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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1933
Page
7
Erie police investigate an attempted arson at the Samuel Angelo home at 627 West 17th Street. Firemen saved the house as flames burned in four spots. six inner tubes with liquid accelerant were found. Loss estimated at 500 dollars. Angelo not in residence.
Six year old Roger Hayes of Celoron was saved from hanging by his neck on a roller coaster rail at a Jamestown amusement park. Police and Celoron firemen responded after another child alerted them. Chief Kropf warned parents to keep children off rides in slippery weather.
Warren High school debating teams were defeated by North East teams in two venues Wednesday evening. At North East, the Warren affirmative lost to the North East negative, and at Warren High's auditorium the visiting affirmative beat the Blues and White negative. The topic was Resolved That at least one half of state and local revenues be derived from a tax on intangible property.
Tests among hundreds of children show a saving of about two thirds of time out from school due to colds. The Vicks Plan for better control of colds is explained with instructions in each package. Likely promotional copy for Vicks VapoRub and Nose and Throat Drops. Greensboro N C mentions location.
Crawford County Pomona Grange will meet Sparta Grange No. 13 at their hall in Spartanature on March 1 and 2 with Fifth Degree opening exercises, reports on state meeting, and a full agenda including refreshments and a closing program. The long schedule features Milk Producers' Association talks, Home Economics, and cooperative concerns.
Clarence J. Hill, 83, of Bradford, was arrested and jailed in Smethport on California warrants for shooting a deputy sheriff. Taken by Kane state police and Bradford officers, Hill says the arrest is a mistake and awaits description and photo from California authorities.
Joseph Uer of Promised Land road, Olman Fen, was injured when a dynamite cap prematurely exploded Wednesday. He underwent removal of the right eye Thursday at Mountain Clinic. doctors fear the left eye may also be damaged. His right cheek was torn, and he remains hospitalized as he recovers from the operation.
At about 9:15 last night two armed men entered Elmer R. Peterson’s grocery at 642 Foote Avenue, forced employee Ped Iingworth into a back room, rifled the till for about 30 dollars, and fled in an automobile. Ilingworth escaped through a back door and phoned police after the suspects returned to the store.
The farm house of John Hartsell near Nickleville was destroyed by fire at 8:50 PM Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Hartsell and their two children escaped unharmed. The blaze, starting in the kitchen, and fueled by strong winds, consumed the house and its contents despite neighbor efforts.
James S. Boyd president pro tem of the State Senate was attacked near his Norristown home. Two gunmen lurked outside as he confronted them. one lunged, others fired but Boyd struck first, men fled before police arrived, Boyd could identify both attackers.
Miss Rose Perkoski of Port Vue was recaptured at her home after a 40 minute house search. She is held for court after being arraigned on a charge of stealing purses from employees in department stores in Pittsburgh. For rent a sleeping room is advertised at 123 Third Avenue.
A compact saying centers on the idea that starting from the lowest point yields the greatest reward. The line emphasizes resilience and ascent from adversity, framing effort as the path to the top.
A juvenile thief from Joetown Pa. was arrested after a weekend break in and entry to multiple homes. Police recovered about 2000 dollars in stolen goods and the suspect faces charges as investigations continue.
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