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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1937
Page
8
Clymer residents endure a wave of illness as news notes recount multiple families affected. The community sees hospital visits for pneumonia and consessional ailments while local social events and church activities continue amid concerns for recovery.
Harrisburg March 13 The Pennsylvania Scenic and Historic Commission moves to launch an early 1937 tourist season with Warren Van Dyke urging cities and communities to cooperate publicly. Chambers of commerce and civic groups will use a cooperative plan to promote state attractions. The campaign will present the state as a whole, not singling out specific sites, under the slogan Pennsylvania Has Everything.
Police and the coroner joined an inquiry into a unidentified man found in the West canal basin near the foot of State Street. The body, about six feet tall and weighing 110 pounds, showed signs of prolonged immersion and had 126 in change and two packs of Chesterfield cigarettes on the? pockets.
Harrisburg March 12 A total of 10 090 motor vehicles were reported stolen in Pennsylvania during 1938, Secretary of Revenue John Kelly announced. Of these, 6 588 were owned by non residents and 8 511 by Pennsylvanians. All were recovered except 6M. Additional cars stolen before 1938 were recovered, and 735 cars valued at 272 648 dollars were recovered by the highway patrol after abandonment following joy rides not for resale.
Local Bear Lake community folks gather for a winter rally at Otterbein Church with Rev Roger Morey presiding. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Vand, Miss Mixy Jean Manwaring, Dorema Gor Aish, and seniors from Lottsville High School performing a play.
More than 200 athletes from five states compete in the first midwest intercollegiate track and field championships at North Central College Archie Sin Romani of Emporia Kansas leads the field while co ed students at Pennsylvania State College showcase cooperative dorm living.
Reported obituary notes David Livingstone, famed missionary and explorer, died May 1, 1873 in Blantyre while on a mission to evangelize native peoples of Central Africa. His body was sent to England for burial at Westminster. He spent years seeking abolition of slave trade and exploring unknown regions. His last writings urged global aid to heal Africa.
The Erie Press Club leased the three floor Elks building at ash and Pearch streets for headquarters. The basement includes bowling alleys, refrigeration and kitchen facilities, while the main and second floors host a ballroom. The charter is open and an initiation fee is six dollars with annual dues for associates.
Springfield township Justice of the Peace Matt Deeder, 35, admits taking $190 in a failed bid to save his home from the sheriff. He faced charges of embezzlement and failing to keep books after a state investigator seized his property. He had served as justice since 1988 and was bonded for the May term.
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