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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1938
Page
8
Paul A. Wright, an airport executive, stands trial in Los Angeles on charges he fatally shot his wife Evelyn and his “best friend” John B. Kimmel. The case centers on alleged motive and details surrounding the shootings.
Sparta Consolidated School sent four scholastically selected students to the Harrisburg Farm Show with teachers Prof. J. A. Whitney and Miss Leora Stranahan. Two more students were sidelined by illness. Measles quarantine affected many at the Sparta school, with over forty percent absent at times, but cases were mild and easing as quarantines lifted.
Governor George H. Earle assigns his wife to a New York world fair planning commission and names Ed ward J. Coleman Samuel L. Gilson Irwin D. Wolfe John B. Kelly as co chairmen or members. The roster includes Mrs Huberta Potter Barie and Philadelphia Democratic committee leaders. A separate brief notes a fish story from Vulcan Alberta about a large pike catch.
Drie January 15 report from Denton or Drie indicates Republican leaders seek a conservative guard candidate. Bornard J. Cophing detours misquoted. Cochran seeks support for platform aligned with Father Coughlin. Possible Democratic contender list includes Sheriff De Darling and Attorney Franklin, with party factions backing varied candidates as campaigns unfold.
Dr. J. Mund R. Brown ends a 57 year career as a dentist in Maudion Mass. The earliest associate T. G Morton is noted for pioneering ether anesthesia in surgery.
Warren residents recount a blast at a plant injuring Rudolph Halle, 45, while Allen Wilson sustained minor injuries. The 2000 gallon tank ruptured amid a suspected gas ignition. both men were treated, with investigators noting the cause remains under study.
A spaghetti supper is planned at St Edward’s Hall on Wednesday evening from 5 until all are served. The event, run by the Freshmen and Sophomores under Mrs Tony Jackson, will offer meals via the convent or from students of the two grades.
The Readers met at Mrs A. The King’s home for their regular weekly session. Members answered to roll call with items of interest and a brief business period preceded an interesting paper titled Brave Woman of Confederate War read by King. A social hour followed with dainty cakes and tea served by the hostess and her daughters, Mrs George Boyd and Mrs Jeasle Newton. next meeting set for Miss Elizabeth Ranney Austead.
The stockholders of the Corry Building and Japan Association will meet at the association office No 108 Center St Corry Pa on January 24 1988 at 7 30. All stockholders are requested to attend. F L Barnes secretary.
The Manteiier chapter of the Business and Professional Women's Club held a regular meeting with 10 members and guest Mrs Merle Caldwell. Plans were made for a giant party on Monday January 21 in the ele rooms. Next business meeting set for February 7 with the International Reasons in charge. Miss Lillian Murmy Miss Ant Selvarek and Mrs Vi D Desmond provided entertainment. Florence Indquist won the sword in bridge and Mrs Mani Debury won the 500 prize.
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