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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1937
Page
5
The report notes mild October weather in Pennsylvania as small game season opens at 9 am on Monday. It mentions dividends for Chrysler common stock and broad economic forecasts from the American Newspaper Publishers Association about rising newsprint costs. It also lists local events from KDKA’s antenna broadcast, skating at the State Armory, and public notices including a sheriff appointment and a large unemployment census.
The Clymer Rebekah lodge installed new officers led by noble grand Mrs. Hazel Smith with Geraldine Goring as vice grand and other officers named. Four new members were initiated and a social period followed with refreshments. Alumni events in Lander and surrounding towns were noted along with church and community activities and upcoming meetings in Erie and Buffalo.
Bear Lake area notes reveal a busy Hallowe en with a masked party for Room 1, visits by Mrs Adda Engle and others from Akron Ohio, plus planned events at the Methodist church and Home Bureau. Local families travel to Erie Columbus and Buffalo for events and teaching institutes while community residents host dinners and entertainments.
An 83-year-old Indian War veteran Jain Stanley and his 76-year-old wife celebrate their 56th wedding anniversary. Stanley served at Fort Oyster in the early days.
The cooking group gathered at Mrs. Alton Peterson's home with 15 members and two visitors for the last meeting of the series. Plans for next year include a sewing project as electricity demonstrations continue to be shown for farm use.
A reopened inquiry into the Waterford farm home blaze that killed six adults continues. Officials including Assistant Detective John Codley and Attorney Jay McLaughlin weigh foul play rumors, examining points raised during the prior probe and evaluating whether later events or workers’ actions contributed to the deaths.
Residents in Conrory township speculated about a mysterious blast heard across the countryside south and southwest of Carry last night. Reports described hearing a loud boom and some homes with minor shaking. local officials investigated but offered no definite explanation.
Erie report claims district attorney Mortimer M. Graham’s inquiry into the county gravel standard involves Gov. George H. Earle’s cabinet. Democratic chair David L. Lawrence says Attorney General Charles J. Margioli and Lawrence are not criminally involved. Colegrave says his letter referenced Margiolani Lawcente and the first gravel deal spiked by Graham.
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