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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1936
Page
3
The readable fragments reference a New York area context with England and state divisions, mentioning a 1987 publication year. Names and clear actions are obscured, leaving a partial, unclear summary of editions and counts without concrete events or outcomes.
A mix of local notices, injuries, and mid century economic data. The Golden Rule Club dinner in Spring Creek, a Maple avenue injury from a waxed wrapper, and license plate sales dominate. WPA appointments, road contracts, and factory output figures add regional context. Public events include a Donkey Round-Up and a Jewish Mission sermon at St. Paul’s Lutheran.
Samuel Weed known as scarlet sin slayer pleaded guilty to murder charges and was held for a hearing on August 6 to arraign before Alderman William Schubacker. He admitted, I was the one who did it, and was jailed at the county facility. Weed killed his wife Irene aged 92 and two sons David 4 and Charles 1 at 2114 West 20th Street on July 18. He was released briefly from Hamet hospital by order of Colonel Percy Jones and Dr James Strimple. The third ward alderman set August 6 for his preliminary hearing. Weed was committed to Erle county prison without bail pending examination by alienists to determine sanity.
In Oil City Cottage Hill, a resident's late night vigil resolved two weeks of eerie tales. Under bright moonlight she heard panting and sleigh noises near her home, then found an old hound dog rummaging for the garbage can.
District Attorney Mortimer E. Graham closed the investigation into the drownings of Hazel Hinkle, 10, and Annabelle Earnhardt, 14, near a gravel pit north of Fairview. He said the evidence found no foul play after questioning locals and visiting the scene with his assistant Bur ton R. Laub. Funeral services for the two victims were held Friday.
Relief clients again receive orders here as a ten day pause threatens to worsen. Workers prepare two weeks provisions and slips are issued. aid continues until February 1st if supply holds. Deadlock delays distribution and some days pass with no field grants while officials await legislative action.
The Wattsburg livestock show will feature cattle and horse classes with cash premiums. Best two horse teams receive 12 and 8 dollars, with five to seven classes. First prizes up to 10 dollars for cattle, eight for second, six for third. The fair runs September 1 to 4 and includes a livestock parade on September 4. Secretary Harry Burrows notes expected strong racing events. The article also reports on university cathedral construction in Pittsburgh, including a Commons room to be built with Indiana limestone shipments beginning soon.
Rep William Lemke the Union party nominee for president will appear twice on the North Dakota ballot once for the presidency and once for reelection to the House of Representatives as a Republican candidate Political observers deem his chances for the presidency slim but see potential influence in a close House vote should neither Roosevelt nor Alf Landon win an electoral majority and Lemke hold the balance of power with a left wing bloc.
Vacuckla British Columbia August 1 radium prices have halved over the past nineteen years. Major Harold Brown of the British Columbia Cancer Foundation says the foundation recently bought 312 grams at about 30 dollars per milligram, noting that fifteen years ago radium hovered near 100 dollars per milligram.
All officers of the Pennsylvania Grade Crude Oil Association were re elected for another year by the board of directors at the annual meeting in State College The officers include P Thompson Je Bradford Pa president Fayette B Dow Washington Dc vice president and general counsel Jno A Beck Pennsylvania Refining Company Buller Pa vice president S Messer Quaker State Oil Refining Corporation Oil City Pa treasurer N H Weber Pure Oil Company Chicago Ill recording secretary J Moorhead Oil City Pa executive secretary and S A Hartwell Jr assistant secretary EARS FROZEN IN FLEEING HEAT WINNIPEG Man Robert Tiemond night watchman of a dairy plant had his ears frozen while dodging the heat wave He entered the plant s cooling room to escape the heat and found them frozen
Pennsylvania announces a statewide program to treat indigent crippled children. Twelve leading orthopedic surgeons will supervise 48 clinics annually across twelve districts with funds of 193604 from the Federal Social Security program. Nurses will locate eligible children in each county for diagnostic and treatment services. Surgeons and districts include Arthur G. Davis in Erie and Crawford, Warren, McKean, Forest counties, and Paul B. Steele in Venango, Clarion, Elk, Jefferson counties.
Warnings issued to Kane residents about using spring water from the Kane Estate near South Edgar Street. Water from the spring has not been tested and could pose risks while the city water was under chemical treatment. Local authorities urge caution until testing confirms safety.
Pennsylvania State agricultural notes offer guidance on market for hens in towns over 10,000, selecting sire records, early gains with pigs, ventilating vermin houses, and raspberry planting prep. Includes advice on brother/sister records for poultry, feeding, housing ventilation, and cover crop setup with phosphates.
Mrs Melissa Hurlburt a former Corry teacher has been elected to a position in the Home Autonomies department of Meadville city schools. She recently received a degree from State Teachers College Mansfield Pa.
Warren County pauses as northwestern Glade township is slated for oil development within days. Plans call for the North Rocks area on the Warren Run, with the Shilling rit moving in and a second rig to follow. A revived Gully well, 51 years dormant, will be repaired and tested in a sand body likely to yield a pool. Lewis Branch, who drilled the prior well, expects to observe the test. Glade Township has produced Warren county’s largest wells and may yet yield more sizable finds.
Ridgway project in Elk County approved for a 250 man, four month job building a retaining wall with a total expenditure of 59003 dollars. Edward N Jones will give final endorsement after designation by Charles J Wreeman District 10 WPA administrator announced the decision.
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