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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1937
Page
3
Fragments note Cantigny anniversary and a missive about no Monday issue of Journal in Memorial Day week. Other items mention radio programs shifting summer airtime, a Rex awards winner, copper dividend, legislative tax actions, a Beav er Falls injury, and rail revenue gains. Usual local notices include retirements, church events, and a milk price in Erie district.
Archie W. Thompson Post No 264 VFW will hold its annual Buddy Poppy sale on May 28 with the Ladies Auxiliary on the streets. Poppies are made by disabled veterans and proceeds fund local relief and veteran families, with most receipts supporting the Disabled War Veterans organization and the post’s welfare work. Contributions of any size are welcomed to support Corry residents and veterans.
William J. Dyckes will represent the Corry Maccabees at the state convention in Pittsburgh on June 1st. Clyde F. J. Brown was named a delegate with Dyckes as alternate, planning to attend if Brown cannot go. About twenty lodge representatives from northwestern Pennsylvania attended the district meeting.
Erie May 28 Strikes at the Griswold Manufacturing Co and Keystone Brass Works ended after a joint conference. The Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Pin Workers and CIO representative Paul Nunes reported a settlement for 650 employees. The agreement includes union recognition, a 10 cent hour raise, eight hour day and 40 hour week, time and a half overtime, and paid vacation based on years of service. Signatures included Robert Devine and J R McCloun.
The post office will observe Memorial Day May 31 1937 with windows open 9 to 10 am and 7 to 8 pm for stamp general delivery and parcel post windows. Mails will be dispatched as usual and special delivery items promptly delivered. City and rural carriers will not be on duty.
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