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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1934

Page

6

5,000 Seek Office in Pennsylvan ia Spring Primary

Estimate 5,000 will seek political office in Pennsyl vania at the spring primary. Discovery of a 726 carat diamond at Elandsfontein near Pretoria is reward to Tacobus Jonker Jr after 18 years mining. He sold the gem for about 250,000 dollars and plans to quit mining for life as a country owner in England. Donald K Smith, 30, trapper of Colorado, found guilty of second degree murder in the death of his three year old son after beating him for not pronouncing breakfast. Sentence 10 years to life in prison.

Penna Elandsfontein Pretoria South Africa Tacobus Jonker, Jr Jonker Hot England Cain Donald K. Smith Colorado Littleton Col Donald Arlen Smith

Driscolls Bids for Congress in 20th District

Warren Pa February 18 D J Dris coll prominent attorney St Marys Pa was unanimously chosen Democratic candidate for Congress from the 20th district at a meeting here Saturday night of 100 leaders from all parts of the district Guy Thorne Greenville presided at the dinner meeting at which the slate of candidates was endorsed State Senator F A Magill Oil City Clyde Wieders Sheffield Pa representative state assembly My Driscoll for congress Driscol a member of St Marys school board and a Spanish American war veteran was candidate two years ago for congress against Cochran of Mercer the present incumbent Cochran is retiring Committee members from Elk Venango Clarion Forest Warren and Mercer counties were represented at the meeting

Driscol St .Mary's Wes Congress Thomas ”. Cochran Mercer Cochran Ele Venango Clarion Forest Warren Merger

Former Corry Girl Married Former Corry Girl

Migs ann Laraze of Corry Pa and Matthew Kerr of Corry were married Friday evening at Emanuel Presbyterian Church. Officiant Lindsay, with Miss Mary O'Brien and James Kerr as attendants, witnessed by immediate family. Bride wore pale crepe with blue turban. O'Brien in black. Couple to reside at 2202 Bird Drive. Laraze worked for NuBone Corset Co. Kerr employed by General Electric Co.

Ann Laraze William LaPaze Corry Matthew Kerr Fey Dusep ‘Lindsay Emanuel Presbyterian Church Mary O'Brien Tames

Paragrae News Notes From Town And Region

A missing first ward lad returned home safely after Saturday and Sunday absence. Montgomery Ward January sales rose 45 percent, while Asha Ward stores across 46 states saw a 20 percent gain. A five year old, son of Mr and Mrs Merle Reynolds, narrowly escaped burns from a caps pistol during a visit at a relative’s home in West Washington street. City Council meets this evening in the Municipal building. A smoldering chair at the Hibs club was discovered early Sunday, preventing a larger fire in North Center street homes. Odd Fellows from local lodge plan a Tuesday trip to Union City for a Past Grand Council meeting and Fourth anniversary events. A stray black and white bulldog with license 7127 was found near Kelly News Store. owner to claim it. Ernest Chelton of Spartansburg lost his thumb in a farm accident Saturday. Maple sugar gathering noted across the countryside. The Knights of Is Nights of Bythia were organized in Washington DC seventy years ago tonight. Leopold III now on Belgium’s throne, a Rotary Duty member, with a burglary case against Paul J Murphy to be tried at Meadville. Miss Whan Seidel of Wise Producing Company arrived to meet with the P T A regarding milk interests and the play Moly’s Tollae to be presented at Colum bUs High on March 1. Rotary Club hears Frank M Loveland speak on George Washington Tuesday noon. Pennsylvania reports forty percent of automobile drivers still lacking licenses. 60,500 licenses issued today, total up to 732,141. 1933 licenses expire February 28. Stocks show irregular movement. 141 inter vehicle operator hearings set for the week. Supplemental CWIS funds approved to resume interior decorating work at First Ward station.

James Reynolds Merle Reynolds West Washington Street Wenning

From Deadly Infection San-Cira Ointment Sup port In Letter

A testimonial from Mrs. D. B. Sinclair of Dathan Alabama praises San-Cira Ointment and Soap for treating infections, wounds, burns and boils. The letter urges preventive cleansing and dressing to avoid blood poisoning and promotes the product’s low price.

San-Cira D. B. Sinclair North Lena Street Dathan Ala

Greatest free for all primary in Pa history

Philadelphia dispatch reports Pennsylvania braces for a sprawling May 16 primary with candidates multiplying across parties. Republicans seek a harmonious, business-backed governor hopeful while Dems field multiple tickets and independents split from Roosevelt-Gulley. Nominating petitions surge as leaders weigh dark horse runs, with winner take all in the end and many names floated for Senate and governorship across major counties.

Joseph S. Wasney United Press Philadelphia Bed Pennsylvania Pinchot Butler Howard L Stokes Phiadelphia Jay W. Sechler Henry P. Fletcher Greencastle Fletcher Spain Mexico Maxey Supreme Court Arthur James Superior Court Edward Shannon Edward Martin Repriblican Charles A. Waters George Lorimer Schnader Reed Roosevelt- Gulley U. S Roland. Morris Charles D Copeland Westmoreland County Henry L. Snyder Lehigh County Norbert Fitzgerald Erie Henry C. Niles York Ward MacPimo Cumberland Joseph Guffey Pittsburgh George H. Tarle Dri Delaware Thomas Kennedy Haxieton Thomas A. Logue Chester H. Rhodes

New cold wave follows storm today in Western Pennsylvania

A severe cold wave hit Western Pennsylvania after a brief warm spell. Pittsburgh saw temperatures plunge from a high of 53 to around 20 degrees with heavy snow and rain turning to sleet. Two inches fell in Venango County while the Allegheny River ice measured up to ten inches but began to melt as temperatures rose toward the river.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Venangb County Seraight Allegheny River Big Rock Bridge Frantlin

Third death from stove fumes shocks Erie again

Erie reports a third fatality from stove fumes this week as John Garnow, 52, was found dead in a 7th and French streets rooming house. Garnow, longtime Bucyrus Erle Co. employee, appeared to have started retiring when fumes overwhelmed him. He leaves four sisters and three brothers plus several relatives in Erie and nearby towns.

John Garnow Erie French Streets Gamow Bucyrus-Erle Co Hale North Hast Nelle Anna Gapmow North East Herman and Frederick Gernaw Eric August Galnow Dayton

Radio Priest Pleads Labor Consideration

Detroit reports Rev. Father Charles H. Coughlin urged labor aids in creating wealth and sharing profits in a regu lar Sunday address. He proposed government controlled credits tied to national wealth, calling a new system “socialized capitalism” or “state capitalism” and warned against radical speeches. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Sullivan visited at the Ellsworth home on Sunday.

Detroit Charles H. Coughlin Naion Mrs. Stanley Sullivan Wie Iver Wrank Ellsworth

Blaze at Fredonia Damages Gervas Canning Plant

A fire starting Saturday at 9 30 o'clock caused about 100000 in damage to the Gervas Canning Company plant in Fredonia. It is believed to have begun in a passageway between the warehouse and main building. George Sedota, the company foreman, spotted the blaze and aided with a fire extinguisher before alerting the office.

Tredonia Gervas Canning Company Stanley R. Drago Washington Avenue Dunldiri Condem George Sedota

Bonus issue battle shifts to Senate and House

The article notes Patman's renewed push for a bonus bill, with at least 20 signatures and a likely House passage. It questions whether Senator Elmer Thomas of Oklahoma will lead the Senate effort, recalling his 1942 stance during wartime politics.

Patman Burns House Elmer Thomas Dem Okla Senate Washington

Bondsmen welcome inquiry on charges in turmoil

Westley and city administration clash as bondsmen express readiness for a showdown over charges. The dispute centers on the new administration’s bid to shelve city employees and officials to provide jobs for advisers, signaling deeper turmoil amid ongoing quabbles since January.

Wonunmen Westley Jos

Water Company Struggles With Deepening Frost Week End

Corry Water Company battles a severe frost affecting meters and service lines after a warm spell brought rain that pushed frost deeper. By morning, all but two repaired lines froze again, threatening supply to Third Ward homes and Washington School as crews work day and night to catch up.

Corry Water Company Ray Greene Third Ward Water Company Washington School Ie Une

Funeral of Mrs May Ann Schuler in Warren Pa

Captain Neil Hood of the Ioen Salvation Army officiated at the 2:30 PM funeral for Mrs. May Ann Schuler. Services were in Oakland cemetery chapel Warren, Pa, with interment at Saltland cemetery. Bearers and mourners included Henry Pless and daughter Mary, Harry Pless, and George Phillips of Cleveland.

Neil Hood Ioen Salvation Army May ‘Ann Schuler Henry Pless Oakland Cemetery Warren Saltland Cemetery Wear Mia Mary Harry George Phillips Cleveland

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Trapper Driscoll St. Marys First Ward Montgomery-Ward Asha Ward Comparny Hibs Harry Wari Lodge of Odd Fellows Union City Brie Courtly Lcense Kelly News Ernest Chelton Spartansburg J. ©. Sibler Isnights of Bythiaa Washington, D. C Justin Henry Rathbone Lima, Ohio Leopold III Belgiu Paul J. Murphy Titusvile High N Corry Meadvisle Colestock High School Murphy Whan Seidel Wise Producing Company Columbus Ohio P. T. A. Coumneily Jimiar High School Miss Seidel Moly Rotary Club Frank M Jack) Loveland Mr. Loveland George Washington State Bureau of Motor Vehicles New York Stock Exchange The Revenue Départment Inter Vehicle Jeny- Sry Cwis Funda Ward Sire F. D. BR Cambringe Mass Franklin D. Roosevelt Alr Bir Naval Science Harvard College Secretary of the Navy Tiader Wilson Millwauker Cusick Milwaukee Jin Fredonia General Yale Van’s Auto Service Carry Mary Schuler Root’s Furniture Store South Center Street Corry, Pa Paris
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