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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1938
Page
8
United Press reports Pittsburgh and Allegheny County plan to gift idle public land to individuals for building and farming. The scheme seeks to spark development with 90 day start and ongoing construction, aiming to boost tax revenue and reduce dependence on industry.
Beaverdam June 21 the M Y E Foreign Missionary Society will serve dinner in the church parlor with an afternoon program. A United Brethren Aid in the basement, a Friday sock social, and Fourth of July picnic plans are noted. Many local families attend meetings and visits. several residents travel to Erie and other towns for events and errands.
AIB June 22 report shows the county moving to fully equip the new tuberculosis hospital. Laundry equipment by Troy Laundry Equipment Co of New York costs 1,556, including washers and heated tumblers. screens for all windows are nearly finished. grounds landscaping is nearly complete.
The report lists numerous Sunday and Monday visits with neighbors and relatives. Aline McDonnell Mott was called on. Mary and Bertha Zajac visited the Maynard home Sunday evening. Many couples from Wattsburg Corry and Waterford shared dinners and calls through the weekend.
Warren June 22 concerted efforts across the state to promote harmony for the Democratic victory. Clyde Bilder of Sheffield was elected chairman with a full slate of officers and an adopted resolution honoring James K. Bell for long service. New officers include Nels Christensen as vice chairman and E O Pequignot as vice chairwoman along with secretary Herold Morine and treasurer Ross Porter. Executive committee members named from the floor and additional appointees include James J. Bell Harry Jones Franklin B. Brown Nick Mangus Warren Mrs Fred Whitney Pittsf ield.
In Passadumkbag Maine reports show increasing coyote sightings over five years. Maurice Stevens recently trapped a notably large coyote, the sixth he has captured since 1933, with others seen in nearby Argyle.
Mina Bred, 51, of Clymer New York, was treated at Colt Hospital Tuesday for lacerations to the head after attempting to jump the wagon tongue while unhitching a team. He fell onto mower blades, required several stitches, and was discharged later. Dr R X Williams of Clymer carried him to the hospital.
The Guild of Imig a nes Episcopal church discussed future events at its Wright Street dinner meeting. Twenty five covers were set for the evening. An ice cream social is planned soon with Mrs Wallace Hammond and Mrs Frank Loveland named as chairs. A music lea d will be directed by the Ways and Means committee.
Members of the St Edward's PTA held their closing meeting of the term at St Edward's hall. Plans were made for a rummage sale to be held Friday and Saturday in the Ajax building with Mrs Les Rhyhard and Miss Emily in charge. Donations of clothing were invited and a bingo party was planned for Mrs William Swin's home. Proceeds will decorate the statues in St Thomas church. Visiting closed the session.
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