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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1937
Page
5
A damaged OCR fragment mentions week end assistance and items for a local ad, including cart plates and names cut mid sentence. The readable words point to a logistical note or notice rather than a full article.
Senator Samuel L. Gilson of Erie introduced a bill in Harrisburg requesting a 10000 appropriation from the legislature to fund a 129th anniversary celebration of the Battle of Lake Erie. The grant would be contingent on an extra 5000 being raised by the city and county.
In Unity New Hampshire a three year old girl Shirley Brooks remains missing from her home since Saturday. Boy Scouts COC workers and civilians combed wooded slopes today hoping for a live recovery though harsh temperatures tested their effort and the chance of survival.
Personal mentions include Miss Catherine Zazado at home in Union City and navy Inspector George Gwynne from Pittsburgh visiting on business. Others report Miss Laura Dowd and Mrs Loretta Hammond returning to Erie work, several friends visiting, illnesses improving, and local travels to Cleveland, Erie, Detroit and New York City with various family ties and engagements.
The Opportunity Club meeting at Mrs. Walter Scott's home on North Center Street elected Miss Marion Smith as president, Mrs. Harold Patterson as vice president, Mrs. Leon Lindsley as secretary, and Mrs. W. Cox as treasurer. After the business meeting there were contests with prizes, piano solos by Mrs. Harry Smith and Miss Phyllis Lindsley, and a salad course served by the hostesses.
John W. Lambing chairman of the property committee will seek data from City Engineer Dickson on costs for black topping several city streets with WPA labor. He also proposed improving a short stretch from South to Pleasant streets and Wright street fronting the Junior High, noting local property owners would bear material costs. The council reviews proper street management opportunities as investigations continue.
Corry Colmwell of Republicin y fan hosted a dinner at Mrs. J. A. Gaysidly lagi’s home for 31 guests at 6:30. Mrs. J. Jf Desmond presided with committee members named. Mrs. W. Pill Gifford spoke on the movie No, the Republican Party is Not Dead. Miss Phyllis Lyons entertained with song and tap dance. Erie Republicans and You Republicans representatives outlined party plans and support.
The Cory Business and Profession Women’s Club held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. Ef Skene’s home on Wright Street. Plans were laid for a bake and rummage sale with chairwoman Mrs. Hye Tublle and the committee including Misses Lian Siwg aye and Marion Metetnig. Guests included Mrs. W. McClure, state committee woman, and county officials. The group also organized attendance at the Public Re jnions diner and a Monday dinner, with arrangements led by Lillian Muyeny and Gertrude Wold. A luncheon followed the program.
Amateur magician staged a trick in Fort Wayne that amazed patrons. A mishap occurred when a participant named Tannen was taken to a hospital for medical care during the show.
United Press reports General Motors February sales fell to 74 367 cars and trucks, the smallest February since 1984, amid strikes and plant downtime. Chrysler factors and steel output trends influenced market sentiment, while other industries showed mixed profits and currency moves in France and milk processing.
In New York trading tobacco shares fell while several firms rose after publishing mixed results. American Tobacco showed a weaker profile with earnings at 4.67 a share against prior year. Other listed names moved with varied momentum amid market volatility and sector rotation.
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