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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1936
Page
7
Readable school notes describe poetry readings, Shakespearean lessons, and forensics work by students. A town scene vignette titled The Deserted Village by Robert Howles appears, plus a long list of student pieces and portraits from the Sophomores and faculty.
Changes in the city fire department personnel, approved by the council last Tuesday, will go into effect tomorrow morning despite a ruling that blocks such changes for political reasons or without cause. Safety Director Harry J. Klehes said he is guided by City Solicitor J. M. Murphy, while City Controller A. L. Lechner said payroll changes will wait until a court rules on the authority to make the switch. Captain Din Andrews of Engine No. 8 remained silent amid the controversy over dismissals and promotions.
Kansas highway patrol reports Alvin Kay escaped from a raid by federal agents on an Arkansas farmhouse near Hot Springs yesterday. Patrol director Wint Smith did not confirm arrests despite earlier reports that two or three suspects were captured. The effort aimed to trap the nation’s most wanted gangster Al Karpis.
The Ladies auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will be inspected by Mrs. Hilda Roblin Northwestern County Council Inspector Warren at the regular meeting in the VFW hall. Officers and staff are asked to wear uniforms for the occasion. A special hour with refreshments will follow the business meeting.
Harrisburg reports heavy rains and snow across Pennsylvania woods have drenched roots and limbs. Forest officials say fires should be fewer as moisture reduces Arc hazards. Early budding greens reduce danger, though drier spells in spring may revive blazes.
McNair sparks uproar during a tax hearing arguing the bill blocks corporations from acquiring sites that could be used for disaster control. He challenges opponents and jokes about calling Pittsburgh police. The exchange lightened with audience laughter as testimony continued.
The undersigned will hold a public sale in Columbus East Side on Saturday at 10 o'clock. Described property includes 200 bushels oats 30 bushels rye 19 bushels wheat 15 bushels corn buckwheat hay and straw hay with pulley and rope McCormick Deering drill mowing machine plow cultivator shovel plow tools and various equipment plus furniture dishes and kitchen items 40 acres in timberland and hay. Terms cash lunch served Mary Hober auctioneer John Harmoni.
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