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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1936
Page
5
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A State Department survey of 10,000 farm boys in Pennsylvania finds 7,800 now engaged in some phase of farming after one or more years of vocational agriculture. The study covers twenty-two years of instruction and shows 633 former students purchasing or renting farms, over 600 as partners with fathers, and 2,283 working on home farms with definite allowances.
Jacob Gable, 21, condemned for slaying Harriet Goltstein in Johnstown, enters insanity plea at the pardon board session. He faces capital case at the two day meeting. execution by electric chair set next week unless respite or commutation is granted.
Personal notes list Mir and Mrs Wher Blings planning a western trip with stops in Washington Kansas and Monterey Park California to visit friends. Professional and social visits recur with Dr Elmer Hess consulting for Mrs Jean Field at Corry Hospital and several Corry residents attending funerals, services, and meetings in nearby towns.
The Junior League hosted a successful benefit card party at the Armenian Legion home on North Center Street with Migateen tables for contract and suction, bridge, and five hundred. Miss Ellen McEvoy chaired the event with awards to Miss Margaret Splesman Mrs. Andrew Paulson Miss Hazel Sweet Mrs. Elizabeth Willins Misses Helen Gumbleton and Helen Berry. Mrs. Cova G. Smith won the special prize. light refreshments followed.
Drafters consider a special session as the current Republican controlled Senate dissolves December 1. Barre plans to send Attorney General Charles Margiotti to Washington to seek a pledge that Pennsylvania will not lose Life government grants. If not obtained, the governor says it will be his duty to convene the new legislature.
A large crowd attended the Sauer Kraut Dinner in St Ediratel's Hall last evening hosted by two committees of ladies from St Tawwaril's Parent-Teachers Association. Mrs Leoffoylan chaired the event with tables set and flowers used as decor. Robert Alexander won the door prize as proceeds benefit the school.
Bold claims describe piles caused by poor lower bowel blood flow. Internal remedies, salves, and suppositories are said to remove the cause by relieving congestion and restoring circulation. The ad touts Hem-Roid with a money back guarantee and widespread availability.
Mrs F B Davig was re-elected president at the Corry Needlework Guild annual meeting held in F E Davis's office. Other officers chosen include Mrs Matilda Nast as first vice president, Mrs F M Loveland as second vice president, Mars C S Bentley as secretary, and W J Edwards as treasurer. Garments gathered will go to the Ladies Auxiliary of Corry Hospital and city charity cases. In gathering was highly successful, matching former years.
Arthur C Deecuano known as A C Deschamp died Tuesday afternoon after a prolonged illness. Born February 6 1856 in Spartancburg he lived in Corry area all his life. Survived by wife, one daughter Arlen Deschamp, two stepsons Albert and Louis Bill of Corry, and sister Mrs Alonzo Williams of Ex. Body to Bracken Kealing Funeral Home with private services Saturday at 2 pm and interment in Pine Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until noon Saturday.
Secretary Janea P Bogardus of the Department of Forests and Waters urged a large scale reforestation program in Pennsylvania. He said the state now cuts about 304,000,000 board feet annually while Pittsburgh uses more than 1.5 times the state’s output. An expanded program would curb floods and boost economy, with idle lands totaling 5,000,900 acres slated for planting to boost timber production and related industries.
Funeral services for Mrs Amyie Sperber were held at her daughter's home with Rev. EL Wagner of St. Pauls Lutheran officiating. Singers performed Pilgrim and I Am a Stranger. Afterward the body was taken to Jamestown, NC for burial. Among mourners were Miss Emilie Burr and Harvey Burr with other Jamestown attendees.
Miss Lotta Bonstee, a junior high school faculty member, sprained her left wrist in a fall on an icy walkway near her East Smith street home this morning while en route to school. A royal physician treated her and she resumed her duties.
Edward J Harvey age 80 died after a stroke at home in Wheelock. Survived by daughter Merle Watrous Corry R D 4 and other relatives including Frank Harvey Carlyle Harvey Lena Tracy Rev Leon Harvey and nineteen grandchildren. Body taken to Frank Harvey home. Funeral Friday at 2 pm Wheelock church with services at 1:40 pm at home. Interment Pine Grove cemetery.
The Tunley Elementary PTA meets Thursday at noon in the junior high library. Ray T. Francis, essay supervisor of the National Youth Administration, will speak. A pupil musical program is planned. All parents of Junior High and Elementary pupils are urged to attend.
New York reports leadership in the recovery on the stock market has been unimpressive with limited activity. Active issues show scattered gains and losses across rails steels and media stocks led by Radio Corporation Paramount Radio Keith Orpheum Warner Brothers and Walworth. Spain’s International Telegraph in Madrid drew attention after rebels shelled its main building and noted the extensive network and plant value in the country.
The New York stock market shows irregular trading with declining volume from yesterday’s 9,270,000 shares. Prices for major firms such as American Can, Bethlehem Steel, General Motors, United States Steel, and Woolworth are listed with mixed moves amid a broad selloff tone and scattered gains.
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