woodenuids. He was found at Porough the head in an East Sullivan street building.
Union City presents the rebuilt Opennewritz restaurant after a fire with a new interior, booths, tables, and glassware. The Ritz will open Friday at 6:00 PM and feature a Blue Room on the second floor for meetings and private events. A general price reduction includes a 36 cent special plate lunch.
The quiz lists questions about a circus figure living in Girard, Alaska capital, Atlantic radio first, Tiger of France, City Connell finance director, and credits to contractors for a destruction aftermath.
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