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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1936
Page
3
The town notes a mix of local events and regional updates. A Rex theater weekly award prize reaches $100 while school board discussions surround the 1996-87 term ahead of meetings. County finance shows rising tax receipts reducing borrowing need. Shriners plan a large outing at Cornwant Lake Park.
United press dispatch from Marrigburg reports the legislature approved a revenue package totaling about 50.5 million dollars. It raises 45 million for unemployment relief through February, 85.5 million for other emergency expenditures, and funds for food control social security school aid and government operations.
Harrisburg reports the Weiss-Andrews flood control measure nears approval as a companion $150,000 fund for hazard removal passes, while a $50 million bond proposal died in senate committee. The revised bill authorizes eminent domain and state control of water resources, with federal navigation rights reserved to the feds. Senate dissent comes from three Republican members.
The senate confirmed its liquor control board picks at $10,000 a year each, naming Walter T. Grosseup Leo A. Crossen and W. Worrell Wagner, all of Philadelphia. Several cabinet officers were rejected and others slated for reappointment by Governor Earle as nominations moved through the closing legislative session.
An old advertisement promotes Golden-Lax Tablets to ease constipation and San-Cura Ointment to relieve itching and irritation. It claims rapid, safe relief and healing, urging readers to buy at all drug stores with prices listed.
Mercyhurst will hold its eleventh annual retreat for women from August 21 to August 29. Rev. Thomas Wright of the Redemptorist Order will oversee the program at Mercyhurst’s Glenwood Hill location, inviting all women to join for reflection and spiritual focus.
The article reports on an Employment Bureau critique of WPA work projects and their reach, noting shifts in staffing, funding and program scope. It cites figures on job numbers, private industry participation, and state aid, with officials including the WPA director and local authorities commenting on the funding and reservations.
Mae Grower daughter of Mr and Mrs Peles Grower wed William L. Helton son of Nurs Loliie Helton at St Peters B C church. Ceremony by Rev Fr ModndeWa. Bride attended by sister Mrs Catherine Cook of Pittsburgh groom by Robert Howgard of Meadville. They will live at 514k North Street Mesaville.
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