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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1936
Page
8
Governor Warle says state program cut road tax burdens in rural townships. He notes a $2,000,000 road fund deficit at start, $12,500,000 spent for 46,500 miles of second class roads in six months, vs $16,500,000 for naval highways in 15 years.
N Cohen and Sons complete extensive remodeling at two Texaco stations on North Center and Washington. Upgraded interior and exterior, new Bowser meters, modern lubricating guns, hydraulic hoist, battery charging and fire repair devices. Bulk plant also updated with new unloading pump and motor. Stations promote Texaco Fire Chief and ethyl gasoline, Havoline oils, and Texaco motor oils as top choices, boosting business.
Mary Boland admitted to Corry Hospital yesterday afternoon suffering with pneumonia, reported seriously ill. Greeley Benedict, prominent Pleasantville resident, celebrated his birthday yesterday.
Salt Lake City veteran engineer Peter Soren, who has piloted speeding locomotives for 52 years, admits fear of driving a tin automobile. The long-time CWY figure reframes risk as he contemplates a new road challenge.
Hervert J. Davis, shipping clerk, of 227 B Ath Street, was slugged by two highwaymen at Joth and Holland streets at 1 20 a m Wednesday. He received a severe head injury and reported the thieves took his watch valued at 17 50 and one dollar in change.
Townsend clubs in Stowntown prepare for a second major meeting with Honter W. Sibley, Buffalo area manager, billed as a leading Townsend speaker. Gen Charles Coxey, long active in monetary reform, spoke at a Grand Theatre gathering about the Townsend Old Age Pension plan and the revolving fund as a remedy for economic ills.
A Javanese resident of Tooh in the Federated Malay States asserts he just celebrated his 190th birthday. He says he witnessed the first white arrival in British Malay and the murder of the first Englishman, whose throat was slit by locals.
An advertisement promotes Kellogg All-Bran as a remedy for constipation. It asserts bulk from cereal softens stool, offers vitamin B and iron, and guarantees satisfaction with a money-back offer. Directions suggest two tablespoons daily, with serving ideas and a Battle Creek production note.
September opens the autumn term of federal court in the Bradford area with the grand jury to be sworn in and a federal indictment expected against Commercial National Bank figures. U S District Attorney Charles F Uit says true bills may allege embezzlement of about 2 million dollars of the bank’s 4 million capital. The high-profile case has drawn nationwide attention since federal agents began a lengthy Erie-area investigation in September 1935, with teller HL Miller and bookkeeper A J Benson previously arrested.
Walter Haywara a 1405 Pargie Street resident was sentenced in Erie county court to from one year and six months to three years in the Western Penitentiary after a jury found him guilty of assault with intent to ravish. He must also serve five years and four months for a parole violation before beginning the term. The charges claim he attempted to attack Mrs Joan Hime Daugh and her 10 year old daughter near 12th and Parade streets.
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