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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1934
Page
6
A three year old girl of Joseph Zarbo suffered injuries to her back when a swing broke at the calm grounds Wednesday. Reports also note complaints from residents north of East Columbus avenue about people geolicking in the mid area.
A Tuesday afternoon storm with near cyclonic winds caused extensive damage in the region west of the city. A barn on the Herbert Pratt farm north of Warner's Corners was leveled trapping six animals later rescued alive. Lightning struck Gerald Parsons' dam near Roosevelt Highway starting small fires. three cows were killed by lightning near North Clymer. Cambridge Springs and Titusville areas reported cyclone like winds, downed trees, and property damage with few injuries.
Byron Babbitt of Corry gains attention in law journals for a new deluxe edition compiling Hopkins Judicial Code with Love land's Worms of Federal Procedure forms. The revised work, published by Matthew Bellis & Co. of Albany, updates his reputation as a leading St. Louis bar figure and prolific author on federal practice.
Reports from Allied sources cite killings of Nazi figures after the storm troop revolt. Dr. Friedrich Beck, head of the Academy Exchange Bureau, was said to have been abducted and shot near the city outskirts. Fritz Gerlich and Richard Scheringer were also reported dead amid ongoing chaos and Nazi probes into Reichswehr influence.
Three horses owned by Chestrand Acres stables die of poisoning at the county fair grounds in Fredonia and a fourth is critically ill. Watchmen heard the animals groaning as they were fed strychnine, with the horses valued at $3,000 each. Police search for a motive and suspects as residents rush to the scene.
Mrs Lola Louseries Phifer born August 8 1878 in Al Mina Illinois died last evening at 7 45 at Corry hospital after illness. A Corry resident for three years she was a skilled musician trained at Fredonia Indiana State Normal School Chicago Musical College and Chicago Conservatory. She taught music in public schools in Pittsburgh and private studios in Chicago. She is survived by an uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs J G Smith and several cousins. Funeral Sunday at 2 30 from the Parkhurst home with burial in Ming Illinois.
A Meadville man was killed and two relatives from Meadville were injured in a Meadville Me le road crash Tuesday. Predifany 68 a retired Erie Railroad conductor was killed instantly and Boehm 352 Pine street Meadville and Fahey of Erie were injured. The two injured men were taken to St Vincent's hospital in Erie. Boehm was released the next day with minor injuries while Fahey remained hospitalized with arm cuts and shock. The crash occurred when the Buick sedan driven by Boehm hit a sign and overturned dragging the victim about 25 yards before being stopped.
Bradford locals wokermoon attend the Midsummer Ceremonial of the Bre Temple as 3000 Shriners joined the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey circus festivities. A 95000 strong crowd watched a parade featuring the circus troupe and Shrine units.
Corry Grange No. ah will hold a regular session Saturday evening to initiate a class of candidates in first and second degrees. After the 12 business hour a short program will be presented as the entertainment feature. All Grangers are urged to attend the informal meeting.
Four Pittsburgh women touring Canada were injured in a July Fourth crash near Hamilton Ontario. Three women were seriously hurt with fractured bones and internal injuries. One woman dislocated her shoulder while a fourth occupant suffered only slight injuries when the car overturned after a passing attempt blocked by an oncoming vehicle.
An unclear fragment suggests a discussion or talk related to federal action on gun control. The text references departments and a possible plan or meeting, with cryptic wording indicating expectations about outcomes or dates.
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