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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1936
Page
3
A garbled OCR fragment references a Mes year, a person named Weach Esterlay, and an unclear date or event. The readable bits suggest a notice or timetable but lack concrete actions, entities, or locations to confirm.
Amid weather quirks and post holiday bustle Corry hosts a Democratic rally at Carney's Auditorium with Gov. Paul McNutt of Indiana scheduled to speak at 8 15 PM. Local veterans establish new headquarters at 1921 Peach Street as civic groups praise Mayor Miller and city officials for rally support.
Sept 18 The fungal of Fret Eherly who led Woodnewsay night at the Kane Community Hospital of Injuries sustained in an accident at the Heinemann Chemical Company plant here ten days ago will be held Friday at 2 pm at the Crosby Methodist church The Rev J F Bailey pastor will officiate Eberly About 50 who was employed as a repair man at the chemical plant was removing the wheel of a retort car at the plant When the wheel was freed it struck him in the abdomen causing internal injuries He underwent an operation at the hospital but his condition remained critical and he failed to rally He had been a resident of the vicinity of Betula Crosby and Smeth wort for the past 25 years Surviving him are his wife Mrs Lucy B Whe rly three daughters Clem Sheaffer of Hulton Mr Merle Leadbetter of Clarion and Mrs James McDowell of Colegrove and a son Russell Eberly of Crosby
An article explains that Orange Pekoe is only a leaf size designation, not a measure of quality. It notes tea quality depends on elevation where grown and processing care, and advises asking for good grade Orange Pekoe and Pekoe blends like Salada, blending Ceylon India and Java teas.
The Ladies Aid Society of the United Brethren in Christ Church hosted a silver tea at the home of Mr and Mrs E Bush raising funds for the church building. About fifty guests attended a program including vocal and piano solos, cornet and readings performed by local figures. Gingerbreads with whipped cream and homemade candy were served by committee members H M Banks Hartis Watrous Arthur Bitch and Bush.
United Press reports that Pennsylvania WPA wages exceeded 150 million dollars since the program began about 15 months ago. Ed ward N. Jones states a payroll total of 61,217,878 with 249,488 workers on 4,592 projects and additional funds for machinery and equipment costs.
The annual meeting reports all bills paid and record missionary giving with 750 dollars. Officers elected include Fred Healy, A N Goldfinch, M D Bertram, Willard Jones, and Mrs J Piette. The church voted to buy a Dodge pickup truck for missionary work in Africa, aiding J A Warnken and family amid a growing church of 34 members. Ten young men and seven young women pursue Christian work or education. four baptisms were held with twenty-five baptisms total.
Harrisburg Sept 18 The department of public instruction prepares a bulletin titled Scholarships and Opportunities for Self-Help in Pennsylvania Colleges and Universities Prepared under the supervision of James G. Pentz chief of the pre professional credentials division the bulletin details 70 institutions listing location annual tuition type of institution available scholarships and self-help opportunities It covers liberal arts and State Teachers Colleges in the commonwealth.
Board of Education members at an informal meeting on Hatch Building grounds decided to remove the retaining wall and several trees, terrace the grounds as the building becomes a Vocational school, and proceed under Architect Karl Morrison with WPA labor to save funds. Residents favor terracing to curb deep winter snow drifts and align with the Junior High lawn. new sidewalks may follow under the WPA program, with work to start soon.
New York Sept 18 Cities in 47 states Hawaii and Canada will set clocks back to standard time at 2 a.m. September 27. Many states previously observed daylight saving in summer while Michigan and Ohio kept time year round. Over 700 cities across 15 states had adopted daylight saving for the season, with some adopting different periods than the April 26 to September 27 window.
The new state cash distribution system will begin in the district, starting with six counties on October 28 and earlier dates in others. Over 60 staff will assist the distribution as the program launches, replacing the old mail relief orders. Investigating agencies will stay until the system is fully operational before staffing reductions.
The 78th anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt’s birth will be marked October 27 with school ceremonies statewide. Dr. Lester K. Ade notes public instruction aims to honor the memory and ideals of Roosevelt through Roosevelt Clubs and patriotic activities, highlighting the Adams Harrisons and Roosevelts as exemplary American families.
A damaged OCR fragment describes unidentified nuns and a fire incident at St. Vincent's Hospital. It mentions an overturned apparatus and a serious arm injury, with unclear surrounding details and dates. The text exalts duty and harvest joy but provides few concrete facts.
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