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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1938
Page
3
Fragmented text shows names and a monthly date style, indicates a rental or supply entry for an event or supplier. Readable items include person names and a monthly note, but content is garbled and lacks a clear action or outcome.
The fragment references a crusade movement and an editor from Tec Pot State, noting Italian ties, with uncertain place names and dates. The readable bits suggest a regional East Coast focus and a possible editorial stance on a state or civic initiative.
A survey led by Thomas W. Stoker, Harrisburg planning chief, seeks to craft a city tree planting program. He is dispatched by Thomas A. Logue, with input from Streets Director Stanley H. Nichols. Finances may block action, but residents show interest in shade trees. Kolinski from Weasel Animal Kolinski fur is from a weasel found on Kolin Island.
The Works Progress Administration launches an effort to improve about ten miles of Concord township roads in a plan agreed with the board of supervisors. Thirty seven men will work, with total expenditure near 39895.70 dollars, and the project is expected to take about eleven months to complete. The drive follows a December 1988 program halted by weather and marks a renewed cooperative effort with local authorities.
Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyters church held a meeting in the church parlors with twelve members present. Mrs. Waggoner presided and officers were re elected for the ensuing year. They include president Mrs. Waggoner vice president Mrs. F. S. Austin secretary Mrs. C. F. McCray and treasurer Mrs. F. E. Whittlesey.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the WWW planned a fish dinner to be served Wednesday March 23. Mrs Harry Neff led dining room, Mrs Clyde Reynolds kitchen, and Mrs va B Rich tickets. a short business meeting preceded social hour with games and refreshments after.
Corry Council No. 426 Knights of Columbus starts a big membership campaign with an initial meeting in the Barlow block club rooms on South Center Street Monday evening March 21 at 8.00. District Deputy P. Garvey of Oil City will deliver the main address as several nearby councils are expected. All eligible to join are invited to attend for a social session and lunch.
The Erie County Board of Public Assistance may announce the appointment of its executive director at an afternoon meeting in Erie. Board member Olin W. Bracken will attend. The public assistance department has provided a list of civil service qualifying candidates for executive director across the county boards, and action is expected on the appointment in this county.
A historic belief from the seventeenth century claims oysters should not be eaten in any month whose name lacks the letter two. The superstition links lunar timing to oyster safety and dining customs of early modern Britain.
The Spaniards record having cut mahogany trees in Jamaica at the end of the sixteenth century that were 36 feet in girth.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Corry Hospital organizes a candy party at Mrs. Harry Auer’s home on Wednesday evening March 30 to raise funds for hospital needs and redecoration. Committees led by Mrs. L E Graham Mrs. C W Bracken Mrs. C Holden and others handle refreshments prizes decorations publicity transportation and reservations.
Woolworth announces a vastly larger stock and floor space in a new Cohen block location, promising better service, up-to-date merchandising, and a larger sales staff. The gala opening emphasizes display windows and an inspection tour, inviting patrons to visit Friday or Saturday to see improved Woolworth values.
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