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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1936
Page
3
A fragmented ad notice reports an item collection issue at a department store. Readable details are scarce but indicate an official action related to a product collection or retrieval process. Further context from the source would define involved parties and dates.
The fragmentary OCR text mentions Chan and references an item in a historical page segment. Readable details are limited and no clear event or context emerges from the excerpt.
The readable parts reference a district schedule with July timing and samples. Mentions rotary group and Williams in stedl, plus delays and cuts. Names and dates are garbled, but the item implies a local notice about scheduling and sample handling.
The Western Erie County Democratic Booster Club will meet at Grange Hall Little Hope on July 13 with about 200 members. Meetings also planned for Wesleyville Hammett North East Harbor Creek and Wattsburg. election of officers for the year will be held.
The proposal would amend the constitution to cap the combined tax for city, school, and county at ten mills. If approved by voters after legislative passage, property taxes would drop toward twenty five percent of current city school district levies, prompting revenue shifts and potential use of personal property tax assessments. The measure faces approval hurdles in the house the governor and ultimately the people.
United Press report from Franklin Pennsylvania says 49 year old Sharg of Rocky Grove was killed instantly when a 25 foot brick stack exploded and bricks fell on him. Two other men were injured slightly as they moved to help. Cause of the explosion was not determined.
July 1 Erie Warren two youths were rescued from drowning in Lake Erie by yachtmen George Loesel and Milton Woodward. Older boy saved after half hour resuscitation. younger, Kendall Morrison, aided by Sopp who entered water to help. Incident occurred near Thompson Bay on the outside beach. Sopp remained in serious condition.
The Pennsylvania Christian Endeavor Union at Hershey held its 17th biennial convention with over 2,000 delegates. They approved anti gambling resolutions condemning lotteries, and urged actions against liquor, Sabbath observance, and cigarette advertising amid the movement’s goal of unity among 4,000,000 members. The week concluded with a service of dedication.
Harrisburg reports Hamilton, newly elected Republican national chairman, will appear in Hershey on July 18. State Chairman Harvey Taylor asks all party leaders to attend sessions and notes Hamilton will share ideas and suggestions at the Cleveland convention legacy.
Local column notes push the Columbus reunion set for August 12 with invitations extended to former residents. Community events include church services, school board hires, and a Grange meeting with memorials and a Children’s Day program.
The council approved temporary and extra-police posts as Mayor Glen Miller recovers from surgery. Kevidson named police magistrate. Lloyd Kippemhiger and Hurley Drake appointed as patrolmen for short terms. Cornell approves purchase of a new motorcycle. The council also rejected two civil service board candidates.
A jumble of social announcements notes calls from Gertrude Carroll family of Buffalo and Williams families from Erie. It lists visits by Merle Page and others, a Ladies Aid meeting at Ira Ohm’s home, and upcoming travel by Cartier to Town Simday. A birthday dinner for Mrs. Sarah Page is recorded with guests. Also mentions patients Delia Wo and changes in care at Corry hospital and visits by Clara Gordon and others to Waterford and Erie contacts.
Ridgway observes no temperature change from Thursday with a 100 degree noon high while forecasts hint at 114 as a possible daily peak. Local residents enjoyed a Fourth of July event at Open Meadows as neighboring families visited and attended services for an infant.
County officials announce discovery of fraudulent personal property tax returns. Four county and state officials, after a trip to Harrisburg, reported cases where small county filings masked much larger state filings. Prosecutions pending. penalties include fines, imprisonment, or both, with potential 30 percent penalties and full back taxation.
Pittsburgh reports a missing 45 year old war veteran Ralph M. Scholl after he collected a military bonus on July 2 and failed to return home. Police search the area for the insurance adjuster who vanished following the payout.
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