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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1930
Page
8
A large gathering marked the John Brown centennial in Crayford county with a commemorative picnic and an afternoon program in New Richmond. The event featured a play about John Brown’s life, a portrait presentation, era crafts, and a candle-lit exhibit of relics, drawing about 1000 attendees and recognizing lifelong residents and regional families.
The Passon Field team and managers faced arrest warrants under a 1706 blue law banning Sabbath police action during a Sunday game. Arrests were ordered for two officials and an umpire after they entered the stands to intervene in a dispute, prompting city officials to jail those involved.
Relatives and friends gathered at the late home on Mution street for funeral services conducted at nine oclock by Rev B A Hodk of the Baptist Church. A mixed quartet sang, flowers were beautiful, and bearers included George Thomas and Bruce Thomas among others. Members from distant towns attended. the bugle corps helped with music as the crowd endured dusty roads and warm weather. A collection of about $25 was raised for expenses, and the New Richmond Ladies Aid served lunch to attendees.
Mrs Mary Brain of Randolph 44 died instantly near Arkwright Hamlet Road after being struck by an unidentified auto and then by Seager's car. The incident occurred late Saturday as she and husband Merle Brain and friends returned from Dunkirk. Coroner and authorities pursue the first hit vehicle.
State Officers report the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion in Pennsylvania expect over 9,000 members and guests to attend the annual convention in Hartisburg August 21 22 and 29. The Harrisburger Hotel is the official headquarters for auxiliary entertainment and the House of Representatives on Capitol Hill will host its sessions. Organizers anticipate a high attending and historic interest due to Memorial Bridge dedication and coordinated plans with the American Legion convention committee.
In Denver a three year old girl Gloria Utter shot six year old Rose May Etheridge during a quarrel over a rag doll. Police say Gloria retrieved a 22 caliber rifle from a nearby garage and shot Rose May in the back, killing her instantly. Colorado law sets ten years as the minimum age for such a crime. Nell Darling of Erie was a guest of former Corry friends Sunday.
Johnstown pa Aug 4 city full of gala decor as Blue Ridge Veterans Association Soth Division readies reunion Thursday through Sunday. Stores display national colors and insignia as thousands of visitors expected to arrive for the event reflecting the pride of veterans who served in the 90th across the seas.
Mrs Marshall Field filed for divorce on grounds of cruelty and desertion in Reno. She is wife of the Chicago department store owner and was formerly Evelyn Marshall of Newpencee. A financial settlement of 1,000,000 preceded the divorce, reports say.
Two cars were badly damaged in a head on collision on the Scott crossing overhead around 10 o clock Sunday morning. Budd Watkins and R J Belgel faced charges for improper lane use. No injuries were reported though occupants were shaken. A separate reckless driving charge may be filed against Howard Gross after a west Warren crash while attempting to pass a truck. A fourth driver fell asleep at the wheel on Route 6, the car wrecked against a guard rail but towed to a local garage.
The Rex Theatre presents a one reel horoscope segment telling the fate and adventures of those born in August through a Hindu fortune teller. A two reel vaudeville act by the Johnny American born Slameee Twins also plays tonight, drawing local interest.
A young woman found shot on a lonely road near Berea, Ohio has been identified as Christina Colieto, 21, wife of an unnamed Col Jet of Cleveland. Her marriage was reported as less than a month old.
Sister M. Cecilia Dufton, long time member of the sisterhood of St. Joseph, died Sunday at St. Mary's Home for the Aged in Erie. A native of Canada she taught at Villa Maria Academy for years, funeral set for 19 a.m. Wednesday in the Home chapel.
Meadville August 4 four alleged chicken thieves are held in the county jail awaiting the result of investigations by the state police into fowls stolen from the farm of L Woods near Geneva Sunday around 3 oclock. The four arrested are Mr and Mrs Flossie Williams of Geneva Richard Nickelson who boards with them and Hamilton Bortner 06217 Poplar Street Meadville a brother of Mrs Williams authorities stated that all four confessed to the robbery and would be charged with breaking and entering and larceny when arraigned.
Harold Brown won the President's Cup tournament at Corey Country Club yesterday afternoon, defeating Charles Shuss in the finals five up with three holes to play. The event drew strong interest from club members, with many on hand to view the match.
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