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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1935
Page
8
City Treasurer Frank B. Westley reports a June balance of 3 8500 with receipts of 47 167.84 and expenditures of 4 072.20. Mayor Glen Miner says settlement on the MacDonald estate claim on South Center street is delayed awaiting a view-board proposal to avoid court action.
Small peer ds tributors of Wale city and county plan to appeal against a proposed state law that would invalidate their right to sell beer under existing licenses. Governors Tarle has not signed the malt control bill but many dealers have sought opinions. the measure would reduce license values by prohibiting sales in less than case lots of Pennsylvania beer, affecting about 450 stores in the county.
Harry L. Schumacher, a county treasurer candidate, was born March 5, 1898 on a farm in Millcreek township. He finished East Springfield school in 1909 and Conneaut Business College in 1910, worked four years at Conneaut Mutual Loan and Trust Co and four years at General Electric Erie, then spent eight years in auto and oil offices before four years as deputy prothonotary, positions cited as qualifications for the treasurer race.
Erie officials plan to prosecute traffic violators after a weekend spate of wrecks with cars colliding and injuring residents. Mayor Rossiter said all officers have standing orders to arrest on sight anyone operating a vehicle unlawfully as 14 violators were arrested, underscoring the city’s commitment to curb reckless driving.
Erie will wage an aggressive campaign against illegal fireworks as Mayor James P. Rossiter orders all police to deter violations for the week. He cites complaints of children tossing crackers near cars and pedestrians, and warns penalties will follow.
Albert Ryans Ray pastor of Pentecostal Tabernacle Asbury Park N J will speak at a weekly service tonight at 7 45 at Ethel Tabernacle 35 East Church Street The event draws neighboring pastors and lay delegates from nearby churches expected to attend and participate in the service.
Local supervisor Thomas Roelofs announced that Concord Falls and Washington Street playgrounds will open on Monday July 5 with two leaders directing activities. Hours planned 9 am to 12 noon and 1 to 4 pm, plus Friday evening gatherings. Kiwanis and various PTA groups aid, and donations are welcome to expand this Federal Emergency Relief program.
Harrisburg Pa July 2 Gov Shapiro signed the Deficiency Judgment Act extending protections for two years. The 1984 act shields obligators of bonds and mortgages, limits deficiency judgments, and restricts actions against property. Attorney General Marodotti said the bill was preferred by the Legislative Reference Bureau and the Pennsylvania Bar Association over the Montgomery and Greenstein sponsored version.
In a city rally Commander Stowe said at least 12 states were represented. Union City residents Martha Goswell Jean Tabor and Percy Clark performed dances and novelty numbers, while Spring Creek Ladies Aid served a large chicken dinner. The Dindex committee for the July 28 meeting includes Moris Bernstein Walter Bilis R H VanTassel O M Hillburg Walter L Peake Rey Gilbert Boyd. The Journal Stewart Hat Shop Pennsylvania Gas Co and the Raymond Mig Co were named as supporters. Next sales day set for Thursday July 25.
Harrisburg reports Gov. Earle signed a measure reducing the statute of limitations for malicious prosecution and false arrest suits from six to one year after the offense. The act applies to actions accruing after enactment and requires any existing claims to be brought within one year.
Good strawberry time in this section as picking proceeds. Drought earlier this year reduces yields for some crops but many plants bear heavy fruit. Strawberries fetch 2.50 to 3.00 per bushel, lower than last year's drought-boosted price. raspberries show potential despite pastures damage from cattle.
All Corry stores will remain open Wednesday afternoon after a Golden Rule Club announcement. With Independence Day on Thursday, stores will close that day. groceries and meat markets will stay open until 9 p.m. tomorrow while other stores may close at 6 p.m.
An inquest will be held today at the courthouse into the death of Mrs. Gertrude C. Scheppner thirty one of 1225 West 18th Street who died in a crash between an automobile and a truck at 18th and Raspberry streets. Coroner Dr W G Strobie announced Doubt exists whether Mrs Scheppner or Hugh Metz thirty six of 1212 German Street was driving when the truck struck the bakery truck driven by Eugene Beuner of 1118 West 24th. Witnesses told Motorcycle Policeman Robert Holmes that Metz was driving.
Deputy Coroner T M Durie, Titusville, said inquest into the death of John Wright, 81, of Enterprise, killed in a weekend car crash, will be held Friday depending on the recovery of Mrs Ethel Burrows, 40, and Clyde Burrows, 32, both in Titusville hospital. Wright rode with them in the car that collided with Ralph Vail, 29, of Pineville, who drove a separate vehicle. Mrs Vail was treated and released. The crash occurred on the Titusville Pleasantville road in front of the Oil Creek Refining Company office.
Pendleton Ind July 2 One youth was killed and another wounded critically when four prisoners attempted to escape the state reformatory Simon Dyer 24 was shot as he climbed the outer wall toward freedom Robert McAllister 21 was wounded in the shoulder as he fell outside the wall Robert Sanders 18 was captured Darnell Paul Jones 43 escaped Physicians said McAllister would not live
John W. Sloan is sworn in as United States marshal for western Pennsylvania with full official recognition after Senate confirmation. Judge Roe Gibson of the United States District Court administered the oath yesterday, with the ceremony occurring in Pittsburgh on July 2.
One man employed in Salt Pirdiey woods camp near Sheffield was killed instantly Sunday night at 1 o clock when struck by a motor car owned and driven by Otto Mayer of Indianapolis. The victim walked into the highway and suffered a broken neck and multiple injuries. The driver remained at the scene as an investigation began.
Adbert Thomas of Meadville calls the third verdict in the Kelayres election massacre trials a mis carriage of justice. Six defendants faced manslaughter charges over the deaths of five paraders. Philip Bruno was the sole guilty party with a mercy recommendation. Aaron Bruno and others were acquitted of four murder counts.
A dense ledger fragment lists mercantile appraisers and merchants across Wesleyville, Waterford, Wayne Township, and nearby areas. It enumerates restaurants, groceries, hardware, gas stations, dairies, and various small businesses, naming numerous firms and proprietors in the tally.
The nineteenth annual Whaley family reunion was held at Island Park, Youngsville, on June 28, 1945, with 34 relatives and friends. President Charles Whaley conducted the business meeting. officers elected for 1986 include Rolla Whaley as president, Paul Whaley as vice president, and Walter Whaley as secretary and treasurer. The day featured visiting, games, ice cream, and cake, with relatives from Ontario and several Pennsylvania and New York towns attending.
In Ulaited Drang AITTSBURGH July 2 two boys aboard a rowboat on the Allegheny River were drowned when the craft overturned while three men aboard, Charles Stein age 15, Phillip Safranko age 44, and Francie Bastyr age 16, were in the water. Stein and Safranko were rescued from exposure. Bastyr swam to shore. Both bodies were recovered as witnesses watched the tragedy unfold near a group of bathers.
A vintage advertisement touts Thomason’s Barasma Tablets as a marvelous medicine. It claims to cleanse kidneys, gently stimulate the bowels, liver, and stomach, and quickly relieve headaches dizziness and pallor caused by disordered kidneys. The copy urges readers to buy at local druggists.
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