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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1937
Page
5
Progress on the Baptist Church building continues with interior work planned for bad weather. Brickwork should finish early next period, allowing rapid interior progress as the auditorium space is adjusted with expanded Sunday School rooms and a future adaptable plan. Church officers praise the office construction and look to a modern design comparable to the former structure.
Local notes report Orrin Hiltbung and Marry La Mona along with several Corry and Erie figures returning home from a fishing trip on Hopon Lake in Canada. The column lists many visitors and travelers from Corry, Union City, East Liberty, Warren, and nearby towns attending services and events in Warren and nearby cities, with at least one party heading to State College, Pa, and others visiting relatives in Washington and New York.
Albert Smith 69 of Wayne Township Corry RD 6 died at Corry Hospital after a stroke earlier in the evening. He had been ill since that time. Survived by two sons Robert of Corey and Arthur on Lari Creek road and a daughter Miss Althea Smith 96 Cranesville with one daughter Mrs Brown. Arrangements to be announced later.
The Corry Nurses Association led by Miss Prymie Betiwre plans a dancing party June 5 at the Corry County Club. The event, sponsored by the nurses in recent months, promises lively entertainment with music provided by Rapley, NY, and a notable dance program.
Maccabees of the Northeast Pennsylvania district will meet in Corry next Thursday, May 27, to select a delegate for a national convention. Grand Keeper Garry vide announces arrangements for the meeting, with Wesley expected to attend from the district.
About fifty members and friends attended the closing meeting of a year for the Junior Elementary and Junior High ParentTeachers Association held in the library. Officers were announced including president S. O. M. Hiner, vice president Harold Wolfe, secretary Mrs Allan Brooks, and others.
A May report notes that the value of fay peat estate in Pennsylvania rose this year. Secretary J Hastsell French announced the rise following a Ne burca survey on agricultural concerns. The index remains at ST percent of the 1912 level, marking a four percent gain in the past decade.
Toward a new firefighting plan the city equips towing tugs with fire fighting gear. City officials state the measure boosts response times and emergency coverage for harbor areas and nearby districts.
Community leaders announced a revised church bus schedule after a week of transportation disruptions. Officials said the plan will improve faith group outreach while addressing safety concerns raised by volunteers and local residents.
Wall Street pundits note offerings decline and demand rise amid thin markets. Sentiment remains wary as strikes and political noise influence stocks, while judiciary actions and margin expectations shape trading. Some foresee a slower business cycle but potential for renewed activity if conditions stabilize.
The report notes irregular activity in a light trading session with varied movements among commodities and stocks. Steel, copper, cotton, and railroad issues showed uneven shifts while some grains and farm shares advanced. Prominent names and firms appear amid a broad listing of industry players and market indicators.
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