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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1936
Page
5
Mbp presents measures to raise support for relief amid ongoing security concerns. Officials indicate relief efforts aim to stabilize public welfare and address immediate needs while awaiting concrete outcomes from the aid program.
A terse report notes a rough winger and a failing building compound the incident. Officials describe structural concerns and potential safety risks affecting surrounding areas as investigators inspect the site.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sargh Orilla Little, who died at Corry Hospital, were held Friday at 2 PM at the Methodist Church in Wrightsville. Rev. Edwin Armitage of Corry officiated. Mrs. Lloyd Price and Mrs. Arthur Burlingame sang, with Misa Lindell Isaacson on piano. Interment followed in Wrightsville cemetery in the family lot. Attendants included Dana Little, Ted Geer, William Scranton, Mr. Higgiston, Denali Hartley, and Mr. Clark, with many relatives and friends from Corry Spring Creek and other places attending.
St Edward's P T A held its monthly meeting in the hall. Plans were advanced for a sauer kraut dinner to be served on Tuesday evening November 17. Mrs James O'Brien chairs kitchen, Mrs John Mooney oversees the dining room, Mrs Leo Hoylen is ticket chair, and Mrs Mae Cullen departed for Cleveland to visit relatives for the weekend.
A long list of social engagements and movements from Corry and nearby towns including Miss Dorothy Brockman at a semival and dance, numerous attendances at the Past Masters meeting in Union City, Mrs G L Okeson and Miss Austin in Pittsburgh, Miss Harriet Myers leaving for Hagrist, Sister Berchmans visiting in Pittsburgh, and many names and travels across Erie, Warren, Titusville, and Cleveland as residents visit, attend funerals, or travel to events and family gatherings.
Graud Jr., 242 months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Claud Huffman of Lemon Street, Corry, died last evening while being transported to Hamot hospital after a two week illness. Besides the parents, one sister survives. Private funeral services will be held at the Davicon Funeral Home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with interment in Pine Grove cemetery.
Warren reports a blast at the Frank M. Michels & Son gas station on Pennsylvania Avenue West damaged the rear of the structure and caused a basement fire. Firefighter Leon Mintzer was struck by falling brick but wore a helmet and escaped serious injury, as fire crews prevented spread and casualties.
Highway grade crossings in existence on Jan 1 this year totaled 224,231, down 8,578 from the record level on the same date in 1930, according to the Association of American Railroads.
Elmer C. Walzer reports the market reached five year highs this week after the Roosevelt reelection. Trading surged with heavy volume and new highs repeatedly set across metals motors and equipment while U S government bonds hit record highs. Corporate disbursements boosted stock prices and wage hikes promised by steel and other industries predicted about 80 million in annual wages plus a major Christmas shopping outlook. Copper prices climbed abroad and domestic copper moved to around 10 to 11 cents a pound.
United Press reports a strong active stock market session with wage increases and heavy dividend expectations lifting shares in merchantile, amusements, and motors. Railroads lacked support. late-session buying narrowed losses as tickets lagged. Readout cites closing prices for many majors with modest gains.
A large Presbyterian congregation gathered in the church dining room for a fine dinner organized by the Mary and Martha Sunday School class. The event featured artistically decorated tables, group singing led by Miss Beatrice Shaffer, and a musical program directed by Mr. Patterson with Mrs. R. S. Dewey on piano. Mrs. Harold Patterson’s class sang, including a vocal solo by Mrs. Hazy Spicer.
Mrs Palmer and Ausband praise the new 1937 Dodge famed for windstream beauty and economy. Dealers showcase the car of the year with luxurious interiors and sensational fuel savings. Millions urged to switch to the Dodge for money saving and style.
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