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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1934
Page
6
Gross revenues for the first eight months of 1934 reached 203 531 205 dollars, up 21 983 786 from the same period in 1933. Net operating income for eight months stood at 39 829 252 dollars, compared with 40 252 019 last year.
Al Capone, the nation’s top convict, seeks Supreme Court review to justify liberty from his ten year Alcatraz sentence by arguing a legal misstep in indictments and tax-failure charges. The court may hear the case as government briefs loom, with Capone aiming to overturn or shorten his punishment.
Idaho club women adopted a near unanimous resolution at a one day council session in Boise endorsing legislation to remove the ban on distributing birth control information.
Harrisburg report shows 1983 cash income from Pennsylvania farm production at 170,782,000, up 11,893,000 or 7.5 percent from 1942 estimates by the Federal-State Crop Reporting Service. Total cash income includes 78 crops and 13 livestock items, with two-thirds from livestock sales and one-third from crops. value of crops produced was 143,674,000, only 35,869,000 of which was sold, while livestock products totaled 188,123,000 with roughly four-fifths sold.
The Elks bowling alleys will be opened Saturday evening after repairs and reconditioning. A winter league similar to last year will run, with Stanford Hose Company and Biks members eligible to join. Many have already signed with the steward, and others from the two groups are asked to register promptly. The Elks foresee a strong season and a wider league program this winter. For rent a lower flat at 645 North Center Street with garage. inquire at 1086 North Center.
The regular all day meeting of the Baptist Ladies Aid Society was held in the church with twenty members and one visitor. A tureen dinner was served at 12:30. Two comforters were tied and children's garments made. Mrs. George Davis of Toledo visited. Officers for the new year elected: President Mrs Bruce Thomas, Vice President Mrs W N Jones, Secretary Mrs Barton Smith, Treasurer Mrs W F Miller. Next meeting October 12 with location to be announced.
Harrisburg reports the number of farmers markets in Pennsylvania rose to 134 this year from 130 in 1932. About half are market houses with 64 curb or open sites. state aid supported four new enclosed markets and seven meetings helped improve facilities and merchandising. Pennsylvania leads in direct marketing of farm products, officials say, signaling a favorable outlook for farmer earnings.
United Press dispatch reports the death of 21 year old Alene Comers who was killed when an ice truck driven by Edward Swain struck her as she played near her home. Swain, cleared of fault six weeks earlier in a separate truck crash, remains under investigation for the latest fatality.
Two fishermen drowned and a third was saved when their boat capsized in the swollen Susquehanna River near Harrisburg. Victims were Charles Jones, a Black man, and another unidentified white man known as Slim. Edward Harrison, another Black man, was rescued by a patrol boat from the city bathing beach.
Oil City National Bank, closed since March during the general bank holiday, awaits final approval for reopening. Officials cite cleared obstacles, with HOLC, RFC, and FIDC steps advancing and no fixed date yet, while expressing hope for prompt final clearance.
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