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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1937
Page
5
An OCR fragment sketches unclear phrases about clasps signs and a current heir. The readable bits suggest discussions of evening braid ideas and enamel items without full context or identifiable names or events.
Mrs L W Shepard hosted the S B Club gathering at North Center street with a bridge trophy and a fine repast. Mrs Irene McCullough, formerly Miss Irene Spencer, won a $100 diamond from C French Jewelry Store in Erie. W David W Crayford, Erie Central Labor Union leader, is appointed official organizer for the AFL in PA, OH, and NY. Plus a note on the "untouchable" class in trade at thirty percent.
Er, and Mira, I. B. Whittlesey depart for Detroit to spend New Year with son Lee and family. L. E B. Graham returns from Lock Haven on business. Miss Isabelle MacCoughan of New York guest at the Wilsons on Second Ave. and Miss Marie Smith visits Erie today.
Chinese forces reportedly recaptured 16 counties in Shensi province as revival of Japanese moves aims at Tsingtao. Battles raged in the Wutaishan area inside the Great Wall, with Chinese troops on the offensive to sever Japanese supply lines. In Latrobe Pa a 16 year old boy Harry Morrison died after an accidental self inflicted gunshot while handling a 34 caliber revolver.
Rev. Homer B. Davis of Erie spoke at the Rotary Club gathering at the Hotel Corry after a supper and business meeting. The program featured Miss Lilian Barnes singing with Mrs. O W Bracken at the piano, group singing, and Miss Lucile Murray on accompaniment. One visitor, Harry Burch of Mr Jowett, was welcomed as a visiting Rotarian. Davis spoke on the Christmas season and the approaching new year, focusing on the spirit of the holidays.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports two men await grand jury action on charges related to the 1929 murder of Patrick Craig, with Homewood electrician and a Wilkinsburg resident among the accused. Tony Romansky, a convict, and John Mik, a Detroit factory hand, faced a brief hearing before Alderman A M Maloney. A slim crowd observed. unusual remarks were noted, and the gathering attracted club attention.
New York December 29 Wall Street awaits a presidential budget and congressional program as hopes for immediate business relief fade. Firms like General Motors and RCA implement work sharing and need based hiring to cushion layoffs while the steel industry responds to price concerns raised by Robert Jackson.
New York stocks recovered after a decline as Bethlehem Steel led gains on naval construction hopes. Multiple shipbuilding and industrial issues rose, with General Electric General Motors and US Steel among movers. The market posted broad gains as investors priced in anticipated defense and energy demand.
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