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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1933
Page
6
A flood of brief items from Kane and surrounding towns covers a county farmers picnic at Waterford, a fire at Zalmnek Auto Wrecking, a June deficit at Associated Gas and Electric, a new Bush Hill shortcut paving plan, NRA store guidance, and local political and social notes including Elks convention, boxing event plans, and traffic detours causing losses.
A deadly fire at a Buffalo State Park cabin near Quaker Run claimed four girls ages 10 to 19. The victims are Eileen Deinhardt, 10, and Gertrude Sexton, 12, from Sumner Place. Margaret Sexton, 19, also of Sumner Place. and Githerine Wrank, 17, of Hennepin Place, all Buffalo. Their mother Mrs Bernhard Sexton, 35, was burned on the hands while trying to start a stove with kerosene. gasoline mixed with fire, spreading the blaze rapidly leaving no escape for the girls.
The state Matchery at Wikford plans a mast year deposit of 1,900,000 young lobsters into Narragangett Bay. The measure aims to ensure a lobster in every pot for the coming season.
An old advertisement touts Joy Bath as a corn and callus remover. It claims relief from soreness and burning with nightly use and promotes strong feet free of corns. Product names like Radox and various sizes are mentioned with druggist availability.
County farmers plan a Lake LeBoeuf Park picnic in Waterford this Wednesday with Grange and local agricultural groups sponsoring. Invited speaker Henry Morgenthau Jr., a mammoth treasure hunt for kids, fifty prizes, and a full program including exhibits, vaudeville, horse jumping, and county champion pitching contest.
In Erie county court, Anthony Segui and Joseph Micho are named as joint defendants in four damage suits totaling 145000 arising from an August 2 auto collision near Greenville. Plaintiffs include Raymond Andrews’ minors Helen Merna and Mrs Scott Andrews and their spouses, each seeking 25 000 for injuries with additional claims for medical care and loss of services. Attorney S Rossiter represents the plaintiffs.
Members of the State Fish Commission will hold a meeting at the local hatchery this afternoon or Wednesday following a prior meeting in Erie. Deputy Commissioner G.R. Butler Lester Saylor and Reed Stackhouse were visitors en route, with inspection of the hatchery contemplated and a possible return of O.M. Deibier and others for the session. The commission planned to visit the Pymatuning Dam area after the local session.
The Literary Society of Spencer Community will present a play titled An Old Fashioned Mother at Spencer Schoolhouse on Thursday and Friday evenings. Directed by Mrs. T. Sorenson, the show aims to entertain and proceeds benefit the society.
Mayor Frank T. Magland announced state approval of the Northwest and West Church street project to connect with Spartansburg highway. The plan calls for a twenty foot concrete pavement from Pleasant and Northwest to the concrete highway end on West Chartit street with tentative elevations approved and minor corner changes planned. Property owners faced added costs for a wider paving option, and several residents supported the plan though many declined the extra expense. City officials expect bids after state authorization and will meet with District Engineer Kinney in Franklin to discuss the South Cantem street work and the nearby Pinchot road linkage to Lindsey Hollow, completed last week.
Uniontown Pa Aug 22 A two and one half year parole was granted John Yoler who was convicted of manslaughter in the killing of Mike Philipovich a grocer during the Arizona City mine strike of June 1931 to obtain medical treatment. Six physicians testified that a spinal injury from a football game aggravated by confinement in the county jail where he served a two year term was the reason for the parole.
The council discussed reducing Comy’s 1934 valuation to about 4.6 million dollars, a ~25 percent cut from the current figure. Final details to be set at an executive session with city assessors Thursday. Total valuations to be limited near 4.5 million to enable potential state aid for Corry schools. Also planned immediate repair of city tractor at a cost around 150 dollars.
Palo Alto California April 22 Aides say former President Hoover remains off the public radar but may be subpoenaed by the Detroit grand jury. Secretary Paul Sexson said Hoover plans are unsettled and he might return in two or three days while keeping destination undisclosed after leaving the Siskiyou mountains.
A reader from Washington D C praises San Caira Ointment for healing a severe facial burn with no scarring and notes use for infections bruises frost bite and sunburn. The letter extols antiseptic, healing properties and calls it a portable family physician sold in drug stores.
Fragmentary text suggests a chaotic scene with youths, shots, and a possibly hazardous event at a camp or school setting. Names and specifics are unclear, but the garbled lines imply a physical incident involving pellets and movement toward a location described as a camp or hall.
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