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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1934
Page
6
A young couple were arrested after a bank robbery as local officials reported on the crime wave and police activities. The report notes suspects in custody and ongoing investigation into the double figure crime spree in the region.
An annual party at Abbiedu Junior High drew Rotary Club members, the Pour of Education, and city teachers alongside students for an evening of entertainment. Dick Henke of Allegheny College spoke on the psychology of personality, while Chaves Hoftmaster and Mrs Eugenia Grait performed a modern Romeo and Juliet spoof. Games, contests, and a light menu followed in a festively lit gym, attended by about eighty guests.
Hunty Technnie reports the death of HL Tewinkle after rumors of illness. The deceased, raised in Clyne, spent the last seventeen years in Columbus. He belonged to a prominent Hilkeds family and farmed at his homestead in Clymer. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 pm at the Abb Reformer church in Clymer. Rev. Gust Dimmers to officiate. Survived by wife, children, and grandchildren.
A jumble of local items notes Merle on a first night toboggan run and mentions the J C Werine Construction Company securing a highway hauling contract for 71 mules at a bid price of 48 874. The text shifts through miscellaneous references to vehicles inspections liquor receipts and local events.
Onty Council approved bill 886 setting annual salaries for city staff including the solicitor, city engineer, police officers, and other officials with monthly and hourly amounts listed. A second ordinance, bill 587, licenses Sunday baseball and football games for a $1 fee. Regular bills were approved after minutes approval and a few were held for investigation as Mayor Miller presides. A transfer of 51.08 was approved to fund engineer supplies. The treasurer reported January balances and monthly receipts and expenditures. A curb repair program cost 5,191.47 funds 4,000 hours of labor. A request to abate smoke nuisance at Model Dairy was received. investigation to be reported next meeting.
In Wabash Indiana Rev Gaylord Saunders was killed in a country spot. Theodore Mather, 19, confessed paying $10 to commit the murder. Masil Row drove the car to the scene. Naomi Saunders, the minister's wife, and Mabel Balke, former nurse, are tied to the plot and arrests follow.
Director of Streets Nichols seeks action on Dr. J. W. Trwin’s resignation from the Civil Service Board. Mayor Miller says the resignation should first go to the Civil Service Board and then be forwarded to Connell for action. Previous refusals and attempts to replace the doctor are noted as the matter adjourns amid further Maltese concerns.
An unclear incident in Los Angeles involves an attempted entry by a person described as Ti Iroimien Maloney into an apartment area. A bystander or officer responded calmly as the event unfolded, with insufficient readable details about motives or outcomes.
Mrs Harriet Hawley widow of Chris C Hawley died at her home 442 East Main Street this morning after a period of illness. She had four years of age and had lived in Corry for nineteen years. A Salvation Army member she is survived by W C Rumi and three daughters Mrs Hadith Kelsey Kennedy NY Mrs Evie Denaivon and Mrs Guy Kelsey George. Funeral services Thursday at Division's Funeral Home with interment in Pig Grove cemetery.
City officials report mixed results from a tax penalty discount experiment. Meadville recently implemented the plan and Erie did not offer the discount in 1933 while Breckinridge officials weigh its value. Mayor Rossiter notes a rush to pay delinquent taxes on bargain day, but later collections slowed as taxpayers awaited another discount. City Council has not yet acted on eliminating the tax penalty.
A sharp cold wave hit western Pennsylvania with subzero readings for a second time this week. Hampton Station logged 6 below, Venango county reported 5 below in Clintonville, while Oil City showed above freezing and Brookville at zero, as temperatures plummeted across the region.
Columbus Parent Teachers Association will present a play titled Where's Grant Ma at 8 o clock Thursday February 1 at the Community church. The cast includes Grandma Who wants to be young Missella Carroll Gretchen Blake Mrs Vernelia Page Bob Blake Tris ket Jacke Worley Gretchen's brother Hobart Blancham Lucy King Tuck's sweetheart Florence Howles Arline Trubsdale who wants to marry Jack Emma Schiar Carol Worley Milf red Schrambling Midnight Waysfred Arthur Page Dahlia his wife Alice Page ZANGWILL A MINER CHIHUAHUA OFTY Mex Gen Zangwill, son of the late Israel Zang, is working here for the American Smelting Bird Refining Co. Born in London and educated at Cambridge he says he has no desire for a literary career.
Unclear OCR fragment hints at ongoing dispute over an individual named Milly in a case titled I Should Une Nie. Authorities and parties have yet to release full details or a formal resolution.
The fragmentary text hints at a local item mentioning Lenn and a 16 dated event. Readable names include Lenn and Cil, with unclear places or dates. The note appears to reflect a brief community notice or short report from a period newspaper page segment.
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