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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1924
Page
6
Turstdat reports a citywide fire loss of 67000 with 211 arrests by police. Chief Paulson's yearend memo lists 64 fire alarms, 82000 feet of hose, 600 gallons of chemical used, 43 hours of firefighting, and 200 feet of common hose destroyed. Incidents traced to defective wiring, incendiary acts, sparks, and other causes.
An official at the State Hospital North Waren reports a rise in insanity tied to poisoned alcohol substitutes after Prohibition. The number of patients admitted rose from 10 percent before the Volstead Act to about 2 percent after, then climbed again as toxic substitutes increased the toll in the past three years.
The annual Paria meeting of the Empire Episcopal Church elected B L Morrow W Olds Wilkos and James Wright to the vestry for two years. Morrow and Olds were named delegates to the Diocese convocation in February with Sandbwig and RW Brown as alternates. Financial reports were approved and the coming year budget adopted.
The Ladies Auxiliary of He Girty Hospital will convene in the AV building on Wednesday. A report will be given on the new project and an election will be held for officers.
Two youths aged 10 and 12, proclaimed Erie desperadoes, allegedly forced their way into the home of John Gregor in Amity township. They coerced Gregor’s son Joe to flee with cufflinks and cash, then drew revolvers and opened fire as Gregor pursued. None of the shots took effect. the boys were bound over for court on felonious shooting charges.
United Press reports mixed commodity quotes with raw sugar steady at 90 and refined sugar weakening. Coffee Rio No 7 at 10 to 11 cents, Santos No 4 listed. poultry prices firm with various birds shown. milk and butter establish market levels. overall notes show volatility in midwest markets and special market items.
Health Officer Dunkle summarized 463 contagious disease cases handled by the city health board in 1923. Measles totaled 451 cases, mainly in the last three months, with 45 scarlet fever cases and several still under quarantine. Whooping cough, pneumonia four teen, diphtheria, typhoid zero, chickenpox, erysipelas also reported.
Warren resident Tiarry Wo Conarro pleaded guilty to a manslaughter charge in the Jamestown detour crash that killed Lazell J. Woodard. He received a $500 fine with a six month suspended sentence, while Woodard’s widow urged leniency for Conarro.
The regular meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Port Corry drew twenty four members Monday evening. William Thornton named president during Mrs J Be Brown's absence. three members plus initiates welcomed. Business session brief with a general fortification program, then refreshments by the entertainment committee Scheib, Brown, and Merker. Port Corry No 8 of the American Legion War timing group does not hold a dance tonight.
Mayor C L Alexander announces the appointment of N R Dickson Mra B C Barugs Fred Weaver A Loveland D We Dereyay to the Recreation Board. Terms range 1 5 years starting immediately as the fund supports maintenance of playgrounds gyms baths pools and other recreation centers. Additional funds may be appropriated by the city commission.
National Bank of Corry reports financial condition as of December 31, 1923. Details include assets such as cash and state securities, loans, and reserves with the Federal Reserve, plus capital stock and surplus funds. Bank officers and notary public formalities noted.
S M Flickinger, grocery magnate, built a 200 store chain from a single modest shop in Sardinia New York. Orphaned young, he saved from work in a dowry business and created a network with profit sharing for managers. He envisions a broader reorganiztion to seize future opportunities for youth without special training.
Mayor L Alexander urges immediate progress on erecting Fire Station No 2 on East Washington Street funded by 1928 bond issue and current appropriation. He calls for voter approval to finance North Center Street repaving, notes bond limits, and stresses paving as essential for public welfare amid a broader city program.
A fragmented report notes a conflict or contest with unclear names and places. readable items imply a crowd or venue event with a monetary detail and a single entrant or participant mentioned, though many words are garbled and specifics are missing.
Samuel J. Gilson was appointed Erie city solicitor in 1910 and served as special counsel for the city council in 1921. He also acted as a special assistant district attorney for the county grand jury in the vice investigation ordered by the body that year.
Notice is hereby given that the administration of the estate of Wilfiqnt Le Trakers of Spring Creek Warren County Pennsylvania has commenced. Creditors must present their claims properly authenticated for settlement at May Parr, Fa Administrators Kincaid and Kincind, 110 Coyard St Avorneys Cory.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a relay event and an unclear athletic context with scattered words and names, lacking coherent details. No identifiable persons or organizations are readable to form a complete, factual card.
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