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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1935
Page
3
A sprawling town bulletin notes a morning rally threatening further cuts, a large hunter deployment, and a Saturday plant holiday. It lists a regular Board of Education meeting, a plan for Old Age Pensions, and a 7:30 p.m. event with Dr. Clinton Wunder. It mentions Rex theatre plans, a gubernatorial auto-use warning, and various weather and crime updates alongside local civic items.
Columbus P A meets in December with Sunday school at 9 45 a m church service at 11 00 a m and Young People's meeting at 7 30 p m. Many local residents and visitors are noted including Mr and Mrs Anderson of Erie guests of Mr and Mrs Milton Bonney. The Ladies Aid held a Christmas Bingo party and prizes were awarded to several members. The Bluebird class plans a Christmas party on December 12 with dinner and a 10 cent gift exchange.
In Harrisburg, Democratic leaders and Governor Earle discuss delaying a special session to debate social security and unemployment relief. The timing hinges on federal act amendments and potential retroactive credits, with decisions likely in a week or ten days. Political calculations focus on upcoming elections and tax measures.
Hunters report several bears killed as season opens. Frank H Enright shot a massive black bear near Lusher Brook Betula after a long pursuit. The animal weighed about 400 pounds and measured nearly two inches of fur. Thirty hunters observed the kill calling it one of the best bags in years. Other bears were reported killed between Owin Nast and Sackett and along nearby hunting sections. A separate Calgary report notes a perfect rainbow visible for ten minutes after a recent snowstorm.
The Woman's Benefit Association elected officers for the year at a meeting last evening in their hall. Officers include President Katherine Young and Vice President Mary Murray. Installation will be in January. Cards and bingo followed, with lunch served by A Barnessy Anna Bradford and Katherine Yount. Local residents Henry Weingard died Friday after an extended illness. Mrs Harvey faced an automobile accident in court but was absolved. Others visited and attended Pomona Grange activities in Youngsville. The Columbus Grange plans to meet December 11 with 14 new members to be initiated. The Bridge Club held a dessert bridge social with prizes awarded to Mrs Blanche Bune, Mrs Frank Cronby, and Mrs James Hall.
Warren December 7 Harry Viet of near Lander Warren county received from four to eight years in the Western penitentiary by Judge D A Arird on involuntary manslaughter charges. Viet also paid fines totaling 190 and costs of the case. He pleaded guilty to slaying Walter Mahan 25 of Mahan Corners near Hare during an October 23 gathering. Mahan died and a relative of Viet was injured. Viet had previously pled guilty to manslaughter charges.
Harrisburg reports the State Department of Health urges adults to value adequate sleep and for individuals to determine and meet their minimum sleep needs. Dr. Paul A. Rothfuss warns that excessive activities and modern recreation rob children of sleep, weakening immunity and risking health.
A fire destroyed a Ridge Street bungalow in Erin on Thursday, leaving six people homeless and causing an estimated seven thousand dollars in losses. The Benner family, two children, and Mr and Mrs McCreary fled in bare feet for help as flames spread from clothes near a stove. Firefighters faced a weak water supply and high winds delaying containment.
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