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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1936
Page
7
An obscure wartime clipping fragment shows partial text about a war related event. readable names or places are not evident. the fragment lacks complete details to identify the event, date, or involved organizations.
A fragmented report hints at an event titled Wotan Waylaid in Five Night Fight at Ly Ubis venue. It mentions Titus Ma and Bob Wil touching something amid confusion. Details are unclear due to text damage.
Opinion by Jay Franklin contends the New Deal era plan to fund old age pensions through government securities would consolidate debt, shift control from bankers to the state, and advance national solvency by 1980. It urges Governor Winant to promote broad reform rather than repeat Landon’s critique.
British author Fl Wells urged at a meeting that a new encyclopaedia could cover solar, naval, and general modern problems. He claimed a complete system could cost 190 million dollars, with a target price of 150 million.
County enrollment likely to reach new highs as registration closes and special enrollment days prepare voters for the November election. Officials estimate about 80,000 registered with 80 percent turnout possible. Corry and Erie city figures cited as 4 251 and 80 170 borough township totals. special enrollment could add thousands.
Mrs H H Hall president of the Pennsylvania Congress of Parents and Teachers invites members to the 84th biennial convention in Harrisburg at the Penn Harris Hotel October 12 13 and 15. The program includes theme remarks panel discussions and conferences with national speakers plus official luncheons and banquets. A tree will be planted at Harris High School in honor of past president Mrs Alice Kiernan.
Franklin residents in October 2 1937 face a likely citywide vote on liquor ordinances after a court decision by Judge McCracken, with next year’s municipal election expected to decide the wet versus dry question. A prior move to place licenses on the ballot was blocked by a petition from tavern operators.
Warren reports that the Mt Moreut Reservation Commission approved adding 860 acres to the Allegheny National Forest as part of a 892 865 acre expansion across 46 forests at a total cost of 1 945 172 dollars. Forest Supervisor Grogs says no word yet on the approval though several tracts totaling over 600 acres were planned. The commission also approved seeking the Budget Bureau's okay for a 10 million dollar emergency relief loan to buy more forest lands if suitable for conservation.
Pickets patrolled two Antoun grocery stores in Erie on Wednesday as police heard from G O Dowd, store manager, who said customers were allowed to enter despite the protest. Dowd cited anonymous threats against stores not joining the Wednesday half day closing, while the county grocers association rejected any link to the threats and defended nonparticipating operators.
Classified items include two wanted ads seeking steady housework and a registered Pomeranian puppy for sale, plus multiple real estate and household goods listings. Also notes a large horse and cattle sale, various farm supplies, coal, wood, clothing, and a public notices on estate administration and game regulation changes.
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