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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1936
Page
5
Fragmentary text references a marriage and political themes involving Ameri and foreign policy. Names and specifics are unreadable, leaving only hints of an event or order and a possible sports or public notice context.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a North Shore area vote or site selection. It references a ferry, a stand, and residents possibly choosing a location, but the text is incomplete. No clear names, dates, or actions are recoverable from the readable portions.
ILyle Thomas left for Cincinnati after attending the U B Church dedication. Mrs Thomas has been in Cincinnati Mans Weld and Indianapolis for a week or more and returned home. Frank Swanson of Jamestown visits the city on business for the Quality Cash store which is being redecorated this week by Elmer McHiroy and Ray Mather.
Personal notes list neighbors and relatives visiting Erie area residents and attending church dedications. Names include J A McQuiston, G G Taylor, Al Lasko, Betty Lou, Genevieve Schwone, Hastings H Jones, Bishop A R Clippinger, Rev AA Amy, Bruce Thomas, John Kimmy, Myron Kimmy, Donn Maloney, Mrs Feld, Mrs Smiley, Selah Hammond, Norman Edinger, James Clifford, Joyce Clifford, Joseph Riley, Mabel Carroll, Thelma Long, Jack Henry, Don DeJean, Penn Beagle, Ray Powers, Ruth Powers, and many traveling guests at various events and camps.
Robert Wuteoh returned home from Erie after visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Watson Sr and family. Mr. and Mrs. L R Dodd of Jamestown were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J L Walgon on North Canter Street. Willmot Bates went back to Indianapolis after a week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. P W Bates of Columbus.
David Isaiah Wells, a former Columbus resident, died at his sister's home in Bele on Nivel Street. The body lies in state at her residence while funeral services are held at the WP B. Church on Peachaim Myers Streets Wednesday afternoon at 1 o clock, with interment by Columbians. He is survived by his wife, Thu B. Muzzy Wells, and fourty children.
A victim identified as a man named Speck was found shot by a high powered rifle as dawn broke. The bullet passed through the skull and the killer’s identity was not established for several hours. Speck wore a coal pin and red cloth. three companions were with him earlier, Edward Duke of Springboro and Theodore Beynos of Eilinhors. The body was moved to the family home and will be laid to rest at St Philip's church in Crossingville with interment there.
The Cory Ministerial Association met at the United Brethren in Christ Church this morning. Members approved a four for the Christmas drives. Adjutant Sullivan of the Salvation Army reported on the Moss Bible Case and the Army’s efforts to print materials. Rev Kb Wagney of St Paul’s Lutheran discussed Protestant Estimates of Ameraypha and a plan for six monthly union services.
Relatives in Corry report the death of Neil McInnes of Chicago Illinois formerly of Corry occurred at his home Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock. He was a brother of Colin McInnes of Corry and resided here for many years leaving about fifteen years ago He is survived by his wife and other relatives.
The Concord Parent and Teachers Association invites the public to a bazaar at Concord School. Committees set up booths with fancy work, popcorn balls, hot refreshments for the February benefit. Officials hope to attract a large crowd and raise funds for the association.
United Press Financial Editor Elmer Walzer reports stock market conditions in New York with expectations of a rise, linked to British market actions and a hoped for uptick in steel and auto sectors. Oil stocks such as Standard of New Jersey and Humble Oil Refining show potential, while tax considerations may limit near term selling.
York dispatch reports a Supreme Court ruling deferred the constitutionality review of the utility holding company act, causing market instability though trading gains were seen in Amusement and several key stocks. Notable items include American Can American Locomotives and General Motors with mixed close prices amid broader administration reorganizations and district reassignments.
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