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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1936
Page
7
Fragmentary text references a round two and a score 155 with players Billy and Conn in a sports context but lacks readable names dates or outcomes. Unable to determine complete event details from the garbled source.
The 18th department American Legion convention in Johnstown draws an estimated 25 000 visitors. The Point Stadium seats 22 000 for events including boxing, drum corps, and a grand parade. Joe Breen of Philadelphia will be guest of honor during opening day celebrated as Joel Breen Day.
The 1945 feeding stuffs samples tested by the Bureau of Foods and Chemistry in Harrisburg show 125 of 611 samples deficient in protein or fat or containing items not listed in tolerances. The report notes manufacturers failed to list certain additives and claims, underscoring the department’s role for farmers and state leaders.
Numerous requests pour in for additional July issue of the Monthly Bulletin published by the Department of Internal Affairs. Secretary Thomas A Logue notes the issue features bronze bust of William Penn unveiled May 25, interiors of the Mall of Fame, and Penn’s selection with 72 names. also covers Cornplanter Indian Reservation history and county officials listings in the current and forthcoming issues.
Thompson, a Bennington explosion survivor from July 21 1865, may obtain a pension after officials reviewed his naval service records and years of injury. George Birmingham wrote to confirm potential recognition on the anniversary of the disaster.
A North Carolina buyer has been in Corry and nearby areas this week purchasing oats for shipment to the southern states. About fifteen cars were bought Monday with shipments from Colas, Clymer and surrounding points. Yields are valued at 7 to 84 dollars per ton as farmers hoist out hoping for Midwest drought premiums while the region reports a bumper crop this year and full storage space.
Aug 11 two men, George H Ferry and George Hesketh, were held in county jail on serious sexual atentions with two ten year old girls. Police Chief Christopher and ADA Laub prepared formal charges after arrest at Perry’s calendar store 215 Fast 10th Street. Neighbors alerted police when they saw the girls enter.
Local Republicans voiced dissatisfaction with Governor Art Landon plan for a brief speech in Erie on August 24. They aim to push Landon to stay longer than ten minutes, potentially an hour or two, despite an itinerary listing a 1 pm arrival on a special train.
Local farmers report drought conditions have slowed crop development with oats and potatoes below average. Corn stands as a standout with resilient growth thanks to intermittent showers, while overall acreage remains below normal and distant regions fare worse. Farm conditions remain better locally than in harder hit areas.
A string of weekend accidents on lir County highways injured seven people and caused major property damage. Joseph Bamish, 20, of Hersey, is in critical condition at Hic County General Hospital after a Saturday afternoon crash at Kyler's Corners. He was trapped under a Ford pickup and admitted unconscious, with multiple facial fractures and severe lacerations.
Aug 1 Girard will press ahead with plans for a municipal lighting plant. Attorney Sisson says the borough solicitor says the court enjoined officials from completing a contract with the Cleveland firm Fairbanks Morse Mo. The court found the bid specs improper and allowed bids from other companies.
A scanned financial record lists expenses under Transportal Operation and general costs. It notes wages, repairs, utilities, and administrative items with totals around 1,029,111 and 1890214 for expenses. board officers Galald A Faulkner John Burite and Arthur L Page verify the accounts as correct.
Sidney Hart is murdered aboard the yacht Carmen owned by his daughter in law Mrs Montgomery Glass. Captain is killed and four workers shanghaied are suspects. Chapin the jockey and Hampton confront Archie Montgomery and Grace Devin as Chapin discovers Hart left a million to Grace Ryder and himself.
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