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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1933
Page
6
Local notes report a 10 Philip H. Dewey license plate tied to a visitor en route to Erie, while Phillipe Lord rests in Florida planning a world voyage. Bank dividends shift, gas rate talk spurs boycotts, inspections and arrests rise, and traffic patrols count 800 to 1000 drivers.
French Creek mourns the death of Carl Anderson aged 78, a longtime local leader born in Gothenburg Sweden. He immigrated in 1882 and served as highway commissioner, justice of the peace, school district collector, cemetery association president, and Findley Lake Grange member. He is survived by ten children and numerous relatives. funeral at his home with burial in French Creek cemetery. The article also notes family events and local notices including births, marriages, and community updates.
The Linesville Herald reports a major reforestation effort around the Pymatuning Lake area. About 225000 trees from state nurseries will be planted along the north shore as part of a broader plan to create a scenic forest and game preserve near the dam. Twelve workers plant roughly 800 trees daily in six by six foot spacing, underlying ongoing dam construction funded by a $500000 state appropriation.
Claude Johnson 27 of State Park Avenue attempted to shoot himself Thursday afternoon but survived after being treated at City Hospital. Coroner Bourne noted prior car crash injuries may have contributed. The incident followed a dispute with his father over driving without a license.
George Fay a former Corry resident died today at Brocton North Carolina after a period of ill health. He had been removed to Igncton where he remained in serious condition. Fay lived on East Congress Street in Corry and was a former express manager for the Pennsylvania Railroad between Erie and Emporium. He is survived by two sons Mark and Albert Fay of Corry. Funeral services will be held in Brocton Sunday afternoon at 3 30 and burial will follow in the cemetery here.
Mrs. Mary Black 76, a Cory resident for 25 years, died suddenly this afternoon from a stroke at her daughter Inez Lynch’s home 92 Marion Street. Survived by daughter Inez Lynch, daughter Mrs B Flint of Townylilé Pa, and son Charles Black of FE Dovans Seans. Funeral Monday at 9 from St Thomas Church. burial in Ementon Pa. Harrisburg Patriot notes beer ads rejected.
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society met in church parlors with Mrs. Glenn Spencer as president. Reports were given, May events announced, and the annual meeting approved the forthcoming budget in a unanimous vote.
Lilian Guild organizes a two day country fair set for April 18 and 19 in the Parish Hall. Merchants prepare displays and concessions, with varied entertainment planned to ensure a popular event.
An old advertisement emphasizes kidney health claiming blood flows through kidneys every few minutes and promotes Thompson's Barasma Tablets to cleanse kidneys. It promises relief from headaches dizziness rheumatic pain and urinary issues, stating a price of 5.00 dollars at druggists.
Erie April 7 The school board reports a paper balance of 25 000 unappropriated surplus while teachers pay remains untouched. Scobell notes a 1 and 2 million revenue shortfall and a 400 000 loan removal. Future budget meetings planned.
On April 7 burglars forced entry at the White Swan Laundry on Seneca Street, smashing a rear window and moving a safe 100 feet to the washroom. The combination was cut with a chisel and the door ham e broken. Four men were needed to move the heavy safe, suggesting multiple participants. Miss Doris Gondrich, the bookkeeper, discovered the theft yesterday morning. The loss was approximately eight dollars.
Percy County officers raided the homes of Progressive Mine Union leaders as part of a manhunt for gunmen who fired on Deputy Vernon Miller’s home and critically wounded his daughter Laverne, 14. About fifty men were taken in for questioning.
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