Corry Youths Plan Long Boat Trip From City to Gulf
Corry youths Brocknansto and another boy, both youths from East Main Street, planned a long canvas boat voyage starting today. They hope to navigate the Allegheny to Pittsburgh then south via the Ohio to the Mississippi and on to the Gulf if seas are favorable. They built their own boat and major camping gear in preparation and will camp along the way, with friends eagerly watching their progress. Meanwhile two youths and others face charges from recent burglaries in Maytown and endured court appearances with guilty pleas, bonds set under $2000, and ongoing investigations into missing accomplices. The group had earlier traveled as far as North Carolina before returning to surrender.
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Washington
Negro Died In Electric Chair At State Penitentiary
William Watkins a 25 year old Black man from Chester County was executed by electric chair at the state penitentiary after being found guilty of shooting and killing a man over a disputed debt. He walked to the chair at 7 o clock and was pronounced dead at 7:20 by Dr. Baerett. Watkins claimed intoxication and not knowing his actions at the time. The victim was James W. Howard, a Chester County farmer.
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Titusville Wins Opener
Titusville High School defeated Albion 8 to 5 in the opening game here on April 20. Albion pitcher Taylor hit a homer and standout plays by Lamberton helped Titusville overcome 12 Albion errors. Cook and Haven struggled for Albion as Titusville batted for multiple innings, with key runs in the second, fifth, and seventh to seal the win.
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Girl Strangled Found Hanging From Calif Tree
A 17 year old girl named Louise Teacher was found dead by hanging from an oak tree ten miles from a California town. Authorities say she was strangled with a belt and her body discovered after midnight Saturday. Evidence includes a purse left in brush and scattered clothing. no sign of assault. Sheriff Cooper notes motives include robbery or jealousy but no definite proof yet. A blue car sighting by a 12 year old boy is investigated as a possible lead.
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Cast Rites For Track Victim Held Sunday
Memorial services for Nels Nelson 51 held at Atesatiky & Company parlors. He died after being crushed between a truck and a post at Jamestown while helping with a load. Rev. William Hall of St Paul’s Lutheran Church officiated. Interment in Pine Grove cemetery. Bearers: James Nelson, Jona Nelson, Harold Chase, Larry Sandstrom, Daniel Reynolds, Floyd Jeph. Nelson had lived in Corry for years. The Alford truck, loading goods, rolled on an incline. brakes loosened as it moved, pinning him between the vehicle and a post, causing fatal injuries about five hours later.
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Schoonmaker Orders Short Line Abandoned
Pittsburgh April 20 Federal Judge F P Schoonmaker orders abandonment of the Bute short line serving 70 000 residents in the Mars Butier district on petition of the operation railway company.
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Death Sentences for Six Rich Peasants in Soviet Trade Sabotage
Six wealthy Russian peasants were sentenced to death for grain theft and anti government activity amid a broad crackdown linked to the five year plan. Nine others received prison terms as authorities publicized a high profile kulak trial near Tsvenoyo county during intensified collectivization pressure.
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Sharpers Operated in Corry Near Forgery Ring
Franklin Apr 20 Surge of visitors halted at Ventagn county jail to see suspects in a forgery and bad checks case. Corry visitors identified a man connected to the Corry Caused checks fraud. Erie and Meadville guests also called on prisoners. The jail tightens discipline amid losses from counterfeit checks and an emerging local scheme.
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Classified Advertising The Newest Needfuls For Home And Office
The Journal outlines ad rules and services for readers seeking or offering goods and services. It lists classifications such as announcements monuments notices personals lost found auto ads and garages autos for hire and promotes high grade cemetery memorials at low prices by Stahr at 104 East Washington Street Corry PA.
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