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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1938

Page

3

Probe of Spring Creek Two fatality may be dropped

Authorities probe the Spring Creek Two tragedy where Albert Wilson died at Warren General Hospital and David Spetz killed himself after the accident. Officials, including District Attorney Goldstein and Coroner Lowrey, questioned witnesses in Pittsfield township as Victor Spetz remains hospitalized and unlikely to testify due to mental condition. The Miles Run community is shocked. Spetz’s remorse and rapid events surrounding the crash are noted while plans for an inquest are uncertain.

Warren General Hospital Albert Wilson David Spetz Spetz Pittsfield Warren —Times-Tirror Victor Spetz J- Hi. Goldstein Ed Lowrey Schramble State Otur Police Pittsfield Township Podler Wilson Ayiapete Hull Milles Run Miles Run Victor Crockett Muriel Crockett Young Wilson

Warren Circus Man Ray Leonhart Dies in Gaston

Ray Leonthart a longtime circus and theatre figure formerly of Warren died Tuesday morning in Gaston. He was a featured clown in Warren five years ago and had performed in circuses and on stage here and elsewhere. He lost his right hand in a Fourth of July accident but continued as contortionist, lumber, and clown in the entertainment world.

Warren Wera Waco Gaston Ray Leothart Mr. Leonhart Warren Shout Library Theatre Leonhart

Farm Show Parking Area Is Enlarged

Harrisburg reports the Pennsylvania Farm Show parking has grown to 25 acres, a 250 percent increase. Fifteen acres were graded on show property with Works Progress Administration labor. The new Arent building covers 4 acres of former parking space. Funeral services are noted for Albert Wilson at Pittsfield United Brethren church with interment at Riverside Cemetery. Private services for David Spetz are also listed, with interment at Prechold Cemetery.

Harrisburg J. Hangell French Farm Show Commission Works Progress Administration Arent

Pennsylvania farms worth nearly a billion dollars

Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania ranks as a top industrial state with agriculture holding a capital investment of 861.7 million on 191 284 farms valued at 861,706,600 plus 150,000 in machinery. The state leads in buckwheat and cigar tobacco value and ranks high in crops, dairy, and poultry, including an 18 million dollar poultry flock supporting 34 million dollars in eggs. A large farm area and the state farm exposition highlight farming strength.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Commonwealth Kansas Iowa Illinois Ohio New York Wisconsin North Atlantic Minnesota State Farm Exposition

Happy When He Sings and Uncle Eben’s Chorus Troubles

Quote from Uncle Eben notes a church choir singer’s joy contrasted with the burdens of collecting dues. The statement expresses humor and local voices about communal singing and financial strain within the group.

Uncle Eben

Erie Accountants to Hear Fine Speakers

The File chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants plans a season in Erie with many noted speakers. E J Henley of Allegheny Steel, Dr Charles Reitell of Stevenson Jordan Harrison, J H Krekstein, Victor Stempf of Touche Niven and Co, Trvin Gerofski of McKinsey, and others are listed for upcoming meetings.

National Association of Cost Accountants Erie E. J. Henley Allegheny Steel Company Charles Reitell Stevenson, Jordan and Harrison J. H. Krekstein Burcw of Pennsylvania Corporation Faxes William Marsh Victor Stempf Touche, Niven and Company Trvin Gerofski McKinsey Wellington

Labor Day Recess Pauses Oiling Operations

Harrisburg August. Pennsylvania motorists will find major highways free of oiling operations during Labor Day weekend. Secretary of Highways Roy Brownmiller ordered discontinuance of oiling operations on main highways from the evening of September 1 to the morning of September 7.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Roy &. Brownmiller

Evie Chapter Meetings at Sunset Inn East Luts Road

The Evie chapter will hold its meetings on the third Monday of each month at Sunset Inn of East Luts Road. W. E. Perry, comptroller of Scranton Lace Co., is noted in the account.

Corry Cemetery Exempt From Tax By County Board

In Aug 81 Erie County commissioners exempted Mire and Corry cemetery associations from the Poor tax on personal property. County Solicitor Jacob Held ruled the holdings are for perpetual maintenance, making them tax exempt. Erie Cemetery Association had been assessed 208 thousand dollars. Corry will receive a refund of about 100 dollars already paid.

Corry Mire Cony Jacob Erie Cemetery Association Corry Association

Glass Snake Legless Lizard With Brittle Tail

A description notes the glass snake is a legless lizard not a snake. Its tail is extremely brittle and can fracture with minor impact. The piece adds a claim that the last wart can be grown again, indicating a decorative or mnemonic note.

Suit Filed Against Grove City Borough

Grove City Borough is named as defendant in a suit seeking final settlement for additions to the borough sewage disposal plant. The action was filed by Henry Shenk Company of Bile through attorney M L McBride. A defense will be submitted by Borough Solicitor May Klinesmith. if it goes to trial, it may be heard at the close of the September term of criminal court.

Grove City Mercer Henry Shenk

Scientists develop stronger onions at UC for disease resistance

Davis California scientists at the Agricultural School of the University of California announce a new onion strain bred to enhance disease resistance. The goal is sturdier crops rather than improved flavor or odor. Research focuses on plant resilience and agricultural productivity.

DAVIS Agricultural School of University of California

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