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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1934
Page
6
A bank robbery in East Chicago, Ind. and the slaying of a policeman bring jail breaker Joan Dillinger to arraignment before Judge William J. Murray at Crown Point Ind. If Dillinger receives the death sentence the ruling will come from Judge Murray. State GOP leaders seek a compromise candidate for governor as storms block roads and cripple traffic.
Eight year old Bobby Hadley fell through thin ice on Conewango Creek near the Pennsylvania avenue bridge Sunday afternoon. Fred Dasen, 61, a CWA worker, saved the boy after he was in the cold water about five minutes. He was taken to Mary Armstrong’s home for first aid and later to his home. The boy suffered a slight cold and shock but is recovering.
February term of the priming tourk started Monday at the city house. Judge A P Rossiter instructed the grand jury on duties. Frank Pejow of 447 W 8th St named foreman. Trials to start after first indictments. No mention of the proposed sale of the county jail to the state for a tuberculosis hospital. Purchases of 100 Franklin Park homes for shelter of the poor discussed.
In Camden New Jersey on February 13, officials discussed free use of Central Airport facilities after air mail contract cancellations. J W Marshelin, manager of the air line, and N L Ludington, president of Airport Corporation, warned the offer could trigger a tragedy for Philadelphia and Camden if accepted by the Camden authorities.
William C Arter a Civil War veteran died at his Jamestown home on Sunday once a Corry resident who moved from Warren and later lived in Jamestown He was about 40 years old His son Richard year old of Mr and Mrs Clyde Peebles Euclid Street sprained arm from a fall while ice skating in the home Monday The tot has suffered fractures of the same arm twice
Philadelphia reports a Republican confab seeks a compromise gubernatorial nominee while Pinchot gains Mackey backing to unite reformers for a Senate bid. Reed shows strong party backing but Pinchot may appeal to independents and old guard wing.
State College selects Penn State as repository for the complete works of Stephen Collins Foster. Foster, a native of Pittsburgh, wrote famous songs such as Swanee River Old Folks at Home and My Old Kentucky Home. The collection aims to preserve his enduring American song legacy.
Harvard alumni in New Orleans honored retiring association president Herbert Haiser with a 27 year old donated whiskey. He had long warned Cresbition would not be repealed, a point he reiterated at the annual dinner.
D A Hillstrom presided at the Hun calion board meeting in Mrs Barnes absence with four directors present Hillstrom Bennet Brown and Lambing. Routine business included approval of minutes and reports Dewey reported on a CWA program update redecorating at Sen jox High and plans for 140 desks for Junior and Senior High buildings. Homemaking use approved in Livermore Building to support educational relief with at least one evening class. costs to be offset by Pho boards heating and lighting. Orrin Hillary and Foster Davis appeared on proposed renewal of heifer insurance. referred to property committee which recommended a library furniture stoker purchase and related savings were noted.
Paris reports a calmer nation after a week of riots and a 24 hour general strike. The new government aims to push a constructive legislative and executive program to restore economy and political normality as Socialist and Communist workers return to jobs and soldiers resume normal duties.
The milk control board in Erie opened its first session delayed over an hour by bad weather. Members examined western Pennsylvania mill shed clashes last summer as stenographer H A Burtner failed to arrive from Butler due to slick highways. Attendees included Fred Sexauer of the Dairymen’s Council and a local distributor offered to install a stoker for the Library building at 275. The Concord building and First Ward school await feasibility study and weather stripping for Junior High windows was discussed. The board adjourned after approving bills.
Subzero temperatures and heavy blizzard raged overnight leaving highways drifted and traffic blocked. Corry motorists faced great difficulty returning to the city with many abandoning cars and seeking lodging as hotels filled with transients. Union City area roads reported severe drift and dangerous travel conditions continued as wind drove deep snow and reduced visibility.
Members of the Rotary Guy attended a luncheon at the Hotel Corry where the Melody Maidens led by Katherine Mildred and Mary Perry performed a varied concert. Their brother assisted and the audience of twenty five, mostly children, praised the talented group's offerings.
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