This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1932
Page
7
A Monday evening meeting drew about 150 residents in Subalitating to protest Kane Spring Water Co for removing privately owned meters and replacing them with company meters at 50 cents per quarter. Citizens argued meters belonged to consumers and sought action by the water and health committees with the borough solicitor.
Mrs. Mabel Myers of 22 Chestnut Street Oil City was found guilty by a jury in the January term of the quarter sessions court at Franklin. The jury deliberated just over half an hour before returning the verdict of guilty on the charge of possessing intoxicating liquor. The case concluded Monday afternoon after two days of argument and jury instruction.
Mrs Gaenni perer hugser cun mittee are today completing arrange ments for the benefit card party to be held at St Edwards Hall Thursday evening under the auspices of the L C B A. Bridge and five hundred will be played, awards given, and a nice supper served. The public is invited to attend.
Dr Charles B Goodell cautions on silent gas hazards after William Cook’s death, explaining carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide can be produced by burning gas, oil, wood or coal. He urges proper venting via chimney or wall pipe to prevent asphyxiation and death from pipeless heaters.
Funeral services for Mrs Grace Mudge Morton wife of Clair Morton were conducted Tuesday at 2 pm in the West Spring Creek Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. Relatives from Erie Jamestown North Warren Corry and other areas attended along with bearers Richard Morton Lawrence Morton Harold Still Gerald Belden Gerald Still and Fred Walker. Interment followed in West Spring Creek cemetery with numerous flowers sent. Further attendees included Mrs Jessie Still and daughter Oleta Still Mr and Mrs Harold Still Mr and Mrs Gerald Still of North Warren Walter Hamilton Garland Mrs Fern Amidon Detroit Mrc Mes Bana Josephson Fred Walker Mr and Mrs Java Haller of Jamestown Mr and Mrs Leonard Scott and daughter Marion Scott Mr and Mrs Roy Morton Mrs Kerr Cummingson and two daughters of Erie.
Emmanuel Church will sponsor a Prosperity Ball Friday evening in Parish Fall with inviting tone. Good music is engaged and a happy time is assured for all attendees.
Lawrence Anerson, 21 Weeks Street, previously imprisoned for arson, is in custody again charged with burglary and grand larceny after allegedly breaking into M. C. Darrow Barber Supply House at 104 Cherry Street and stealing $488 in equipment. A man reported selling a radio set machine to patrol officers and Anerson claimed the hair waving machine he carried was found in a gutter at Main and First.
Pittsburgh reporters note Mike Hud dle and Mike Manulo of Youngstown were formally charged with murder in informations issued yesterday. They face a hearing before Alderman Thomas Flanigan Friday as suspects in the killing of Charles M. McFarland assistant treasurer of the First National Bank in Verona during a $1,000 holdup on February 5, 1930. The men are held in the county jail without bond.
Salamanca dispatch reports Anthony Hilvaver of Killbuck, 52, fatally shoots wife Minnie Newland Halgaver at their Killbuck home near the school, then wounds himself with a single barrel shotgun. He is hospitalized with a gunshot wound. son Henry disputes poisoning claims.
Oil City Derrick reports January capital oil well activity east of the Rockies fell with 26 completions vs 1,088 in December and January initial production at 169.68 barrels vs 16,101 in December. East Texas and Oklahoma fields also declined. end-month wells numbered 2,580, rigs up to 1,801. A fire at Red Mill road dairy farm caused $19,000 in damage to a garage, tractor, and three autos.
A fire in Oil City Pennsylvania today damaged the Warren Motor Company garage and swept through a structure, destroying eleven cars on the second floor. Total property damage was estimated at over 25000 dollars, with the blaze reaching the La Tania theatre, Charles Harrah Clothing, Guy Boyle Electric, a lunch room, offices, and several other buildings. Firemen battled for two hours to control the flames.
Corrine Dean a mezzo soprano with a reputation in several large cities is named soloist for the Valentine Party concert of the Pent York Symphony Orchestra on Sunday afternoon February 14 at the Library Theatre. The program includes selections from Prince of Pilsen Rose Marie Verdi Risorgimento and Tales from the Vienna Woods plus a three part orchestral suite La Feria in Lacome Spanish Valentine by Las Tore.
A clergy retreat for the Episcopal Diocese of Erie was held today at Emmanuel Church. It began with Holy Communion at 10 o clock, the Emanuel Guild served meals to the clergy at 1 o'clock, and the session continued until 8 o'clock.
Nanking on February 3 reports official acceptance of Anglo American peace notes. China agrees to negotiate with Japan to withdraw troops and establish a neutral zone around Shanghai patrolled by foreign forces.
Quakes rocked Santiago and Bayamo causing structural damage and power outages. The maternity hospital and jail were damaged, with injuries to mothers and babies reported. Army planes were to deliver medical supplies. relief teams rushed to assist and restore services.
Health experts warn that many lives are limited by physical defects preventable with better early care. Roger Dennett notes a need for emphasis on intelligent upbringing and preventive measures to reduce lifelong health impacts.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.