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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1936
Page
3
A Salvation Army fundraising drive begins with a morning kickoff and plans to canvass homes and local businesses. The slate includes Democratic party news, court updates, and community notices from Corry and surrounding counties.
M Ray Green general manager of Cony Water Supply Co spoke to the Golden Rule Club at Beaverdam on plant operation and water treatment before mains. The dinner was served by the M E church women. Chris Christensen was named dinner committee chair for the next meeting on November 2 with members including Ralph Dewey Harold Powell William Lombard and local business leaders backed by Corry Auto Supply and Emblem Oil Co.
A Sandusky led Salvation Army drive begins with pastors and team captains speaking on need and progress. Local leaders pledge 400 toward a 2900 goal as workers start house to house canvassing and expect full success in 1926.
The Denver region endured a deadly blizzard with 13 killed and losses pegged at $20 million. Charley A. Sheeley of Denver died after colliding with a moving car blinded by blowing dust. Alfred P. White, a railroad brakeman, was killed in an auto tram crash due to frosted windows and slick rails. About 5,000 homes faced power and phone outages, and 90,000 trees were destroyed or damaged across Denver and surrounding areas. More than 100 fires were reported. Denver’s ice alarm system failed as 26 inches of snow blanketed the area by morning.
Members vote to continue monthly sales days on the first Thursday of each month at Beaverdam church. Club president John Blatt offers a free show on Golden Rule Day October, with movie proceeds to participating stores and a plan to include charity drives and literary entries. Sales aim to attract patrons with new events and a closing date set for October 20.
Norman Schauer Jr 5-year-old of Collins North Carolina is hospitalized with scalp wounds a dislocated shoulder and minor injuries after a Chevrolet coach driven by his father sidewiped a Dodge sedan driven by C Robert Libby Warren Ohio. The Schauer family seven aboard were en route north when the crash occurred near Farm Colony. The Libbys were uninjured. Both cars were badly damaged with the Chevrolet demolished and the Dodge about 75 dollars damage.
Members urged to attend the Worker's Conference at St Pauls Lutheran Church this evening at 7:80 o clock with the slogan Multiplying Our Power. Congregation representatives from various organizations encouraged to be present.
Corry school directors debated the fate of the old Hatch school bell during a remodel. A prior order calls crating and storing the bell in the Junior High building unless an organization seeks it or it sells for junk.
The Altar Society of St Elizabeth’s Church meets to host a spaghetti supper in St Elizabeth’s Hall on Wednesday afternoon and evening starting at 4 30. Mrs Carl Perry chairs the event with help from society families. More than three hundred guests are expected. tickets are at Condra’s Drug Store and Stanley Kasper’s Restaurant.
Brim Sept 24 reports District Head of State Police Hurol Pearor transferred back to Buller troop HQ after the Erle Park raid August 24. Three Krle County peace officers Justice Walter Goodwin Constables Glenn Walters J C Baddelato face conspiracy to extort charges connected to the raid. hearings set for Monday at 7 30 p m before Justice O Wilcox Girard. Bail posted as case proceeds toward county court trial in November.
United Press reports government moves toward a 29 percent devaluation of the franc. The plan would set the franc near 2146 francs to the dollar, about 171 cents per franc, with one franc worth roughly .58 cents. The note reflects early discussions on the Spain currency shift and its impact.
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