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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1938
Page
7
A fragmented report notes a race or game involving teams and players with many garbled names and locations. It mentions a winner, a driver, and various scattered references to places like Henderson and Col ville, with commentary on a defeat and attendance, but essential details remain obscured.
Five people narrowly escape injury when a Pennsy Line flyer strikes a car at a Warren crossing. Mr and Mrs W R Wheeler of Budayor and three of their sons are treated for head wound, bruises, sprained ankle after their sedan is struck by an approaching train near Warren. The crash occurs as the Wheeler vehicle attempts to cross the tracks despite warning signals and a watchman. The injured were treated at Warren General Hospital.
A premature explosion of gunpowder in Roeland district home of a former resident injured two men around 4:30 pm Monday. The improvised cannon used a cylindrical steel piece about six inches long and 18 inches in diameter, with paper and improvised tamping materials. Neighbors say both were tamping powder when the blast occurred, hurling debris and causing severe injuries.
Building activity at ERSE surged in June with 7 permits issued for sales valued at 881086, compared to 72 projects authorized a year earlier, while expenditures reached 74,828. The June 1988 figure marks the first time in 1988 operations exceeded the prior year’s for the same period, aided by new projects authorized at 5 per project. Inspector Daniel P. Dundon noted costs totaling 4514 for some items and 11647 for June 1927.
Infected teeth harmed famous figures before modern dentistry, as illness from dental infections spread and caused serious outcomes. The era lacked effective treatment, leaving lives at risk from simple oral infections.
Spartansburg opens its bass season attracting many anglers to Clear Lake. Local reports note strong catches led by Spartans King with four and two and a half pound fish among early successes. Visitors and residents fill boat landings, trailers park near the lake, and Fourth of July crowds swell. Plans are announced to rebuild Camp Potain at Courdersport with Vocational students working July 21 22. Phyllis Monteze, four months old, ill at Corry Hospital then St Vincent’s Hospital Bria, remains under specialist care as her parents stay by her side. Community members join picnics and visits across Wayne Valley and nearby towns during the holiday weekend.
Weekend visitors include Wilbur Parlay of Linexville and the Stranahans from Nashville, with multiple relatives hosting in Corry. Local residents such as Ray Houghtaling, Adie Northrup, and the Taylors entertain guests, attend church events, and celebrate a birthday while families travel between Rome Township and nearby towns. Phylis Ingram arrives home from Rice after hospital stay. infant daughter in St Vincent's improving.
July 5 Erie brief announces the Pennsylvania County Control Era Association convention in Erie on Aug 24 25 and 26. Highlights include registrations at the reg istration club and a 2 PM business session led by Ray D Leite president with reports from officers and future appointments. A separate legal/public notices section details estate filings executors and court actions in Erie County and mentions highways department proceedings and public notices.
An unclear account describes a shipboard distress moment near Canadohta Lake with a trade push offering face cream in exchange for aid. The text also notes local church events including Ladies of Ye and a Wednesday afternoon meeting, plus a Friday mission reel and other church notices from Mud-week.
Caroline and Tommy face an ultimatum between love and career as she seeks a future together away from New York. He questions leaving his work for a shared life while she vows to wait only months. In London, Gina and Alec confront a potential broken engagement as Coralina is left uncertain. The End.
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