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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1932
Page
6
Cloudy weather frames a busy scene with acts at the Rex including Just a Paraerak and The Great Nelson while the town buzzes about Pageant shows and local remarks. A doughnut scam trial and a fire on Concord street add to a night of varied news.
Coroner W G Stroble resumed the investigation into two fatal auto accidents near Erie. Miss Norma M Spencer 17 of 1920 West 20th Street died from injuries after a collision on Walnut Crack Hill. Mrs Margaret Marquardt 18 of Cleveland died from injuries from a two car crash near Greengarden Boulevard. Raymond 24 was another driver involved and faces an upcoming hearing. Doctors Kintmen and Deissler take state board exams in Pittsburgh.
A colored man, name withheld, was held in the city after being arrested Tuesday night at an East 17th street house by Detective Sergeants Jack Anslager and Anthony Mondgeniewez. He is suspected of killing two African Americans in Alabama about six months ago and provided a denial regarding recent Alabama activity. Fingerprints and photographs were taken, with further information expected shortly.
F William Lensing, receiver of Citizens National Bank, announced the second dividend will start Thursday at 4 a.m. The 19 percent payout, about 168000 dollars, follows a first 40 percent dividend totaling 248000 dollars. Depositors and creditors holding valid claims and receivers' certificates qualify. Over 525000 dollars has been paid to depositors.
Kane borough council accepted the resignation of Ralph Ross the chief of police since March 1930 effective July 20 with Mrs Ross away on vacation. Ira Lee acted as chief during the chief’s vacation and Clyde J McKnall and J G Mackwen hold other officer roles as the council plans next steps.
Seismic activity measured on the Georgetown University seismograph at 11:22 and 11:27 a.m. on a midsummer day. Reported shocks were severe, distant about 2,100 miles, and said to rival the intensity of the destructive Mexican earthquakes last month.
Spring Creek Congregational Church will observe its fiftieth anniversary on Sunday July 10 with Dr Charles H Carroll home missionary superintendent of the Pennsylvania Congregational churches speaking at 11 am and 8 pm. Former members and friends are invited to attend the services.
A group of enthusiastic bridge players gathered at the Corry County Club Rouse for a summer series opener. Thomas Steele and Morton Bischner led the twelve-table tournament with Mrs Blew nor Mead and Mrs L R Roelot posting high North and Soph scores while Mr and Mrs Noel Farr topped East and West. The tournament was engaging with much learned by the players. A bite linen was served after the games.
Cleveland dispatch says Newton D. Baker, former secretary of war under Wilson, will actively support the Democratic national ticket led by Franklin D. Roosevelt. Baker, asked if the ticket would have his backing, replied, Of course, and expressed surprise at the question.
Erie County projects a 1982 end deficit of 500000 unless state aid for poor relief is received. Controller Willis warned of borrowing if funds do not arrive, while noting improved county credit and reluctance to take temporary loans. A separate Williamsport murder probe continues with 87-year-old Ta xe Bower held for further questioning after sighting a man near the victim's home.
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