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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1936
Page
3
Rapid progress at the North Center street Scony-Vacuum Mining station project with a formal opening to be announced. Meantime, Me adville officials report local delegates to the Democratic convention and a Buffalo outing for veterans. Taxes looming, a linotype anniversary program, and various civic updates fill the period.
Governor George H. Earle received a long standing ovation after addressing the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. He urged adherence to liberal ideals and attacked Republican records under Harding, Coolidge, and Hoover, comparing the party to Red Riding Hood to warn against monopoly and economic bondage. Senator Joseph Guffey, John B. Kelly, and Lieutenant Governor Kennedy led the parade following the address.
Public Service Commission directed a watchman be stationed at the Main street grade crossing in Spartansburg daily from 8 30 a m to 4 30 p m. The order supplements flashing light signals to protect motorists during peak traffic hours.
A news note reports experiments by Willian A Boone on a device that measures driver emotions and reactions. Results show men respond to traffic signals in about one half second, while women take about three quarters of a second to apply brakes.
Harrisburg reports the next CCC replacement enrollment is planned for July 1 to 15. All enrollees must submit applications promptly. Eligibility matches prior enrollments except former CCC juniors who are fully eligible may not be reselected during this replacement period following large discharge. Applications accepted at Erie Cory Meadville Titusville offices during business hours.
Lieut Archie W Thompson Post 264 Veterans of Foreign Wars will send at least nine members to the 1936 encampment opening in Altoona Thursday and running through Saturday. Attendees include H S Burlingame John Boland Jr Paul Quinlisk Charles Guadno Allen Spencer Willam Sutton Maurine Porter William Bloss and Edward Sheldon, district commander. The state encampment will draw delegates from posts across Pennsylvania and local veterans expect a cordial reunion with their buddies.
Crawford first county to adopt a child care plan as officials announce a program to study delinquent children, assess home environments, and plan eventual returns home. With Rural Extension support, the service aims to reduce institutionalization costs, backed by a $66,000 appropriation under the Federal Social Security Act.
Dubois June 24 arthur Kay 60 a Brockway resident died yesterday at Mapis Avenue hospital from injuries after being struck by an automobile while walking on Main street. Brockway sees broken and crushed. he died hours after arrival despite doctors efforts. The automobile occupant Chihues of Olea N Vi sustained knee cap and arm fractures and was later moved to Bradford hospital.
Pittsburgh June 24 The Standard Steel Spring Company plant closed today as 700 workers walked out in support of union recognition. The walkout occurred late yesterday with no pickets this morning and an effort to operate the plant.
A large number of members of the Presbyterian Sunday School journeyed to Beaver Gimp Wattdburg this afternoon for the annual outing. Cars left the church at 2 o clock to enjoy the pleasant afternoon at the resort. A menu dinner program of carey ewes and stunts were fetched of the annual outing, thoroughly enjoyed by adults as well as the life r.
Vine Woman's Bellef Gorpx will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary at the horn of Mrs A Morr won, 100 West Washington. Thursday program begins at 1 o'clock with Mr C A Mountain in charge. All members urged to attend. Cuesta, Yougina ville and Union City corps invited.
Rain last night eased concern for city gardens and farms as rainfall for the month remains about two inches below normal. The showers provided limited relief to Farmland and growers along the river, though drought fears persist for crops and irrigation. Marold Dietzel of Jamestown reports a brief stay in Live City with felonious incidents during the period.
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