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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1937

Page

5

Poorly Arrived Woman Awaiting Work at Florid Stalle Lom

A disrupted report notes a young woman, poorly arrived, awaiting work at a Florid stall in Lom. Eight stalks of something linger near the scene as authorities assess the situation.

China Says It Will Defend Nation If Forced

Reports from Shanghai and nearby cities describe mass Chinese flight from the Chapel area toward the international settlement amid fears of Japanese air and naval bombardment. Nanking prepares for possible attack while Tientsin reports Japanese planes and leaflets threatening bombardment of areas aiding anti Japanese efforts.

China Hon Nanking Yangtze River Tientsin Ward 15Th United States Infantry Kiyoshi Kalavki

Personal mentions of visitors and travelers across Erie area

A string of social notes lists Mrs C F Miller of Hammond Indiana and others visiting or staying with relatives in Erie and surrounding towns. Names include Mrs R W Young Lois and Billie, Honor Maloney, Bat Barton, Albert Jacobs family, Dr J C Kinnaman, C W Jones, Thomas Ragot, Lawrence Anderson, Cora Webb Sally Payne, Jack Berry, John Ward, Helen Drobneck, Veronica Drobneck, Helen Lauer, J J Mulheirm, Harry Bari, Nella Racke, Explanations note hosting and travel details across Findley Lake Corry Smethport Detroit Pittsburgh and other places.

C F. Miller Hammond Ind Merklinger R. W. Young Lois Billie Erie Honor Maloney Bat Barton War- Tell Albert Jacobs East Wayne Street J. C. Kinnaman United Brethren In Christ Church Sunway Martin College Pulaski Tenn C. W. Jones ML. Jewett Jones Charles Tlunden Thomas Ragot West Church Street Phillip Coyle St. Louis Fredonia Lawrence Anderson South Center Street Adirondack Mountains Cora Webb Sally Payne Fred Snapp West Prederlelt Street Sugar Grove Jack Berry John Ward Della Lombard Johanna Mable Smethport Bradford Jon Breen Endigatt-Johnson Shoe L. J Booser George Buttery Pranklin Helen Drobneck Clevelan Veronica Drobneck Detroit Herbert M. Carroll East Colum Bus Avenue K. Murray Findley Lake Corry Paul Mulheirtt Girard Aig J. J. Mulheirn Guy Butters Washington Harry Bari Bristol

Pennsylvania to abolish WPA bureaus and keep city offices

The state will abolish about one sixteenth of WPA districts with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh preserving their identities as WPA units while remaining as branches of statewide headquarters in Harrisburg. The move centralizes administration and scales back local offices as part of the reform.

Sy Uni Pree Marrisburg Works Progress United Press Philadelphia Andittsburgh WPA Harrisburg

American Fliers Recruited for China Under U S Inquiry

A report indicates 182 American fliers were being recruited for service in China amid a potential federal inquiry. The placement effort appears centered in the Los Angeles area with an organization already active in recruiting pilots for the Chinese war effort.

Ted States Inturmey Pierson Ima Meryate Los Angeles China

Waldorf Narrowly Trails Dorais in All Star Voting

Chicago report notes Lynn Wallon of Northwestern near second to Gus Dorais of Detroit for the All Star football team to face the Green Bay Packers September 1. Dorais leads with 285,165 votes while Waldorf sits in tight contention at 207,84, with Notre Dame’s Elmer Layden at 285,165 and Pele Valizan of Wabash trailing.

Chicago Alig Lynn Wallon Northwestern University Gus Dnrais Di'rolt Green Bay Packers Llay Darals Eimer Layilen Notre Dame Pele Valiznan Wabash

Perkins Moore Wedding in West

Waye M Perkins of Corry announces the marriage of her daughter Oleta Mary to Raymond Robert Moore son of Mrs Pearl Moore Pittsburg yesterday at New Castle Wyoming by the Methodist minister. Miss Perking graduated from Corry High School class of 1933 and from Penn State College class of 1937. Mr Moore graduated Perth State College class of 1936 and is with the United States Forest Service at Harney National Forest HQ in Custer South Dakota. They plan a trip to Yellowstone Park and will stay in Yellowstown New York? The bride’s mother attended the ceremony and will accompany them to Yellowstone Park and to visit her sister Mrs Homer Martin at Sen Mateo Cutit.

Waye M. Perkins Corry Oleta Mary Raymond Robert Moore Pearl Moore Pittsburgh New Castle Wyoming Miss Perking Penn Elias Moore Perth State College United States Forest Service Harney National Forest Custer South Cuate South Dakota Yellowstone National Yellowstown Nyinna? Park Homer Martin Sen Mateo Cutit

Bumper crop for farmers across South Dakota states

Ey United Press reports farmers from South Dakota to file for harvest as corn prospects rise. Major corn producing states forecast yields two to eight times higher than 1936 with government estimates near 2.57 billion bushels. Favorable July weather boosted hopes, but price outlook remains pressured by supply.

United Press Chicago South Dakota Wich

Seek Members in New Union Formed in Hershey

United Press reports a new independent workers federation in American politics aims to attract around 20000 unionists by year end. Delegates at the conference pledged to build an industrial organization, with meetings led by Wilbur Green, though details of the constitution were not released.

Hershey A. P Wbar Aneri 2A fUkés Amions Astaibos Federation Ledilens Lewis Industriat Anit American Federation of Labor Ievdey Wilbur Green Neto

Railroad men vote on wage boost today

Officials of railway brotherhoods tally ballots on a 4-20 percent wage increase demand and whether members will authorize strikes. The vote centers on how the union will proceed, with leaders indicating readiness to press for action if approved.

Unite Cleveland Gye Railroad Act Whitney Etailriud Phe Yasui

August Market Trends Quietly Favor Bulls on Wall Street

New York reports August tends to boost markets with the industrial and railroad averages showing long term gains. The utility index mostly rises, except 1936 due to legislation. Traders fear congressional session timing and labor issues, notably GM contract talks. Markets, banks, and London exchanges close for the August bank holiday, reopening Tuesday.

Wall Street Congress General Motors

Industrial issues lead market today

United Press reports dull trading as industrials especially steel and water shares lift sentiment. Steel demand rose with the American Iron and Steel Institute citing weekly operating at 8% capacity, highest since May 24, supporting steel stock strength amid uncertain legislation and a bullish overall tone.

United Press New York American Iron & Steel Institute Anwrivan Arrarmnita Atlantic Refining Ambirn So Soreeeny Bom Bendix Aviation Bethlehem Steel Boeing General Electric Wey Bey General Motors Coe SB International Nickel Kennewalt Pore Gee Montgomery Ward Vo Nash Kelvinator National Dairy Ae Peat New York Central BO Paramount Yscseeeens BBM Penna RR Eee BLY 'Radio Wpe MOM Standam United Corp U S Steet Warner Brig Co Ccccecy Westinghouse

Goliath Height Explained From Ancient Measurements

The Bible describes Goliath as six cubits and a span tall. Using a Hebrew cubit of 17.8 inches and a span of 8.40 inches, Goliath would stand about nine feet two inches tall according to this calculation.

Goliath David

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