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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1936
Page
3
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A string of brief items covers local events in Erie and nearby areas. Topics include a forthcoming board meeting, Harley Hall Jr injury updates after a fatal accident, Corry Water Company flushing mains in the Third and Fourth Wards, and demolition plans for the former Eli Barlow residence at 220 Maple Avenue. Oil production data show a weekly drop to 2,882,040 barrels, the lowest since early April. Erie's American Legion posts face charter suspension and related club-room violations. Pennsylvania dignitaries, including Grand Master Harry C Stevens, visit Meadville. Union City postmaster appointment confirmed. July Fourth fireworks ban praised for preventing accidents, with cross-town cooperation noted. A proposed liquor control survey aims to boost wine sales and profits for the state store system. The liquor board orders malt beverage licensees to thoroughly clean dispensing apparatus every 10 days. A civil suit involving Harry L. Schumacher accuses Haskell Miller of auto crash damages. A STUDY CLUBS broadcast from WLW Erie features Mrs Hulda Schnurmen pupils and Mrs Esther Donaldson Webb. A National Union rally for Sonia Justice in Erie and Crawford counties is slated at Conneaut Lake. Indiana State Teachers College appoints Day Dele McMesters as president.
Union City plans for a WPA funded sewage treatment works face possible cancellation after the borough council did not assign workers as required. Dr Edith MacBride-Dexter warns the project could be halted unless staffing actions are taken soon. The borough had an agreement with the state health department to fund construction at five thousand dollars annually, but funds were diverted in 1934 and 1935.
Residents on East Wayne Street faced a gas attack as two or three tear gas candles were released by Company A during field maneuvers at the old fair grounds on North Corry. The gas dispersed over the area, forcing gardeners from homes and even harming birds, though officials said no injuries or illegal acts occurred.
Francis Mahoney, a well known resident of the area, narrowly escaped severe facial injuries after his sedan left Roosevelt Highway near Kane on Saturday. Driving from his Connecticut home toward the city, he lost a wheel, hit a dirt pile, and crashed into a ditch. front end crushed, Mahoney escaped with cuts and minor injuries.
The House pushed ahead with relief funding details as Republicans backed a 35 million appropriation for jobless aid to February 1. The plan trails the personal estimate by 7 million. In Harrisburg, the House finalized and sent to the Senate the Eberharter bill for unemployment relief from August 1 to exhausted funds. With stop gap measures, total relief via the Special legislature reaches about 54.25 million, matching Governor Bare’s request.
WPA Musical Revue by Bluey Larive Post No 985 offers free entertainment with reserved seats at Condra's Pharmacy. Revue features works by American and local groups, chorus numbers, and comic acts. Public and post events plan, with ticketing beginning Thursday.
In Panama New York a party was held July 1 at the Judson home to honor the fiftieth anniversary of Mr and Mrs John Judson. Relatives from Silver Creek Gerry Jamestown Chautauqua Stow Open Meadows North Clymer attended along with Panama. Mary Rafferty of Pittsburgh and John Judson were married June 22 1986 and their children Jed Damestt and Donald Judson helped plan a surprise celebration. The event included scripture readings prayers by Rev Hunsberger a reading by Helen Blanchard a duet by Rev and Mrs Hunsberger a money purse and flowers from grandchildren Ralph and Russell Dameott Donald and David Judson. An ice lunch and a wedding cake prepared by Mrs Donald Judson followed.
Michael Fugmann, 62, a Hanover Township miner, will be arraigned today on charges of manufacturing and sending death-dealing bombs through the mails. District Attorney Leo Schwartz said evidence points to Fugmann as the man responsible for the Good Friday bombings that killed three. He was linked to Thomas A. Maloney, former head of the United Antitracite Miners of Pennsylvania, and figures Thomas Maloney Jr and Michael Gallagher were victims.
Harrisburg July 7 Secretary Lester I Ade announced the appointment of Dr Eugene J Sullivan superintendent of the Platoon Schools Hazleton as acting director of the Bureau of Professional Licensing and Enforcement in the Department of Public Instruction Sullivan was placed on a per diem wage of 13.85 dollars per working day
Erie officials moved Monday to reallocate labor from SERB relief lists to WPA work programs. With 742 cases district wide and 311 in the city, authorities aim to reserve cash aid for large families and direct relief while assigning capable men to the airport improvement crew and other WPA jobs. Direct reports were sent to 702 family heads to appear for interrogation at nearest WEA offices.
Kane July 7 reports that Continental Glass Company will add a new building to its recently acquired plant at Janie Cuy after a visit by two company officials. Eight workers began demolition and cleanup in preparation for construction as the grinding and polishing departments are reorganized due to idle capacity.
An OCR fragment touts Thompson's Eurogma Tablets to cleanse kidneys and ease backache and dizziness. It claims to stimulate the system, support kidney and bladder health, and restore energy, linking Golden-Lax as a laxative and promoting Barasma Tablets with prices cited for Golden-Lax.
Leo Mulderick, director of finance, becomes acting mayor after Mayor Glen Miller is confined following an operation. Councilman Mulderick presides as June treasurer’s report shows a balance of 6911.28 after receipts of 7736.68 and expenditures of 9804.97. Sewer troubles at the Phoenix Hotel discussed, pensioned to Streets director for action. Moves to settle with R. Messenger over city pavement title. American Legion seeks tax exemption for its North Center home and a tax refund for 1936. Report to be prepared by City Solicitor Kincaid next meeting.
Columnist T Howard Vincent O'Brien of the Chicago Daily News, published by Frank Knox, declares support for Franklin D. Roosevelt. He calls Knox a Republican candidate and labels the stance an emotional rebellion, arguing that a philosophy of government outweighs a campaign program.
Weather across the Great Plains remains extreme with no forecasted relief. Officials awaited word from President Roosevelt on drought relief programs as temperatures stayed record high and rainfall was scarce from the Midwest to the northern Mississippi Valley.
Carl Pierre of Myrtle Street asked the council to allow use of firearms within city limits to combat starlings destroying his garden. Council referred the matter to the Police department with power to act and an experiment may be conducted to determine appropriate steps against the pests in the city.
Mr and Mrs Mas Harvey will be heard at the Baptist Church on Wednesday May 8 at 7 45 oclock in a program of song music and sermon They have been active in aiding evangelists and pastors during services The couple brings an ensemble of ten musical instruments and Mr Harvey will deliver a message titled What Does Our Future Hold for You All friends and citizens of Corry are invited.
In Topeka Kansas Governor Landon urged the state legislature to grant power to enact a social security plan. He noted the Kansas constitution places aged, indigent and other handicapped care to counties and tied the move to national party platforms while avoiding a discussion of merits.
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