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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1937
Page
2
Thomas Mitchell a prominent Franklin oil producer died yesterday at his winter home on Treasure Island near St. Petersburg Florida. He was 58 and well known in local industry circles.
City and vicinity reports health bread vendors and deliveries. Mrs Stewart reported critical at home, and her husband’s condition listed as stable. Alatian Society to meet, hospital births and bridge club honors noted. Civic items include sewer work bids, budget prep, and legal notices. Multiple social events, church activities, and minor accidents documented with names and places.
The Interstate Commerce Commission urged Congress to relieve railroads from surtaxes on undistributed profits under the 1938 revenue act. It argued surtaxes deter using earnings for capital outlay and debt retirement and called for sinking funds and stronger financial structures to enable future improvements and avoid penalties.
The Townsend Club No 1 met in the Masonic hall last evening with strong attendance. New officers and committees aim for an unusually interesting year. The two Corry clubs have merged under one charter and will operate together. Petitions to be included with Townsend plans reach Vall ty 2 and thirteen million across the United States. Dr Francis Townsend is to present at Congress. Members will celebrate the leader's birthday with a party at the Masonic hall next Monday.
The Plymouth car owner C M Howard of Wright Street was badly damaged near the West South Street Springs Street intersection when struck by a Ford driven by A L Winters of Charlestown West Virginia. The Ford was backing from the curb. No injuries to occupants. Charles A Shuster leaves by motor for Bradford Coudersport and other places for Kurtz Furniture Co.
London and Rome report a shifting stance as Britain leans toward urging a quick civil war settlement. Italy has sent about 10,500 volunteers to the Nationalists in two weeks, while Spain’s Nationalist navy pledges to stay off British ships at the Strait of Gibraltar. Italy and Germany prepare notes to France and Britain, signaling continued volunteer aid until all forms of intervention end.
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