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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1937

Page

3

Town observed a surprise birthday honoring Mrs. Grant

The community gathered at the bridge area for a party honoring Mrs. Grant with gifts and songs. Dorothy Jess and Mrs. Demip received tokens as part of the celebration. Attendees included Mrs. Perkins and Mr. Charles, with a second round of appreciation planned for the city residents.

Cros Grant Oz Cveed Buidge Iss Dorothy Jess Demip C. Akam Cole Tureen Ain Isses Betty Lou Dicky Ve Perkins Charles

Willis Orders County Audit Of Back Tax Records

Erie December 18 Controller Harvey M Willis ordered a county wide audit of delinquent back tax records after weeks of quarrel with commissioners Elton Blair Thomas Watley Blair demanded the audit and resisted an earlier motion for an investigation into missing records Root and Co was sought as the auditing firm while Blair and Watley delayed the process by stalling on motions and appointments.

Erie Harvey M Willis Elton Blair Thomas W. Watley L. Melon Blair Watley Tueasay Platley Helen Mr. Schlurait Root and Co

Use of Audiemeters to Test Pupils Hearing

Harrisburg reports the Division of Health announces audiometer use in schools to assess hearing and aid class placement. Superintendent Lester K. Ade states the instrument helps identify pupils needing special classes and notes new legislation requiring psychological exams for school children.

Harrisburg Division of Health (Education Department of Public Instruction Dry Lester K. Ade Algo

Christmas decoration market to top two million dollars

Jennayl vanlang forecasts over 2 million dollars in Christmas trees and greens purchases this season. Pennsylvania foresters report preferred species include white pine hemlock pine and red cedar with balsam fir and spruces imported from the northeast. growing Christmas trees offer profitable farm income and seasonal demand drives storage and timely harvesting.

Manmebuirl Jennayl Vanlang Tamey W. Bogardus State Department of Forests Att Waters Wald Woday Boganlus Ilister Commonwealth Pennsylvania Tradesnon Milan Winans Callec'es Jaure Tho Dziehrin Earl

Warns Against Theft of Christmas Trees

Harrisburg December 16 Deputy Secretary W J B Winters of the State Department of Forests and Waters announced the state law by May 4 1921 imposes a fine not less than 25 dollars plus costs for Christmas trees removed from state forests without the notice of a state forest officer. Landowners have watched their evergreen plantings as thefts rose before the holidays and the department records indicate multiple plantations were damaged by Christmas tree thieves.

Harrisburg W. J. B. Winters State Department of Forests and Waters Coffe Department of Forests and Waters

Thompson's Barosma Compound Tablets Advert

An old advertisement promotes Thompson's Barosma Compound Tablets claiming to cleanse kidneys and relieve backache sideache and bladder troubles by removing accumulated poison from the blood. It urges to accept no substitutes and to obtain from your drug store.

Thompson Ady

War veterans of Pennsylvania eligible for state medal

United Press reports that Pennsylvania veterans who served in the World War and were part of the National Guard may receive the Pennsylvania Governor’s Medal. Authorized by the 1897 act, the medal bears the national guard title and William Penn design, with a rainbow ribbon. About 1,000 medals have been issued, with a 60 cent issuing charge.

United Press Haikrisburg der Pennsylvanti Nutturial Guard Ag “Bey Fie LAL\! Agralrs Willian Penn Pennmsylvania Federsopvive

County Allocates Gasoline Tax for Highway Projects

The county received a state gasoline tax refund totaling 18 for highway building and bridge improvements. Funds will cover interest, sinking fund requirements, and a portion of local public works. Officials note the total reflects one eighth of certain collections, with distribution through county ledgers.

Brle F. Clair

Relief Bureau Absorbs Board In State Aid Restructuring

The Department of Justice authorized by the state to take over the duties of the relief board starting January 1. The move faces constitutional challenges as the state supreme court reviews the plan. Attorney General Margiotti expresses skepticism that the court will uphold the change.

Unite Harmiepurg Department of Biblic Assstines Justice Depart MEA Pour

Kiwanians Hear John Fehrenbach On Gold Mining

John Fehrenbach secretary of the Titusville Rotary Club and president of the Chamber of Commerce spoke to the Kiwanians on gold mining in Alaska and northern Canada. He shared mining and refining details, transport issues, and experiences from his inspection trip. The meeting planned a Christmas party at the Hotel Corry next Wednesday at 6 30 p m with a musical program by Kepper Tiffany and Carle.

John Fehrenbach Rotary Club Titusville Pie Chamber of Commerce Kiwania Clb Pehrenbach Alaska Canada Hotel Corry Wetson Kepper Tiffany Carle

Erie County Man Ends His Life on 89th Birthday

A long time farmer near West Library in Erie County reportedly died by self inflicted actions on his 89th birthday at his farm home on the Heidley road. Authorities say the death was by own action and foul play is not suspected. The deceased had been in ill health for several months and his relatives found him with signs of a struggle nearby. The exact cause remains under investigation by local officials.

Erie County Young Peportz Ty. Sports Yolnee Jinesa

New Club President Sets 1988 Plans After Meeting

Arthur Scheppner, newly elected president, met with committees of the club to discuss the 1988 program. Junie Dowling attended as guest, with about thirty members present for an enjoyable evening.

Tan Mo Junie Dowling Arthur Scheppner

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