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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1937

Page

8

Merit Awards Highlight Ohio Kids and Local Guests

Columbus April 23. Grace Moors of Erie visits relatives as do Warren and Youngsville residents for weekend gatherings. Dean School awards merit pins for eighth grade and seventh grade Palmers with names of students across several families.

Colummbus Grace Moors Erie Mrg Clarerice Moore Myrna Mihired Sehram Ming Warren Tunant Amy Ohrn George Nagel Warnea Migs Jackuteline Jones Clarence Moore Leo Carroll Clearwater Mia Ladies Aid Emma Carroll William Rust Corry Martin Madison Meadville Elmer Rust Gilbert Sanford Gilbert, Jr McNutt Youngsville Frefonia N.Y Warren Fargo Lloydine Saeger Lottie McGuire Claire Gordon Erna Coletta Faulkner Gerald Faulkner George Stranigan Bear Lake Dean School Rosemand Kndlile Lyle Thompson Dawson Hulett Donald Bensink Marie Schraming Nicholas Matsko Clarence Thompson James Hammond William Jankowski John Rowland Anthony Miscik Walter Kowalsii Stanley Kowalski Nixola Hayes George Smith Albert Macko Avanel Snedien Olga Matsko Jean Floss Dale Upperman Geraldine Denton Bertha Brant Anna

Cochran to be named Erie school business manager

Bernard J. Cochran, head of the WPA in the Erie area, will be named business manager of the Erie school district on July 4 or shortly after. Directors expect an annual survey of $4,500 for the position and note Cochran is suited to take over duties from R. Stanley Scobell.

Erie Bernard J. Cochran WPA Wis Cochran Aly Herson Grose Wort

Forestry Award for 90,799 Boy Scouts

The Pennsylvania Department of Forestry and Waters recognizes the Boy Scouts as key in forest fire elimination. It says 90,799 scouts statewide have earned the Forest Guardian title by pledging to protect forests, birds, and animals. They train to prevent fires and assist foresters and fire wardens.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Department Foresta and Waters

Fortune Hidden in Tin Lunchbox Found in Farm Trunk

Mrs Anna Wenger pushed a trunk laden wheelbarrow from her farm to a town residence years ago. Upon her recent death a total of 22000 dollars was found, mostly in tin cans. The Grange plans a meeting Monday evening at the CIC hall with first and second degrees and a short program. Other notes mention dinner guests, weekend visits, and a funeral in Titusville.

Gans Mendon Mich Anna Wenger

Court to Rule Where Teacher Lost Position

In Pittsburgh on April 23 the State Superior Court considered whether a school board may rescind a teacher’s hiring without a hearing. Miss Potts, a teacher since 1900, claimed two unsigned May 1933 contracts and sued after the board rescinded them. The case began when 71 Penn Township residents petitioned against accepting her contract.

Superior Court Pittsburgh Adam. Potts Penn Township West Ipleas Moreland Colinty Yeater- Gay Miss Potts J. Finley Wyant Loughners Common Pleas Court

Railroads show 22 percent March earnings gain for 4 Class 1 lines

Reports from the Association of American Railroads indicate stronger New Deal recovery with March operating revenues for four Class 1 railroads at $311,351,968, up 22 percent from March 1936. Freight and passenger revenues rose, while eastern and southern districts posted varied gains and declines from prior years.

Washington Association of American Railroads Maron Western District Aes

Corry Manufacturer Chosen as Delegate to C of C

D A Hillstrom secretary and GM of Corry James town Manufacturing Co receives honor from the Swedish Chamber of Commerce of the United States to represent at the Chamber of Commerce meeting in Washington D C April 27 to 29. The convention focuses on Business Looks Ahead with discussions on legislation industry and finance among leaders. Hillstrom will depart early next week for Washington.

D. A. Hillstrom Corry-Jamestown Manufacturing Company Swedish Chamber of Commerce of United States Chamber of Commerce of the Washington, D.C Jong Associated Effort Hillatrom Washington

V E W Auxiliary Sets Tea Plans In April Meeting

Mrs Dora Quinlisie was named chairman of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW committee arranging a silver tea at the VFW home on April 28. New members Mrs Martin McGraw and Mrs Aaron Oberman joined during this week’s meeting as the group hosted a salad luncheon prepared by the April committee led by Mrs Esther Lethman. The May committee includes Mrs William Houghton Mrs Harold C Can and Mr Aaron Oberman.

Dora Quinlisie Veterans of Foreign Wars V. PW Martin McGraw Aaron Oberman Esther Lethman William Houghton Harold C, Can

Hershey Workers Vote On Bargaining

Three thousand workers at the Hershey Chocolate plant voted on whether to join a collective bargaining unit. The refer-end was supervised by the national labor relations board and observed by representatives from the Loyal Workers Club United Chocolate Workers Union.

United Press Hershey Hershey Chocolate Corporation National Labor Relations Board Loyal Workers Club United Chocolate Workers Union Committee For Industrial Organization

Lucille the Robin Fights Its Own Reflection at Dawn

In Paineville Ohio on April 23, Lucille the robin engages in a 16th straight dawn to dusk duel with its reflection in a J. A Thompson home window. The repetitive display shows the bird harrying its image with renewed vigor at daybreak.

Tne Paineville Lucille Robin J. A Thompson

Edinboro Girls Win State Music Titles in Altoona

Edinboro High School girls dominated the Pennsylvania music and forensic finals at Altoona with state titles in violin and cello. Dorothy Mudge of Edinboro won the violin cello contests while Beatrice Case led Edinboro in the double bass event.

Edinboro High School Windber Entry Edinboro Altoona David Lammers Corry High School Angelo Saverino Wimber Ralph Woodel Curwenaville Elwood Ample Northampton Trvine Kennedy Haverford Dorothy Mudge Beatrice Case Edinborn

Bandits Seize Payroll at Philadelphia Shoe Plant

Two men raided the Human Shoe Company offices in Philadelphia and made off with a $3,600 payroll today. Police pursue leads as investigators examine security footage and collect witness accounts from the plant on April 23.

Philadelphia Human Shoe Company, Inc

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