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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1935
Page
3
Borough and county events fill Corry daily life with elections changes, festival planning, and a major National Guard encampment. Key notes include registration deadlines, candidate draws, local incidents, and upcoming Grangers Windley Lake celebration with water sports and bingo.
Spring Creek notes a social week with Mrs John McKay visiting Meadville relatives and Miss Margaret Sandburg host. various locals from Portville Kane and Buffalo joined events. A West Spring Creek school reunion at Manley’s Grove drew attendees. Townsend Club plans a meeting Aug 20 at the Weiderated church with Dr L Di Paige and George McKelvey visiting.
Chautauqua Reorganization Corp says $400000 of a $500000 bond issue must be raised before further foreclosure action October 1. Witam Biting Jr of Biting and Company of St. Louis cautions no progress until funds secured, following a conference with directors and Advisory Board at the Colonnade building.
The West Spring Creek School reunion drew about one hundred former pupils. The event occurred at Manley’s Grove on Thursday August 19 with officers for the year reappointed. A group photo captured attendees from Pittsburgh, Youngstown, Michigan, Tri Kibumbo, Jamestown, Kane, Corry, Waterford, and Youngeville.
The colonists of Wiie county were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Rollo McCray at Waterford for a noon luncheon today. Attendees from Corry include Louise Williams, Mrs. Tom Gibin, Mrs. Ben Starr, Mrs. Catherine Abbey, Mrs. Andrew Paulson, Miss Artie Terrill, Mrs. John Patterson, Mrs. FO, Howard, and Donaldson. A bridge club gathering occurred at the hostess’s cottage with tables set outdoors and awards to Mrs. Frank M. Loveland and Mrs. S. D. Wilcox. William Herry and son, Miss Lillie Henry, and Earl Batwered visited Shefield Monday. Miss Bruna Alen of Tidbute was in town this week.
Chinese volunteers operate in Manchukuo and Mongolia, waging sabotage against Japanese and Manchukuo forces. News is suppressed. results include railway damage, wire cuts, and arson. Protections keep reports limited, with public notices only when volunteers retreat across the Siberian border.
United Press reports Pennsylvania Railroad will hold competitive tests throughout August to award a four year scholarship at the University of Pennsylvania established in 1920 to memorialize freight department men who died in World War I. Eligibility extends to sons and sons of members of the freight traffic department and assistant daughters of Department No 8 members. Applicants must meet university admission standards and provide records and recommendations. the winner will be chosen by university authorities. The vacancy arises from the graduation last June of Miss Alice M Thayer and Miss Mary M Thayer.
Pul Ri Uy, Fay AUS Lee sur in yeata, B. M. Trauger, has been fishing in Lake Winola and thought it rolish to pay 5 for a fishing permit this year. When he was arrested for fishing without a license, Trauger said it was a money-taking scheme. He added that he would appear from the sentence of a $10 fine any cost.
Two Monsville girls, ages unknown, were rescued from Lake Erie near Valley Sota by a beach guard on duty at the park. The injured or distressed state of the girls is unclear in the partial report, but lifeguards and workers aided and there are no further details on the incident or the identities of those involved.
August 17 note lists eligibility for relief identification cards under the WEA project. Names such as Willa J Franti and Praniliry assistant officials indicate issuance to eligible individuals and relatives. Cards are to be signed and issued to the employ or relative as reports for auby on the project.
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