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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1929
Page
8
A tense sea voyage scene follows Jinny Treacher and a narrator aboard a ship. Gin-Sting’s hostility and Jinny’s allure mix with a confessed secret the narrator has kept, shaping a charged dynamic as plans unfold and a silent truth travels with them.
Police chief Warren pursued Howard McAlister, 35, in a forgery case and grand larceny dating to 1923. McAlister allegedly swindled nurse Miss Sarah Witsgerald of 1800 by passing a forged check, then fled to Baltimore where he was captured while posing as an Episcopal clergyman. Indictments were returned. he will be brought back to Dunkirk with McAlister for trial.
Buffalo December report states Edwin S. Ross plans to deploy agents to Jamestown tonight to curb prohibition law flaunting on New Year’s Eve. Jamestown had a mild holiday season previously, but an expanded Buffalo force and inspectors on enforcement duty are expected to tighten the crackdown. Plans for a James town city office are noted.
An alleged church robber, 21 year old Clen McManus of Warren Ohio, was arrested at 12th and State streets by Detectives Scalise and Donohue. Officers recovered seven overcoats and said the suspect admitted stealing six from churches during services and one from a car. The narrative shifts to a literary digression about Pia Laurier and distant nautical imagery.
Dee Olwan, 85, longtime owner of a small grocer at 21 Homer Street North Side, burned to death when fire gutted his store and living rooms last evening. Neighbor Peter Harrington was severely burned trying to rescue him. Curtis, bedridden for weeks, was ill as his wife recovers in a sanitarium. Fire reported at 9 30 p.m. neighbors attempted rescue before flames drove them back.
Funeral services held at St Thomas church for Missy Beth McKee with Rev Francis Graves presiding. Choir provided selections as mourners gathered. Bearers Frank Blair John Foley Frank Keefe Austin Lacey. Procession to St Agatha Cemetery in Meadsville for interment near Corry. Nell Keating of Cleveland attended.
A Pentecostal church advertises a special service with expected delegations from Erie Warren James town and Clymer. Ministers from nearby districts will attend. Services begin at two o clock and seven forty five in the evening. The call invites all to seek God and receive healing power from Jesus.
Columbus schedules two New Year events as box social by the Menis Club at the church and the 500 Club meets at Mr and Mrs W R Karge home. Committees are active and locals expect a celebratory turnout as 1900s style festivities unfold. Relatives of Airy PL Carrier Nichola mourn death of her mother Mrs Stacey Carrier in Ritsville Washington aged 92. Cemetery Association to hold annual meeting January 14 at Chigs Simpson home with 50 cent dues, election of five directors and auditors report on past year’s affairs. George Fox, previously ill at his parents’ home with inflammatory rheumatism, shows slow improvement.
The document outlines a voting and dividend arrangement for Associated Gas and Electric Company. It mentions directors, Class A stock, a 240th street base, stock prices, and a proposed payout. It references trust, stock entitlements, and potential stock ownership changes affecting disbursement.
Wooster College glee club delivered a dignified concert at the First Methodist Episcopal Church. Under Prof George Graham the group impressed with instrumental and vocal numbers. Proceeds benefited the clubs’ treasuries and thanked the public for support.
Wunkiris, Dec 1 Daily reports a man, Enat Greenstrast, found his car missing Saturday night. Early Sunday a telephone tip said the automobile was burned near the town. Investigation shows thieves drained gas, poured fuel, and set the fire. The engine was recovered from the blaze and taken to a Fredonia garage. Police have no suspects or identity of the culprits yet.
Winners are named for the lighting contest with participants listed by ward and street. Albert Young Wright reassigned fourth place, John Love Jr Hast Congress. third ward honors go to Mary Iathryn Miller Notch Center street. Other recipients include Mrs John Boland Worth street and Mrs John Walraves West Smith street. Fourth Ward honors Miss Jon St Clair Cen ter treet Rural First, Rasselas and Pendleton Brown Seiota Road.
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