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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1937
Page
3
A festive Thanksgiving Eve ball hosted by One Stanford Hose Company at the Lika' Cli tonight runs from eight to one. Local events, weather note, and brief updates fill a page of varied notices and reports from Corry and Erie County.
Kane November 24 State police report two men held by McKean County police are to be linked to safe blowing crimes in the region. The fugitives Frank J. Morgan and James T. Hackett are described as connected to robberies in the area including a rooming house and a pool room theft. Authorities recovered dynamite caps and nitroglycerin from their room and find food and clothing tied to McKean and nearby counties. Police pursue possible connections to the Lamont Billard Parlor heist and other Chicago-area incidents.
Irvine resident Miss Ka O'Brien aged 71 was found dead in her home by two neighbors who had not seen her since last Thursday. Investigators believe she became ill after shopping and lay down on a couch to rest.
Erie County Pomona Grange meets Waterford Grange in a two day session December 1 and 2 with Corry and Orange participating. The program outlines opening ceremonies, debates on farm legislation, educational talks, musical interludes, lecturer conferences, and installation of Pomona officers, reflecting a full schedule of instructional and ceremonial activities.
Conrad Schwenk, 72, missing since yesterday afternoon, was found exhausted and exposed near his home after a long walk. He had wandered away from Erie, and authorities noted he appeared fatigued but was in stable condition.
Philadelphia reports police and a psychiatrist examined 19 year old Mary Keenan O Connor, known as Tarzan at Immaculata College, as authorities prepare to charge her with the murder of 5 year old Nancy Glenn. The accused, recently treated at Pennsylvania Hospital mental diseases department, awaits Monday hearing at Moyamensing prison.
In 1936 fifteen states used beer revenue for education, totaling over 5 million dollars, according to statistics from the United Brewery Industrial Foundation.
Belle Valley Grange hosts a pantomime hymn with Deputy John M. Rausch presiding. Members adopt resolutions and review committee reports during the closing ceremony.
State and municipal treasuries, including Corey's, will reap nearly 40 million dollars from Pennsylvania liquor business this year, about 12 percent above 1936 estimates. Liquor store profits total 18 million, 19 percent sales tax 8.2 million, liquor licenses six million, beer licenses two million, yielding 89.7 million in 1937. Yields go to municipal treasuries and general funds, with unemployment aid tax applying on 10 percent sales tax.
Paris police seized a suspected revolt leader and raided a house in Rue de Provence, the apparent center of the Hooded Ones. The Surete Nationale said no charges were filed yet and additional warrants and arrests were promised as documents including membership lists were recovered, fueling nationwide investigations.
Alexander Woollcott, the original Town Crier of the Air, will air a special Christmas Seal broadcast on Wednesday, November 24 from 1 to 8 p.m. over Station WLEU. It marks his second radio airing in 1937 and supports tuberculosis work via the national campaign with more than 200 stations participating.
A Northwestern National Life Insurance survey of 2,600 workers across 22 cities shows waning interest in popular reducing diets. The study indicates many employees abandon dieting efforts as they seek better balance and practical weight management at work and home.
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