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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1933
Page
8
Mrs. Pohlyn Lyitt, 98, mother of three from Albion, was sentenced to three months in jail by Judge P. P. Schoonmaker in federal court for violating probation under the prohibition act. She was fined 100 dollars and costs, and probation revoked.
A telegram from Easton New Jersey reports the sudden death of George Devoll, longtime Dunkirk opera singer formerly with the Bostonians. He sang with Rawls Isham in the past and often performed in Dunkirk and nearby towns. he had been living in New Jersey the past years and is survived by a wife who is a cousin of the Isham family.
Rapid plans proceed for a lakefront beautification project between Hollani and Sassafras streets. The project seeks 600000 to 700000 dollars from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to convert the Erie shoreline into parklands within 18 months to two years, with state legislative approval expected.
A jury awarded Arcangela Incalater and husband $500 plus interest from December 5 1929 after finding Metropolitan Life Insurance refused payment on a policy issued to Arcangela’s wife who died of cancer nine months after the policy ruling. Justice Bernard B Avke presided with William S Stearns for the plaintiff and Maxion H Fiser for the insurer.
The VoFW committee announced a public dancing party at St Ward's Hall Towbe, Friday evening. It promises an old fashioned dance with jig numbers and square dances led by Cates, with Messenger supplying music. Organizers expect a large turnout and hope to continue similar events if successful.
Yesterday Mrs R G Ains celebrated her birthday with an informal 10 to 12 reception at her home hosted by Mrs Lyla Thomas. Neighbors and friends offered greetings while a luncheon was served. In the afternoon Mrs Albro entertained Corry Women’s Relief Corps with a program on Lincoln and Washington and assembly singing.
Mrs RT Keppel of Corry reports the death of Lena May Moeller Moeller wife of John B Moeller of Celron WL Y at the W C A hospital in Jamestown. She leaves a husband a son John and four daughters along with numerous siblings and grandchildren. Funeral services are set Friday at Henderson and Lincoln Funeral Home in Jamestown.
Jor S. Bartle long time Corry resident and Civil War veteran died at home of his daughter Mrs. Barton Smith at 12:80 today after extended ill health. Born August 16 1844 in Woodhull New York he served in 86th New York Infantry and Veterans Reserve Corps. He was honored by the Lieut Archie W Thompson Post VFW and survived by two brothers Wilson and William. Body to be taken to Reynoldsville for burial Saturday.
Marlon C. Moses, 59, wed Nelissa M. Moses, 65, in Springfield for the third ceremony. The couple have eight living children and four deceased.
An advertisement promises fast relief from coughs with Bronshuline Branision. It claims two doses stop the cough, a half bottle helps, or money back, and mentions Iheister's Cut Rate Drug Store and other merchants selling the product.
Ridgway borough council postponed setting the 1933 tax millage because the 1938 budget not yet complete. The levy is expected at the second March meeting unless a special session is called. Street lighting terms with West Penn Power remain unsettled and may use current arrangements. Fire department operations were reviewed, with Chief Benjamin Thompson explaining the system.
A church based program reduces violations leading to the removal of two $10,000 fines in Mercer County. The change reflects a long decline in crime and a easing of court costs for Sayehan community.
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