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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1937

Page

3

Night of January ith and city notes on roads and repairs

Cloudy warmer day with events at the American Legion Building Fund concert and a sale planned for February 25. City Council discussed WPA aid for drainage on West Columbus and West Mirderioke streets while investigating costs for street improvements and rejecting hotel demolition bids. Police and traffic warnings amid slick conditions as snow covers western Pennsylvania. Jason Smith of N Center Street boasted health ahead of his 98th birthday today.

Glen Miler City Council WPA Wll West Cohumbus Pennsylvania Jason Smith N. Center Street F. Karzes Sherman Smith

Legislature Delayed On Budget Shapes State Agenda

Harrisburg dispatch notes the legislature stalls on budget policy delaying action on 49 bills as Gov Earle seeks federal aid for a $42 million institutional program. Key items include reform of the public service commission, unemployment relief funding, and a larger family of relief and tax measures.

United Press Harrisburg Earle Fuse Senate George H. Earle PWA Washington Anthracite Coal Industry Commission Public Serviceommission Public Service Company Law House Roosevelt Thompson Joint Committee Goodrich Relief Committee WPA National Guard Philadelphia

Tragic Pneumonia Claims 3 Year Old Ruthie Sellen

Ruthie Marie Sellen, 3, of Wattsburg, died Sunday at Hamet hospital from pneumonia after being admitted earlier that day. Funeral services are set for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at John Marks funeral home in North East, with Rev. Arthur Colley officiating. Interment will follow in the family lot near Corry.

Erie James Sellen Wattsburg Ruthie Marie Sellen Hamet John Marks North East Arthur Colley M. X. Churen Bigin Corry

Council to Keep 20 Mile Speed Signs Despite Petitions

City Council rejects a Golden Rule Club request to remove the 20 mile per hour signs on East Columbus Avenue and nearby streets. Mayor Jey reports investigations show removal would turn the street into a speedway and provoke more accidents despite drivers often exceeding 20 mph.

Mayne Glen East Cohanbuy Avenue South Center Union Streets Golden Rute Club East Columbus Avenue Businessmen's Club C. F. Brown Frits VanTassel J. W. Powell Gubng Safety Duke Mil Jey Columbus Avenue State Highway Patrol Miller Unin Chuneil Nibhulg

Coogan Grable Wedding Planned for December 20

Hollywood gossip notes reveal child star Jackie Coogan to marry Betty Grable on December 20. Plans remain tentative with Beverly Hills venue and a home to be established, while city officials debate traffic controls on South Center and Union streets.

United Press Hollywood Benty Grably Jackie Coogan Miss Grable Han War Coogan Dani RCO Beverly Jills

DAR Planning For Card Party In American Review Sun Area

The Brakenatiay Valley Chapter plans a card party for Monday evening at 8 o'clock. Proceeds benefit American Revolution era funds. Mrs Mire Wot Beake will host, with many chapter members and invited guests to attend. A musical program and theatrical sketches will feature the event.

Brakenatiay Valley Arwrican Revi Sun Monlay Keak Ube Ube Symuing James Minc- Taney W. Ly Peak

Escaped Convicts Seize Car In North Carolina Break

Seven inmates overpowered guards in a sensational escape in North Carolina. They forced driver Willard to abandon his car as authorities, led by Captain Charles Farmer, mobilized units and used telephones to coordinate a statewide hunt.

Conrad Walt Hiluikin Sal Willard Charles Farmer State Highway Patrol North Carolinas Patois Witl Hinton Roberts

Nerves and Salience in Hair Health Discussed

A shortened note argues that nerves and perceived nervous breakdowns relate little to baldness or hair washing. The piece hints at a corrective view and mentions a person named Melly.

Melly

WPA Funds Sought for Pa Relief Push

Preston Williams reports that Pennsylvania may receive an additional 3.7 million dollars for Works Progress Administration programs as part of a March release. State WPA officials expect more people to be displaced and note the need for extended funding to support relief efforts.

Preston Williams United Press Sta JI Wreisburg Pennsylvania Slater Hsp Henhet Anh Yun Hau Ean Binks Hulse Harry Ispe Fring Chicago

Puzzling Snippet Describes Fashioned Inhaled Lute Nonsense

A garbled excerpt mocks a Vir rian period trend of pinching a lute and drawing it into the nostrils with sharp inhalations, alluding to a crude and sexualized rumor about a lasting effect. The text remains fragmentary and unclear.

Fight for site in Chicago ends with fee dispute

The planned arena for a Bradiocie versus Lanis bout in Chicago faces a site decision. A 25 percent fee on the lakefront venue could influence promoter rental terms as the event schedule remains unsettled with possible Seiko park locations in contention.

United Press Chicago James J. Bradiocie Joe Lanis Soldier Flekl Demantle Comiskey Park

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