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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1936

Page

3

Paragraf Paragraf City Colineil Meeting and Campaign Notes

A fragment from a Meadville area page notes a Monday city council meeting with local attendees. It mentions a Democratic Progressive Club tally at Soult Shore Inn, an upcoming General Pulaski Day proclaimed by Governor Wayne, and a Republican campaign talk by Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg to be broadcast on WRAP. It also covers D A R meetings, a Meadville marriage report, and various local civic items including rail labor notes, school bids, and weather updates.

Arthur H. Vandenberg Michigan Cleveland

Lemke Union Party Leader Speech at Erie Oct 12

Severn from Union plans a Erie rally to hear William Lemke Union party presidential candidate speak at Le Vobile Auditorium at 8:5 p m Monday evening October 12. Arrangement for appearance of the presidential nominee and other leaders of the Union party, formed from Rev. Charles Cougatin and his National Union, and following Huey Long supporters, deemed final prior to the November 3 election.

Lemke UNION Erie Severn William Lemke North Dakoti Union Party le Vobile Auditoriven Olher Deiiers Unley Party Jhatlex Cougatin Wn Lor Jubuiee Zamneron Aml Townsend Trensiem Glint Hutdars Lie Huey P. Long

Girard Borough Officials Lose Lighting Plant Injunction

Erie report says Judge William Hirt and Miles B. Kitts Priday dissolved a blanket injunction against Girard Borough officials over a municipal lighting plant contract with Pairtanks Morse Co Cleveland. The ruling dismisses residents objections and denies stopping increased bonded debt. The court notes the injunction was preliminary and allows new bids and specifications.

Erie William Hirt Miles B. Kitts Priday Trom Sontratt Pairtanks‘Morse Co Cleveland

Erie Pharmacist Found Dead By Friend

R Otto Schmitz, 60, a pharmacist at Adams and Streuber drug store in Erie, was found dead Friday afternoon on his property off Hershey Road two and a half miles west of Kearsarge. The body was found by Mrs A T Schuler after a summons from Mrs Glavia Indich. Schmitz had recently been harvesting and had been in the drug business for 35 years. he was once a swimming star in the city.

Brie R. Otto Schmitz W. Dth Street Adams and Streuber Drug Store State Streets Hershey Road Kearsarge A. T. Schuler Glavia Indich Sebniitz Schmitz Erie

Planes to test giant air liners for all weather travel

Kansas City report outlines Transcontinental and Western Air experiments with enormous high altitude liners. Tests aim to collect data on engine performance and atmospheric conditions to support a coast to coast super transport design capable of flying far above weather disturbances. The project promises unprecedented range and weather-resilient operations.

Kansas City United States Transcontinental and Western Air, Inc

Final Rites for Walter Ellis at St Thomas Church

Requiem mass for Walter H. Ellis, longtime Corry businessman, was celebrated at St Thomas church. Rev Francis Graves P R officiated with the church choir, burial in St Thomas cemetery, local and out of town attendees listed.

Walter H. Ellis Corry St Thomas @ureh Stanford Hose Company Corry Lodge Biks St. Thomas Church Wiss B. Dempsey St. Thomas Cemetery Carl Sullivan Danel Caldwell Ralph O. Ely Harold Willett Patsy Notte William Swann Bilis William Grier Cincinnati B. Dowd Olean George Limber Johnsonburg S. Fceanan Qwens Sound Ont Walter Campbell Alice Stonin Clarendon Havislowe Selb Brie Harry Mooney Ott City

R P C Distributes Big Sum in Erie County

The Reconstruction Finance Corporation disbursed 10,282,938 in Erie County between February 2, 1932 and July 1, 1936 per L Lichtenwalner, State Director for Pennsylvania. In Pennsylvania total disbursements reached 220,440,367, excluding funds to government agencies or relief grants. Principal uses included loans to banks and trusts 157,547,930. subscriptions to preferred stock 45,264,047. loans to building and loan associations 2,962,803. and 4,002,925 to mortgage loan companies.

Reconstruction Finance Corporation Erie County L. Lichtenwalner National Emergency Council For Pennsylvania Bbuilding

Deaths of Two Miners Probed at Johnstown

United Press reports state mine inspectors probed the deaths of two Cambria county miners. Cyrus W. Davis withheld inquest plans pending the investigation. Windber men Jacob Wirlek, 22, electrocuted at Maryland shaft St Michael area, and John Sendek, 27, crushed in rock fall at Mine 40, both owned by Berwind-White Coal Co.

Py United Press Johnstown Cambria County Coro- Cyrus W. Davis Jacob Wirlek Windber Maryland St. Michael Ber wind-White Coal Company John Sendek

Infant fed by machine as doctors treat poison victim

A 21 month old girl Janet Hampton of Rillton, whose throat is scarred, was fed artificially at Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh today as physicians race to save her from starvation after swallowing gasoline, paint and turpentine last June. The child had been returned home and seemed to improve before relapsed, forcing doctors to administer liquids directly to her.

Yunnen Fran Pittsburgh Presbyterian Hospital Janet Hampton Rillton

Huge Sewage Disposal Plant Declared Unfit

The Erie Improvement League officials declared the huge sewage disposal plant at the shore unfit and facing at least a half million dollars in remedies. Most city sewage was reportedly being discharged into Lake Erie in violation of health rules. City officials will inspect the plant next week to assess needed engineering help and remedies.

Ocris Asp Altel Csty Council Erie Improvement League Lake Erie Informatin Given Council Nelle Munger Fred Diefendars Charles R. Barber Ais Munger American Construction Company Clevelanil

Credit sales rise in August by 10 percent

St Louis Oct 8 Increases of 10.7 percent in credit sales and 7 percent in collections were reported for August over the same month last year by the Research Division of the National Retail Credit Association. The report covered 47 states and 13 983 retail establishments noting gains from employment and building, higher farm prices, and government spending. Mount Clemens Mich led with 28 percent rise in collections Neenah Wis tied to higher credit risks and 40 percent jump in sales.

Unirearesa ST. Louis National Retail Credit Association Mom & Spuet Mount Clemens Mich Witt Neenah, Wis

Installation Dates For Warren Odd Fellows

Warren notes announced installation dates for Old Fellows Lodges in the western Warren district by District Deputy Grand Master J C Walters of Grand Valley. Lodges listed include Gran Valley No 1073 on October 2, Beay Laken No 1025 on October 7, Tidioute No Hu on October 12, Youngsville No 500 on October 14, and Agar Grove No 1124.

Col Ebbert to Speak on Dry Cause Sunday in Washington

Colonel F B Ebbert, noted dry leader and former Wheeler associate, will address the public at a morning service in Washington. The event follows his recent return to platform work for temperance advocacy, promising inside stories on the era’s landmark measures and the Eighteenth Amendment.

Wasington Frank Colona Ghiert Te Erllen Col. Ebbert Urgs Wayne B. Wheeler

Countywide Registration Surge Sets Historic Pace

Reports from the county courthouse indicate a sharp, likely record registration surge as the deadline approached. Democratic and Republican leaders mobilized, with a projected all readers list update expected Monday and enrollment figures to be released under chief clerk Ralph C. Bente.

Atiow Ullumppetty Enrell Erie Democratic County Committee Licely Ralph C. Bente Flans Corry Brie Azcording

Water warning issued for Emporium residents

Dr J J Johnston president of Emporium board of health warned all residents to boil city water before drinking after chemist analysis of samples from the city showed tainted water harboring five disease types. The crisis worsened through summer with rust and filth evident. samples from Salt gun reservoir were sent to county and Berwick laboratories for testing.

Ridgway J. J. Johnston Board of Health of Emporium Ot Bt. Marys Salt Gun Shire Laboratories Water Company Laboratories Berwik

Mt Jewett Glass Plant Will Open On Monday

Mt Jewett glassware plant to begin operation Monday morning per W Edmonds Summit Glass Co. representative. About 30 men to start, rising to 60 by week end. Furnaces lit, glass melting, new equipment installed, ready to manufacture glassware.

MT. Jewett Mt. Jewettl W. Gdmonds Summit Glass Company Edmonds

Death shrouded in mystery with unknown victim

Det. Nineert burial in Reynoldsville after a cryptic note and a Ringling Brothers funeral bill. The unknown deceased may be related to W. G. Smith, longtime editor of Punxsutawney Spirit. A man named Bil Smith, tied to Ringling Brothers, allegedly aided in arranging burial and transport, with family seeking the missing son for years.

Reynoldsville Bill Smith W. G. Smith Te Punxwtawney Spirit John S Susan Sill Qiho Aynoldaville Chariey Smith Te Voldavilie Bie Ringling Brothers Eiitis Wie Yuan Uber Bil Smith Enid Oklahoma Buril Ie Bill Ringling Brothers

Taylor to Speak to D A R in West Washington St

Lawrence Taylor prothonotary and Mrs Blue host a reception at 8 15 pm on Monday for eight honored Navy veterans and members of the D A R at West Washington street The program includes talks by Taylor and others with guests Josef Vesely Elizabeth Lawrence Nina Messina Walter Wozniale Domok Pull Joseph Vadovich Matthew Buxele and Mary Jackson listed among the attendees

Brokenstiw Vallby Capten Maattery I A Arvingell &L West Washington Street Lawrence Taylor Josef Vesely Eilizabeth Lawrance Nina, Messina Walter Wozniale Dom ‘Ok Pull Joseph Vadovich Matthew Buxele Mary Jackson

Trol ey Car Tragedy Strikes Jamestown Hero

A man died after being struck by a street trolley in Jamestown near Josin and Gifford avenues. He suffered a fractured skull and mangled legs, according to General Hospital reports. The incident occurred last night as he crossed the Celor Street line, and authorities continue to investigate the cause.

Famestown Arthy Brown Randelps Wl Rams Loi Jamestown Iie Josiuu & Gifford Avenue

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