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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1936
Page
5
Canary named Bill, owned by Mrs. W. L. Campbell of Atlanta, is unusually old with yellow feathers fading to gray and is set to turn 27 next February. The owner notes the bird’s long life and care.
Mir FH Beall went to Erie for a day on business. Mr and Mrs Hopton J Davis motor to Cleveland for a short stay. William H Rust and family went to North East for the grape carnival. P M Waite motored to Buffalo on a business trip. Miss Helen Wojciechowski is spending today in Erie, leaving this morning. Miss Mabel Berry RN returned to Buffalo for work after a short home visit. Agnes Linderberger, Katherine Craker, Ralph Gross and Johanna Heim laugh of Erie attended the funeral of Bertha Gavrol McGraw in St Elizabeth's cemetery. Florence Bachmeier, Ruth Stanford and Florence Gumbleton returned from Cleveland Great Lakes Exposition. Barbara Ann Keppel, Sheila Graham, Martha Elston, Mary Jean Mooney, Joan Morton, Margaret Hight and Phyllis Lyons go to Erie for a day at a show. They’re joined by Mrs John Mooney and Mrs S B Elston. Paddy Wilcox of Clarendon PA visited Corry yesterday. Anthony LiMachio of Detroit is home visiting his parents. Gertrude and Mary Gaitney and Raymond Sears were guests in North East last evening. Mrs E C Barnes left for Erie to attend Mothers Assistance Fund Board. H M Danhistrand and daughter Anna Louise of Erie spent Thursday in the city with Mrs J B Mount and relatives. Mr and Mrs Philip L Young and daughter Virginia left for Cleveland to attend the Great Takes Exposition. Prof R C Barth arrived from Jamestown for a few days. Carrie P Williams went to Erie for a day visit. J E Buszard, of Johnsonburg PA, visiting in the city, returned home this morning. Mrs Oscar Scott was a business visitor in Erie today by motor.
A local unit of the Ben Hur Association was organized in Crangfordaville Indiana in March 1894 under respected leaders General Lew Wallace author of the Ben Hur book Dr David Gerard and others. A local court of the society will be established in Corry soon with Frederick C Muntoskey supervising and Charles A Pickett assisting as state manager.
An advertisement touts San Cura Ointment as a rapid pain reliever and healer for burns cuts bruises itching piles eczema boils and pimples. It guarantees satisfaction with a refund if not, available in 35¢ and 60¢ jars at leading drug stores.
Government economic advisers met with Secretary Morgenthau in tense conferences on France monetary issues. Treasury officials maintained contact with observers in France by cable and Transatlantic telephone as devaluation of the franc and gold outflow were discussed as possible actions.
The Lillian Guild of Emmanuel Copal Church held a luncheon bridge at the home of Mr and Mrs C H Raiter Findley Lake with forty guests. Mrs Ante Titus chaired the affair and Mrs Boyd Parker supervised transportation. A luncheon was served at 1 30 and prizes awarded to Mrs George Mulderick Mrs M J Alfred and Mrs George L Boyd with Mrs Albert L Miller winning the door prize. The Guild plans a rummage sale in Parish Hall on October 2 and 3 chaired by Mrs James Darling and Mrs G L Boyd.
Corry Judge No 769 B P D Biks plans a Sunday outing at Shoemaker's Inn Findley Lake on September 27 with a fine entertainment program and a chicken dinner as a feature. A large member turnout is expected.
Pittsburgh police said the major crime of the year remains unsolved after two bandits robbed the America Club in the Hill district. The Sept. 25 report notes no arrests and ongoing investigation into the Pittsburgh night club heist.
Albany Sept 5 The state traffic commission adopted the three light suspension signal standard for the state outside incorporated cities and villages. Existing signals not of this type may remain, but new signals must be the chosen type. Speed zones near schools extend 300 feet each way and districts will hire officers to direct traffic. The commission also assumes jurisdiction over highway boulevard stop disputes.
The Workmen's Compensation Board approved lump sum payments totaling $184,884.08 during the first six months of 1936, per a report to Secretary Ralph M. Basore by John R. Torquato. The largest grant was $84.92 for entering business, with $37,672.80 for aliens injured in Pennsylvania who wished to return to their home counties. In 1933 lump sum payments totaled $208,665.20 and $182,600.25 were granted in 1934.
Mrs. L. R. Grobmyer placed a four line advertisement in a local paper stating she wants the family's ferant cutters returned after borrowers embarrassed the residents of Forrest City Arkansas.
Lieut A W Thompson Post 264 VFW held an evening meeting at the VFW home to nominate officers for the coming term. Nominations included commander Maud Black Alfred Morrison Edwad Sheldon and Walter Kittleberger senior vice commander A L Spencer Clyde Reynolds Stuart Houskin and Grace Thomas junior vice commander Clarence Coons Dr Merle Auky Tohu Long and Charles Guavagno Cartermaster Bruce Thomas Paul Lines and Walter Kutteberger chaplain Paul Quintisi Francis Duke Sarlines and Alfred Griswold officer of the day Paul Quintisk Charter Guatagno Dr Merle Amy Allan Spender and Robert Nichols Crestion for next meeting.
Mrs. Mary Murray reports the death of Barney Brennan at his Bridgeport home this morning. The body will be brought to Corry Monday and taken to St Thomas church for funeral services, with burial in the family lot at St Thomas cemetery. Brennan once operated a boiler works in Corry now known as Mead Boiler Works, after leaving Corry years ago.
New York financial desk notes gossipy questions on a possible franc devaluation and its impact on stocks. Analysts weigh gold reserves, dollar value, and potential market reactions while recalling Britain’s 1931 move and warning of a possible 1929-like boom crash.
Heavy selling pushed the market down as stocks slipped several points in late morning trading. Leaders then steadied, with a partial recovery. Closing prices featured American Can and General Electric among notable name declines in a broad, active session.
Harrisburg reports marks the 50th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty dedication on Bedloe's Island New York Harbor with plans in Pennsylvania schools for observances. The National Park Service sponsors the event stressing the statue's historical significance beyond the structure or figures.
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