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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1938
Page
8
Auditor Meldan to release a sweeping county audit covering 1935 taxes and the neglect of occupational taxes. The report, to be issued next Saturday, cites $41 000 collected of $70 000 due, with $21 000 from the city and many leaders failing to pay. It promises strong findings against county officials and calls for reforms.
In Warren on June 13 a shower at Mrs. Clair Cowles home celebrated Miss Kathryn Higgins, soon to be married. Guests enjoyed visiting, games, and prizes awarded to Mrs. Anna Beebe, Mrs. Loren Wells, Mrs. Frank Stowell, and Kathryn Higgins, followed by unwrapping gifts and a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Higgins and helpers. Tiny yellow roses flavored the event with guests including Mrs. Kins ham and Miss Georgia Munn of Corry.
County farm groups Grange Future Farmers and other clubs push agricultural features for the 1988 Chautauqua county fair which spans Labor Day. A contest will crown county champion milk maid with township champions meeting before the grandstand on Farm Week’s Farmers Day. Displays from garden clubs and county and state departments are planned.
Frank T. Wray of Chicago commends San Cura Ointment after long drug business experience in Apollo Pennsylvania. He reports wonderful effects for cuts piles eczema and skin relief and says he would not be without it. Available at all drug stores with advertised medicated bath products also noted.
Clymer June 10. Local notes report visits by W F Neckers and others to Ossining New York and a bridge luncheon at Union City. Ladies Aid hosts silver tea while Mrs Crist recovers from a cold at Newton Memorial hospital. Clymer Grange meets with plans for a gingerbread contest and a fundraiser fair October 14 featuring outdoor sports.
The rate of increase in general assistance cases slackened during the week ending June 4 with a rise of 1,202 cases affecting 5,213 persons. Direct relief totals statewide reached 192,127 cases, while expenditures rose to 148,103 dollars. Openings and closings of cases reflected shifts to WPA and private employment, with detailed causes including loss of private work and transfers to the Federal Works Program.
Mrs P W Coyle of St Louis Missouri died yesterday at her daughter’s home in Washington DC. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at Predonia with burial in Predonia cemetery. The Coyle family were well known in Corry with ties to the Regan family and many local acquaintances.
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The article states the United States owns more than 9,000 islands outside its proper borders. It notes island definitions vary since many large sea rocks are surrounded by numerous islets. It cites about 7,000 Philippine islands meeting a minimal size criterion.
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