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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1932
Page
6
Elgin hosts a church supper as many locals attend services and meetings. The article notes gatherings, visitors, and community plans in preparation for term openings, with names of residents and relatives attending events at Lake Pleasant and nearby homes.
Fire destroyed the homes of Mile Kovac and Mike Vidomske in Versailles, causing about 12 000 dollars in property loss. The blaze, reported August 17 in Lobs Mgrherport, damaged other nearby structures and disrupted several residents. Local authorities investigated the cause and secured the scene.
A fragmented reminiscence from a former resident, now in Blie, recalling early local life. The piece mentions Washington Street near the Armory, Noble Fupkerson farm, Nathan Steadinin and the Methodist move, Stebbins and Lavin’s newspaper editing, a satellite factory, and local figures like Huvene Wright and Mattie Pier.
Mrs POS, president of the Corre Woman's Club, announces a garden party at the lawn department home of Mr. and Mrs. Gillette. Maude Keefe leads reservations. Play starts at 2 o'clock with bridge auction and contract, followed by refreshments and social activities. The event benefits the club.
A committee meeting at the Municipal Building discussed Labor Day activities at Athletic Field on Monday. The all day event includes sports and entertainment with a band led by Gerry Bennett and Pony rides for children. Morning and afternoon baseball games feature the Corry Merchants, with amateur bouts by the Corry Athletic Club planned to follow the baseball games.
The Downie Circus drew hundreds to Corry for afternoon and evening shows at the Fair Grounds on Tuesday. Under Charles Sparks, the event featured the Hanneford family, rider Morales clan, and acts with "Goldie" the horse, plus a grand finale "Independence Toys." Attendance was solid for the evening, lighter for the matinee, before the troupe heads to shtahla, Ohio for more performances. Also reported is the Morton family seventh annual reunion at West Spring Creek with 45 guests for dinner, coordinated by Mr. and Mrs. Glyde Morton. officers elected: president Clair Morton, vice president Clari Morton, secretary Marie Amicon, planning to meet again in 1893.
A seven year old Jamestown boy, Laughlin, was struck by Erie Train No. 7 near Plant 1 of Art Metal Construction Company and died en route to a hospital. Witnesses say he slipped while carrying wood from the rear of the Art Metal plant to a nearby home on Metallica Avenue, with railroad tracks running along the street.
A pretty wedding took place Tuesday at St Callistus church as Miss Helen Marie Murthough daughter of Mr and Mrs John Murthough married Willis A Heath son of Mr and Mrs William Heath of Corry The Rev P J Donahue officiated The bride wore aquamarine blue satin with matching blue accessories and carried Columbia roses and baby breath Best man was Clement C Murthough The groom's sister Mrs William McGarthy served as matron of honor The couple left for a motor trip to Canada and other northern points and will reside on South Edgar Street Kane Pa The ceremony drew many local friends and relatives from Kane Corry Sharon and Youngstown Ohio
Luther Shively, a farmer near Beaver Falls Pennsylvania, strapped to a chair by four bandits, walked three hundred yards despite bindings to report the robbery. The assailants bound him again, ransacked his home and barn, forced him to open a safe, and fled in a car after stealing money and valuables.
Gerry Mead of Warren, brother of Ross Mead of this city, filed a $10,000 damage suit in Erie county court Tuesday against Red Jackson of Warren. He alleges injuries from a December 19 collision in Fairview at Mary and Churet streets. Mead suffered a broken shoulder blade, spine injury, arm injuries, chin and forearm cuts, claiming negligence by Jackson. The suit is represented by Brooks Cutrze and Silla.
John Bazzano, ally of the Volpe brothers, was murdered in Pittsburgh and lured to New York where 14 men were arrested in raids linked to the crime. The victims body was found on Centre Street near Hicks Street after being stabbed and strangled. Police say the arrests target a gang plotting Bazzano's death to avenge the Volpe slayings.
Ay United Press reports Allentown Pa August 17 Johnstown was chosen the 1983 convention city of the Grand Lodges of the Knights of Pythias at today s session of their annual gathering L M Blin Vandergriff was elected chancellor of the order without opposition he succeeds A B Hess of Yorks
Garden owners and nearby farmers called for rain as drought harms lawns oats corn and potato yields. Heat scorched fields hindered threshing with several crops retreating from average harvests despite some signs of grain fill. fruit and berries also faltering. Officials caution that early estimates may fade without timely showers.
Washington Aug 17 President Hoover postponed his White House return from a Chesapeake fishing trip delaying plans for a noon departure. The White House said he would be back mid afternoon or later after a good morning of fishing. The forecast hinted at rain that could ease the drought affecting gardens and crops around the city.
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