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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1936
Page
7
Fragmentary notice notes a tournament in Edin with Julie and a Utah team mentioned. It mentions North or Mink and Unk as unclear references and references merit or rating concepts. The readable words imply a local sports item with participants and possible standings.
The Cubs defeated their opponent on a day marked by unclear releases and personnel notes. Larry contributed key plays as the team navigated a tense contest amid ambiguous timing and lineup changes.
Harrisburg July 21 The Pennsylvania state treasury gained over one million dollars at no cost to taxpayers as the Bureau of Institutional Collections of the Department of Revenue reports record collections for the past fiscal year. Secretary John B. Kelly says total collections reached 8,059,022.86, up more than 15 percent from the prior year, with 1,190,088.48 already remitted and an additional 9,267.58 returned as unspent funds.
Sparta resident John M Webb describes extreme drought in the Midwest with temperatures near 100 to 110 degrees and scarce rainfall. He notes cracked roads, cattle being sold, hay scarce, and crops burned, while East and Western areas feel the impact. The column also lists local social events, church activities, visits, and travel news from Sparta and nearby towns including weddings, engagements, and municipal notices.
The biggest air event in western Pennsylvania sails into Titusville this Saturday and Sunday at Col Drake Airport on the McKinjoy highway two miles south of Millsville. Gates open at 2 pm each day with an aerial parade over Titusville and nearby towns. The program features spot landing parachute jumping stunts ground acts foomb dropping races, and an aerial wedding in the air. Lead stunt pilot Jimmie Doyle, second in last year’s All-American air races, will thrill the crowd flying a Monocoupe with a 125 inch Wagner motor capable of 179 miles per hour. Parachute jumps will be by the chute team of Muné Kirk and Billy Hit.
An old advertisement extols Barasma Tablets to cleanse kidneys liver and bladder and restore energy. It touts Barosma and Golden-Lax as laxatives to accompany Barosma, claiming relief from aches and fatigue with a short price note of 25 cents.
Ten days after a social clash, Lucinda accepts Carter’s love then learns of his engagement to Zita Van Vorat. Carter’s gambling debts and a family feud drive Lucinda toward menial work at a club while a wedding to Zita proceeds. Lucinda’s life unravels as rumors and a shocking death reshuffle loyalties.
Local listings advertise poultry and supplies wanted or for sale, household goods, farm equipment, and public sales. Advertisements reference Corry and nearby streets, with items from meat, jars, camera gear, and furniture to milking equipment and legal notices seeking administration of an estate in Erie County.
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