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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1936
Page
5
Fragmented OCR text hints at agricultural policy shifts after World War I, noting figures about funds and extension, postwar farm programs, and the squeeze on farmers. Mentions demand for grain and rising costs, with references to urban filers and extension work amid economic strain.
The Stanford Hose Company backs a new ordinance to establish fire police duties and station operations. If approved, twenty hose members will patrol during fires under tight rules prohibiting political activity. Council approved first and second readings. final adoption awaits next meeting with possible changes. Also notes local residents from Randalia Iowa and Des Moines Town visiting, and Gene Hasbrouck vacationing at Canauohta Lake.
A long list of social visitors and travelers is documented as Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Roelofs and children return to Philadelphia from guests in town. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Houghton return from Adirondacks. Several families including Miller, Stewart, Porter, Johnson, Schroeder, Lacey, and MacInnes are noted hosting or visiting in Kane and nearby towns, with trips extending to New York, Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, and Canada.
Marie Wendt 23 year old Eurasian heiress is indicted in Los Angeles on smuggling 54 pounds of heroin. She was seized in Los Angeles released on own recognizance then arrested in New York as she prepared to sail for Europe. She was flown back for a federal grand jury session. Government agents say she worked for a powerful drug-smuggling ring.
Mrs. Mark Goyar announces the marriage of her daughter Lillian to Darry W. Powers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Powers of West Pleasant Street. The ceremony occurred Monday August 17, 1936 in Ripley New York with attendants Sumner Bentley Jr of Philadelphia and Jerry Kolpein of Westfield. A short honeymoon through the Adirondacks followed. the couple will reside at 5 West Smith Street Corry.
A fragmented OCR note discusses bridal bouquets and symbols, mentioning a wheat ear motif and a right hand reference. It suggests bridal arrangements as a symbol of gratitude and plehtitude, though details are unclear and names or dates do not emerge.
Wort received today of the marriage at Los Angeles California of Miss Blaine St. Pierre formerly of Corty to Luther Byonslett of San Pedro California The ceremony took place in the First United Brethren church of Los Angeles Thursday afternoon August 8th at 4 30 o clock The bride wore a traveling suit of blue crepe with corsage of gardenias and was attended by her sister Agatha St Pierre Best man was Joseph Schäfer of Santa Monica They will reside in Los Angeles where Mrs Brownlett is associated with Chrysler Motors Announcement a puppet show will be presented Tuesday afternoon in conjunction with the soapbox derby in which NYA youths produced it The puppet show will be at the Junior High playgrounds at 1 20 pm The soapbox derby follows on South Center street at 2 20 pm and the puppet show will be repeated later on the Concert school grounds around 4 30 pm The public is invited
United Press reports that drought driven food price increases will lift farm income in the latter half of 1956. Agricultural economists expect gains to surpass those of 1955 as crops remain low and Midwest farmers seek relief, signaling a sustained positive trend into the year’s end.
Court orders Mark Grant to disclose concealed bonus bonds. He says they were hidden under a wash tub on the back porch. A garbled note mentions a streetcar ride and a horse incident in San Francisco. details are unclear and partly unreadable.
The Erie suburb of Westeyville family tragedy is court shown as Burt and McCariy report that Weed killed his wife and two children a month ago. He reportedly shouted that he had willed his family due to a scarier sire and will now be sent to a state hospital for observation before possible asylum commitment. Prosecutors fear July trial plans as Hina Miney visits Warren.
Tenders are cautious about the market's near term direction as commentators foresee a potential rebound yet note lighter volume. Kingst on Products' Paul Johnson predicts 1986 radio growth while steel shows improving operating rates and wage demand remains a concern in Pittsburgh. Labor Day signals a vacation pause and possible trading uptick or continued volatility on Wall Street.
New York trading session shows stocks firm amid light volume with gains in U S government issues and corn hitting a new 1936 peak. Cotton loses yesterday’s gains as trading centers on key names like American Can American Smelters General Motors Westinghouse and United Corp with varied moves across Industrials, Oils, and utilities.
The thirty first annual Casler family reunion was held at Pan- Pin Blocks on Sunday August 16 with about ninety relatives and friends from South Dalat Paigesville O Conneautyil May ville Westfeld and nearby areas. A basket dinner followed by a short business meeting kept officers the same for 1937. The next gathering is set for the third Sunday in August at the same site.
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