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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1936
Page
7
A lively running day drew fans to the event with strong performances and notable national interest. The crowd celebrated decisive victories and competitive spirit across multiple races.
Columbus School news notes enrollment gains and senior views on “quantity and quality” while listing missing students and recent visitors. A school ground accident is reported along with a Sugar Grove cattle event. Attendance and club updates include the N. O. P. Club, new faculty, and plans for a daily visitor in the Dean school.
Harrisburg dispatch reports Erieite Muni C. Fitton elected chairman of the Young Republicans of Pennsylvania to succeed John Williams of Duncannon. Officers listed include vice chairmen Lawrence Von Dusen Scranton and Mrs Lloyd Smoyer Allentown. secretary Leig Hoy Lebanon. recording secretary Helen Watson Indiana. treasurer George Walken Schuylkill. assistant treasurer Mrs Jean P. Heber Bradford. Senior class officers and roast planned. school magazine increases approved. various notes on students and staff from Corry and Columbus High.
Spartansburg area reports the start of road improvement south of town with Dunn contractor from Cochranton shipping machinery and materials. Weather favors progress as crews move to clear and grade the pavement while local residents adjust store hours and community members relocate.
In Erie on September 24 labor leaders accuse county commissioners of breaking unions and tearing down gains after a contract dispute over moving a jury box in Judge William Hirt's courtroom. Carpenters say a signed agreement remained intact and the project would be completed as planned. George McCulloch, business agent, warns of continued friction as union labor contends the action undermines organized labor.
Police detain Osamuro Souluene charged in a case tied to a naked robber seen along the Arabanwa River. He allegedly moved through the river banks and into nearby business areas, prompting an investigation.
Nineteen men and women pleaded guilty at Erie court yesterday in the first session before Judge B Schoonmaker. Many cases involved violations of the alcohol tax laws and forged government WPA items. Probation and probation-like sentences were imposed for several defendants.
An autumn sale announcement lists a 118 Fival avon Corey event on September 26 featuring a three piece parlor suite and assorted household items. Items include rugs tables and various kitchen wares with a long list of irrelevant entries. The text also mentions names such as Walter Randdes and Daley with scattered references to Watsonville California and local locales.
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