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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1937
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR mentions individuals such as Mi Loy and Misa Louise with unclear roles and a Friday event in Elgin plus scattered surnames Bunce Murray and Raymon suggesting a social or community notice without clear facts or dates.
Six months ended show Sharon Steel Corporation net income of 1,148,037 or 2.70 a common share in 1936. WPA and State Highway Department crews managed work on a stretch from Casey's Corners east to Rogelt's Farm. Fire scene investigation noted repairs and improved road conditions, with widening and graveled surfaces.
Erie County voters must register at their voting places by August 7 with extra sessions on August 12 and 13 for Corry voters. Registrars will operate at municipalities and the court house through August 14 to enroll residents changing residence or party or who have not previously registered. Permanent enrollment remains until the voter casts a ballot.
State officials report the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Fund earned 170 007 65 in interest for the second quarter of 1937 bringing the fund total to 40 550 216 13. Accrued interest and quarterly contributions are deposited with the Federal treasury and invested in U S government bonds under Social Security rules. Monthly contributions have been deferred pending further notice by the Social Security Board. A separate line notes a fatal railroad accident in Natrona, Pa, where John Hurn car 50 was killed while gathering coal.
A large audience enjoyed a bi weekly band concert under Golden Rule Chin Director Milan Wally. The program featured Blip Frawan with Luard May as vocalist, The Holy City sung by Willer, and the wartime medley Over There. The band has shown steady improvement since forming last November and attracted growing crowds.
United Press reports Britain is planning a peace program as a broader Western European accord unfolds. Key ministers including Baran and Merion are cited as preparing a mature package to align with France and Germany, aiming for progress by early autumn and a potential September accord.
Wilbur Rothar a Bronx janitor and father of eight faces arraignment in felony court today on a charge of attempting to extort George Palmer Putnam for the return of Amelia Earhart. Rothar was arrested after he accompanied Putnam and a federal agent to a bank to collect the money.
BRIE, Pa Aug 5 William Hughes a washerman aged 52 drowned today in Prestite Lake Bay after losing balance from a pier while his wife watched from shore. The accident occurred as Hewrdd, widower, and others nearby attempted to aid but were unable to reach him before he went under.
United Press reports a liquor fraud investigation in Pennsylvania led by Attorney General Charles J. Micak. The scheme allegedly defrauded unsophisticated investors of up to 150 thousand dollars or more through certificates and private whiskey investments. Agents from the liquor control board and the state securities commission uncovered the scheme.
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