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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1936
Page
3
A chaotic clipping summarizes multiple Erie area happenings inclines a Democratic picnic at Glenwood Park, a Pope’s Grave event, a Pennsylvnia hikes association convention in Williamsport, and various civic notices. It notes mint output shifts, Legion honors, and local road and weather updates amid broad 1930s era civic life.
The Erie Annual Conference of the United Brethren in Christ opens at Glenwood Church on Wednesday evening August 26 at 7 20 with Bishop Grant D Battfort presiding and runs to Sunday afternoon August 30. Key speakers include S S Hough J G Zeigler A T Howard J B Showers W G Clippinger HL Miller John Simpson and local pastors C M McIntyre L A McIntyre and S J Rengle among others. Sessions begin on daylight saving time attracting many residents.
In Jackson County Missouri John Warren Beery boasts big crops despite drouth rumors. His son John Warren Beery shows off an ingenious irrigation setup on the farm supplying water when needed. The feature includes examples of water rich muskmelon varieties grown on the Beery farm.
Harrisburg reports 203 motor bus accidents in July to the public service commission accident division, up from July 1986. One killed and 80 injured. property damage listed at 4819 dollars. Taxicab and truck figures show fewer accidents than July 1935 and 1995, with three killed and nine injured in truck reports. Property damage cited as 3847 dollars. No fatalities in taxicab incidents and 46 injuries. damage 2469 dollars.
Two men, one fully nude and another partially clothed, fled callers after an all night chase by state troopers and a posse in Wesleyville. They leaped from behind bushes on Station Road and frightened two girls, then vanished as the second man exposed himself. Police say the pair terrorized other Wesleyville women and may strike again.
A cadastral survey is a survey map or plan for making an official statement of quantity value and ownership for tax purposes. The note mentions a two inch map on a seal label and discusses locating exact positions and dimensions of objects within a parcel.
Warren Aug 22 14 United Refining Company plans a large expansion at its Warren refinery adding a new stacking plant extension. The upgrade nearly triples cracking capacity, introduces a single piece 78000 pound reaction chamber, and requires about 1250000 gallons of additional storage. Completion expected by November 1.
Police move to break a maple syrup fraud ring in western Pennsylvania after ten Browers arrested and several manufacturers charged. Investigators found samples labeled genuine maple syrup contained imitation flavoring. one manufacturer pleaded guilty, others fled or were dismissed, and a vendor scheme priced syrup at twenty cents a gallon with a margin of profit. Secretary T Hansell Drench ordered continued investigation and surveillance of the production and sale chain.
In Erie, on August 22, Chuck Woods of Detroit won a 10-round main bout against Maxie Strub. Other results included Lee Sheppard defeating Frankie Wolfram in a 10-round bout, Joe Michielove edging Carl Musnaugh in Toledo, and Wrank Schwarts scoring a six-round win in Pittsburgh.
Republicans in the city and county invite every voter to meet at State and 7th Streets at 7:45 PM to welcome Gov. Alf Landon. A parade led by Campbell’s band will move to Griswold Plaza where a program runs 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM with songs by James Anthony and Mrs. Blunner Evans adding entertainment ahead of Landon’s address at Union Station.
Erie officials signal no further local tax relief possible in school district or city limits. City Solicitor Murphy states 1986 legislative action remains the path for owners seeking relief. council had asked for broader relief but no city action remains unless legislature acts.
Harrisburg reports a 1985 enrollment in elementary and secondary schools totaling 2,294,373. Of these, 1,980,955 pupils attended public schools and 318,? in private and religious schools. Boys numbered 1,108,120 and girls 984,145.
To wed Olympic ace Charlotte Edwards, 21 year old Eradiaire of Colorado State College will wed Glenn Morris, a Denver automobile salesman who won the Olympic slocathion championship in Berlin. Shortly after the world record breaker returns from wope, Glenn met the girl while he was a student at Colorado State Central Pex.
Governor Landon will address the Chautauqua audience Monday evening with a high profile press contingent and notable guests expected. The event follows his Ripley arrival by train and proceeds to Westfield then Chautauqua for a luncheon and dinner, featuring several Republican leaders and journalists from across the district.
In Pukien a large force of mice estimated at 50 000 overran Shenchong near Foochow as cats and dogs fled for shelter and most residents shut themselves behind locked doors seeking safety.
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