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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1936
Page
5
Washington January 22 reports Some members of the foreign relations committee urged public hearings on the administration’s neutrality program delaying Senate action. Ottawa reports Canadian scientists predict 1986 will be bad for farmers health and radio.
Gloucester New Jersey January 22 Two unidentified men drowned today when they broke through thin ice while skating on Newton creek near the city. Edward Kraft a policeman and William Harvey a fireman were taken to a hospital suffering from exposure after attempts to rescue the two men failed. Mrs Pred Seeley of Olean New York was discharged from Corry hospital where she had been a surgical patient for two weeks.
Mrs. Charles Woods returns to duties at the Jacqui School of Cosmetology in Erie after a home visit. Visitors in the city include T. Wicer and B. H. Wilder of Chicago with J. J. Dedmand, who left for Washington. Lawrence Desmoint of Galville, Can, visits his parents J. J. Deamon. P. Williams from Buffalo on business returns home tonight. Ralph Dewey, formerly at V. Phillips, goes home to Lancaster. Mrs. J. C. Kabler attends business in Warren. Valletti visits Old City. Miss Maston Cogswell, overnight guest of Mrs. Schrader, leaves for Erie to study at Sasqua School. Miss Hileen Lafferty of Wilkesville returns home today. Mary Demel leaves for Warren for a visit with Philo C. Dix. A. M. Cie and A. J. Schaub visit Erie on business. Mrs. P. S. Austin and Mrs. Howard Loveland in Erie on business. W. L. Peake and P. S. Bentley spend a short period in Erie on business.
High mass was held at St Thomas church for Mrs Catherine Slattery wife of John J Slattery 720 North Center street who died suddenly Saturday evening Rev Francis Graves P H celebrated with St Thomas choir. Relatives and members of Catholic Daughters attended. Burial in St Elizabeths cemetery. Bearers included Joseph Burkhart Oscar Tivis Charles Burkhardt Thomas Ward John Bagen and Charles Kinie. Attendees from Erie Oil City Buffalo Meadville Cleveland Middletown WY and New York City noted.
L. Waner, Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder, showed steady improvement in Oklahoma City as he recovers from pneumonia. Dr. Leonard Williams said Waner’s condition was getting better, with the star baseball player believed to be on the road to recovery.
State and federal officials joined to address a strange acne like dermatitis at the Yorkt plant of General Electric in Harrisburg. About 100 of 160 workers are affected and the plant may close pending investigation. Authorities will interview families and advise on preventing spread as the death of John Wallon, 22, linked to long exposure to halowax insulation is noted.
Philadelphia January 22 The board of directors of the Pennsylvania Railroad authorized the sale of 40.9 million dollars of 8 percent guaranteed mortgage bonds to Kuhn Loeb and Company of New York.
Harrisburg June 22 A large crowd attended the 20th annual Pennsylvania Farm Show with estimations surpassing opening day attendance. Officials cited better travel conditions aiding turnout and noted over 70,000 visitors viewed 10 acres of exhibits yesterday. 4-H activities engaged youth while adult focus rested on conventions of the Pennsylvania Threshermen and Farmers Protective Association and the Pennsylvania Association of Mille Dealers. Humor and music filled the program as the Union County 4-H Band and a Lancaster quartet performed. Keystone Chapter Future Farmers of America announced officers Richard Warfield president and others. The event also featured a one act play tournament to crown the state’s best rural acting.
In France Premier Laval faces collapse as Edouard Daladier eyed to lead the Radical Socialist party while six Radical Socialist ministers move to unseat Laval. Herriot, once head of the group, might back the challenge as Laval contemplates resignation amid a financial crisis.
The Junior Elementary Parent Teachers Association will meet this Thursday afternoon at five o'clock in the school auditorium. The program includes special music and speakers announced in advance. Mothers and friends of the school are invited. Eighteen groups are entered. the event runs tonight through Friday night.
United Press Financial Editor Elmer C. Walzer notes lack of market snap and unclear cause. Auto shares show no rally after a Senate bonus bill, while Cuban American Sugar preferred soars on rumors of dividend arrears and Keiser warns against dividends until cash improves, triggering a price drop.
Jan 22 stock market gains followed news of a baby bonus bill passing the House. Investors anticipated heavy auto purchases by bonus recipients, lifting motor shares such as Chrysler, General Motors, and Auburn. Trading volume rose with gains in motor equipment stocks and broad market strength amid easing bonds and firmer commodities.
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