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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1937
Page
3
A dense wrap of items reports a Board of Education conference, March production records by Packard, and Pennsylvan ia railroad equipment plans. It notes beer license renewals, a 10 750 000 equipment cost, and speeches by Mann and local church leaders. Street lights outage, tax penalty abatement, and fishing bill pens are also mentioned.
The American Legion essay contest in Erie County is extended to May 19. Seniors may enter an 800 to 1000 word essay on Constitutional Government comparing forms of government. Essays judged by a county committee, with winners advancing to state contest in York and potential four year scholarships.
The Democrats Progressive Club of Brie county announces its second annual pickle to be held at Moreland's Grove near Kearsarge Erie on Saturday June 2. Art Schwindt of Erie is general chairman with committees planning a large outing, speakers, contests, sport events, and dancing. A Friday meeting will map further plans and feature an amateur contest. Born this morning at Corry hospital is a son to Mr and Mrs Arthur Lindstrom of Corry R D 1.
The Commonwealth aims to disprove Elizabeth Sample's gun defense in a murder case tied to her alleged paramour. Officials say Hogan’s shirt has been sent to the FBI for testing, with PBS and other sources noting no powder burns would appear if the weapon was fired at close range.
Colonel Monroe A Means of Kane nominated to command the 112th Regiment PNG after long service with the Pennsylvania National Guard. The promotion awaits Senate confirmation. Blaine Smathers would move up to brigadier general to replace General Robert M Brookfield. The regiment spans Erie to Kane with nineteen units. Means enlisted in 1903 and served in the Mexican border and World War I.
A crowd of about 7 000 attended in Cleveland to hear Helen Jepson sing with the Metropolitan Opera Company. The visit highlighted Jepson, born in Akron, who began singing in the Woodlawn Methodist church choir in West Hill.
Taputy Collector Shermin Ticker announces checks for January February and March pension payments. Delays reported as many employers send February payments late. inquiries directed to Ma Hickey at the Post Office building offices mornings until 10 o'clock.
Work has started on preparations for a new Gulfport trailer park aiming to become one of the most attractive on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. In Pittsburgh, Armir B. Shahire donated a trophy for a bridge tournament won by Phes Mea H. D. Stahl.
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