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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1936
Page
5
The preliminary Census of Business report notes apparel sales in the United States rose though overall retail volume remains below 1829. Analysts cite price level differences as explaining much of the gap. Montana led with a 68 percent increase. Maryland showed only 7 percent, officials cautioned that Maryland results are incomplete due to suit ware reporting gaps.
A long list of local residents and visitors from Warren Buffalo Mayville and Corry attended the Pitt Notre Dame football game in Pittsburgh. Names include Dr G B Bennett P M Waite and others. John Weinbeck arrived to work at Wing Willis store while Ralph Boyle and Mrs Boyle plan November trip to Mwilda. Deputy U S Marshal John Dempsey from Pittsburgh spent the weekend here.
GT Bergman, general chairman, reports Armistice Day observance plans in Cory progressing well with an 18th anniversary focus. Elmer C. Carrier Post 385 American Legion sponsors the event with Lieut A W Thompson Post 26 Veterans of Free Wars assisting. School exercises begin at 11 o clock with speakers assigned per building, a father and son banquet planned at the Post home, a potential military ball at the State Armory, and dancing arrangements under C W Panghorn to be announced next week.
Requiem mass for Mrs Johanna Goring age 90 at St Elizabeths Church with Rev Carl J Heidt as celebrant. Choir assisted by Mrs Bess Kinley and many relatives attend. Interment in St Elizabeths Cemetery. Relatives from out of town include Mrs J Lays and Misses Elizabeth and Eleanor Goring.
GikewORTH Wisconsin reports A A Shedd Ferenfly collected a four county bounty after a fox was run over with a gulomolette, a local tale notes the unusual payout and method. The report emphasizes the taxpayer funded reward and the creature’s capture near GikewORTH.
The state liquor control board set November 13 as the deadline for filing applications for positions on the liquor board and administrative staffs. Competitive examinations for store clerks will be held in every county with applications available at local stores and all state liquor stores after next Monday. Applicants must be 21 or older, qualified voters, and residents of Pennsylvania with at least three years’ residence. The board announces exams for store clerks and switches upcoming examinations for statewide postings.
Democrats plan two rallies at West Spring Creek Grange Hall on Tuesday evening October 27 with speakers and invitations. A prayer meeting occurred Wednesday at the Whitsey home and social notices mention local residents and employment updates in Beaverdam and Cory.
The Cities and St Heaher's parish sponsor a series of card parties this winter with the first set for November 7 at St Rhizbeth's hall. Proceeds go to a local fund. Tickets cost twenty five cents each. Committee includes Mrs Edward Kintey chair, with Mrs Willan Hazel, Miss Mary Hazel, Mrs Charles Bell, Hazel Sicet, and Helen Gumbler ton.
A $50,080 damage suit was filed in Erie County court over a fatal auto crash on Route 28 near the Pennsylvania New York line. Frank W. Allen and his son Rot are defendants. Marlon Webol, a White girl and passenger in the Allen car, was killed in the wreck near Central Grayhounel dines.
United Press notes a volatile week as markets fell over seven points at times then recovered. Volume averaged 1.78 million shares, with gains in miscellaneous lines and utilities. Auto and steel demand softened amid weather and policy talks, while car loadings and electricity output hit multi year highs. TVA and finance rumors swirled as U.S. Steel and GM eyed earnings and bond issues.
New York stock trading was quiet with uncertain price movements and a generally higher list later. The bond market showed irregularity across domestic corporations while U S government issues moved in a narrow range. Closing prices noted for ABs.
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