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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1929
Page
7
Reported on a violent incident where three men were jailed for the slaying of a patrolman. The article details the pursuit, injuries, and subsequent arrest of suspects, including movements near vineyards and a railroad right of way, with names and locations tied to Medway and nearby tracks.
In a Minneapolis case, Bard, Halverson, and Javie were grilled by officers before Bard confessed to shooting Swamitpatriotian. Inquest by Coke Han Haley found the three held for murder. Halverson claimed he acted alone but implicated the others as the investigation tied to a machine theft and a broader crime spree.
A damaged transcript details a shooting involving three suspects in a car with large weapons and a pipe found at the scene. Suspects, including a man named Baril and a leader described as calm and composed, gave guarded statements. Coroner’s inquest names Kenneth Blakeley and others as officials or witnesses.
A missing line of clearest text records the fatal shooting of Patrolman Swanson near North East. A suspect, Swinson, was killed as he and companions fled after the attack. The piece mentions a curse, alleged magical influence, and a court verdict placing responsibility for Swanson’s death.
Local police chief Tipton and Journal representatives tracked the suspects to North East after a lead from North Bastile. Patrolman Brown secured North Corry while State Police sergeant Jones and Highway Patrol sergeant Smoot aided. Bard and Invie were captured near Loomis Street crossing, photographed, and jailed as hundreds gathered. The crowd in North Dust showed intense anger at the capture.
Corry resident William Jones and Trooper Harry Munsee helped capture Bard and Tavle after they abandoned a car. The gun used in killing patrolman Swanson was found on Bard, a Savage 88 Army Special, tying Bard’s confession to the slaying. Swanson, 23, had served about a year and a half with the highway patrol, mostly in Wesleyville.
St Pauls Lutheran church held a dinner for over a hundred guests with a chicken dinner in the church parlors. Committees led by Mrs Bowles Mrs Bales Mrs Dahlstrand and Mrs Ray Anderson. dining room chaired by Mrs John Boland. An evening program featured Miss Sigma Anderson and H E Manley with lantern slides titled An Old Fashioned Album showing Lutheran congregation history. Mr Hillsstrom provided vocal numbers and Mrs D A Hillstrom delivered a charming reading That Old Fashioned Sweetheart of Mine.
Concord P T A held a Friday gathering at 3:80 o clock with pupils from various grades presenting recitations dialogues songs and solos. Senior High School winner Corea Prise gave an engaging talk on the need to develop character in today s youth. Refreshments followed a brief business session.
John Freno pleased his audience with two vocal numbers while Miss Ruth Lanston and Miss Elizabeth Lanston received praise for their performance, as the event drew a warm response from attendees.
The Drama department of the Woman's Club will stage The Kleptomaniac at Heh School Auditorium Tuesday evening April 28. A masterful play promises strong entertainment with general admission at five cents and children at twenty five cents. Members may reserve seats for non members with an extra charge. The junior section plans a special revue and tickets may be obtained from club members or Condi Drugstore, with reservations through Miss Fuller. Mr and Mrs Hastings Jones visited Spring Creek to stay Sunday with Mr and Mrs Robert Donaldson.
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