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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1937
Page
3
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A busy local page reports a stolen 1937 convertible with New York plates, a house fire on Bugleshest Street, and upcoming Dollar Day shopping. It notes a Titusville auto wreck injuring Stanley Roy, census talk by John D. Biggers on WIZ, and Odd Fellows fund-raising in Oil City. Also covered are a factory display ad, a finger injury at a vocational school, and state safety actions on driver licenses.
Harrisburg Oct 22 United Press reports that Pennsylvania industries are adjusting labor schedules to comply with the 44 hour work week law. Lauber and Industry Secretary Bashore say staged hours and a common half day help with compliance, reduce fatigue, and prevent accidents while preserving output. The 44 hour act for men also takes effect December 1.
An inquest will convene at 7 pm at the Meadville courthouse into a fatal auto crash that killed L. Roy McCloskey, 48, of Erie. His wife, driver of the car, was injured and later charged with drunken driving, to be heard Thursday afternoon before Alderman William G. Smith. The collision occurred on Route 19 near the Botts 649 intersection, involving Dr. H. C. Winslow of Meadville.
Erie October 25 delegates and alternates were nominated to the state convention to be held at Harrisburg on November 17 and 18. The Erie County Council of Republican Women met Wednesday at the Hotel Lawrence with Mrs Orin Waite, president of the organization, presiding.
A large audience heard E. D. Moyer of Franklin speak at St Pauls Lutheran church. He urged greater service to church and community, praising congregational work and urging fervent Christian feeling. Dr Hillstrom gave a musical interlude before Moyer spoke informally about local brotherhood plans.
Petition by Jun W. Glas of North East sought an injunction to stop a gas station at Main and town streets. Judge Willian Fark ruled the North East area is in transition from residential to commercial, noting existing homes but new development.
Official delegate Miss Rose Whitney with a slate of delegates including Mrs. Join Berkenhamp Mrs. Dell Dowling Mrs. H L Munger and Mrs Miles King. Alternates include Mrs FS Austin Corry Mrs Pavey Klund Mrs Anthony Farnsworth and others. Speakers at the meeting were N A Carson Carl Kuppler and Thomas Mehaffey.
Police under Mayor Glen Miller raided two alleged gambling joints on East Main and North Center streets but found nothing to justify arrests. Officers reported no evidence of gambling and no arrests, while a prior week’s check of the East Main street place also found it locked. The mayor had previously ordered an inquiry into illegal gambling practices, promising action against open gambling.
Weather brings needed rain to Ridgeway area easing dry spells that threatened streams and springs. The long dry period raised concerns of fire danger yet recent showers are welcomed by farmers and sportsmen alike as ground moistens and reservoirs recover.
Funeral services were conducted for Charles G. Mack, who died after a long illness. The ceremony took place at North Center Street with pallbearers and attendees named. burial followed in Elgin.
A brief classifieds item lists a two year old rabbit for sale at twenty dollars and a quantity of Aisy Winter apples offered by G. B. Bennett and B. J. 12036.
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