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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1935
Page
2
Officials interviewed a large number of Warren residents over the past week to trace local angles in fake telegrams sent via the Western Union office. Several hundred reportedly did not authorize the telegrams and the investigation continues.
An ad from Keisler's Cat Rate Drug Store touts Adlerika as a simple remedy that relieves headaches caused by constipation by cleansing poisons from both upper and lower bowels. It links relief to reduced nervousness and improved well being.
Local items report a mistaken gun accident injuring Charles Hawn in Richmond township with George Yates of Pittsburgh identified as the shooter. Nearby, traffic enforcement on Lakeview Avenue, a large Busti picnic, a Meadville raid on disorderly houses, and various accidents and civic notices fill the day.
A light editorial quip notes that a young man who wears only swimwear at the beach would be mortified in town if his coat were off, praising consistency as a principle. The remark appears within a brief local opinion snippet attributed to Richard Rossbacher Insurance Agency.
notices detail a Columbus art gallery visit and fair at a community picnic, election talk by Paull Wels, Catholic Daughters outing at Banks cottage Findley Lake, Spencer Literary Society program with music and readings, appointments for future meetings, patient updates from Corry Hospital including Martha Bacons and Hoa Keford, local births at Corry Hospital, and Hudson family reunion activities with multiple guests from nearby towns.
Pennsylvania relief rolls climbed by 22 285 persons in the week ending August 3 as openings exceeded closures, bringing total cases to 412 885 and persons to 1 544 528. Expenditures for the week fell to 3 153 878, with work relief at 194 524 and total relief spending down from the prior week.
An old advertisement promises relief for sore aching feet with San Cura Medicated Soap and San Cura Ointment. It touts overnight healing and a refreshed feeling, targeting tired shoppers with prices of 25 to 35 cents.
The charred body of Mrs. Charlotta Tecamore sister of Muhlenberg College president Dr. John A W Haas was found in a smoking summer cottage at Palisades Walls. Police say she entered the burning house to save belongings while Dr. and Mrs Haas escaped. Earlier it was believed she might have escaped injury. A Jamestown jail inmate, unnamed due to condition, attempted suicide with a belt after being arrested while drunk.
Carroll county parents Mr and Mrs Peters raise a family of 20 children. To manage baths and meals they schedule two shifts from Saturday night to Sunday morning. The oldest and youngest eat first while middle children take care of chairs and seating in the second shift.
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