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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1930
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR yields unclear names and numbers about Mr. Jani and Rand Sum Elite Two. Readers should seek the original page for precise details on participants, amounts, and events referenced.
A letter from John Gilpin defends his home against a raid by officials. He asserts his law abiding stance on liquor licensing, condemns public harassment from unnamed opponents, and challenges the local leadership to confront him openly with mayor or police present. He calls for temperance but opposes prohibition and thanks the deputy for defending his home and character.
The Central Pennsylvania Lumber Company shut the Sheffield hardwood mill for the summer to perform annual machinery and property repairs. Supdt John J. Golegrove said the mill would reopen when logs at hand were cut, with uncertain resumption for the hemlock unit. This marks the first full plant standstill in the company’s local history.
Mystery surrounds the torch murder attempt at the home of Mrs. Waith Myers aged 80 on Edinbers Road. State Troopers Harold Munsee and Richard Gray questioned suspects, exploring motives and misidentifications while tracing rival claims and possible connections to former resident Mrs. F. J. Volk.
Albert Crosby twenty one, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Crosby, Columbus, died at home after about an hour of illness. Survived by parents and brother Howard. Funeral services Sunday at 2 PM from home with Rev L J Wightey officiating. interment in Columbus. Police investigate cattle poisoning in Venango County after five cattle were poisoned near Oli City. Poison mixed with food left in fields.
The ninth Gabriel family reunion gathered at the Wassink home on N Center Street with relatives from Erie, North East, Sherman, Clymer, Chautauqua and Corny. A chicken dinner followed a business meeting that elected Lewis Duink as president and Mrs. Lewis Duink as vice president. Music, singing, games, and ice cream provided entertainment as Mr. and Mrs. Duing will host next year.
The sixty year wedding anniversary of Rev J W Wilson and Mrs Wilson was celebrated at 11 Liberty Street. They are aged 82 and 80. Relatives and friends attended with their son Rev Dr Arthur Wilson fromPAL River Mass. Nearly fifty guests heard addresses and enjoyed a buffet luncheon with ice cream and cake. Guests came from Buffalo North East Ripley Corry and Philadelphia. Rev James W Wilson has lived in Jamestown 22 years after previously serving in Newark.
In Kane a raid following Bradford operations found liquor at multiple locations. Three men Joe Russo Gregory Dawson street and Batino Liseautiro were held for the next court session on bail of 1500 each. Officers seized seven one gallon jugs nine pints and six half pints of moonshine at Licastro's place and 80 gallons of moonshine plus two quarts of wine at Bus 50's. The raids were simultaneous with earlier Bradford actions and aimed for 2:10 pm.
Word has been received that Miss Virgin Dewey of Buffalo, a former Corry girl and Corry High graduate, married C. Stone in New York on a Tuesday in July. The couple reside at 8768 80th Jackson Heights, Long Island, New York.
A muddled report centers on Eva and SG amid a chaotic Seashore incident. The narrative hints at Prigna and a haw boy as key players while referencing a “Bucs” motif, leaving readers awaiting clearer details about the events and outcomes.
The department explains how to place ads to reach homemakers, business folks, and individuals. It notes ads are classified by category and style, with editors reserving the right to edit or reject. Errors should be reported, and pricing is per word with care in handling mail orders.
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