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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1936
Page
5
A Concord Community Mouse hosts a New Year's party Friday inviting all, with ladies asked to bring a tureen and pie or cake. Sponsored by the Community Committee and led by Webb McCray with Mrs Alma Cunningham and Miss Dorothy Whiteley mentioned among local attendees.
A wealth of names recounts holiday visitors and hosts in Warren. Mr and Mrs Everett Hoagwalt of Warren visited Mr and Mrs M S Reynolds. Several relatives from Jamestown, East Erie and Butler commented on departures to their homes after gatherings. Numerous locals plus out-of-town guests enjoyed Christmas at family homes on West Pleasant Street and nearby streets, with multiple people returning to work in cities like Erie Philadelphia Harrisburg Akron and Rochester.
Chicago authorities issue an order halting Bank Night screenings amid police concerns over attendance and safety. The ban targets theaters showing the program with penalties including fines up to $100. A separate crash near Spartansburg injures a motorist when a car left the road. damage costs are estimated at $250 to $3.
United Press reports telegrams were sent to Joseph J Bruno’s friends after his escape. Officials say messages hint at a hideout and possible destination as Attorney General Marglotti returned from Philadelphia and Harrisburg. James J Gallagher, appointed deputy attorney general, notes several friends received coded telegrams since the escape.
United Press report from Warsaw details a commercial aircraft crash near Charles Parkhurst Park. The wreck left four dead and several injured, including a crew of two and a total of twelve passengers aboard.
Authorities investigated three theories in the death of Edward H. Mortensen, 51, a coal miner and farmer from Spangler Pennsylvania. His body was found on a mountain path near Cherry Tree in Clearfield County. A second theory proposes suicide. the third suggests intentional homicide.
United Press notes year end market behavior as traders prepare cash tax losses and settlements. It cites diminished holiday activity, potential liabilities from recent events, and Wall Street cleanup. The Guaranty Trust monthly survey calls 1936 the most encouraging business period since the downturn, with a general expectation of continued recovery barring adverse developments in labor and municipal sectors.
New York reports a scattered decline in the midday stock session with narrow trading. Rail and offset groups outperformed while Douglas Aircraft rose on a favorable Excellun Wales report. Utilities slipped after early gains as several major issues tumbled toward closing levels.
Gov. Hatley will urge the 1937 General Assembly to enact sweeping changes in the public utilities system. Proposals reportedly include abolishing the present utility commission and consolidating regulatory authority under a new framework. The move comes amid Democratic gains and ongoing debate over state control.
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