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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1939
Page
3
Cloudy and colder weather ushers in the day. The Lincoln assassination anniversary is noted as the nation recalls the 1865 events. Local news mentions rail traffic figures, canine complaints in Erie, and various regional updates from Corry and Warren including public notices and recreational activities.
President Judge Miles B. Kitts told a group of juveniles in Erie that parental neglect fuels rising delinquency. He criticized parole systems and warned he may send more repeat offenders away unless families engage, delaying final disposition until April 28 for the youths charged with breaking and entering and larceny.
Mrs Thora Scott Strong of Erie died Thursday evening at 7 30 o clock at 4925 Slate Street from a heart attack after a cold period. She was the only daughter of the late Charles Hampt Strong and survived by her daughter Thora Scott Ronales. Funeral Monday. She managed much of the estate of her grandfather William L Scott and of her parents and was known as a keen businesswoman engaged in several affairs.
April 14 report from Rockyand notes a fisherman swallowed a recently caught five and a half inch trout to avoid arrest by Game Warden William Davis. The incident marks a day of sportish folly as authorities sought enforcement.
H M Oswalt vice president and hotel manager, honored by the Virginia Association with an honorary appointment for outstanding hotel service. Born 1902 in Danville, his career spans Woodberry Forest School to pivotal roles at Corry Hotel Operating Company and The Roosevelt Pittsburgh.
Italy plans to phase out nickels and small denomination coins as part of a self-sufficiency campaign. New metal coins worth five and twenty centimes will be minted in a metal rammed demonital system.
Mrs Hugh Boyle, aged 88, of 164 West Seventh street, sustained a fractured right arm when the automobile carrying her husband Dr Hugh Boyle and three children skidded on Route 19 six miles south of Erie and struck an abutment. The three children Lalsey 6 Sally 5 and Susan 4 slept in the back and were shaken but escaped injury.
An Istorm on the peninsula near Erie caused high water that washed away pavement and flooded the area to about two feet deep. The road was closed beyond the police lodge after the storm, with repairs underway and traffic restricted until the roadway is deemed safe. Superintendent Mulligass announced no additional damage beyond the washout.
The Car Club plans a report on trout stocking in district streams and stocked locations at the American Legion home tonight at 8 o'clock. Ticket sales committee members are to report on arrangements for the fundraising dinner on Friday evening April 22 and to assist with setup and volunteer tasks.
In Guelph Ontario inmates at the Ontario Reformatory are described as easily frightened after a disturbance. Officials report several prisoners formed panic during a staged incident, revealing heightened tension within the facility.
Todd Casey today announced his new grocery store on South Center Street, with plans to stock a fine line of groceries and later add meat and other market items. A formal opening is scheduled for Saturday with invitations extended to the general public for a grand opening and promotional events.
Mrs Christine Aistrup was laid to rest in Pine Grove Cemetery after memorial services held at Erie. The funeral followed a temple service at 2518 Plan Street with Rev Gebhart of Luther Memorial leading the rites.
A young cyclist, Charley Ades son of Miathe Mra Charlee Akam, was struck by a car this morning while riding near the Halve. The driver Angnet Burisor of Warren reported the incident to Warren police who are investigating. The rider sustained injuries but is said to be in stable condition.
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