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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1932
Page
7
A partial OCR line mentions a ruckus or theft with Tevo and a wallet, but the details are unclear. The readable fragments suggest a confrontation or grab event and a wallet likely involved, yet critical names, places, and dates are missing.
George Williams, 40, near Little Valley, is held in Cattaraugus County jail as a murder suspect in the Whitestown case. The victim, Mrs. Henna Brooks, died from stab wounds along the Rome Little Falls trolley tracks. Williams, with prior indecent exposure and assault convictions, had lived in the county and worked as a laborer for road contractors. A Great Valley search led to his arrest after a Utica informant recognized him from a photo and provided identification. The case ties to Jack Ware, sought in Utica for the murder.
State law requires marking apples in packages with packer name and address, fruit grade, and minimum count though no specific grade is mandated. The note explains many handlers are unfamiliar with the regulation and cites George A. Stuart, director of the bureau of markets, outlining marking requirements.
The statement claims faster pain relief with safety, noting it does not depress the heart or upset the stomach. The quote emphasizes quick action and gentleness on bodily systems.
Jamestown city council discussed pursuing rate relief from the Pennsylvania Gas Company. Corporation Counsel Sumner Powter to consult Warren, Pa., officials who oversee a similar case. Current Jamestown gas rate is 75 cents per 1000 cubic feet with a five cent penalty for late payments.
Grove City College gym to host the District 10 champions playoff on March 11 and 12 with Grove City permission granted for Crimgon gym. District 10 spans Mercer, Erie, Venango, Crawford counties. Section winners from Erie, Oil City Franklin, Rocky Grove, Meadville, Titusville, Cochranton, and Mercer meet for the Class B title and playoff draws. Jamestown to host Warren in inter city clash as Jamestown High meets Warren Dragons in the final city game with junior and reserve teams to follow.
A Tadiduapolis News piece weighs expert fire safety guidance for parents. It examines how to tell children about fire precautions and evaluate the reliability of professional advice for families.
Music department members gathered at Howse Street for a fine meeting on Beethoven. Miss Alice Messinger and Miss Arthur Palmer led arrangements, with performances of the First and Second Movements and a clear Fifth Symphony analysis by Signa Anderson.
Paris dispatch from United Press details a WWI era romance. Ex Corporal Carlisle advertised for news of Yvonne Menerat of Rheims. The note reveals Yvonne, now 20, married Alphone Montagne in 1923 and has three children, running a cafe in Lille after the war.
Washington February 16 The United States reported a favorable foreign trade balance of 14000000 dollars for January according to the department of commerce announcement.
Local residents exist in a spread of social calls visits and church attendance. Names include Irwin Briggs George Mead Fred Yates Alta Mead Carl Curtis Hammond Broadnesd Sandburgess Hollis Wilkinson Burch Hefley and others with Corry Columbus Jamestown and Erie connections.
Charles Reed aged 83 died this morning at six at his son A C Reed's home on East Congress Street Corry Pa He was born September 27 1848 in Helen Furnace Pa and was a pioneer resident He came to Corry about two months ago to live with his son Survived by his wife Anna Reed two sons A C Reed and Harry B Reed both of Corry and one daughter Miss Gertie Reed of Chicago Eleven grandchildren also survive Prayer services Thursday at 10 from Dayigan's Funeral home and burial at Helen Furnace cemetery Interment at Helen Furnace church later Thursday Other brief items note visits and calls by local residents.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention dates Oct 18 1869 and Aug 15 1914 with names Rev A D Bush Raleigh and Tames Rolph and Benjamin Franklin. Details unclear but reference to Poor Richard's Almanac and period language.
Homer Cummings, longtime Democratic leader from Connecticut, reported as selected national manager for Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidential bid. The Madison Square Garden 1924 convention reference connects to Cummings as a floor leader. Report not confirmed, with Cummings formerly serving as Democratic national committee chair in 1919 20.
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