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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1936
Page
3
Obituaries record Louis H. Holman and Theodore Benze among figures in Philadelphia and Erie. A variety of local items cover traffic, pinball tax appeal, highway safety, rural letter carrier plans, circus traffic through Corry, Kiwanis convention talks, and a Lincoln Zephyr display by Powell.
James Scully Jr. dies when an automobile driven by Ronald Nichols strikes him and a younger companion. Nichols admits driving after purchasing beer and liquor, confesses to coroner’s inquest, pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter and driving while intoxicated. Nichols held for grand jury. funeral set for Scully with Perry Haines officiating.
Bradford Pa July 6 Mayor Hugh J Ryan orders full probe of the only major accident during the old home event. Mrs Fenton Whelan 50 Smethport is seriously injured when a circus wagon horses spooked by a firecracker stampede near Main and Webster. A leg is amputated at Bradford hospital after wheels pass over it.
The Corry residents Mrs. Pearson and Mr. Lormey Corry were honored at a wedding anniversary gathering. Numerous friends and relatives attended including MP and Mrs. Fred Anderson and families, Mrs. Albert Audopson, Mrs. Frmn G Jones, and Raymon Sandburg among others, sharing congratulations and good wishes. The Weather was real for an outdoor gathering.
Jacke B. Sears, president of the Young Democratic clubs of Pennsylvania, pledged 300000 members, including a trail unit, to constant efforts for Franklin D Roosevelt’s re election and Governor George H. Barle’s policies. The Independence Day program at the Outing Club near Warren drew many as Warren County Young Democrats urged campaign activity and reiterated belief in the new deal.
Albert Walter Jr a confessed slayer of Hlanele Cousins of Idaho faces the gallows. He was found sane by a San Francisco jury, sentenced to death, and sent to San Quentin. Execution set for September 4 but auto appeal to California Supreme Court delays it.
After a blaze Saturday at a residence on West Washington Street thieves stole jewelry, silverware, and linen. Police say entry method unclear but several windows show damage and valuables were found upstairs. The home was guarded by volunteers and the theft was not recovered for the family.
More than twenty thousand people joined Independence Day events in Warren and nearby towns including Cambridge Springs Sac yettown Pleasantville and Cheutauqua Lake many from Warren. The Warren gathering drew Corry residents for a mammoth parade featuring fifty seats multiple bands including Sons of the American Legion drum corps and local volunteer fire brigades. Parade prize floats were entered by Walker Creamery Products Warren Raking Company Emil Metager-Weight Company all of Warren. The Brie drum corps won first in musical contests with Brie Girls Drum Corps second and Celoron Drum Corps third. Fireworks capped the celebrations.
Mrs J J Hughes of Buffalo formerly Corry announces the marriage of her sister Miss Clara Otlen RN 608 Concord St So Richard J Bachofner son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Bachofner 531 East Wayne St August 20 1989 in Ripley N Y The attendants were Delbert Lundquist and Ralph Martin of Corry The bride a Corry High School and Gorry Hospital School of Nursing graduate The groom a Corry High School and Penn State College graduate He will move to Scranton Pa for a Firestone Rubber Co position Corry friends extend congratulations to the couple
A man trying to ride a moving east bound train No 1780 at Center Street platform lost his grip and was thrown to the platform. He scrambled to his feet and swore he would try again next evening. His name was not learned but he aimed for Reading.
Dr W N Atkinson aged 58 was arrested in Curwensville on a charge of performing a criminal operation after a DuBois woman died. Coroner Williams investigated the death, a warrant was issued earlier, the doctor had been treated at St Marys and discharged. He was held without bail after a Friday hearing before Squire R C Shaw, with a commission likely to assess his mental condition.
A voluntary bankruptcy petition was filed in federal court for Union City farmer Gerald A. Prable. Reported assets amount to 4281 while liabilities total 35870.34.
United Press reports Saegertown and Sheffield men win game posts after a Wildlife training school examination announcement. Harrisburg June 20 primary results show 244 pros pects with John B. Miller of Coutersport achieving the highest mark among 64 qualifiers including George D. Sprankle, Claude B. Kelsey, and Joseph A. Leindrekter.
Samuel Spicer formerly of Corry and Columbus died last evening at the Corry Hospital after a five day pneumonia illness. He was born June 26, 1874 in Wellsville and lived most of his life in Columbus. Survived by wife Hoa two daughters Marguerite and Mrs Frank Cleer a son Harry Spicer two sisters and one grandson Warren Spicer. He led the Columbus Community church. Funeral plans set for Wednesday at 2 pm at Pine Grove cemetery.
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