Corry Area News Briefs From May 1936
Reports show Associated Gas Electric System output at 74 659 018 units, up 13.9 percent from a year earlier. Bankruptcy hearing set May 11 before Arthur B. Towne for HM Reich Co Inc. Auditorium use will be limited to first and third Mondays. James J. Carney, former city councilman, dies aged 12?. Dorothy Doyle to Mead McCabe wed April 18 in Erie. Ford reports 1 424 760 trucks licensed Jan 1, 1936. total trucks 3 535 661, up 7.9 percent from 1934. Fred J. Weaver surveys vacant lots for gardens. state troopers investigate two fires. Carnation Day preparations in Titusville. Corry Rotary meeting canceled. National Commander Ray Murphy visit planned. Mrs. Lorna Cook recovering from paralytic stroke. Weekly oil production 2 918 641 barrels, down 23 011 from prior week. Alice Page celebrates 24th birthday. LeBaron Post 287 to reunite. county posts to attend. Woodward links 1927 federal constitution centennial observance planning.
City finances will preclude oiling streets
The council discussed municipal finances likely blocking oiling grav eled streets. A plan to buy oil at 11¢ a gallon was opposed by Mayor Miller citing finances and potential demand for broader street oiling. Other items included tax exoneration requests for a veterans group, salvage deal on Avenue A, a fingerprint school report, storm-water damage concerns, and a proposed storm sewer extension costing about 500 dollars that finances do not permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley H. Nichola
Council
Somessman Nichols
Miller
Dirk Straits
Westley
Timer
Carrier Post
American Legion
Brick House
North Center Street
Legionnaires
C. F. ‘McCray
Fred J. Williams
Avenue A
Williams
Ross M. ‘Mead
Pittsburgh
Department of Justice
Mead
Metro Hrinowich
Fifth Street
East Street
Cornell
Concord
Fifth Streets
Hrinowich
Beaverdam-Wattsburg Club Adopts Wednesday and May 30 Closing
A Western Pennsylvania club approves a Wednesday and May 30 closing plan as part of a broader effort to organize a grand prize drawing. Members consider Treasury hunt benefits, authorize a committee to investigate further, and hear a skit by Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Haight. Store closings are set for Memorial and Independence Days eve and a Sunday or Friday shift, with June marking a new Wednesday closing schedule. Committee reports cover the Beaverdam-Wattsburg road project and property relocations, while a July 4 celebration appeal is deferred to a later meeting. The May sales day is set for May 28 with the next meeting on June 1, listing active organizers and local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Treasury
Crawford M. Woods
Chapin
Stewart
J. J. Haight
John
James Sullivan
Clyde
Brown
Beaverdam-Wattsburg
Harrisburg
Stanford Hoe Company
Glen Perry
HJ. Sheen
C. W. Bracken
W. W. Waterhouse
W. H. Merrick
City Supports Flood Control Plan in Tri-State Area
City Council endorses a flood control plan promoted by the Tri-State Authority. Mayor Miller to form a committee with Kiwanis Rotary and Golden Rule clubs to rally towns across western Pennsylvania for river basin works along the Allegheny Monongahela and Ohio valleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ity Council
Weates
Pennsylvania
Glen Miler
Psig
Cindy
Tri-State
Cornell
Miller
Corry
Pittsburgh
Weatern
Millee
Plana S
Kirin
Allegheny
Tionant Creek
Tionpata
Preneh Craik
Cambridge Spritgay
Hoads
Monongahela
Ohio River
Service USA
Mike
Kiwania
Rotary
Golden Rule
V F W Erecting French 75 On Post Grounds In War Memorial
Lieut Archie W Thompson Post 264 Veterans of Foreign Wars plans a new war memorial on West Washington street grounds. A French 75 from Rock Island Arsenal will be placed on the front lawn as a 1917 18 relic. Work on Civil War cannon repairs continues and aims to be finished for Memorial Day observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie W. Thompson
Veterans of Foreign Wars
West Washington Street
Rock Island Arsenal
General Motors declares extra 75 cent dividend and 50 cent quarterly
New York reports General Motors directors approve an extra dividend of 75 cents and a regular 50 cent quarterly payout on Dominion stock, with June 12 payment and May 1 record date. A 1.25 dollar regular dividend on five dollar preferred shares is set for August 1 with July 6 record. International Nickel Canada raises common stock dividend to 30 cents from 25. In Chicago, Standard Oil Indiana declares extra 15 to 25 cents dividend payable June 16, with May 15 record. President SewHEtt cites solid first quarter results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
General Motors Corporation
Dominion
International Nickels Company of Canada
Chicago
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Sewhett
Young Democrats Plan Social Gathering at St Edward's Hall
The Young Democratic Club of Corry announced a social gathering at St Edward's Hall on Thursday evening May 14. A committee is arranging plans inviting all Democrats and interested locals. The program includes entertainment bingo cards dancing and the club orchestra will provide music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Democratic Club of
Corry
St. Edward's Hall
Pennsylvania Bankers Convene in Atlantic City May 20 22
United Press reports Pennsylvania Bankers Association will hold its 42nd annual convention in Atlantic City New Jersey May 20 through 22. Frank Brooks president of First National Bank of Pittsburgh and association head urges bank officers and directors to study the new U S banking program and work to build public confidence in the banks during the 1936 gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Financial
Atlantic City
N. J
Pennsylvania Bankers Association
Frank FP. Brooks
First National Bank of Pittsburgh
Association
United States
Fyith
Bronksa Old Association
Lutheran Ladies To Serve Ham Dinner
The Ladies Aid Society of the Lutheran church will host a ham dinner in the church dining hall on Thursday starting at 5 o clock. Mrs. Henry Keppel chairs the dinner and Mrs. B Hawkins leads dining room arrangements. Menu includes baked ham mashed potatoes peas and carrots cabbage salad jelly apple pie with cheeses and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of
The
Lutheran Church
Henry Keppel
B. @. Hawkins
Board Acts to Force Payment of Township Debts
Corry's Board of Education met to compel immediate payment of amounts owed by nearby townships. Dr C F Bennett urged sending a resolution to districts owed money, arguing those townships should pay or borrow as Corry has done to cover bills. State allotments delaying township payments were cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Board of Education
C.F. Bennett
Board May Wipe Off Delinquent Per Capita Taxes
The Corry district board discussed wiping off positive delinquent per capita taxes in cases where debtors cannot pay. About $70,000 in outstanding local taxes were cited, with officials considering removal of bills where payment is positively impossible. Some delinquencies date back ten years and longer.
Opportunity Club Bake Sale Sponsored by Presbyterian Church
The Opportunity Club of the Presbyterian church will sponsor a bake sale at the Gift Shop Saturday morning to benefit the church. All church members are asked to send donations and the patronage of the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opportunity Club
The
Presbyterian Church
City Cleanup Day Announced for Tomorrow
City residents are urged to prepare all refuse for removal early Wednesday morning as crews will visit each street once. The spring cleanup aims to clear winter accumulations, with containers and wagons to haul debris to the dump on Avenue A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Weal
Avene A
West Main Street improvement makes progress
Complaints about West Main from Fifth Avenue to city line fade as State Highway Department grades the road from Aero Supply to the cemetery area. Graveling continues with plans to extend beyond the municipal boundary, aiming for year round use. About 150 to 400 loads of gravel applied. crews of four trucks and men work daily. The project, now roughly one third complete, should end road troubles for nearby property owners and autos. A second item notes a baby surviving a two story fall in Vancouver, B C with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Main
Fifth Avenue
State Highway Department
St. Thomas Cemetery
Mupiexpal
Murphy Legion Leader to Speak Here Thursday
Western Pennsylvania Legion event features American Legion leaderMessage notes luncheon plans and reservations. Attendees include Carter Bowe and Ivan Smith with Almvr C Currier arranging one of the longest gatherings to date. Public invited to attend and reserve spots for the Thursday visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pamer
Carin
Golden Feure Club
Ihnen
Carter Bowe
Honaring
Mueptiy
Qarry
Lo Abels
Mathamul
Proposed Nine Month Salary Plan At Corry School Board
Two board members discussed paying teachers and staff on a nine month basis instead of the current twelve month cycle. Mrs. E C Barnes favored the plan to simplify year end expenditures while Director Lumbing opposed, noting teachers preferred monthly payments. No motion was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Corry
Istrictln
E. C. Barnes
Lumbing
Lie Mattory
Henton Named to Committee Position
Director Carl L. Kenton of the Board of Education was appointed by Mrs EC Barnes to replace John W Lambing on the instruction and administration committees. Lambing had tendered his resignation, with no comment offered at last evening's board session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl L. Kenton
Board of Education
EC. Barnes
Hast Verding v
John W. Laming
Lambing
Barnes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Associated Gas Electric System
HM. Reich Co., Inc
Babkrupt
Arthur B. Towne
Federal Building
Jamestown
Gclly
G. B. Porter
James J. Carney
Erie
John G. Carney
Aasistant Nya
Erie County
Getry
Dorothy K. Doyle
Mead McCabe
Robert M. Bowes
St. Adrian’s Church
Dellancey
Mr. McCabe
Michael Mead
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Fred J. Weaver
Weaver
Paul Longo
Michael Zerhe
Lawrence Park Barracks
City
Cty
Women’'s Club
Mott Street
Titusville
William G. Johnston
United Spanish War Veterans
Ladies Auxiliary
Hagle's Hall
Warren
Oil City
Moeting
Lorna Cook
Cook
Cooksburg
Pumysitawney
United Eaates
Alice Page
LeBaron
Union City
Tomormor
Lloyd Stowe
George W. Woodward
Philadelphia
V.F. W
General Motors
Motors
Standard Oil of
Young Dems
Penn'a Bankers
Penn’a Financial Institutions
LaFrance
Navy
Frank C.chapin & Sons
Penn
W. Main ST
Aero Supply
Baby
Vancouver
B. C
Maxie Klopfer
Murphy
Legion
Elmer C, Carrier Past
Service Clubs
A Assist
Henton
Nash
LaFayette
Op- Nash
Corry, Op
Nash Motors Company
Kenosha
Wisconsin
Auin~matic
Eivasd
Ururioua Nash Ambneedor Sedata ‘Willersaica
Avtimyiec
Lees
John Wiggers Ni
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