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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1936
Page
2
Meadville station patrolmen halted a car on Curry Hill west of Meadville, finding about 140 gallons of grain alcohol. The driver fled into nearby woods.
Dr J B Leonhardt claims a real internal remedy called MROM for piles caused by bad blood circulation. After successful trials in his practice he urges all pile sufferers to try Hemroid with a money back guarantee if not satisfied, available from all druggists.
Numerous notes from Warren area brief residents on church moves and births, local meetings, road and bridge work progress, court actions, and planned events. Highlights include Rev E B Thorne moving to Oil City First Baptist, a son born to Mr and Mrs Donald Hovey, Roosevelt visit plans, political activity by Warren county Democrats, and a 60 year old man jailed for driving while intoxicated.
A Lockheed Vega air plane filming near the Burlington Zephyr collided with strong currents and plunged to the ground yesterday afternoon. Four aboard died: Ralph Biddy, 86, Detroit cameraman. Howard Adams, 27, Chicago assistant director. Win Schueler, 24, Chicago script girl. Oscar Hanold, 40, veteran transport pilot. The crash followed the plane’s swoop over the moving train as experts investigate wind effects on aerial stunts.
Walter H. Bills a Corry resident of over fifty years died at his home 128 1 2 North Center street Tuesday at 9 55 pm after a stroke three weeks earlier. Born in Oswego New York September 23 1874 he ran a barber shop and later electrical accessory business. He led local baseball teams and was active in sports. Survived by his wife and mother Cassie Halberg. Funeral at St Thomas church Saturday 9 30 am with burial in St Thomas cemetery. Further notes mention Dr Leslie R. Gregory and two upcoming conventions in Buffalo and Oil City postponed to spring.
Two day registration in Corry shows Democrats with 119 enrollments to 102 Republicans. Eight Republicans switch to Roosevelt, five Democrats shift to GOP, and third party voters appear. Overall qualified voters exceed 3,650, a new local high, prompting questions on ballot handling amid expected use of straight party tickets to speed voting.
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