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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1934
Page
6
Veterans await increased benefits while students in music contests face withdrawals in state events. Police probe tied to a Bremerton party at Erland's Point ends with questioning of a widow and others linked to the couple known as vaudeville team Bert and Peggy Vince.
A marriage license was issued at Rile to Hamer W Leonard of Corry and Emma R Sachse of Erie. A large flock of geese was seen flying over the city before sunrise. Terraplane and Hudson car sales exceed half of 1933 totals with March 17, 1934 sales surpassing that figure. Registrations in 71 cities show 14 ranking Terraplane and Hudson fourth or better. The Concord Spartansburg Pinehit road is in bad condition causing difficulty for a Corry driver. A redecorating project for local schools is paused awaiting new works division guidance. A chimney fire at John Pitt’s Delaware street home caused roof damage but limited loss. Mrs Amelia Webb, widow of Coshocton, is implicated in the mysterious deaths of her two children with signs of poisoning in the son Herbert, 14, and exams on a daughter who died in January 19%. Mrs Webb allegedly received payments on five insurance policies for the deceased children.
Council debates penalties for non attendance while opposing a new street commissioner aide. Mayor and department head voices clash over the measure. Public hearing set on electrical wiring regulation. Treasurer reports March receipts and April balances. water main repairs and railing permit urged. Penn RR 1938 net income cited. auto dealers discuss code rules. gas and electric output up. weather looming snow.
Harrisburg April 3 United Press United States Senator and Pennsylvania politics shift as General Edward Martin withdraws from the Republican gubernatorial race citing service to the party. Ed Shannon eyed for lieutenant governor amid a crowded field with many candidates still staying in.
The body of 49 year old Vincenzo Ferraro of 1088 North Broad Street Ridgway was found in a barn by the Clarion River with a head wound. Police believe foul play possible though robbery is unlikely. An autopsy by Dr. Flynn will determine the cause. inquest set with Justice of the Peace Minist.
Paul A. Cooper announces that the Pennsylvania Department of Highways plans to resurface Main Street from the railroad tracks south of the Titusville and Migrange highway and to replace the French Creek bridge with a new steel structure. Work will use cold mix concrete and be done by highway department crews as weather allows.
Henry Daniels was sawing a limb in Dallas when he slipped and cut the very limb he stood on. He fell fifteen feet to the ground, suffering injuries as a result of the accident.
The text explains the Detroit Windsor tunnel entrances with Detroit River as the reference point. It notes the Detroit entrance is the northern end while the Windsor entrance is the southern end, clarifying the geographic orientation of the tunnel in relation to the river.
The Veterans Administration announces restoration of a large portion of cuts from the economy program with 230000 World War I veterans 18000 Spanish American War veterans and 94900 dependents to share in increased benefits totaling about seventy five percent of prior allowances. Primary consideration goes to those removed by the economy act of March 20 1933 with rights reestablished by law. Immediate review is urged to adjust cases under the new legislation with least delay to veterans and dependents.
Four youths were injured when a car plunged over a 100 foot embankment near Parkes. William Russell and Paul Hufnagel of Clarion, and Margaret Criswell and Dorothy Weisman of Emlenton were taken to Butler hospital. Russell suffered a broken right leg and extensive injuries. Hufnagel reportedly had internal injuries and severe bruising. The crash occurred around midnight on Lawrenceburg hill as the car swerved off the road toward the railroad tracks.
Fifteen county schools including Jerry High School will send students to the seventh annual district Pennsylvania Forensic and Music League contests at Academy High School auditorium Brie Friday April 6. Afternoon events include reading debating orations extemp speaking piano trumpet violin vocal solos and more with evening orchestras and bands. Winners advance to sectional trials at Oil City April 20 and state finals at Johnstown April 27-28. participating schools include Corry Albion Erie Harborcreek Lawrence Park Millcreek North East Union City Wesleyville West Springfield and possibly others.
Junior executives at the Campbell Soup plant rolled up their sleeves and went to work pasting stickers on jeans as about 2,000 employees continued their strike. Mass picketing persisted at the plant gates.
A fragmented, garbled OCR item from United Pp reflects a chaotic note on costs coverage and a struggling spring of improvement. Names and clear actions are obscured, leaving a murky outline of a revised deal and evolving legal tone.
A fragmented OCR note references Linder Administration changes affecting local life and tobacco policy. It mentions 78 and names Tom, UO, and DE, with terse hints of agency roles and possible reform moves influencing residents and civic life.
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