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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1937
Page
3
A crowded weekend with a City Council meeting tonight follows a busy pattern of local events and incidents. Senator Hamilton Fish speaks on party reform via WJZ, while August traffic controls show driver violations in the state. Antonio Holt seeks film work, and a child sustains injuries in a bicycle accident. Police note two drunkenness arrests, a security box theft in Corry, and new hunting permit rules set for September 15.
Wilma Bemis a 13 year old of North East dies after stepping into a deep hole while wading with a friend during an Odd Fellows picnic near Beaver Camp in French Creek Wattsburg area. Rescue attempts by bystanders and Erie doctorings failed. Funeral arrangements set for Tue at 2:30 p.m. with burial in Lavelle cemetery. Survived by her parents Mr and Mrs George Bemis and two brothers.
The first artificial eyes were manufactured by Pierre Gougelman in 1851 on Van Dam Street, New York, from glass imported from France.
George Gschman, a 67 year old German, is named as the victim. Anna Hahn, 81, of Cincinnati Ohio, a former German teacher, faces four murder charges in the probe linking the so called Blonde to one of five deaths and several illnesses. Hahn denies the charges, saying she is not guilty and can face whatever comes.
The $52 000 water line project in Oil City is completed with two 12 inch mains laid in the river and tunneled under the railroad right of way. The new line extends to Hassan Heights tanks and began pumping to the tanks shortly after 3 pm Friday. Councilman J A Angove, head of the water department, announced the lines will be in full service early this week.
In the Hart s dale animal cemetery a monument depicts a German shepherd wearing Red Cross insignia with a Waler bottle and a leather helmet at its feet, honoring service.
Fragmentary text reflects a philosophical note on intelligence shaping human actions and inner peace. It suggests deeper patterns govern behavior as a person’s thoughtful acts lead to greater rest, hinting at a view of nature as a guiding force behind conscious choice.
Aug 16 report notes cooperation between state liquor control and Pennsylvania authorities to raid slot machine operations. Gate owners and politicians faced hearings led by Alderman James Lonergan as investigations continue into gambling ties. Motor police hinted liquor license revocation may follow further raids, pending liquor control commission action and court review.
Franklin reports two Endicott youths injured when Warrell’s motorcycle collided with a gravel truck at Sandy Lake Friday afternoon. Kenneth Farrell, 23, sustained possible skull fracture, facial bruises, possible right leg fracture, deep hip cut. James Keech, 20, suffered a sprained right ankle and a badly bruised left leg. Both were taken to Mercer Hospital.
A weekly Aug report shows a net increase of 1 535 cases and 4 286 persons in the Department of Public Assistance. Total relief rolls rise to 449 243 amid offset from private employment and other factors. County variances noted with some counties reporting increases and others offsets.
Eye witness reports describe Shanghai under heavy bombardment as Chinese and Japanese forces pour into the area. U S Navy vessels and transports endure shelling while civilians seek shelter amid widespread destruction and shifting frontline positions.
Kane outlines a substantial project plan with multiple sites involved. The document references Gremex figures, oil and gas reserves, and substantial capital outlay. Several towns and names appear in scattered mentions, including Dawson Noe Mionesta and HuttY.
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