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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1936
Page
7
Authorities recalled the 1985 86 winter as the most severe in the highway department’s history. The total cost reached 5 772 080 with 716 784 man days of work including WPA workers and CCC youths. Crews operated from November 17 to April 8 with near continuous effort from Thanksgiving to Easter.
Harrisburg reports reveal Pennsylvania farm families averaged five members in 1880 with yearly expenses totaling 87.20 dollars for subsistence and living costs. The itemized list includes wheat pork sugar potatoes butter eggs milk meat light tableware furniture and various incidentals, with rent and fuel forming major shares.
An article urges a balanced diet with milk, fruits, and vegetables to prevent constipation and recommends Kellogg’s All-Bran as a convenient bulk-forming cereal. It notes two tablespoonfuls daily, with higher amounts for stubborn cases, and advises consulting a doctor if relief fails. The piece lists production details and guarantees from Kellogg Company.
The Corry Business College Class of 1903 roster, listing twenty nine graduates, was recalled when an invitation found on West Pleasant Street surfaced. The ceremony occurred Tuesday evening in the High School Auditorium with Hon. Mantey Crosby delivering the address and C. H. Geiger presenting diplomas. Names span Shorthand and Bookkeeping tracks including Inez Brownell Julia Hines and John Foley.
Roper reports a 35.9 billion dollar rise from 25.6 billion in 1992 with industrial production up 8 to 11 percent and freight traffic higher. Steel and electric power show records as exports improve. He notes continued recovery momentum into 1936 and plans to sustain relief work for 8 million heads on government projects through summer, hoping private industry creates more jobs.
A 26 month old boy named Lamar Jess Warnick surprised judges at the Salt Lake beauty and health baby show with a rare condition described as internal organs on the opposite side of the body.
Col Charles Campbell long serving division commander of the Salvation Army in Pittsburgh died in St Reynolds hospital Newark New Jersey after an illness of four months. A Syracuse native he served as an officer for nearly 50 years and was well known to local corps members through semi annual inspection trips.
Agriculture Secretary J Hansell French reports Pennsylvania dogs reached an all time high with 20702 dog licenses issued in the first half of 1936 up from 499020 last year and damage claims for livestock killed by dogs rise from 1298 to 9752. Unlicensed dogs killed in the first six months total 13627 vs 12563 a year earlier.
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry reported May construction spending reached 6.5 million across 3,495 building permits in 83 municipalities, more than double year prior. May costs were 36 percent below April. five month total about 25.66 million, over twice the 1935 level. Permits for dwellings rose, including seven duplexes and two clubs, with notable industrial and school projects and 88 communities issuing permits totaling around 2 million for additions and improvements.
The Corry Grange hosts a Friday evening ice cream social at the Warnes home to raise funds for a Grange degree team. Homemade ice cream and cake will be served with refreshments for nine dollars. all are invited to attend.
Oklahoma Fifth District Representative Josh Lee, a Roosevelt supporter, leads a semi final U S Senate primary for the Gore seat. Other candidates include Gomio Smith Townsend and Governor E W Marland. A run off is set for July 28 between Lee and the next highest finishers.
Classified notice seeks a dependable person to handle cook duties and farming tasks at Heberling Products in South pt Eric County. Excellent opportunity for the right man with steady work, commission of $3 per year, write for free catalog, G. O. Heberlinx Co., September 2336, Bloomington.
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