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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1932

Page

6

Attempted entry at Cohen Filling Station thwarted

Two men tried to force entry at Cohen Filling Station on West Washington Street at 1 14 this morning. Ross A. Meat noticed their suspicious movements from his auto and frightened them away as they fled through nearby yards. Police searched the area but found only a meagre description and no arrests. Investigators believe the intruders aimed to forge a plan to gain entry, possibly with a duplicate key.

Cohen Pillg West Washington Street Pieloek Ross A. Meat Wright Street Nospasamy Brown Rippersbury Flannigan Tate

Windstorm damages John Brown picnic grove and farms

Severe storm or tornado struck near New Richmond Sunday afternoon, injuring a man and damaging multiple farms. Trees were snapped in the John Brown grove while Lupher and Green properties suffered roof loss and material damage. total losses run into hundreds of dollars.

John Brown John Brown Association Meadville Stern Toyen- 1 Richmond Township Charles Green New Richmond Tesina New Richmonst Anu Lupher Green Tae Grove John C. Lupher Biennion Thom Lupier Wis Plenié Tren Daniae

Boosted Fees Sought for Motor Trucks Under Penn Plan

United Press reports Representative Charles Staudenmeier of Schuylkill introduces three bills to raise truck and trailer fees, cap vehicle lengths, and curb highway weights in Pennsylvania. He says the bills have support from railroads, railroaders, and the United Mine Workers of America, with aims to reduce tax evasion and regulate trucks operated by nonresidents, targeting coal from the anthracite region.

United Press Harrisburg Charles Stuudemmeter Schuylkill Pennsylvania United Mine Workers of America Staudenmeier Planne Tol Pennsylvasia Siaedenmyier

Bata rises from small shop to European industrial titan

The article traces Bata a shoe magnate expanding from a modest shop to owning about 2,000 stores in Czechoslovakia and hundreds more across Europe and beyond. It notes his role in modernizing European footwear output and plans to extend further in the United States including Chicago area stores. It also briefly mentions World War era ties and the growth of his empire amid wartime shifts.

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School nurse Eva Kepler performs 522 home calls

A 1991-92 report to the Board of Education outlines Eva Kepler’s school nurse work, noting 522 home calls, 622 total calls, 40 hospital calls, 174 school visits, 411 classrooms inspected, 14 sanitary checks, 77 talks, 139 treatments and dressings, 557 pupil examinations, 102 dental appointments, 11 tonsil removals, and 18 eyewear fittings with Children’s Aid support.

Eva Kepler Board of Education Ralph Dewey Kepler Corry Relief Fund Corry Hospital

Erie Academy High grad wins Pa scholarship

Donald Carlson of Erie Academy High won the state scholarship for ten years at any Pennsylvania college or university approved by the College and University Council, announced by the Department of Public Instruction. Examinations in May tested 2278 students from 172 public and 84 private schools across the state.

Donald Carlson Erie Academy High Pennsylvania College and University Council Department of Public Instruction Corry High Allegheny Luzerne Philadelphia Sidney Alexander Forest City High School Susquehanna County Crawford County Frank Hawchore Cambridge Springs High Erie County McKean County Harriet Kymer Mt Jewett Mercer County Herbert Nye Sharon High Vendago County William Crosby Oil City High Warren County Louise Lind Warren High

Heir to Reynolds Fortune Hinges on Posthumous Child

In Smore Maryland July 1 report the Reynolds tobacco fortune faces a possible posthumous heir as Libby Holman Reynolds, widow of Reynolds, may become mother to a child born heir to 7.5 million dollars. Coroner’s jury notes mystery around the husband’s death and the unborn child’s status under North Carolina law.

United Press Smore Reynolds Wis Sireynolds Libby Holman Reynolds Mrs. Reynolds Albert Walker

Chamberlain denies return to gold standard in Commons

Neville Chamberlain told George Lansbury in the House of Commons that there is no intention by the government to return Britain to the gold standard. He said there is no plan for an immediate move and no decision to restore the gold standard in the foreseeable future.

United Press London Neville Chamberlain Exchequer George Lansbury House of Commons Chee Lane

Ringling Dying from Poisoning Loses Both Legs

New York July 12 John Ringling last of the Ringling brothers who for a quarter century dominated the circus business of North America is critically ill at a private hospital and both legs have been amputated. He is said to be suffering some form of lead poisoning. Born near Baraboo Wisconsin, his family began as a small show and grew into a dominant circus empire with the Ringling Brothers name.

New York John Ring- Ing Sewn Brothers North America Seagate N. J Ringling Baraboo Wis August Rungeling Hanover Germany John Ringims Will Otto Alf Charley Gus Henry McGregor Island Mississippi Ringling Brothers Wisconsin Minnesota Clasale Yankee Robinson Denar

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A partial OCR fragment references a final round and two individuals, with unclear names. The readable bits mention a final and possible participants, but concrete details, places, dates, or outcomes remain unreadable.

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Board urges moratorium on school fund payments

Corry School District would save about $2,700 for 1982 83 if a moratorium on School Employees Retirement Fund payments is enacted by the State Legislature. The Board of Education voted to urge action and to support a package of bills debated in a special session affecting districts statewide including loans for salaries and tax payment provisions.

Corry Schoo Board of Education Everting Voten John 7 Tastto Supt. of Ralph S. Dewey General Assembly State Council of Education

Sciota Social To Feature Play And Music

Sciota aid to hold a free will offering social at the Sciota church on Thursday evening July 14. The program includes music readings and the play How the Story Grew conducted by Mrs EB Simmons with a list of readers and performers. Lunch will be served and a free will offering taken.

Sciota Aia EB. L. Simmons

Course To Abolish Special Funds In State Schools

An act to abolish special funds including the State School Fund and to provide for the transfer to the general fund of all moneys currently directed to such special funds. The measure targets elementary school teachers by removing designated allocations and consolidating finances.

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Two Extortionists Arrested In North Shore Trap

Chicago police nabbed two alleged extortionists who walked into a trap at a north shore showplace estate after demanding fifty thousand dollars and threatening to kidnap a two year old girl.

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Play at Spring Creek Benefit at Federated Church

A home talent play titled Xammie Jon Son's Job will be given at the Federated Church in Spring Creek on Thursday evening July 1 under the Ladies Aid Society. The program features a cast of Columbus residents and was recently staged there with good reception. Public invited.

Xammie Jonson Federated Church Spring Creek Benasii Spring Creek Church Ladies Aid Society Columbus

Spring Creek Grange Notes and Local Visits Abridged

A fragmentary notice notes Mrs. Leon Ayer visiting relatives and Robert Ayers ten days in Erle. Families from Carry A. D. Manley and others attended a gathering June 26 with relatives and friends. July 4 gatherings at Bates home included Mrs. Lowe Picci and others. State College extension office demo drew attendees to the farm. Members discuss meeting arrangements at Whiteley and Spring Creek. Emma and Minerva attended, John Bell suffered, and a Grange chapter planning for a 23rd open meeting with speeches and readings.

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