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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1931
Page
6
The morning frost turned telephone and electric lines into silvery trees and a dreamlike lattice in the business district. The scene adds a striking, nature inspired setting as temperatures dropped overnight.
Mildred St. Clair Burke an eb. three months wife of John Burke lies in a hospital coma after a supposed break in at their Allen Street home. Police doubt an intruder was present and consider a drugged sleep a possible plot to coax her husband to quit his job. The case hinges on her awakening expected after twelve more hours.
The talkieReducing was barred at Rex theatre for three days as Ivan Ambramson a California author and dramatist files a 250000 damage suit claiming the plot of a 1917 scenario he wrote was used in the current picture featuring Marie Dressler and Polly Moran. Also notes a box social for the Do nation school and local civic items including a chicken stealing case, Kiwanis talk, and railroad and newspaper sale interests.
Thirteen members of the Union City Woman's Relief Corps and one G A R Post member, Mr. Holden, attended a Lincoln and Washington Birthday party at the Veterans of Foreign Wars home on West Washington Street. A 1 PM dinner for seventy five preceded an afternoon program of songs, readings, and talks led by Mrs. Williams Deyo with Rev. E A Hook. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Gills and George Beduze in Meadville and Erie.
Northwest District YMCA work expands under Wi W Hall and C M Hengsl. New clubs formed at Union City Youngsville Waterford with plans for Gerty North East Shemldt Mt Jewett Port Allegany Colegrove Ludlow. District Hi Y conferences scheduled in Erie Bradford Warren in March. Corry Hi Y to attend Erie meeting March 2. Also notes on High School Forum at Armour Hillstrom leading Corry High.
Manager Blatt announces matinee prices of 10 and 25 cents at the Grand and Rex theatres. Afternoon shows at the Grand will be limited to Saturday matinees, while the Rex offers popular talking features at 25 cents. Highest grade pictures will continue, with a possible small admission hike to cover expenses.
Mrs. McFarland, widow of 42 year old B. McFarland who was found dead in Phillipsburg, Pa, claims the coroner jury verdict of suicide is wrong. She plans to press state police to reopen the case, saying she suspects foul play in her husband’s death and has engaged an attorney to pursue authorities in Bellefonte.
Warren court hears challenge to a will after George Hopkins died November 1 1999 at Youngsville. Two sons contest a will that left $5 to each and the rest to granddaughter Mrs. George Pearson. About $29 000 is at stake as witnesses from Youngsville testify through the week.
William Welch dies from a bullet wound in Kansas City Missouri after an argument over his wife listening to Rudy Vallee radio crooning. Police say the wife inflicted the wound.
Mrs Thiem died at Corry hospital after a Sherman fire that wounded her and burned her home. Jones, who also suffered burns, rolled in snow to extinguish flames and is recovering at home. Neighbors cared for seven children, with two daughters as teachers and older sons employed nearby.
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