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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1936

Page

7

Erie Theatre Basement Fire Threatens Palace at State Street

Firemen fought a basement blaze that endangered the Palace theatre on State street, causing about 360 dollars in damage to structure and contents. The theatre will close until a new Moor is installed, with rafters destroyed but concrete floor halting spread. Fire crews also battled three other fires during the storm.

Erie Jun Palace Theatre State Street Lawrence Scully Palace Conndaut, O Conneaut Harbor Parke Avenue

Bradford Man Killed at Work on Oil Lease

Bradford January 24 Kenneth Raber eighty one was fatally injured at the Canan lease of the Booth estate at Big Shanty. He was driving a tractor and a wire cable struck him causing a fractured skull and severe lacerations. He died within minutes despite medical help.

Bradford Kenneth Raber Booth Estate Big Shanty Raber

Corryite Aids Capture Suspect In Jamestown Jewelry Heist

Corryite Terry Blanchard, working near Baldwin Jewelry Shop, helped detain John McGowan 46 after he smashed a window and stole two watches and an empty case. An officer arrested McGowan nearby, charging him with third degree burglary. Watches valued under $100.

Qlick McGowan

Dairymen Name Officers for 1936

At a Wattsburg Dairymen's League meeting after an oyster dinner at the Presbyterian church, officers were elected for the year: President Ora Gibbons, Vice President Gerald Johnson, Secretary Arthur Harwood, Treasurer T A Gilmore, Director three years Earl Rockowell. The group discussed butter and oleo margarine and County Director H Marsh of Waterford spoke on necessary legislation to protect dairymen. Talks were given by Mr and Mrs Arvine Munsee, Mr and Mrs J Tad Williams, and Mr and Mrs Arthur Harwood.

Wattsburg

Meadville Heads New Liquor Bureau Enforcing Law

The state liquor control board reveals a new Bureau of liquor law enforcement with Meadville as the district headquarters. About 25 officers will cover eleven counties including Erie Crawford and Venango while a slate of agents will patrol many points. offices are on Chestnut Street. Training completes by February, with opening soon after. The district spans Erie Crawford Mercer Lawrence Venango Warren Forest Jefferson and McKean counties, and the bureau will intensify checks on illegal liquor venues and license seekers.

Meadville Bureau of Liquor Law Enforcement Corry State Liquor Control Board Wile Steartyitle Sbeen A. 7 Wicred Look Chestnut Street

Moana Loa Eruption Captured By Corry Boy

Corry Boy Frederick Parkhurst writes from Pearl Harbor about Moana Loa erupting on the big island of Hawaii. The lava flow nears Hilo as bombs from Army planes fail to divert it. Spectators from around the world call it the most spectacular sight ever seen.

Oana Loa Hawaii Frederick Parkhurst Charles BE. Parkhurst Pearl Harbor Corry Boy Moena Loa Laval Hila Hilo

Parkhurst in line for chief petty officer

Frederick rarehurst a Kerlown Corry boy with eleven years in the U S Navy seeks advancement to chief petty officer after ranking eighteenth on a list of thirty from hundreds who took qualifying exams. The announcement is expected soon amid reports of ongoing naval modernization and duty in Hawaii.

Frederick Rarehurst Kerlown Corry U.S. Navy Hawaii Une Parkhurst Navy

Fire destroys first floor of plant in $5,000 blaze

Fire gut a plant floor causing $5,000 damage and prompting temporary plant shutdown. Superintendent says insurance covers losses while workmen prepare to resume operations. A local bid by Patterson for a future job was left undecided if the Local Company lands the contract. Fire crews responded to multiple alarms, including a separate call at the Gray residence.

Eutliwues Patterson

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