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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1936

Page

8

Paragram text with local notices and updates

A messy local page reports a busy evening with a Regulus board meeting, permits and revocations, cemetery owners gathering, and a car business upgrade on South Center Street. It notes a 1936 Bonneville map release, GM securities and quarterly earnings, a 89 degree day, entertainment news, a cow theft being unsolved, and packed highways. Public events include a card party by the American Legion auxiliary and high school graduation plans shifting to the auditorium. Roosevelt’s Canada visit set for June 8 and a Jones township school bond approval are also listed, along with a state revenue study in Harrisburg and a royalty hearing in the capitol building.

WIGGERS PUSHES GARAGE REMODEL AND BUSINESS CHANGES

The list details John Wiggers remodeling the former Marks property at First Avenue into a modern display room and expanded service garage with concrete block walls. Richard Rossbacher expands at a downtown office, beer parlors move to Payne block, and Angela Giacomo relocates his barber shop to East Main Street premises.

Marks First Avenue King John Wiggers Nash Lufayatta-Olusmobite Into & Modern Display Roomind Ganage Fast Paul Wiggers Aven Mle Richard Rossbacher Bracken Brothers Penny Hovey Rossbacher Joe Amorosio Payne Lock Hast Fainives Angela Giacomo Arlington Hotel Tove Howling Galleys East Main Street

Recital at Willis Connolly Studio Presents Diverse Acts

The following program will be presented at a recital at Willis Connolly Studio over Murphy's store on Wednesday by the pupils of Mr. Connolly Ensemble Silver Threads Among the Gold Bek Lo You and Honoring Hawaiian solo The Old Spin ning Wheel You Go to Your Church and I Will Go to Mine Billy McEnroy Novelty act Wilma Paulson Hawaiian solo Miss Gertrune Crowell Eustinble Follow the Glesm One two Three Pout and The Rosary Readitiz Mrs. Nina Haight Quartet Sweetheart of Signa Jou Entire Ensemble Home Sweat Home.

Willis Connolly Murphy’s

Funeral Services for Mrs Carrie Palmer

Funeral services for Mrs Carrie Palmer a well known Corry resident who died after a long illness were held at her home 825 West Wayne Street conducted by Rev Ivan E Russell of Falconer New York. Large crowd attended including Historical Circle and Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Interment was at Pine Grove Cemetery with bearers Ross Fehlman Robert Brown Francis Duke Gra Stermett Dr Merle Amy and Leroy Dickinson. Out of town attendees included Rev and Mrs Ivan Russell Miss Rena of Falconer Rev and Mrs William Murthy and daughter Helen of Titusville Mr and Mrs Holmes Crosby of Oil City Mr and Mrs Arthur Chappell and children and Mr and Mrs Garwood Morris of Grand Valley Mrs Gertrude Morris wife sax Paul of Youngsville.

Carrie Ms. Palmer Corry Ross G. Fehlman Robert &. Brown Francis M. Duke Gra A. Stermett Merle R. Amy Leroy Dickinson

Coppers Best Lady in Tussle at Post Office

Patrolmen Swann and Mead chased a roaming cow through streets and alleys to the post office steps. The bovine, suspected of mailing a letter, resisted with left hooves and neck holds before being taken to pasture by manager Bar Button. The scene sparked headlines in the Journal.

Coppers Jom Manigas C. P William Swann Ross Mead Second Avenue Church Street Chage Swann Mead Maria Winnie Mrs. Cow Cow Hawn le the Journal Athletic Commission Bar Button

Man 46 Dies From Burns in Fire at Erie Home

Andrew Bartosik a 48 Erie WIPA worker died from severe burns after being trapped between a tind partition and a wall while attempting to reach a second door during a three room fire on the first floor of his dwelling. Assistant Fire Chief Lawrence P. Scully said the blaze started on the first floor from defective wiring as Mr and Mrs Join Zam merowski and their son Anthony slept on the first floor and escaped.

DRIB Andrew Bartosik Erie

Death Claims Irvin Sample in Local Residence

Irvin Sample died Sunday afternoon at 5 81 oclock at his son Praik Samples home 414 West Pleasant Street after a lengthy illness. Born in Sample Mats Pa seventy five years ago he lived most of his life in the area. Survived by son Frank and daughter Hazel Piel seven grandchildren and one brother James Sample of Worry. Funeral services will be held at the Samples home Wednesday at 4 oclock with burial in West Lilwa cemetery Columbus.

Nen Nonicena Praik Sample West Pleasant Street Sample Sample Mats Frank Mira Hazel Piel Panama James Sample Prank Sample Olewek Lilwa Cemetery Columbus

Married at St Elizabeth's in Erie ceremony

Walter Latos son of Mr and Mrs Frank Latos of Selota Road wed Kathryn Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs Steven Martin of Cornwall Road in a Saturday 8 30 o clock service at St Elizabeth's officiated by Rev Carl Heidt. The couple will reside in Erie where the groom is employed.

Walter Latos Frank Latos Selota Road Kathryn Martin Steven Martin Corn R. D St. Elizabeth’s Carl Heidt

Mothers Remembered In City Services For Mother's Day

The community marked Mother's Day with church services and floral tributes. Retailers reported strong demand for flowers and candies as residents observed the occasion with living mothers honored by gifts and songs, aided by pleasant weather and large church attendance.

Govery Ciy Merchanta Ocean Arm Cably

Monogram Girl at Nast Store

Jeanne Louise McCracken of Spaide Shirt Co travels to Nast stores as a monogram expert. Fans gather as she demonstrates initials on shirts, with no extra charge for the service. Benjamin Johnson of Alliance, Ohio, stays at Hotel Corry during the visit.

Jeanne Louise McCracken Spaide Shirt Co Bauer Nasts Miss McCracken Nast Benjamin Johnson Alliance, O Corry

Havercamp Dies at Clymer After Illness

Mark Havercamp 56 a longtime Clymer resident and former town highway superintendent died Saturday evening at his home after a two week illness. He had been hospitalized in Jamestown General and returned home only to suffer a fatal apoplexy less than two hours later. Survived by wife Nellie and three sisters, he was active in Mohawk lodge I.O.F. and Abie Reformed church. General services will be held from the Abie Reformed church.

Clymer Corry Mark Havercamp Jamestown General Hospital Minnie Simpson Mobile Als

WPA projects in Warren County show progress and payroll totals

In Warren County the Works Progress Administration reports payrolls totaling 404 624 dollars to date May 1. Projects started last October include Columbus school improvements and dam work, street paving and drainage, and highway beautification. Completion varies by project with percentages from 25 to 90 while overall activity continues.

Warren Wreie WPA WEA RWD Varriey Warren County Columbus School Columbus Township Columbus Dam Columbus Columbus Highway West Spring Creek Row Brooks Rocks Cobbs Corners Binel Gubbs Corners

Fragmented Local Notice About Annual Meeting

A damaged OCR fragment references a local meeting with individuals named Mrs Qielin and Seyear and mentions Ui Mas ters T wile, but readable facts are limited and no clear date or action emerges.

War of the Altered Pep

Fragmentary note mentions a clash or disagreement over the term alter and its role in a local debate. The readable portion references a public altercation or prank involving a person or group nicknamed Pep, with hints of a confrontation or dispute.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Regulus Board of Faucation State Bureau of Highway Patrol and Safety Pine Grove Mary Beduze South Center Street Ain Ory Bonnevelt General Motors Corp United States Wilhu Wilson Fourth Avenue Suey Butcher Tommy ‘Tompkins Tompkins Yate Paul Pinach Concord Tidge Oval Wari American Legion Auxiliary Lepons New Hom North Center Street Sqigols Ralph S. Dewey Rex Theatre High Nehon John D. Flanigan Roosevelt Canada State Internal Affairs Thomas A. Logue Jones Township Bik County State Chamber of Commerce Harrisbirg Earle Nayig At & P Anilwe Dredgera Chet Rossbacher Insurance Agency Carrie Palmer Toronto D. B. Robertson Moose River N.S Halifax Alfred Scadding Herman Magill Savant Plano Irvin Monogram Girl Nast Store Transcontinental Airways Ruth Kathryn Rhodes Kansas City Miss Rhodes Zellenople Havercamp Wpahuge Spring Creek Oldlock Ery Rock The Federal Deposit 1S, Corp Washington, D. C Charles A. Myers North Center Street East Columbus Avenue ETA Kett By Paul Robinson Somo Divi Lolte Evi Anita Pon United Conmes Seyear Qielin Yayane Ui Masters Twile Pep
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