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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1934
Page
6
A mural of Corry’s daily scene with reflections on street work, future plans, and local figures. Mentions Republican leaders, council matters, marriages, theater proximity, a proposed gas station, and industry survey results amid a flurry of social notes and town developments.
The article, written for United Press by Thomas E. Benner, warns of worsening school funding as the 1934-35 school year begins. It notes unemployment, reduced purchasing power, and shrinking state and local revenues, while urging reforms in government and education to improve opportunities and efficiency.
Col Andrew D Burns died at his Bradford home early yesterday morning at 84, one month after his August 20 birthday. He was first president of the Bradford Board of Commerce and a director of the Bradford Building and Loan Association, with long service in the Rotary Club and the Church of the Ascension Episcopal vestry. The last rites await nephew William Little who travels from Texas.
Titusville police say Reed Shadduck 25 of Rochester N Y will be brought to Buffalo to face charges of criminal assault on a woman whose name is withheld. A nurse led officers to the Cherry Tree Dempseytown road scene where a hammer was found. The victim said she was struck and choked after a bicycle ride with Shadduck last Tuesday.
The Brie district of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ holds its first rally October 1 and 2 in the city. Delegations from 23 churches are expected. Notable speakers include Naomi Wilson a Sierra Leone missionary, Rev. L Howard Morton and others from Bradford Jamestown and Millport. Mrs J Leon Maneval leads a session on Methods for missionary societies. Everyone is welcome.
Warren firemen announce a demonstration of modern apparatus including the life saving net. The event, part of a county firemen picnic, will be Saturday at 1:30 am near Ferncliff Park and is expected to attract guests from Warren and surrounding towns.
A long reading lists services at First Baptist Church and other area congregations. It notes sermons on Judas and enduring faith, Sunday School at 10, Morning Worship at 11, Evening services and midweek prayer meetings, with details for Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, Christian Science, Advent Christian, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic, Church of the Nazarene, and Salvation Army activities across Pleasant and Center streets and nearby avenues.
The Christian and Missionary Alliance Church on Hast Washing ton Street and Maple Avenue lists Rev. B R Lewis of Main Street as pastor. Morning Worship at 11:00 A.M. Children’s Church in the basement with Miss Evelyn avis as summer Bible school teacher. 6:30 P.M. Young People meeting. 7:30 P.M. Evangelistic Service led by Miss Davis and Miss Genevieve Brown. Services nightly next week at 7 45 P.M. with earlier start to feature music and the town’s young talent Douglas Davies of Erie will provide piano accompaniment. All welcome.
The United Brethren in Christ church on North Center Street provides 9 45 a m Sunday school led by C L Hetiton and an 11 00 a m Manning worship with a sermon by the pastor Rev H R Harris The Primary Society of Christian Endeavor begins meetings this Sunday Visitors are welcome Monday sewing circle Tuesday 2 00 pm Amici Sewing Circle at Mrs Raymond Cathers home Wednesday 7 15 pm prayer service and Bible study Rev Harris teaches John chapter 11 Adult choir rehearsal follows Thursday Women s Aid Society meets at Mrs Jaim Banks 19 Hust Bond Street All women of the church and community are welcome.
Art P. Black executive secretary of the Laymen's Movement of the United Lutheran church will speak next Sunday evening at St. Pauls Lutheran Church Concord and 1st South Street. The Laymen's Organization seeks to extend the Kingdom and every member is urged to attend with the public invited to the service.
Fragmentary OCR text references May in Minnesota and Brooklyn with names and addresses, mentions Marie, Box 18, a financial amount, and various garbled phrases. Unable to determine a coherent event or person without full readable context.
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