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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1937
Page
3
Weather and production news dominate the region with a Great Lakes address by James Roosevelt in Cleveland. Northwestern Pennsylvania gears for safety conferences while patrol trainees prepare in Harrisburg and state officials announce highway resurfacing plans near Corry.
The Pennsylvania Scenic and Historic Commission launches a joint campaign with cities and communities to attract tourists. It aims to distribute up to 1 000 000 pieces of literature in 1887 featuring historic points, lodging, fishing, and hotel rates, with each community offering its attractions equally.
The article notes the 16th annual National First Aid Week from May 16 through May 22. Plans by the National First Aid Week Committee of the National Association of Retail Druggists coordinate wide education efforts nationwide to reduce accident deaths and injuries through first aid knowledge during the vacation season.
The Rev. William Mellman rector of St John s church since 1925 has resigned to become rector of St Paul s church Monongahela Pa He also led St Peters church in Wat NF ord since 1927 and aided the St Barnabas Home chaplains Mrs Heilman active in St John s and diocesan women s work. Coon Colony Flourishes Rochester N Y Two years ago Martin Rebholz bought two raccoons for pets now he has nearly 100 raccoons and a rising food bill.
Memorial Day observance plans are moving forward with general chairman W Stuart Houghton inviting all city organizations and societies to join in both the parade and local ceremonies. Volunteer bouquets will be presented and a broad invitation extended to all to participate, with Wallace W Wellman set to deliver the memorial address.
The Travelers Protection notes the twenty fifth anniversary of Travelers Group Life Insurance. J W A P Howard Co of Corry was among the first to issue such a policy. The Corry industry is among six risks with fifty plus employees in the first year and five remain in force. Initial cover was 4341524 on 5018 employees. current cover is 21146731 on 16601 employees.
report details a proposed settlement involving the duke and Mrs Warfield including a cash gift and a trust fund to provide about 100000 dollars yearly. the union would grant royal titles to any child but not succession rights. britain may remain off limits while the couple stays on the continent.
Budapest reports that feudal lords castles in Aumhgary are for rent this season to American tourists. The impregnable strongholds with moats drawbridges and game preserves offer a rare historic lodging option not seen before.
A Cory couple wed today at 4 pm in the bride’s home. Charlotte Schramling daughter of Mr and Mrs George Schramling married Charles Barton Smith son of Mr and Mrs Barton Smith of East Pleasant Street. The ceremony was by Rev Perry Huine a. Attendants included bridesmaid Miss Macie Johnson and best man Edwin Schramling. After dinner for twelve the couple planned a motor trip east and will reside at 49 1 2 East Pleasant Street. Both graduates of Cory High School with 1984 and 1926 class years respectively.
U S Senator Rush Holt of West Virginia accuses the administration of maintaining a system to spy on opponents. He also alleges the solicitor Karl Crowley misused the frank for sending a personal political message in a franked envelope.
The Erie County State Emergency Relief Board review committee, chaired by Clark White, reports 61 cases reviewed with 41 accepted and 20 rejected. Of accepts, 17 went to medical review, 10 for light work, and several cases led to extensions, referrals, or re hearings. Members donate time and no pay, meeting about once monthly since formation on November 14, 1936.
Word received by Priest Ls Keister confirms the death of Lawrence A. Kelstur age 83 at the Port Allegany Magistrate Friday afternoon. Survived by mother Roy Kelatir of Galeton Pa and two grandchildren. Funeral set Sunday at 2 PM at Garston Pig home with family cemetery interment.
The community in Erie County engaged in a discussion led by Supervisor Catlin, with Mr. Whit serving as executive director. The event focused on local concerns and community involvement, reflecting active civic leadership.
In Famosburg on May 15 the Pennsylvania Historical Commission approves September plans for a state constitution celebration. Secretary Charles J. Dutton of the Pennsylvania Federation of Historians asks affiliated groups to prepare suitable meetings and events for September 17, with activities to be hosted in Philadelphia and other counties.
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