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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1931

Page

2

Charges Follow Crash On Hare Creek Road Booze Alleged

A serious collision on Hare Creek Road near Wheelock left two families shaken after a Willys Knight driven by Charles Pirster collided with a Clymer auto driven by Mrs. Alfred Newhouse. Pirster faces charges of operating while intoxicated and other motorists may also face charges after both cars veered off the pavement. Injuries were minor for most, with lacerations, broken ribs, and shock reported among several occupants.

Arthur Westport Frank Lathrop Lyle Saxton Gerry Saxton Clymer Alfred Newhouse Thorst‘ton Gordon J. W. Newhouse Mel Firster Westcatt Lathrop Newhouse Highway Patrolien Pirster

Paragrams of local patrols and courtly notes from Waldameer Park

Reported efforts by state troopers and highway patrols to curb beer and liquor sales at roaming stands and intoxicated driving on area roads. Community updates include VF post gathering at Waldameer Park, naval airship Akron test flight delays, a street crime near West Washington, and notes on local officials, hospital staff, bowling alleys, stock market mood, and upcoming Rotary meeting.

VF. W. Post Auriliary Waldameer Park Garry Post

SAN Pyililan Sisters Attend Regular Monthly Event

A local notice describes a Hindly Pajanated gathering for the regular month at Hisecta hall. The event includes an evening program with a cake trial and a repuet at the Grain p. Attendees are asked to bring a white dish and there is enforcement of a site rule.

Hull

Brick Wall for Garden Plot on Mott Lane

A new brick garden wall begins today along the east line of the Keppel Hawkins garden on Moll street. Thomas Construction Company holds the contract for a high paneled, gabled wall with decorative coping, designed to frame the garden and broaden its shrubbery display for the Keppel and Hawkins families.

Keppel- Haws Exrden Mottalrae Thomas Construction Company Keppel Hawkins Moll Street

City Garbage Rules Printed In Corky’s Cork City

Notice warns residents to place garbage in covered containers and keep lids closed to prevent pests. Do not mix broken glass, cans, or sharp items with regular garbage. Use proper bags, avoid attracting insects, and follow collection times set by the City Collector.

Otea

Boys Band From Erie to Play Free City Park Concert

The St George Orphanage band of Eric, directed by William S. Owen, will tour the Erie Catholic diocese and give a free concert in City Park Corry Saturday afternoon. They arrive near noon after lunch at St. Howard's Hall and perform about 2:50 PM. Local arrangements are by Rey Francis J. Graves and Francis M. OConnell of St. Thomas church. Mayor Frank J. Gugland and officials welcome the youth group scoring a regional success. The band will come from Titusville Friday night and the event, lasting over two hours, will be open to all residents without charge. Luncheon will be served by St. Thomas church ladies at their parish hall. The program includes a lengthy amount of music from the youngsters.

Erie Rey Francis J. Graves Francis M. O'Connell St. Thomas’ Church Corry Titusville Ladies of St. Thomas Aghvol Moon Cis Pennsylvania Frank Gugland

Commission closes two year probe with calls for reform

A two year probe ended today urging legal changes to lessen congressional influence in courts and strengthen border patrol. It cites high crime costs, calls for simpler criminal procedure and parole reform, and notes widespread issues in policing, with the foreign born described as generally more law abiding than natives. The report also condemns cruel deportation laws and urges changes in jury selection and penal institutions. Mr and Mrs S J Mead Jett travel to Kansas City after a city stay with Mrs Clara Ransom.

S. J. Mead Jett Kansas City City Clara Ransom E. Smith Street

Chinese Resigned to Fate Amid Devastating Floods

A United Press report details a dawn entry into a flooded Chinese valley where ten to twenty foot depths, brackish water, and floating corpses worsen conditions. Refugees cling to rooftops and rafts as rescue attempts fail, with heat and disease compounding misery and many families losing homes and crops.

Wouliabee Gru United Press Valley of Death On & Sampan Sampans Pimgham Syriage

Bandit Seain Shot In Camden Gun Battle

In Camden New Jersey on August 24 a daytime gun battle left one bandit dead and two detectives seriously wounded as police closed in on a chain store robbery. The slain suspect was 21 year old Charles Rettburg of Camton.

Camden N. J Charles Rettburg Camton Robert Ashentelar Weathot Themicho

Sousa's Band at Chautauqua on Saturday

The final week of Chautauqua program features Foreign Mission Institute lectures and multiple performances. Sousa's Band led by Lieutenant Commander John Philip Sousa headlines two concerts on Saturday, with a busy schedule of lectures, forums, and travelogue films throughout the week.

Sousa Chautauqua Foreign Mission Institute Mary—Schauftier ‘Pratt Helen Montgomery F. Johnson C. K. Lippard Ministry of Healings Mellyar Lichliter First Congregational Church Columbus Ohio Star News Orlando Florida Europe Branson de Cou Onera Dr Lichister Mx. Antonio Dream Pictures Japan My. de Cou Dean Shailer Matthews Rachel Crothery Dean Shailer ‘Mathews Estending Paul Bestor Leril Farm Loan Board Washington, D.C Branson de Cot John Philip Sousa Harry Askin

Cyclist Killed in Accident Near Titusville

Titusville August 24 Clifford Dolby aged 24 was likely instantly killed when he was thrown from a motorcycle at about 3 Sunday afternoon. His head struck a telephone pole on the highway south of the new McClintoskyill bridge between Royseville and Gil Guy. His neck was broken the left arm fractured and the skull hushed. An Ol Guy ambulance rushed him to the hospital but he died there. Coroner Lake B. Stelfes of Oil City declared the death due to an accident and no inquest is expected. The report also lists a matinee program with orchestral pieces and solos featuring Miss Marjorie Moody and Oscar B. Short.

Titusville Clifford Dolby McClintoskyill Bridge Royseville Gil Guy Lake B. Stelfes Oil City

Collision on French Creek Bridge Injures Sloan Family

On the narrow French Creek bridge, cars driven by Mrs. George Sloan and John Morley collided head on. Mrs Sloan’s older child was thrown through a windshield with a severe gash, while Mrs Sloan, the Sloan's younger child, and Morley occupants suffered various injuries. both cars were damaged.

George Sloan John Morley Corry Sloan French Creek Weat Plessant Street Morleys

Benefit Card Party Tuesday At Mrs Stewart Home

Twenty five tables reserved by the Woman's Club for a Tuesday afternoon benefit at Mr. and Mrs S W Stewart's home. Executive Board plans the event with Mrs G L Alexander in charge of refreshments and other members handling reservations and awards. Tables for contract and auction bridge and five hundred are to be arranged on West Smith Street with all invited to attend beginning at 2 o'clock.

Woman's Club S. W. Stewart Pridge-Thne G. L. Alexander Mies William Mathews Guy Abbey A.C. Lyons West Sraith Street

Fragmented OCR essay hints at shifts in American culture and industry

The text glimpses debates on American women, national identity, and rapid growth in various sectors. It references cars, coffee, cotton, and exports, suggesting tensions between old and new industries, international influences, and evolving social norms. The garbled snippet hints at a broader discussion of modernization and economic change.

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