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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1936
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR indicates a local site planning reference involving Penn and an institute. Readable bits suggest a formal notice about location or authorization, but details, names, dates, or actions remain unclear in the text.
July 29 in Hale, Erie county court rejected a plea to appoint a guardian for Dave Weed as he faces murder trials. A coroner’s jury found his wife Trene Weed and their two sons died from hammer blows by the husband. Defense experts say Weed may be insane. prosecutors dispute this and contest life insurance policy claims.
Harrisburg July 29 The Pennsylvania Federation of Labor and a new Labor's Non Partisan League call a state wide interunion rally for August 22 and 28 in Hunksbeoree to back President Roosevelt's re election. P T Tagan Pittsburgh district U M W A chairman outlined the league's aim to unite all labor groups across the state for the August conference.
Harrisburg July 28 Secretary James B Bogardus of the Department of Forests and Waters reports a substantial rise in spring tree planting by state local and federal units. Pennsylvania nurseries shipped 1 900 000 trees to state forests 144 000 to state game lands 17 000 to the U S Bureau of Mines 14 000 to the Department of Welfare 1 319 900 to the Soil Conservation Service and Land Resettlement Administration. Municipalities and counties planted 227 000 more trees. Largest plantings were Hanover Township 207 500 trees Franklin 118 000 trees West Chester 88 000 Pittsburgh and Allegheny County 40 900 Troy 45 000 Boyertown 25 000. Municipal forests and watershed plantings grow from early efforts now yielding lasting urban forest networks.
Carlton Buford Chilton, a man described as a modern Jean Valjean, surrendered to Cleveland police after a routine circular call. Escaped from an Oklahoma reformatory 28 years ago, he is now a respected Cleveland citizen with a wife and son. Extradition was delayed by Governor Marland pending a study of the case.
Classified section details a shift to cash basis and one cent per word per day rates. Includes instructions on ad submission, classification rules, and editor rights, with sample items ranging from lost pets to auctions and household goods. It notes errors, liability limits, and mail-order handling, and lists several classified notices including help wanted and an auction sale.
July 20 report from Ridgway says guard rails are being installed along the Boot Jack Highway. The Highway Department aims to prevent drops from eroding shoulders, addressing accidents on the old route. Contractor Gates rapidly smooths both sides. excess material is removed. Completion expected within ten days.
In Copenhagen on July 29 a foreign observer notes Denmark blends a modest king with a socialist government. The absence of extremes keeps classes nearly non existent, with few very rich or very poor Danes and a royal establishment cheaper than costly governments abroad. The arrangement relies on economy and balance rather than fanatic adherence to either system.
N ine of eighteen men arrested late Monday when State police under Corporal Marcus Wilte raided the Bogies Club of Farrell, uncovering the largest alleged numbers house in the district. Hearings set. Emil Stenn, bartender at Magle's Club, fined $25 and costs for possessing and operating a slot machine. The other eight fined $5 and costs each for visiting a gambling resort.
May enact anti noise ordinance to stop unnecessary horn use and loud celebrations at all hours. Mayor Charles R. Barber told Tuesday by City Solicitor B. M. Murphy that the city has authority to regulate noise. Barber plans to consult other cities with similar laws and push for action to ease protests from residents and institutions.
HIAKGIHSBURG July 29 A department exhibit will be sent to at least 12 county fairs this year announced Secretary Ralph M Bashore. The display includes safety devices from steel‑toed shoes to fire alarm systems and a moving chart showing employment growth in Pennsylvania. Experts will explain the exhibits and devices.
In Siskiyou California the so called duckless cycle is said to be breaking as heavy rains sweep northern Canada. The five year pressure on sportsmen to buy at the butcher's is seen as easing due to this weather shift.
Santa Cruz Calif July 29 A whale disrupted a Santa Cruz Yacht Club race injuring Dava Wilson. The yachtman finished second after a whale forced a detour at a crucial point. The episode inspired him to liken the whale to the biblical Jonah.
The United Brethren in Christ church will hold its quarterly conference Thursday at 8 p.m. in the parsonage. Rev S Paul Weaver of Jamestown will conduct the business session covering building funds, election of trustees, and delegate selection.
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