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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1936
Page
3
Weather deal and Perry victory anniversary noted as statewide events. Board of Education to convene after the 1936 37 term opening at the Library building next Monday evening. State highway patrol chief Quarles comments on patrol strength and accident reduction.
Clelland H. Metz of Eris stands trial in Warren for involuntary manslaughter over a March 2 crash that killed Mrs. Anna Knupp of Russell. Proceedings list five witnesses, with Barwis detailing crash distances and Borg showing scene photos. The defendant’s condition after the crash was described by Dr. Ver Milyea as wavering with some impairment but fair equilibrium.
Predonia aisparenes today indicated that grape juice manufacturers are contracting for Concord grapes at a minimum price of $80 a ton. FE. Gladwin of the New York state grape experiment station stated the grape juice belt was going into the red again.
Spartansburg hosts a three day community fair running through Saturday with exhibits and livestock judging this evening. Friday features athletic contests and Oh Aunt Jerisha by Elgin P T A. Saturday caps the event with ox-roast at 11 and a 1 pm parade including prizes for best horse rider pony decor and various other categories.
The Sparta fair schedule lists events from September 10 to 12. Activities include livestock judging, athletic contests, fireman events, ox post, baseball game, parades, exhibits, drawings for lucky tickets, and a dance with buildings closing after the evening program.
The afternoon program closes with activities precluded by aidle moments and Farr ends with a dancing party at Firemen's Hall in the evening. This sequence is billed as Sparta's three most important days, drawing residents from Corry Sparta and nearby areas to a shared celebration.
Jonathan Lodge No. 685 Independ ent Order of Odd Fellows reports a busy winter season with plans to form a team in the Antler Bowling League and inter lodge events. A supper Sept 28 will nominate officers, and a Warren County Poultry and Pet Stock picnic is set for Sept 15 at Kalbfus Game Preserve with refreshments provided.
Erie September 10 The body of Sarfiet Wiley 48 of Erie was found floating in Lake Erie after a week missing from home. Deputy coroner Charles R. Leone said an autopsy would determine the cause. Two youths found the body. Police reported the family had been worried since the disappearance.
Corry Townsend Club No.2 will hold a Friday evening meeting at the Grand Theatre Building. J. T. Hogan of Erie will conduct the nominal election of officers. A large attendance is urged.
Corry City Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star hosted Rainbow Girls from Erie and Rainbow mothers at the Masonic Temple. The event featured a graceful display by the Rainbow Girls and bouquets for Mrs Velma Moore. Guests from Meadville Youngsville and Pittsburgh attended as refreshments were served by Mrs Josephine Sherman and committee. A separate Forest Conservation Association fire wardens picnic was postponed by rain and rescheduled for Sunday September 1 at Hearts Content.
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