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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1929
Page
7
Corry Rod and Gun Club reported a sparse season with entries limited to muskalonge. Veteran angler George Dane won both prizes, the $8.50 Kennedy tackle box and the $6.76 Shakespeare reel. No entries were received in brook and brown trout, bass, or pike classes. Dane to claim misc elate award at Downey's Sport Goods Store.
In Branklin on February 15, after 24 hours, a jury of 10 men and two women returned a verdict of not guilty for Hamond L. Piteks. The trial centered on charges tied to a bank robbery and arson at Pleasantville on September 24, 1928. The Flick case drew intense public interest with hundreds of inquiries and media attention. Mr and Mrs Flick were present for the verdict.
Detroit reports say seven men and a woman were killed in Chicago gang violence claims. Police investigated and found the reports unfounded. Chicago authorities later confirmed the killings were not connected to Detroit gang activity.
Two Detroit bandits Harry Meyer and Robert Manning were wounded in a gun battle with a Chicago policeman after robbing a chain grocery store. They backed the manager, fled in a stolen car, but were overtaken by Patrolman William Cattleton.
United Press reports Chicago on February 15 faced fears of more gang violence after the St Valentine’s Day massacre left seven Moran gang henchmen dead. Al Capone’s hold on Chicago’s bootlegged beer trade trembled as Moran’s faction was struck and rumors swirled that Moran himself might be wounded. Police, however, doubted any survivor among the intended targets.
Edward Proctor of Cottage Hill died suddenly while visiting at Carter Hill. Purseray services set for Saturday at 2 pm, with burial at Beaverdam after home services. He is survived by his wife and son Lyle, plus brothers Adelbert and Clarke, and a sister Mrs Blass.
Close circle of friends gathered at Mies Opal Miller's residence on Franklin Street for a Valentine themed social. Music and light refreshments accompanied the informal gathering as neighbors shared greetings and exchanged small tokens.
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