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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1937
Page
3
Local events note the annual St John’s Day banquet at the Masonic Temple with District Attorney Mortimer E. Graham as speaker. A special City Council meeting tonight will adopt the 1937 budget.
Local cooperative associations in Pennsylvania have drawn over 2.25 million dollars from the Federal Rural Electrification Administration to extend more than 7100 miles of power lines. The non profit networks serve rural areas across 11 counties, reaching about 50,000 customers with operations in Northwestern, Central Pennsylvania Rural Electric, Southwest Central, Central Rural Electric, Tri county Rural Electric, Claverack, County Rural Electric, and Central Pennsylvania associations. The Central Pennsylvania Association faces Public Utility Commission hearings as REA staff attend.
Kane police raided a gambling room behind the LaMont pool room Friday night arresting Pieter H C McConnell and six others. Police confiscated tables dice and about $100. McConnell fined $100 others $5 each. The seized money was turned over to Burgess Feit and equipment will be destroyed per Chief Nelson.
Mrs Rosa McElrey of 312 South Center Street and Arden Watson of Corry were united in marriage at Cutting New York on Christmas Day at 11 o'clock. Rev Miles Wagner of Findley Lake performed the ceremony with Harold McElrey and Miss Louize Anderson as attendants. The newlyweds reside at 912 South Center Street.
Two Republicans compete for the 1988 Ohio Senate nomination Arthur H. Day of Cleveland and Robert A. Taft of Cincinnati Taft is the known favorite son candidate for Ohio Republicans Day is expected to declare his bid after the holidays Dem nominee expected to be Robert J. Kulkley for the Democrats
More than 400000 rural school children will receive physical examinations by the state health department before year end. The process aims to identify defects and apply corrective measures, with over 1000 physicians and nurses involved under Dr. Waith MacBride-Dexter.
The Pennsylvania Motor Police introduced the first white patrol cars in eastern Pennsylvania during the holiday, with about 60 cars to be phased in across the Commonwealth over the next two weeks. Engines will be assigned to Philadelphia and Harrisburg districts, patrolling main roads on 12 mile stretches to study traffic density and accident frequency, aiming to gauge needed force to cut automobile crashes. Police Commissioner Percy W. Foote ordered drills for Christmas traffic control as motorists are urged to exercise caution in adverse weather.
Carlisle police report Charles E. Mobley aged 26 held in Cumberland County jail awaiting arraignment on charges of murdering Leonard Frownfelter 42, New Cumberland saloon proprietor, during Christmas night. Mobley entered the saloon for a beer and opened fire, striking Brownfelter with three shots and firing others around the room before being fought off by an armed patron who struck him with a chair.
Colorado landmark Grays Peak was named to honor botanist Asa Gray. The naming reflects 19th century scientific recognition by explorers who mapped the region and documented flora. Gray's work influenced geographic naming conventions as pioneers cataloged plants and mountain terrains.
Corry residents sparkle as the Christmas lighting contest draws crowds and boosts local cheer. Final judging is this week with awards expected on New Year’s Day. Prizes totaling $60 are offered, with top entries from four wards. Winners include W. Maclees of Sout street Miss Koeanner of East Main street and Bud Sloan of East Pleasant street.
Caution on ice coated highways near Range's Corners West of Roosevelt Highway caused by numerous wrecks. About twenty cars and trucks were involved though no injuries were reported. Highway department officials urged cautious driving on sharp curves and dips to prevent further crashes.
Residents are invited to view festive Christmas trimming along residential streets including East Congress Street and West Church. Townsfolk note colorful displays and decorative lighting as part of the holiday season.
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