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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1937
Page
3
The Golden Rule Club plans to distribute 200 in awards at City Park Thursday as rising temperatures loom. Also noted are GM earnings in Q2 with net income at 69 731 LI, a 4 decline from 1938 figures, while various local officials and societies prepare for upcoming meetings and events across Titusville Corry and nearby towns.
Warren County prepares for a sparse primary slate with only Ben Wineder unopposed for register and recorder. Opponent is O Loper from North Warren on the Republican side. Democratic filings center on Kate Huxelling and other county offices including District Attorney, Prothonotary, Sheriff, and County Commissioners. Election filing fees totaled 1001.50, set by legislature, varying by office.
The Corry Grange and Commins Grange hosted neighbor night at Columbus Grange Hall with over 160 attendees. A program followed including audience singing, talks by Mrs. Jasper Drake and Miss Audrey Akam, songs by the Akams, a reading by Miss Grace, a monologue, dialogues, a recitation by Leonard Swanson, and a parting prayer by Mrs. Mary Reynolds. Cream and cake were served by the Columbus Grange.
Report from Peiping describes foreigners sheltering in the legation quarter behind sandbags as Chinese and Japanese forces clash nearby. Chinese claims say warplanes arrived and a bridge on the Peiping Tientsin line was destroyed to delay Japanese reinforcements while many foreigners and 1,500,000 Chinese endure martial law amid tense city streets and fled to embassies for safety.
Republicans clash over list selection in a tense intra party struggle. Key figures including Fro Lamberton and Teauhers face internal pressure as several candidates allege discriminatory treatment and manipulation of deputyship favors. Names appear miswritten in fragmented text but indicate a contested leadership contest and possible withdrawals before a deputyship decision.
United Press reports Washington outlines new permit fees for field trials shooting grounds and other game related activities following the 1937 legislature. The commission notes higher minimums, including increases from 1 to 6 dollars for certain permits, with rates listed for taxidermy fur dealers ferrets retriever trials and more. A preliminary survey shows total game killed in the trailing season at 3 10 tons, down from 1985 levels, with deer shot dropping from 23402 to 18084 in 1936 and many matvers bits taken in 1935 versus last year.
Harrisburg July 2 A omI survey of all public or invitational camps in Pennsylvania is being conducted by the Pennsylvania division of the National Park Service from headquarters in Harrisburg. J B Metcalf, supervisor, said today four hundred and sixty eight camps are being canvassed by the Park Service. Data collected will be sent to the department travel bureau in New York City.
A court test of a proposed all weather road scheme is planned in Dauphin County. The move, supported by the state Highway Department, seeks a ruling on the commission’s authority and potential costs around 44 1 60 million dollars. If appealed, the case could reach the Supreme Court before construction begins next year.
Harrisburg July 28. Secretary of Revenue J Griffith Boatman today reported receipts of 897,153 from malt and beverage taxes for the month. The month’s total includes malt beverage tax 567,263 limited spirits tax 101,444 and excise taxes on wines 25 86 and other items.
Former Corry resident and Moody Institute graduate, listed among the graduating class, will receive his diploma this August. He has been active in church and Sunday School work, with many Corry friends wishing him success in his chosen field.
Misa Autumn Shaffer of Water Ford aged 18 is listed as a guest of Migs Blys Gywens for a brief period. The note records a short stay without further context or events.
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