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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1936

Page

3

Anniversary of the first Atlantic wireless message noted

The piece recalls the anniversary of the first wireless Atlantic message. It also reports on a Erie board of education meeting, a wage bonus for Jewell Tea Co employees, deer hunting in Corry, electric output gains by Associated Gas & Electric, a testimonial dinner for P. Clair Ross, and various local notices including rail workers, weather outlook, water checks, church assembly, a Meadvill trainman injury, and a new Corry company Precision Products Inc with $10 000 stock.

Atlantic Board of Education Jewell Tea Ca, Inc L. J. Harden Erie P. Clair Ross Corry Sterling Club Butler H. B. Callahan Ross Precision Products, Inc State Department Harrisburg Frank Ames E. Graham 8. J. Irvine

Prince Edward Abdicates Throne Amid Emotive Farewell

Hundreds of Corryites hear the farewell of Edward of Windsor as he renounces the throne to marry a twice divorced American woman. The broadcast on National and Columbia networks conveys his pledge to support his brother and empire while expressing gratitude to his family and the British public.

Prince Balward British Empire Corryltes Edward of Winder Wales George V Woma Waa United States National Columbia Duke of Yori Prince of Wales Ima N’s Edward Mr. Baldwin Hy Pelme Aninister Parliamerit Prince Wales

Increase in cigar industry in Pennsylvania gains momentum

Harrisburg reports from the Pennsylvania Department of Internal Affairs show 1,715,617,000 cigars were produced in 1935 across 280 establishments, surpassing 1934 output by 45,777,000. Most output comes from Philadelphia and York counties, with big firms and machine-made cigars common in Philadelphia and smaller, hand-made shops prevalent in York.

Harrisburg Bureau of Statistics Pennsylvania Department of Internal Affairs Pennsylvania Thomas A. Logue Commonwealth Philadelphia Yorke Philadelphia County York County

Protests Against Layoff WPA Employes In Erie

Erie voters and the Erie Work Alliance press for continued WPA jobs amid unemployment. Oscar Waller ton leads the alliance in urging expansion of federal aid while City Council refers the request to Mayor Barber, who cites national pressure to keep WPA working for the needy.

Erie County Coumly Works Progress Admintabration Harrisburg WPA Erie City Riie Attianes Nedy Bond Pestuuinge Puxehusingy Oscar Wallerton Alliance WIPA Igrle Charles R. Barber Eriewalt Pylday Barber Mayors’ Conference Washington

Gasoline Explosion Burns Three Women at Huntley Home

Fragmented report indicates three women were burned when gasoline exploded at a Huntley residence. Text suggests flames singed heads and rapid extinguishing by bystanders before relief services arrived. Witnesses mention gasoline fumes and possible ignition source during use by one woman. Misprint errors obscure full details.

Huntley

Superintendent resigns at Wallpen Gerbrit hospital

Misa Clara Justice, serving as superintendent for a year, submitted her resignation to the bond UF directora after yesterday's announcement. Prior roles included theoretical 1 structeons or nurnes.

Warren Misa Clara Justice Wallpen Gerbrit Hospital

Bradford Engine Plant to Move to Smethport

A Bradford engine company plans to relocate its Diesel plant to Smethport in the near future. The move would create about 100 jobs if the borough approves a suitable building site and bulkhead access is secured. Plans were announced by a company representative after talks with local leaders.

Bradford Smethport Smicthipomy Tessel ‘Nicblyr Engine Co Unwaniael Ya. Warskbinn Lenard John Fom Ye Sauviiipart 5 Ponape Club Washiburn Noble Buildig

Fear County Hospital Costs Exceed Estimate

Erie County officials reported the projected hospital construction and equipment costs will surpass original estimates. The county commissioners instructed their solicitor to prepare the proper application and forward it to Harrisburg without delay for additional funds from the Public Works Administration.

Erie County

Walkout at Oil City plant seeks wage boost

Oil City workers staged a 200 person walkout over pay as management shut two departments at the Pimp and Mavis Company plant. Officials said a wage dispute triggered the stoppage and a meeting was planned to discuss a ten cent an hour raise demand.

George H. Earle Oil City National Transit Pmutmjen Lig Transit Pimp Mavis Company Leveateroiy Powell Uther Winny Sia Saul Atul Upevidtes Niis Whee Denwind Thwan

Allegheny River Rises Further Amid Air Observations

Report from Allegheny at Franklin Portage shows river level increasing with highs around ten feet as weather continues warm. Barks and low spots remain flooded along the West Branch canal. river temperatures stay elevated and rising.

Ol Giey Allegheny aiMelal Franklin Peportage

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