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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1936

Page

3

Fragments on state finance and local actions in Harrisburg

A garbled set of city and state items notes a 1 MW equipment purchase by the department of property and supplies, American Legion activity, tax exploration for a club property, and a flagpole plan for City Park. It references production gains in the oil industry, a lecture at WJZ, flood concerns, road repairs, weather impacts, and local hazards including a boxing charge and hunting statistics.

Harrisburg Department of Property and Supplies Elmer G. Carries American Legion Board of Edncation Cily Derrick

WPA Garments to Aid Needy Families in Corry

Needy families in Corry and vicinity will receive garments sewn by women on the WPA project housed at the local home. Miss Ey Kepler will assist in distributing children’s garments. men's shirts and other items will go through relief offices. About 31 women work on the project with thousands of yards of fabric supplied. Over $2,500 in wages have been paid to Corry women since the project began a month ago.

WPA Corry Ey Kepler Misa Kepler Eni Maude Yiernity

Fourth Ward Residents Claim Disturbances

City officials will investigate a petition by Fourth Ward taxpayers alleging disturbances by the Foreman family of West Pleasant Street and the Third Avenue intersection. The police chief reported only one complaint. the mayor said no direct complaints were received.

Blaine Kincaid C. al Duke Fourth Ward Foreman West Pleasant Street Third Avenue John D. Planigan Glen Miller

Wonderful Thompson Barosma Tablets praised by user

Mrs Lizzie M Bell of Los Angeles praises Thompson's Barosma Tablets as a diuretic stimulant for kidneys. The ad claims relief from rheumatic pains backache dizziness and blurred vision from clogged kidneys and urges immediate use. Priced at 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed or money back. Also recommends Golden Sex Tablets with Barosma.

Thompson Lizzie M. Bell West 28Th St Los Angeles Cal

Girl Fatally Hurt As Circus Tent Pole Falls

Betty Lee Randebusch, 13, of Shenandoah Virginia, was fatally injured when a pole in the Ringling Brothers circus big top toppled during a wind storm. At least two others were hurt among a 15,000 crowd as the tent swayed in 41 mph winds and a hole ripped through the canvas.

Washington Betty Lee Randebusch Shenandoah Ringling Brothers-Barnum-Bailey Circus Mira Francis Brady Georgetown Hospital Susan

District Kiwanis Meet at Franklin May 26

More than 250 Kiwanis members from Northwest Pennsylvania will gather in Franklin on Tuesday May 26 for the annual inter city conference and banquet. The Franklin Club hosts with a 5 30 conference of officers and directors and a 6 30 banquet. Entertainment includes music by Kiwanis Richard Stocker and appearances by local school artists.

Franklin Pennsylvania Franklin Club Chip Kiwaman Richard Stocker

Michigan Favored To Win Big Ten Meet In Columbus

Ohio State coach Larry Snyder rated Michigan as the top favorite to win the Big Ten conference title at the meet hosted by Ohio State here Friday and Saturday. He listed Michigan, Ohio State, Wisconsin and Indiana as even money bets, with Chicago, Northwestern, Illinois, Iowa, Purdue and Minnesota given little chance.

Columbus Larry Snyder Ohio State Michigan Wisconsin Indiana Chicago Northwestern Ilinois Iowa Purdue Minnesota

State College Golf Team Honored as Scholastic Leaders

May 19. Pennsylvania State College golf team is celebrated as the outstanding scholastic group among its spring athletes. Council approves bond hand to Solicitor Blaine Kincaid at his first meeting. Bond set at 1000 dollars signed by Kincaid and others.

Blaine Kincaid Aves Ring Kincaid Hh, Keppal C.F. Bliss State College Pennsylvania State College

Miss Spencer Retained and Ten New Contracts Approved

The Board of Education at a special meeting approved ten new teacher contracts starting at $1,000 minimum, with Miss Helen Spencer retained at $1,200 after a prior resignation. New hires include Miss Mary Jourdet, Miss Arlene Ames, Miss Cornelia Price, Miss Lodge, and others, all with varying salaries up to $1,800. The Edmonds act increments were cited, vote 6 to 1 in favor with Lambing dissenting, and $25 was allotted to Principal Sheen for commencement expenses.

Board of Education Willi Mary Jourdet Corry Arlene Ames R. D Ilusvilles Couelia Piles Mian Helen Longe Tidioute Helen Spencer Milntary School Ruth Bennett Gladys Price Jourdet Valley City N. D Corry High School Wayne Township Miss Ames Edinboro Tridiana Lodge Warren County Wes Spencer Mesers Dearing Lambing

City Officials Plan To Collect Back Taxes

City officials discussed collecting delinquent taxes and seizing personal property of defaulters. Solicitor Kincaid noted past denials and county treasurer Ralph McCond warned that collecting the owed sums this year would be fruitless. The issue was postponed to 1937, with Mayor Milne pressing for action before the expiry of the designated lien period.

Sulietur Blaine Jonfer Westley Wweton Regal Rawellis Cy Coyne Kincaid Ralph B. McCond Cindy Walle Cornell Milne

Fine Musicale Presented By Miss Signa Anderson Group

An advances group of piano pupils gave an instructive musicale at Miss Signa Anderson's home last evening. The program opened with solo piano pieces and culminated in Grieg's Peer Gynt suites in two piano arrangement. Mrs D A Hillstrom read Ibsen's tale to Match the mood of the music, with ensemble numbers showing strong musicianship.

Signa Anderson Grieg Ibsen D. A. Hillstrom Jolo Marian Donaldson Narcissus Myrna Schramling Anvil Chorus Minna Kamber Robin

Approve Use Of Sdewalks For New North Center Street Edifice

Downers of Counen supported the Christchurch authorities request to use the curb to sidewalk area during construction. A proper application will be filed later and a $1,000 bond will be provided. In another note, an eight year old boy Sheila? Lester Staley accidentally discharged a muzzle loading shotgun, severely burning himself after emptying powder.

Counen Christchurch North Center Street Burns Sidney Lester Staley Botte

Motorist Denies Crash Responsibility in Gerry Spring Creek Collision

Ralph Warren, driver of one of two autos in a Saturday evening mishap near the Clark farm on Gerry Spring Creek, denies striking Ernest Bachorner's car and causing it to roll over. He says his car was off the highway and Bachorner's vehicle was two thirds ahead at impact. Both cars suffered heavy damage but occupants escaped with minor injuries as state patrolmen continue inquiries amid conflicting stories.

Ralph Warren Gent Clark Farm Gerry Spring Creek Pan Ernest Bachorner Warren Hig Bachafor Ela

Widening at Hare Creek storm sewer project eyed by WPA

City streets director Stanley HM Nurhols says widening of Hare Creek east from Erie Railroad tracks toward Shady Avenue may start soon as part of the storm sewer program. Officials expect a two to three week lead time for funding allotments and aim for a summer start to provide work relief, with a conference planned to authorize additional phases of the storm sewer plan.

Hare Creek Erie Shady Avenue Works Progress Administration Ottieluls Direviur Htreets Stanley Nurhols Ttty WEA Aline Informi Joe Coureliman Nichols NB. Dickson Glen Miller Trin Bernard Cochran WPA Have

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