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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1931
Page
7
A fragmentary line hints at a family issue with a son and a father or guardian. Readable details are sparse, but the phrasing suggests a news item of familial dispute or legal action involving a father and his three sons.
Corry firemen join crews from seven counties at Conneaut Lake Park for the Norther Pennsylvania Firemen’s Association convention in late August. The event features a three day program with beauty parade, parachute drop, boxing, concerts, boat races, and a dramatic fire drill by the Ino Safely Applicants Company. An outdoor wedding is planned and officers will be elected during the Saturday business session.
In Erie on August 26 Coroner Dan HanJoy opened an investigation into the death of Herman Sheldon a 77 year old of Springboro who bled to death after an accident at a Springboro sawmill He died before an ambulance reached St Vincent's hospital The body was taken to Cranesville after relatives were not informed of the accident or location of the incident Also listed for sale a 1931 Chevrolet coupe and a trade option with contact phone 15 R 5 Columbus.
Erie police pursue a second murder case involving John. A man connected to the slain victim of 202 East 1th Street is sought after a violent quarrel with a roommate. Detective sergeants Brown and Helsler report Waskiewicz beaten to death, with a pinch bar used to break trunks found at the scene.
Misa Warjorie Whitesell and William Founding of Franklin wed by Lucas Gleason. Adbert Winzell in serious condition. Numerous local visitors and gatherings noted, including Whitney family reunion with 62 attendees, elections, and a farm sale where cows brought 80 to 50 dollars and hens 60 cents.
Carl Ber in, 87, of Lanse in Cleifeld county, confessed to forging several hundred dollars in checks. Police say he forged the cashier’s signature for Johnny Casey Company and passed the checks at downtown merchants.
Erie Aug 26 evidence that the football season is here as four area schools begin practice. Academy travels to Camp Ton-Ki-Win near Lake Chautauqua. Bast Hien and Strong Vincent drill at their fields. Wrlp Tech debuts in the local league at the athletic field. Prep boys resume near North East. East High issues 70 uniforms as Hyde starts two a day sessions, morning at 8 and afternoon at 1 15.
Hugh Bailey and Join Cheney were bound over to court after a Monday hearing before Alerman C. B. Porter. They were arrested Saturday night in Cheney's automobile on an alleged intoxicated conviction. Bail was set at $500 each and they are to be moved to county jail Thursday.
Blue Eye community notes a series of visits and travels. E L Spain and Ruth Spoon visited Corry. Henry Jaquish and Warnest Cox spent time in Light Grove. Local teachers Mind Mrs. Howard Benson and Miss Alcorn Laight plan to teach center and Blue Eye schools respectively. Families from Blue Eye and nearby towns share picnics, trips to Bear Lake, Barcelona Bay, and Niobe.
Campaign notice states Sharles H. Schloss asks for votes and support for the position of County Treasurer. The brief appeals to constituents to back his candidacy and leadership.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania offers sale of extensive unserviceable and salvageable equipment and materials. Proposals accepted until 10:00 AM September 1 1981 at the State Capitol Harrisburg, with sale sites in Gettysburg Pittsburgh and many counties listed. The Secretary of Property and Supplies reserves right to reject all bids and waive defects.
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