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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1936
Page
3
On Armistice Day a frosty morning found the American Legion posts and a band awaiting instrument reconditioning before rehearsals. City Council and American Education Week activities were planned for this week at local junior and senior high schools.
Local political observers note the Democrats will claim the top position on Pennsylvania ballots after a landslide in the last election. The Republicans have held the spot since Buchanan’s era. Minor parties must poll 2 percent of the vote and secure signatures to qualify for future ballots.
Hartford based report by Simpson of Travelena Insurance cites a three year study in 60 cities with one quarter of the population. He says poor street lighting causes most fatal and non fatal crashes and that every dollar spent on lighting returns as lower accident costs, urging municipalities to invest in safety.
Harrisburg dispatch reports state leaders plan to push the unfinished 1924 platform items, including defeated bills from Gov. Earlie’s program, to be introduced next January as part of the Democratic drive in the new session. The move follows the party’s statewide victory and a pledge to enact regeneration measures, including labor registration, previously blocked by the senate.
Dr Arthur G. Davis of Eve will conduct an orthopedic diagnostic clinic on Thursday November 12 at 9 a m in Meadville City Hospital 761 Liberty Street under the Pennsylvania Department of Health Crippled children under 18 with indigent parents are eligible for assistance and treatment Erie Crawford and Forest counties will be examined. Dr Edith MacBride-Dexter secretary of health invites physicians to refer indigent patients and has notified county officials and aid organizations to refer crippled children not under treatment to the clinic.
Pasadena Cal police chief announces that women joining the force must appear stern and meet grooming rules including no plucked eyebrows or red tinted nails. The move signals stricter appearance expectations for female officers.
Pest horngs will be started tomorrow on the Hood damn near Tionesta Creel, revealed by Lieutenant-Colonel Cavell before the Ohio Valley Improvement association at Huntington, W Va. Construction can begin as Congress provides the money, with two more dams at Credited Creek Tunnelville near Kittanning and Red Bank Creek near Mayfort, Pa approved and awaiting funds.
Erie Nov 1 Goetz a 29-year-old druggist identified by witness William Reinhold as one of two men who forced entry into his truck at 12th and Liberty, robbed him of $22 and a $400 ring after a citywide chase. The second man, Jacke Calabrese, 26, seeks separate trial. The defendant warned, and a battle ensued ending when one man bit the victim’s neck as a loaded revolver was held at his temple.
Night classes at Washington and Concord schools drew good crowds last evening with programs described as enjoyable. A reference notes a platinum nugget valued at $25,000 linked to a will and a gold field, with classes to be conducted at the Junior de Kosyrek site starting at 7 30.
Corryci unrepresented at meeting of officers of the 112th Regiment, Pennsylvania National Guard, held yesterday at Grove City. Thirty five officers discussed winter training plans and issues for next summer camp. Gal Smathers announced the regiment is continuing development while he leaves for Scotland Pa.
Columbus Grange No 1 plans a regular Thursday evening program at 8 in the hall. The lineup includes songs an opening recital a tale Farm Homes Nebraska poems by members a spelling match and readings including Our Birthplace The Gianine Family Stay on the Farm with music Delia Armstrong and more plus a discussion led by N F Bou l and a note about rooms to rent.
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