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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1947
Page
3
Snow and colder weather threaten the region after a night of thunder and rain. Officials report weather changes, possible snow in the district, and widespread impacts from the storm including school, transportation, and public works disruptions.
John F. Wiley 28 at Meadville’s Crawford County Hospital then Municipal Hospital in Pittsburgh after seven hour journey in the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis mercy truck. He remains in an iron lung, can move two fingers, and enjoyed the trip despite illness.
Erie Finance Director Sherman Hickey plans to present to the city council a final report on the City assessment bureau. The document will urge permanent removal of Carl Schnur, an assistant in the valuation office, and may include dismissal for Andrew J. Sterrett. Evidence reportedly shows favoritism in fixing land valuations and unlawful midcycle changes, with potential revenue gains for the city.
A Corry man, Pullin, is jailed amid the death of his young wife Ma Pullin. An autopsy found a skull fracture after an evening at bars and a car transport to the hospital. The case details describe a confrontation at a bar and the subsequent fatal injuries.
Roland Dull an 18 year old Brockway High School junior died after a splenic rupture during a gym class dribbling a basketball in the school gym. He collapsed briefly after a collision with a classmate, continued activity, then felt side pain later and was rushed to hospital where surgery was performed but he did not survive.
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