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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1937
Page
8
An alleged refueling dispute in a Mas Eastman essay provoked Ernest Hemingway into a tense confrontation at their publisher's New York office. Hemingway reportedly challenged Eastman with a copy of the contentious book.
Gov. James V. Allred of Texas appears as guest of honor at a Charro festa in Mexico City during a goodwill visit. The event showcases regional Mexican culture as the Texas governor engages with local leaders and spectators.
Mrs Lenora King of St Clair Missouri confessed to attempting to poison her two children and herself by rat poison treated ham. In Oklahoma Vern Waller, 26, faces first degree murder charge after confessing to killing his father on a farm near Edmond. He turned himself in to Oklahoma City authorities.
A Democratic picnic at Erie is announced for August 21. The event, organized by the Erie County Democratic committee, features entertainment, speakers including former national figures, and prizes totaling $1,500 in cash and goods. Admission is free.
City council to discuss a proposed trap system above Seneca Street intake to reduce rock and debris blockage after heavy rains. Talks include East Wayne and Smith Street sewers backups and a request for Erie County funds to repair streets washed out by a cloudburst. Mayor Miller and City Solicitor Kincaid consulted county officials.
Funeral services for Mrs Anna Williams were held with rites by the Winnebago church. Interment followed at Bing George Cemetery. Attending from out of town were many relatives and friends including Patton, Wesley Clapp, Hall Marsh, Pat Lawson, William Pless, and Chloe Plave among others.
The living Teddy Bear koala is the best loved Australian animal. It weighs about twenty to twenty five pounds when fully grown and lives on eucalyptus leaves, obtaining moisture from them. It can be seen in parks near cities and in the bush.
County commissioners consider canceling the Aug. 20 sports registration day amid reports of flawed enrollment lists. Officials warn rural registrants may face challenges at the primary, noting law allows courts to address irregularities. Counted on enrollment accuracy, Pennsylvania officials say rural turnout could drop sharply from past years.
The paper published by Minnesota state prison in Stillwater celebrates its 50th year with an enlarged edition. The issue features a black and gold print recalling the Younger brothers and the Northfield bank raid of 1878.
Kamerer Charles 40 once kingpin of Kamerer and Co. becomes librarian at Allegheny County workhouse. He entered before noon in custody of Sheriff Mell, to serve a five year term unless parole granted. Charged with misappropriating about 50,000 from clients, he pleaded guilty to one count of fraud.
After two years of work the delinquent tax accounts moved from the old docket system to a visible card system in the office of County Treasurer Ralph B. McCord. The switch eliminates pulling heavy dockets and follows a new plan for years including 1944 1988 1982 and 1931, a major effort McCord says will be adopted by many Pennsylvania counties.
A garbled note from Co ier's Weekly claims that snakes have many enemies including other snakes and humans. The text mentions India, China, and South America, with unclear references to cacao snakes and tropical habitats.
In 1742 Thomas Bolsover, a silversmith, found silver could be fused onto copper and rolled into thin plates, leading to the rise of the Sheffield plate industry. The breakthrough enabled mass production and broader use of plated silver wares.
A fragmented report notes a famed figure associated with Pitts and a statement that she was fine but missing. The text is incomplete but implies concern for her whereabouts and a possible search or discovery effort. Authorities or local figures are not clearly named in the legible portion.
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