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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1936
Page
7
Local voters in Corry face a October 3 registration deadline with county court house access during the day and two special registration days to be scheduled. Many on the rolls may be unable to vote if not currently registered. re registration is not required for those who did not move or change party.
Sparta SPARTANSBURG September 18 repairs on the highway from Main street to the railroad tracks proceed with slag and asphalt mix. The P R R adds 68 workers from Pittsburgh to lay new rails while buses seek Greyhound franchise. Local clubs meet at homes, as a community fair planning meeting and elections are urged at the school.
The article notes a rallying shift in Maine where GOP leaders urged voters to abandon state loyalties and back a national program. It argues Gov Landon abandoned states rights for a national approach, while praising Roosevelt as shaping public opinion and warning the party against McKinley era tactics. The piece claims Maine becomes a turning point in the 1936 race.
In Warren county prison two condemned murderers await Supreme Court action on their fate. A special deputy stays with them at all times as they endure the prospect of execution. Both men confess to murder during trial and keep to themselves about their likely punishment amid tense conditions and strained spirits.
WPA researchers unveil the life of Simon Gerty a 18th century frontier figure tied to Simon Kenton and militia service. The article traces Gerty’s exile raids on Susquehanna borders his time with Wyandotte Indians and a later controversial role as an interpreter during the American War for Independence. It notes an unmarked grave in Kentucky and a violent pursuit by Colonel Clayton linked to Gerty’s capture of Clayton’s wife. The piece ends with a city note from Alhambra California restricting chicken ownership to fifteen per plot connected to local ordinances.
A Mountenello California resident sends money for San-Gura Ointment and Soap after a Maywood display man reports cure of piles. The letter claims San-Gura cures ulcers burns eczema sores boils and piles, with money refund if not helped after one jar. Available at all drug stores for 36 cents or 80 cents.
Notice of Letters of Administration granted for the estate of Carrie Dookuen late of Curry City Erie County Pennsylvania. Debts payable to H Dockium Administrators Delaware Street Corry PA. Walter H Scott Attorney Corry PA. SELLS 2502-0-15 EXECUTIVE NOTICE In the Matter of the Estate of Early Movity late of Wayne Township Brit County Pennsylvania Letters Testamentary granted to the undersigned by the Register of Wills of Hiie County Pennsylvanie Debts payable to Elizabet e Morris Execution BMD No 8 Corry PA Walter H Belt Attorney Corry PA. GLAS
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