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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1936
Page
2
Meadville officials announced yesterday that the sewage disposal plant funded as a WPA project is ready to operate. The project began last November with $4,052.30 from the Federal government for labor and $124.61 spent by county commissioners on materials.
County Commissioner Helen M. Schluraff questioned the legality of a $37,000 county purchase of voting machines without bids. She noted state rules require bids for purchases over $500. The court reserved the question for County Solicitor Jacob Held's opinion.
A fire destroyed the Carl Uhlig farmhouse and seven children’s home on the Jackson Run road four miles from North Warren. The blaze started from a chimney and left the family destitute with only the clothes they wore. No injuries reported.
A relief workers delegation from Pittsburgh led by Robert Weaverman returned from Washington with assurances that WPA wage and hour rulings would be revised, favoring Pennsylvania policies. The group announced plans for a Pennsylvania-focused meeting in Reynoldsville to report on the trip and discuss next steps amid ongoing strikes.
Public notice warns dog owners about dogs running at large causing damage. Police may seize and detain licensed dogs found roaming without owners on public streets or private property. Officers are empowered to enter premises in pursuit and enforce section 19.
United Press reports Sen. Alben W. Barkley was chosen to deliver the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia beginning June 23. Democratic leaders also nominated Sen. Joseph T. Robinson as permanent chairman. selections made at a conference of party leaders led by national committee chairman James A. Warley.
Funeral services for Mrs Maude Briggs Craig long known as Corry milliner were held at 2 PM at Bragh en Keating Funeral chapel Rev Shevel officiated with Rev Davis singing and Mrs Shevel at the organ. Temporary burial followed in Pine Grove mausoleum with bearers B G Sweet Ray Laurig Thorold Matteson and Charles Lester.
A Vancouver man said the city overpaid him two decades ago while working for the Park Board and has now returned 2.50 to settle the matter.
Reverend J Bass of Titusville Pa reports Barasma Tablets greatly benefited his kidneys bladder stomach and liver. The ad urges Thompson's Barasma Tablets to cleanse kidneys and eliminate poisons, with Golden-Lax and Goldsi-Lax products promoted for liver and bowels.
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