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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1936
Page
3
A municipal meeting is planned Monday evening to address rising temperatures and recent rains. Officials expect to discuss effects on farm parameters and rural residences, with emphasis on adaptation and community support.
Farmers in Erie County encouraged to file work sheets for the 1936 Agricultural Conservation Program. Payments may be earned for soil-building practices or diverting to soil conserving crops. Filing work sheets does not bind farmers. eligibility remains uncertain until program specifics are met. County office in Erie assists, with local helpers listed for guidance at farms and stations.
Elizabeth Peterson of Find Lake New York fell at home after stepping on a tone that overturned. She was treated by a local physician and later returned home. The report also notes railroad freight and carload figures, state examinations, public appointments, and local notices, reflecting a crowded slice of daily events.
Deputy coroner W. C. Wilson announced renewal of the investigation into the deaths of William P. Byrne and his wife in a Route 20 crash near North East. An inquest is planned for next week, with funeral services held in Cleveland. The coroner cited a poor road section as a possible factor.
In Union City on June 19 Judge Wiles B. Kitts granted a preliminary injunction restraining Katherine Behan of Union township from tapping a water line that runs beneath Florence Seymour's property. Seymour, represented by counsel, sought the order alleging the connection was being made without permission. A hearing will be scheduled. plaintiff must file a $500 bond pending case disposition.
Silver Creek June 19 A rowboat bought with veteran bonus money capsized in a Lake Erie storm and three men from Buffalo Cheektowaga were found dead Thursday. The victims Juda 37 Fisher 21 and Zuntra 45 were fishing when the storm hit and the bodies were recovered drifting miles from the anchored boat. Coast Guardsmen reported a sudden heavy sea near this portion of Lake Erie.
Miss Marie Gladys Smith and Warren Pendleton Johnson wed in a double ring ceremony at the bride’s Pittsfield home attended by family. The Rev Chandler officiated. Afterward the couple left for a short trip and will reside in Warren. Out of town guests joined relatives for the event.
Funeral services for Richard Warner, year old son of Mr and Mrs Himer Warner of 817 Mound street, were held yesterday at 2 30 pm at Davison Funeral Home conducted by Rev H St Harris of United Brethren in Christ Church. Interment followed at Pine Grove cemetery. Out of town relatives included Mrs Hulbert Greiner and son Loreta Sorenson, Mrs Harry Sorenson and daughter of Jamestown, Mr and Mrs Jack Christensen of Sherman, Mrs Clarence Cole of Titusville, Mr and Mrs Hiram Daley of Union City, and Mr and Mrs Walter Casler and children of Columbus Pa.
The Carter Hill 4-H Club will meet at Miss Mildred Lindberg’s home on July-ten at 10 o'clock. Attending girls should bring three cents, a yard of material for aprons, a swing box with needles pins thread thimble shears and tap measure. Officers include Crystal June Adams president Miss Lindberg vice president Mary Tomehick secretary treasurer Shirley Harvey news reporter Opal Adams assistant news reporter Mary Tomehick gate hands Shir ley Harvey assistant game leader Crystal dune Adams sponsor Miss Mildred Lindberg.
Warren June 19 The fourth Quarterly conference of First Methodist Episcopal church met with large attendance. Dr H H Barr district superintendent presided and spoke at mid weekly service. Reports showed all departments flourishing. W S Clark elected trustee to fill vacancy from Jerry Crary’s death. Church organization for next year formed. Pastor Clarence Allen announced intent to move to another church at Erie annual conference in September.
Erie June 19 report from United Press outlines a rigorous state review of tactics used by large corporations to dodge personal property taxes. Deputy Secretary Raymond Erleth notes foreign corporations register in Pennsylvania to exempt shareholders, leaving most tax owed by minimal local property while earning vast state business.
Announcement records the marriage of Benjamin W. Stirues and Mrs. Sarah Kooman of Clymer at the United Brethren in Christ parsonage yesterday evening. Rev. H. Ray Harris officiated the unattended ceremony.
Erie County farm population increased from 21 013 in 1940 to 23 808 in 1945, per a 1985 federal farm census summary released by the commerce department. The rise mirrors gains in nearby counties such as Clarion Crawford Forest Mercer Warren Venango with varying figures across 1930 1980 1990 years.
California's Emergency Education program will make a concession to Henry Ford's dancing ideas. Both old time and modern ballroom dancing will be taught.
The Scottie Gospel Singers will perform at West Spring Creek Church on Sunday after Sunday school and again Monday evening at o clock. Rev. Thomson to preach Sunday, with a full house anticipated both days. They also schedule Saturday night at the Baptist church for request songs led by Thomson and daughter Margaret, with requests welcome tonight if possible.
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