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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1937
Page
3
Winter conditions linger with sleet making highways and sidewalks ice coated and dangerous. The Ada A Bleetile System shows electric output up 10.2 percent from a year ago. City council meets Monday to discuss automotive reports and factory output projections.
Harrisburg dispatch reports utilities oppose the Achterman Ominsky plan to create a five to seven member public utility commission replacing the current system. Key provisions draw fire include temporary five percent return on original cost, penalties for violations, and bidding rules. Officials warn rate disputes could drag for years without the change.
Mrs Velma D Moore worthy matron of Corry City Chapter Order of Easter Star hosted an officer banquet at the Hotel Corry. Twenty four guests attended a turkey dinner followed by bridge and games in the club room on the second floor. Decorations featured Ieiele clusters with order colors, candles, and cards. Each guest received a sweet pea favor in her station color. a flower basket awaited Mrs Moore, and the event closed with a coronet of floral gifts for Mastern Star officers.
The Columbus club report details Thursday social gathering with attendees Mrs Jorn Dubber and others, plus a bridge evening at Mrs Frank Gros’ home. A Sunday programme at Community Church in Yor features Sunday school and a 3 p.m. service led by Rev. Harris of Corry. Various residents from Cory, Westfield, Clymer, Corry and nearby towns visit and celebrate at homes, with notices of meetings, dinners, and upcoming events including a March meeting and a 88th birthday celebration for Mrs Melissa Howls.
Evangelistic meetings announced for Bethel Tabernacle beginning late September with Rev evangelist Wilson Babcockle of Cambridge MA as speaker at each session. He brings a long ministry record and is noted for slide trombone musical numbers. Visitors welcome. local residents urged to attend. Also notes on community events and club meetings including TWIG, Men’s Club, and social gatherings with award recipients.
In Waridee area a proposed charter milk price war triggers regulatory scrutiny. At the Mille Control board hearing in Lawrence hotel, producer and dealer groups argued over a standard price to wholesalers and retailers, with fears of market disruption and potential price hikes for consumers.
Mrs. G. G. Barker, president of the Ladies Auxiliary of Corry Hospital, announced a regular meeting will be held after the 1:30 home Monday afternoon instead of the usual Wednesday. This is the first session since the change and all members are urged to attend for important business discussions.
Police officer Sergeant Horekan of Bratenahl reports a large snapping turtle wedding along the lake shore. A dollar bill was found on one flipper. the sergeant recovered both the dollar and the turtle in an odd suburban scene.
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