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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1937

Page

6

Evangelistic Services Close After Detroit Evangelist Sermon

Dr. Harvey Morrison of Detroit closed his series at Wirge Auditorium of the Methodist Episcopal Church with a sermon titled Remove Not the Aneta Landmarks. The campaign drew a large audience and was deemed a success by sponsors First Baptist and Methodist Episcopal churches.

Harvey Morrison Detroit Mich Wirge Methodist Biscopal Church Morrison Methodist Episcopal Unit First Baptist Churches

Missionaries Farewell Service Earns Gifts for Warpken

A Baptist church farewell Saturday honored Missionaries Mr and Mrs Jesse Warpken with a program including solos and remarks. Support came from West Spring Creek and Joe's church with cash for expenses and a new portable Royal typewriter. Additional gifts from friends and a Dodge truck earlier funded gospel work.

Baptists of M.B Jesse Warpken Detbert Hall Warpken John Wangwanr Wale Lace Perry F. Haitles Joe’s Church West S Greek Cutting Eas The Baptist West Sping Creek Warrykeris Tal Meiners

MANY ARRESTS IN RUSSIA NO RIOTS REPORTED

The report notes arrests in Russia but stresses there were no riots. It explains censorship rules for foreign correspondents and how they sometimes relay uncensored or telephoned information to London and other capitals. It adds that Moscow’s population faces nourishment and footwear issues amid ongoing conditions.

Russia Miésyages London Brst Ifees Moscow

Coast Prosecutor Shot As Auto Riddled

District Attorney Burton Fitts, famed for anti vice crusades and handling of a wage downtrod strike, was shot when gunmen fired into his car outside his father's Monrovia home. The assault wounded his forearm and leg. surgeons feared paralysis. Indictments against 854 sit down strikers at the Douglas plant sparked suspected motives.

Ronald Wagoner United Press Los Angeles Burton Fitts Wal Ani Wil Afl Fitts France Monrovia Fults Douglas Aircraft Santa Mionica

Oldest Negro Family Man Welcomes 48th Child

Hrooksville, Pa March 8 United Press reports Amosbroge Hilliard Douglas a 91 year old ex slave and father to Minnie s 18th wife welcomed his 48th child born yesterday a girl. The baby reportedly healthy and the event occurred at his Shelby cabin with welfare board assistance. Douglas born May 6 1835 in North Carolina said he has no name chosen yet.

United Press City Welfare Board Douglas North Carolina

Visible Commerce Amid Mass Marches and State Funeral

The scene shows hundreds of thousands in marches daily while the body of Gregory Ordahonikidze lies in state and his funeral day reveals workers well nourished yet malnourished in attire. Moscow shops offer broader goods but prices soar with wages around 230 to 250 roubles monthly versus 150 months ago. Foreigners note the money source remains unclear as new modern shops appear with nickel fittings.

Gregory Ordahonikidze Hendcomne Mmascon Moscow

All-Bran Lives Up to Reputation

An enthusiastic letter from Miss Bundy of Bennettsville South Carolina endorses All-Bran as a safe natural aid for constipation. The ad claims All-Bran absorbs water to form a soft mass that clears the intestines without weakening pills, recommending two tablespoonfuls daily and noting it is a food, not a medicine.

Kellogg

Attorneys Win $6 550 Fees in Venango Case

In Franklin, a civil court jury awarded $6 550 to attorneys George A Baldwin of Beaver and Q D Hastings of Franklin in their suit to collect $25 750 in fees from the Franklin Valveless Engine company. The verdict totaled $5 000 plus $1 500 interest after a sealed verdict was read followed by a separate read in court.

Oil City Mar O George A. Baldwin Beaver Q. D. Hastings Franklin Lang Brookeville

Arcadia man profits from Catalpa wood scheme in Oklahoma City

An Arcadia man gambled on Catalpa wood value in an Oklahoma City patch. He bet B75 on the trees, and the plan yielded a profit of nearly 18 000 dollars over the years.

Catalpa Oklahoma City

Bradford Bank Case Heads U S Court Calendar

Federal Judge F P Schoonmaker will hear pleas from 14 defendants in a $1 3 million Bradford bank scandal when court opens March 19 United States District Attorney Charles F Uhl leads the prosecution. Key defendants include Howanl J Benson charged on 31 counts with alleged false entries. Further names follow in order. government witnesses include at least five agents. Some defendants may plead guilty. two men died under mysterious circumstances linked to the case.

Brie F. P. Schoonmaker Bradford United States Charles F. Uhl Dispatch-Herald Howanl J. Benson Lloyd R. Parmenter Stanley B. Benton John Cunningham John W. Becker W. Russell Hungerford W. Awierson Lynch Bill Eligson McCraig Wilson R. Campbell Harold J. Miller Havel A. Benson Jon D. Ray United States District Attorney All ii

Bible Mission Begins at Lawrence Park by Rev Haines

Rev P T Haines announced the start of eight Bible Teaching Missions in Lawrence Park and nearby areas this evening. He will be absent from his church and regular Bible class all week while Rev E B A Hook and Mrs Haines lead this week’s prayer meetings.

P. T. Haines Lawrence Park Chilrah Erie Hat Church Eba. Hook

Kane Boy Dies in Fall at West Kane Well Derrick

Ten year old Maud Swanson of West Kane was killed instantly yesterday when a ladder rung snapped as he stood on a derrick. Investigators say the boy fell from the well structure, his skull fractured.

Kane Maud Swanson West Kane Aroll Well

Erie bids for air terminal rejected by post office

The Post Office Department's legal division rejected Erie's bid for a four million air terminal, saying it would violate existing air laws. Erie officials expected the ruling, but city may still be considered as a future stop on a major airline. Chamber of Commerce secretary noted section 15 of air mail laws governs extensions and new routes in competitions between counties.

Brie Mer Scudas Post Office Department Erie Alrmall James K. Shiela Chamber of Commerce

James City Man Narrowly Escapes Death in Timber Incident

Joe Munn 40 of James City was crushed on the left shoulder when a giant tree being felled by a Commercial Lumber Co. crew at Cherry Run grazed him as he sprinted away. He tripped and was hurled into the tree’s path. admitted to Kane Summit hospital.

Kane, Mar Joe Munn Jamesity Kane Summit Munn Commercial Lumber Company Warren Cherry Run Kane Wort Mati

Relief cases show decline in Erie County

In the final week of February Pennsylvania direct relief rolls rose by 70 cases to 4 295 persons, the smallest increase since December 5 and under half the rise seen the prior week. Erie County posted a 458-case decrease while Philadelphia County added 580 cases. 47 counties showed net increases and 19 net decreases.

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Erie County

Ex-Corryite and Two Others Face Statutory Offense Charges

James Sellen, 35, formerly of Corry, and two men Ron Howe 29 Eric and Clare Say 58 of Greenfield Township were arrested Saturday on alleged statutory offenses. They were held without bail for court on charges they attacked children in the eastern county area including Sellen’s daughter and stepdaughter.

James Sellen D. Wattsburg Ron Howe Eric Clare Say B. D. Greenfield Townsh'p Sellen

Jamity and Vera Sweet Wed in Clymer Justice Ceremony

Mrs Mary Jamity of 1318 West Pleasant Street announces the marriage of her son Alton to Vera Sweet daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Sweet of Cutting New York. The ceremony took place Friday evening March 8 at Clymer with Justice J K Whippo officiating and the couple will reside in Corry.

Mary Jamity West Pleasant Street Alton Vera Sweet Harold Sweet Cutting N. Y Clymer

Path of Duty Follow Daily for a Clear Conscience

The message urges steadfast daily duty guiding toward fulfilled work and a clear conscience at life’s end. It emphasizes personal discipline and moral responsibility as the path to integrity.

Fife

Leon Morris Dies at Sparta Spartanburg Community

Leon Morris 66 long a local merchant died at his Spartanburg borough home after a brief illness. He operated a grocery here for 32 years before moving to hardware, leaving wife, two children Glenn and Ferne, grandchildren Glenn Jr and Navin, four sisters and two brothers. Services at 2 p.m. Wednesday from his home with interment in Rose AUIL Cemetery.

Spartansburg Mar Scort Morris Spartanburg Morris Kaneville Clarence Moris Richard Morris Rome Owwnship Rose Auil

Grange No 65 Holds Regular Session and Program

Grange No 65 met Saturday evening in the Grange Hall with large attendance. The program directed by Mrs Edna Drake featured singing poems and discussions. Attorney James Williamson gave a lay and the counsel of lawyers tale. Mrs C C Warner presented Irish music. Regular degree term practice is set for next Saturday night.

Worry Grange No. 65 Grange Hell Edna Drake George Chase Reai Lay James Williamson C. C. Warner Viany

Piano Recital by Miss Signa Anderson Students

A group of younger pianists presented a Saturday afternoon recital at 4 o clock. Participants included Helen Matie Eugene Westley Norma Dean Lillie Macon Goring Eleanor Nichols Marjorie Owens Shirkey Depew Devil Hubertz Howard Pier Dunice Theobald Marjorie Goring and Katherine Suesman.

Signa Anderson Shly Helen Matie Eugene Westley Norma Dean Lillie Macon Goring Eleanor Nichols Marjorie Owens Shirkey Depew Devil Hubertz Howlard Pier Dunice Theobald Marjorie Goring Ketherine Suesman Bill Durham

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