Illness Ends Life of Local Figure
A local figure identified as URS 65 died after an illness. The record notes the passing followed recent health decline and references a statement from authorities.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1937
Page
5
A local figure identified as URS 65 died after an illness. The record notes the passing followed recent health decline and references a statement from authorities.
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Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt, who flew to Seattle to visit her ill daughter, is expected to return tonight to oversee final arrangements for Friday night's White House holiday celebration. Also noted is a historic account of New Smyrna settlers near Daytona Beach, showing the harsh early lives of Minorcans and Greeks who founded the settlement.
Andrew Johnson and Oscar Nielsen spent Monday in the city. Mrs. Albert LaMachio of Detroit returned home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Phillip LeMachio and their son Sonny. Mrs. Dan Culver left for Wesleyville to visit her daughter Mrs. Leslie Akam and family. Audrey Daniels returned home after visiting her brother Paul Daniels. Franklin Babbitt and his daughter Helen left for a St. John’s Day banquet at the Masonic Temple. Lamont Steen and wife returned to Youngstown after visiting his parents in East Frederick. Mrs. Miller and family visited Edinboro briefly. Harry Paulson Jr. leaves for York to resume work after a holiday visit. Mortimer E. Graham, Erie county’s first district attorney, attended the St. John’s Day banquet. C. D. Findley of Buffalo and other friends stayed overnight in the city. William Elliott and family from Philadelphia visited the city. the rest of the week planned at J. J. Desmond’s home. Francis Mahoney and Frank Zagon from New York were in town en route to Buffalo for a conference. Ralph Magee and family from Brocton visited. Waneta Morrison of Erie and Leslie Morrison of Buffalo were here Friday. A. Morrison and family planned visits. Gila Mealy and Thomas Stewart with others were Sunday guests at West Pleasant Street. Ray Beagle and William Dall are returning this evening from a Detroit business trip. Miss Mary McVlia from Detroit is visiting Oil City relatives. Misses Joyce and Lorna Ramssell from Russell are spending the week with Maxine Fernbeck in the city. Miss Sara Shaver, RN, University Hospital, Ann Arbor, arrived home for a few days with her parents.
Professor Percy LeSever of Eric will demonstrate the Hammond organ, praised nationwide, in a recital at the Baptist church on Wednesday evening at 8. The program includes The Storm, In a Monastery Garden, Caprice Viennois by Kreisler, plus several vocal numbers. A freewill offering will be taken to help finance the recently installed organ.
Duquesne University basketball team edged Illinois in a home game at Duquesny Garden. The crowd witnessed a strong late push as Duquesne staked a comeback win. The report notes veteran pitcher Canbyell of Jersey City topping the International League with a 1.65 ERA.
London residents with means arrange quick refuge as air raid threats loom. Advertisements appear in newspapers seeking country cottages to house evacuees at the first hint of danger.
Announcement reports the marriage of Violet Vettenburg daughter of Mr and Mrs Vettenburg to Maurice Lilley. The ceremony occurred Friday evening December 24 at 7 oclock in St Pauls Lutheran Coffy with Rev E J Wagner officiating. Attendants were Miss Gmil Lilley and Roger McCray of Eric. A Christmas Eve dinner followed at the Wettenburg home. The couple will reside in Corry.
The annual Goreumasune dance sponsored by the MM Sorority at Sir Wilward's school drew about thirty couples from 8 pm to 2 am. The hall wore Christmas colors with boughs and balloons. Out-of-town guests included Misses Bernice Kifer and Dorothy Graham, Alfred Monsom of Warren, Lambert Smith of Pittsburgh, and George Barlow of Los Angeles.
Somerset Pa Det 28 reports an 86 hour search in Somerset and Bedford counties failed to locate the kidnapper of a Windber news dealer wife who was forced to drive away, then the car stolen. One victim, 5 year old Mrs Ronald Blatenberger, organist at Windber Presbyterian Church, recuperates at home after being shoved from the car during the abduction.
Elizabeth Edwards Moody died after an extended illness. Funeral services were held at the Davison Funeral Home with Gilhart L. Boy of First Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial was in Pine Grove cemetery as bearers from area towns attended the service.
The Ghent Saint Bavo Cathedral houses Van Eyck brothers key work The Adoration of the Lamb, regarded as one of the world’s six greatest paintings. One brother is credited with pioneering oil painting.
Modern engineers have not solved how the ancient tune stores of the Egyptian pyramids were placed. The mystery endures as researchers debate construction methods and internal acoustics without conclusive evidence.
New York reports reveal Wall Street slipping back into fear as U S Assistant Attorney General Robert H. Jackson’s radio address is seen as a misdirection from broader market unease. Commentary notes administration tactics on wages, materials costs, steel prices, and signals from steel industry data for 1937.
United Press reports heavy yearend selling drives the market near 1935 lows as traders move to the sidelines. Notable names listed show widespread declines amid tax selling and cautious mood. many large issues drop while some progress slightly.
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