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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1936
Page
5
An elderly man in Antioch, California, ate at a Houston coffee shop and left no money, sparking a protest by the proprietor. The scene references California's asparagus packing industry, noting 88,900 acres and 440,000 dollars worth of canned produce.
Western County Council of Ladies Auxiliaries of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will be entertained by Lieut Archie Thompson Post No 264. A luncheon is served at 12 20 in St Edwards hall with the council meeting to follow. Merchants are asked to display flags Thursday amid Ajax Iron Works promotion and a coal delivery phone number listed.
Personal mentions record a flurry of visits and trips. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sweet returned from Cleveland after visiting Mrs. Sweet’s mother Mrs. Norton, while others planned motor trips to Canada and visits to Callander Ontario to see the Dionne quintuplets. Numerous names appear with hometowns including Youngstown Erie Jamestown Corry Meadville and Cleveland as residents travel for family events, speaking engagements, and social gatherings.
United Press reports a chaotic raid on a Newark birth control club on October 1. About 600 women, many office workers, paid 82 monthly and held ID cards. Dr George Henley allegedly ran the club and posted bail at 5000. Miss Amy Green freed on 4000 bail. Police say the surgeon operated from a Salk building for three years with weekly incomes around 400.
District Deputy Green Master Hendy and staff will install officers of Jonathan Lodge No. 884 at a Wednesday evening meeting in Union City. A lunch and social hour will follow the induction ceremony, with a large attendance expected.
Autopsy shows Christina Mary Juvellep with a tattooed body found south of Buffalo on the Catira reugus Indian reservation. Authorities fear a slayer tied to an unborn baby case. Miss Jueller’s home was in Springville New York as federal, state, and Bible officials join the search.
M M Sorority announces a dancing party with Rhie Tehnson's orchestra at the Masonic Temple Saturday evening October 1721 full program from ten to two. Committee for informal parts includes Maejoria Yeung Jeanne Titus Joan Roach Bel en Hovey Marjory McElroy Fern Hapmond Mary Elizabeth Gillette Martha Marie Hawkins.
IMARKET GOSSIP reports Wall Street reopened after Columbus Day with little change in bullishness. A market outlook foresees a steady rise for about a week and a half, barring unforeseen events, while noting a continued advance through year end. Roosevelt cites a rare national bank failure absence, and The American Banker discusses bank immunity and savings, highlighting a long trend of improving depositor protection.
Heavy profit taking emerged as New York stocks saw early gains of 1 to 8 points, delaying a fresh recovery high. Trading volume eased after an active open with blocks up to 19,000 shares, while several blue chips and industrials such as American Can and Chrysler moved in volatile fashion amid a mixed close.
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