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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1933

Page

6

Veterans of Foreign Wars Party in Elks Hall

The Veterans of Foreign Wars plan a dancing party at the Elks hall this Friday evening, March seventh, as announced today. Corry Encampment 1000 F and social luncheon events follow the judge meeting, with the G C Murphy Co announcing renovations on North Center Street and a conference with local manager W Cox.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Elksseme Corry G. C. Murphy Company North Center Street

Inquest Planned Over Union City Crash Victim Cochran

Thomas Cocks tan Cochran, 39, Union City, died from a lung blood clot after an automobile crash near the State Fish Hatchery. He was returning from a hunting trip when John M. Knapp of Youngstown, Ohio swerved to avoid him, sending Cochran’s car into a tree. He had leg fractures and sinking spells in the two weeks before death. an inquest will be held in Union City once coroner Stroble secures the Youngstown silver for appearance.

Lsroller W. G- Strovie Tne Thomas Cockstan Union City State Fish Hatchery Cochran John M. Knapp Youngstown Ohio Knapp Union City Hospital Stroble

Van Dyke urges P S C inquiry for full investigation

Harrisburg February 27 Warren Van Dyke Democratic State committee chair urged a full fair and complete probe of the Public Service Commission. He said Democratic lawmakers support governmental economy but oppose stopping the investigation as proposed by Dr Clyde L King. He argued Governor Finehot has charged the commission and that enough evidence exists for a broad inquiry into the entire utility industry in the state.

Harrisburg Public Service Commission Warren van Dyke Temocratic State Committee General Assembly van Dyke Clyde L. King Gover Finehot

Westfield youths held for robberies

Two Westfield youths Arthur Eggerts and Walter Kestner both about 20 years old are serving terms in the Mayville jail for allegedly pilfering automobile accessories from cars and garages near Summerdale south of Westfield. They were arrested by Trooper F. M. Baston and Deputy Sheriff Len Peterson and tried before Justice A Roy Perkina who sentenced Eggerts to thirty days in jail with a $25 fine and Kestner to sixty days in jail with a $50 fine.

Westfield Arthur Eggerts Walter Kestner Mayville Jaii Summerdale Here F. M. Baston Len Peterson A. Roy Perkina May Wille Justice of the Peace Eggerts Mays Kearner

Presbyterian Fish Fry Planned by Men at Church

The Presbyterian men will host a fish fry in the church dining room on Wednesday evening March 10. Tickets are on sale for dine-in service and the public is invited. C. G. Holden leads the kitchen, A. G. Buiter handles supplies, and Glenn Dickson oversees the dining room. No tickets at the door.

Presbyterian Chiveh CG. H. Holden A. G. Buiter Glenn Dickson

Britain Bars Arms Shipments to the Far East

London reports a temporary embargo by Great Britain on arms shipments to the Far East. Foreign Secretary Sir John Simon said Britain would not be drawn into the Sino-Japanese dispute, pursuing neutrality and conciliation, with the Lytton report as a guideline if talks fail. The debate followed calls from Labour and Liberal leaders for an embargo without waiting for other powers.

Great Britain United Press London Great Batam House of Gammons John Simon John Britain Far East Sir John Tapan Lytton Lansbury

Fire destroys four buildings forces six families from homes

Clairton Pa fire investigators said an explosion in the rear of a double frame dwelling owned by Max Roeht started the blaze that destroyed four buildings yesterday. Fire Chief Tepe reported finding twenty feet of fuse amid the ruins and the blast forced six families to flee their dwellings. Police Chief Brenner, hospital reports say Mrs Engle and another injured were removed for treatment.

Clairton Feu Thomas L. Piarr Todas F. ©. Tepe Tames Brenner Max Roeht

Curtailment Plan for Corry Schools to be Discussed

The Corry Taxpayers Union proposes a sweeping retrenchment in the school program to cut 1933 school taxes. The Board of Education and union governors will meet in the Library Building Wednesday evening after an executive session tonight to study the plan. Main points include closing Fairview school and rerouting transport, reducing secondary salaries to 1200, elementary salaries to 1000, closing Homemaking and Shop departments, shifting and consolidating facilities, and cutting salaries of principals, superintendent, secretary, clerk, and school doctor.

Corry Taxpayers' Union Board of Education and Beard of Governors The Taxpayers” Association Taxpayers’ ’Union Taxpayers’ Group Corey Taxpayers’ Union Fairview Washington Cenford Trateh School Livermore Opportunity School

Rex Theatre Slashes Movie Prices in March Update

Rex theatres announce admission cut to 10 and 20 cents beginning March 1 with matinees dropped March 13. Evening shows continue, bargain day remains. First-run films stay high quality with features like State Fair Cavalcade and Hallelujah, Tina Bum among planned attractions.

Rex Theatres Bsc John Blatt West South Street Eddie Cantor Tina Bum al Jolson Mary Pickford

Funeral Services for Perry Middleton

Funeral services for Perry A. Middleton were held Sunday at 2:20 PM at the church in Spring Creek after prayer services at the late home 244 West Frederick Street. Rev. W. H. Garnett led the rites for the well known Spring Creek and Corry resident, with interment in Spring Creek cemetery. Relatives and many neighbors attended. out of town guests included Leon Middleton James Middleton Floyd Middleton Mrs Dolly McIntyre Mrs Bernice Smedley and others from Union City Warren Wes leyville Warren and Spring Creek area.

Perry A. Middleton Ehurch Spring Creek West Frederick Street W. H. Garnett Corry Leon Middleton James Middleton Floyd Midleton Fred Mincelon Clayton Ormsby Bert Weed Out of the City Floyd Middleton Dolly McIntyre Bernice Smedley Blix.abeth Union City Nort East Wred Middleton

Emmanuel Guild Dinner Tuesday at Parish Hall

Emmanuel Guild calls the community to a dinner on Tuesday starting at 5 30 in the Parish Hall. The menu features chicken pie mashed potatoes cabbage salad creamed carrots rolls pickles pie cheese and cold drinks. Proceeds go to the Emmanuel Episcopal church treasury.

Emmanuel Guild Emmanuel Episcopal Church

Life-Long Wayne Resident Miss Helen Abbey Dies

Miss Helen Mary Abbey a life long resident of Wayne township Corry died this morning at 7:45 at the home of her niece Miss Blanch Spencer 19 Wright Street after a two month illness She was eighty five last January 7 and had lived in the area all her life coming to Corry about three years ago Funeral services will be from the late home Wednesday at 2 PM with Rev G L Boyd officiating Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Helen Mary Abbey Wayne Township Corry Blanch Spencer Wright Street Miex Abbey Mia Abbey Robert Hy Abbey G L. Boyd Pine Grove Comeety

Bell, Once Wealthy Banker, Is Stricken and Buried

John A. Bell, 78, once a millionaire coal operator and banker, died in Washington Pa after years in Hillsview sanitarium. He faced embezzlement charges from 1926 over $800000 misapplication in the Carnegie Trust Company, and his fortunes collapsed with his enterprises. Funeral services will be in Washington with burial in Carnegie, Pa.

Breig Pittsburgh John A. Bell Carnegie Washington, Pa Bell Hillsview Sanitarium Carnegie, Pa. Trust Company

West Store Robbed on First Avenue at Night

Thieves used a blizzard cover to raid L. D. West’s store on First Avenue late Saturday night or early Sunday morning, taking about 60 to 100 dollars worth of food staples. Entry was through a smashed front door. merchandise included sugar flour crackers coffee and cigars. Police chased a rear alley vehicle but tracks were obliterated by the storm.

L. D. West First Avenue Leon Brown Thefl Sigvenh

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