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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1936
Page
3
The evening featured a St Edward's Benefit program at St Edward's with St Patrick’s Tigy planned. Associated Oil and Western Pennsylvania tax updates noted a 6 percent gain in net electric output year over year. Fire damage on a truck engine followed by a mill street fire due to loose wires was reported.
Arthur Sweeny of Greensburg and Frank L. Piola of Luzerne will be the Republican nominees for auditor general and state treasurer after Auditor General Baldwin and Deputy Messner withdrew at the last minute. Sweeny faces Warren R. Roberts in the auditor general race. Piola is opposed by Craig Ross for treasurer. Roberts faces Edward B. Zimmerman for auditor general. Frank P. B. Thompson seeks the treasurer spot.
Western Pennsylvania towns faced widespread flooding as the Juniata and other rivers crested. Towns like Punxsutawney, Brookville, and Confluence saw streets impassable, homes inundated, and crops damaged. coal mines and industries faced shutdowns due to rising waters.
An advertisement features a testimonial from R. L. Hurd of Detroit praising Thompson's Barasma Barosma Tablets as the best remedy for bladder weakness. It claims kidney cleansing prevents back and side pain and urges readers to buy 500 tablets at drug stores.
The school lists senior and junior honor rolls for the marking period ending March 2. Names include Corinne Cullen, Virginia Lovel, Wilma Fes on, Ruth Keppel, Alton Ladd, Harriet Anderson, and many others across senior and junior groups with credit lists and special honorees.
City Council delayed action on a petition from West Church property owners to move a street light to the Union street intersection. G A Duke presented cost estimates to relocate the light from Washington street while opposition grew to abandoning one of the Third Ward lights. The petition was filed for future reference after weeks of discussion.
Toledo president Waldo Shank says the Mud Hens want a lucky dog as team mascot with no breed color or rave requirements. The search focuses on a ready made mascot from a local dog show.
Corry City Council voted to sell city real estate with outstanding tax liens to collect delinquent taxes. The resolution directs the city solicitor to sell properties after thirty days unless taxes are paid or satisfactory payment plans are made, as Finance Director Muklerick warns of payroll and utility bill strains.
New and choice towering plants trees shrubs and evergreens are now available. Chicks shipped from a distance should be ready for placement within 72 hours to avoid weakened condition. Early corn varieties Cross state trials show strong yields and marketability. Red spider control suggested during dormancy with sprays. later sprays reduce eggs. Prepare garden equipment and materials for spring work and condition horses gradually for easier work ahead.
The court plans to hear hundreds of appeals from city and county confinement with Judge Miri and Judge Kits presiding. Hearings begin in April and will continue until all cases are completed, possibly taking two months or more. Judge Copeland of Westmoreland presided last year before the reassignment of a full-town panel to handle the load.
California agents will not be allowed to suffer from the lack of prunes. The Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation has ordered the purchase and distribution of 6 500 tons of them.
Four girls around age 12 snatched the purse of Mrs. Davis Monngie in Tolado. The accused girls wore a look described as their 15 cent style and acted together in the incident.
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