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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1936
Page
10
Erie mayor Charles R. Barber breaks with the Republican majority as he opposes a finance plan by Tomas Mehaney to buy bonds for $600,000 plus interest. The split marks the first open council rift, echoing a long history of tensions dating to 1935 and a 1936 court opinion on bond retirement authority.
Beaverdam notes a return of Rev Higley to the United Brethren church after attendance at a Glenwood conference. The community reports officer elections, church activities, and social visits across Beaverdam and nearby Corry, Erie, and Wattsburg. The piece lists multiple parishioners and families visiting, attending meetings, and participating in a penny supper and mutual fire insurance business.
Harrisburg Sept. 2 The Department of Forests and Waters announced salvage operations from last March sleet damage in Tioga County. Contracts for selling 19,000 cords of chemical wood to Moving Chemical Company East Smethport were arranged, with further contracts planned under state regulations. Cording and market work will be carried out by Civilian Conservation Corps crews.
A new outdoor amphitheater has been built at Ottawa Park in Toledo, described as the largest at the city’s public grounds. The limestone structure seats 1,200 and includes terraces for 2,400 additional temporary seats.
Absorption of the Sonaldgon Lithographing Co of Newport Ky by the Erie Lithographing and Printing Co will be completed by Sept 15. J R Laws announced the move, adding about 25 skilled workers from the Kentucky plant will relocate to the Erie shop with further expansion hires sourced locally when possible.
During the first half of 1996 the labor department prosecuted more child labor law violators than in 1995. From January 1 to June 20, 92 prosecutions were instituted, up from 46 in 1995 and 85 in 1994, with a nod to earlier years. Interleaved are local social notes and visits detailing community hospitality and kinship in Corry and Spartansburg areas.
The Clawson Chemical company advertised for 200 men to work in the woods near Sheffield. It marks the region’s largest labor demand, with employment expected in cutting wood at camps near Sheffield and transporting chemical wood to two plants at Hallton and Barnes. Other workers are employed with Central Pennsylvania Lumber Company operations in the forests near Sheffield.
Marguer ite Blank is named the most accurate long distance slipper thrower and also wins the 75 yard dash at the annual Schimichin Brothers Heating Co. picnic.
The motor vehicle taxes collected in July 1938 totaled 21,783,558 dollars, up 57.7 percent or 11,601 dollars from July 1935. The sharp rise reflects increased motor activity and tax rates, with the state reporting higher revenue from motorists.
Margaret Rogers and her three year old son Ralph escaped serious harm after gas fumes from a heater filled their home at 428 Ash Street in Orue. The mother collapsed across the street. a grocer carried her to safety and a doctor helped both at Hamel Hospital, where they were listed in satisfactory condition.
Wattsburg opens its annual fair with more than 500 exhibitors showcasing farm products and livestock. Highlights include dairy breeds, poultry displays, 4-H entries from Hobbs and Smulth, a jambs display by the 4-H Saints Club, and cooking entries. About 40 to 50 horses are entered for racing over three days amid community displays from local groups and North West Vocational School.
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