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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1937
Page
5
Secretary John B. Kelly announced changes to the State Highway Patrol network. A new substation opens in Murrysville, Westmoreland County, replacing the closed Greenville, Mercer County post. Relocated stations now operate at 2201 Belmont Avenue Philadelphia, 119 East 26th Street Erie, and St Sharon.
The Presbyterian Sunday School held a box social last evening at the church, drawing about sixty attendees who enjoyed games and visiting. Auctioneer William Johnson conducted the lunch auction of 16s, raising funds for the Sunday school. Mrs. Frank Parsons left for Erie this morning, and Emmett Curtis of Columbus was a visitor on business.
Dr. Webb Weeks arrived from New York for a visit at the home of F. L. Weeks. Mrs. George Strigler and daughter Blorence travel to Erie for a short stay with son James Strigler. Mrs. R. W. Young from Philadelphia visits her parents, attends funeral services for her niece Ruth Adele McCray. Various locals and visitors, including C. M. Hengst, Patsy Notte, Mrs. TC. Larinati, Florence Bermett, Mrs. Glen Lopus, Kay Lopus, Mrs. Florence Burrows, and others are noted for arrivals, departures, and weekend plans in Erie, Jamestown, Corry, and nearby towns.
The Otterbein Brotherhood hosted about 100 guests from St Pauls Lutheran at a social in the U B church last evening. A 6:45 dinner preceded welcome remarks by B V McClintock. Charles Dahlstrand spoke for the Lutherans. The program featured Corry High School band selections, Dewey and Hoff master quartet numbers, vocal solos by D A Hillstrom and Donald Glossner, Beatrice Shafter as accompanist, a talk on making life a success by Rev O E Schaefer, with remarks by Rev Ray Harris Archie Patton and Carl L Benton who served as chairman.
Erie Conference of He Tasted Brethren by Christ Church to hold its first Adult Convention at Youngsville on Thursday and Friday April 22 and 23. Main speaker Apollo M. Bunny of Buffalo N Y. He will discuss Lew Guawil Ups Cal e Be Masters The Message of the Church for Polity The World's Need of Christ like Men. Banquet Thursday evening with L E Nason of Warren toastmaster. Prominent speakers include Rev Oliver B Schafer Erie Rev LeRoy M Gasler Cuba N Y Rev Frank S McEntire Buffalo and several elders from the women of the conference. A large delegation expected from this church and interest in the adult work.
A collision between the bay steamer Yorktown and a freighter Lamar in Baltimore harbor injures two passengers and causes panic among about 40 others. Lifebelts were issued and passengers calmed as the Yorktown backed away to its pier.
The Knights Templar of the 420 ul Asian division including Warren and Meadville hosted a social evening at Le Mason ic Temple by Clarence Commandery No 51. Seventy five couples attended with the Warren drill team displaying a fine exhibition. Allan Hasbrouck and his Keystonian orchestra provided music for dancing. Representatives from Masonic lodges at ric, Mensiville and Warren attended with their Commanders in charge. The Mastern Star was mentioned.
The fourth monthly piano pupils recital by Aira Charente J. Shoop featured Rosemay Trewey Dewey and Gene Parsons as soloists displaying strong technique and musicality. Other performers included Martha Hutterg Lindsey Martha McIntyre Robbie Purnand Sidney Histon Carl Cox Dennie Cox Caroline Briggy Mary Rebecca Cogan and Merrily Brooks amid enthusiastic audience applause.
Jamestown reports Clyde H. Sanders 57, of Lakewood Road, found dead in the Niagara River at Buffalo yesterday. Sanders disappeared while en route to work on the Erie Railroad just before Christmas. Funeral services are planned Sunday at 2 PM at Shacka Funeral Home in Gowanda.
A 27 year old driver Mises Kalitfen struck pedestrian Edward McMey aged 28 in Fitchburg. Kalitfen was later arrested on a drunken driving charge after the incident.
The St. Louis Medical Society group hospital service hits a record membership of 1000 in its first year. Executive director Ray F. McCarthy says members pay 70 cents monthly and receive three weeks of hospital care per year.
New York stocks edged up slightly as trading was dull amid a sharp drop in commodity prices. World wheat, rubber, copper and other staples fell, while steel, autos and utilities showed resilience and earnings news helped select issues including Baldwin Locomotive preferred.
United Press reports a firming stock market in dull trading with light turnover and no standout groups. Early selling touched metal shares on European war tension easing while grain and several named corporations showed minor movements amid overall cautious tone.
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