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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1933
Page
8
American Indian Jess Adam, a Cherokee, drinks beer legally for the first time in over a century within the five Civilized Tribes borders in Oklahoma. The 19th century ban on alcohol in Indian Territory has been repealed by Oklahoma voters.
United Press reports two leading GOP figures for Pennsylvania governor in the state committee race. General Edward Martin of Washington County and Superior Court Judge Arthur James of Wilkes-Barre loom as top candidates with W. S. Vare backing Philadelphia interests. Indicted factions, pension debates, and anticipated state support shape the contest as party leaders weigh strategies ahead of the primary.
Jamestown July 17 J Dench 29 of 30 Summit avenue a Jamestown postal clerk was arraigned before US Commissioner FT Hootey on charges of stealing money He was released on 10 bond pending federal grand jury action Specific charges allege theft of a mail containing 12 dollars by federal agents checking the mail It is estimated the amount stolen is well over a hundred dollars
A Corry Pennsylvania breeder R D 4 joins 29 new applicants recommended for membership in the Holstein-Friesian Association of America in June 1988. His addition will raise the roll to over two thousand members amid discussion of breed expansion and registry fees.
Kane July 17 selection of a site for the new Kane post office will be made Monday. Postmaster Air Ryans announced after receipt of communication from HL MacMinn of Wile Mainsport the site agent for the Post Office Department. Owners of sites were told to be ready to interview the inspector. The information suggests building erection will begin soon, possibly within six months, with accelerated plans to aid industrial recovery. After land acquisition and specifications are prepared, bids are advertised and the contract awarded. Camp Lowell named for James J Lowell Forest Ranger at Hard Scrabble Creek in the San Isabel Forest. Lowell recently retired after 24 years in Colorado.
Two deputy assessors visited a Independence residence and discussed a car with a new paint job. One assessor suggested a $60 value for the car, while the homeowner argued for a higher value at about $150. The exchange prompted the homeowner’s indignation.
Uncertainty over registrar appointments for the focal election districts persisted in Erie as commissioners delayed announcing the picks past Saturday. By press time at 3 PM no final list had been released, with officials unsure if announcements would occur this afternoon.
Peggy a 41 year old spaniel in Springfield adopts a two day old chick to raise with her four puppies. The chick and puppies are eight days old at adoption time.
In Windsor Ontario on an unspecified July day, a 25 year old mother, Annie Brookham, drenched her bedroom in kerosene and lit a fire, then attempted suicide. Her daughter Hilda, 14, and twin sons Duncan and Billie, 10, fled to the street as the blaze engulfed the room. Brookham collapsed outside, likely fatally burned, while a neighbor fought the flames. The fire endangered ten others in the Brookbank terrace as it spread through the home.
Corry Grange held a meeting Saturday evening at Maccabee Hall with small attendance. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Glenn Widred of Spring Creek Grange and Mr and Mrs Prat Stranahan of Columbus Grange. A short program of readings and storytelling was followed by ice cream and cake served by Mrs Lizzie Lawson and Mrs Emma Swanson. An ice cream social is planned at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Jewell to support the community picnic at Glen Moore’s home, Spring Creek, on Saturday July 20. Those attending are asked to bring well filled baskets. A Boys Scouts program and a special speaker are planned for the picnic. Also, Gif ford Bryce Pinchot, 17, son of Governor and Mrs Pinchot, greatly improved after abdominal illness at Jefferson Hospital.
James Mattern and Bennett Griffin completed a non stop segment from New York to Berlin in 25 hours 46 minutes with a Newfoundland stop. They landed at Tempelhof Berlin at 6 56 am yesterday 17 hours 27 minutes ahead of their former record. The 38 year old Oklahoma flyer wearing a blind eye patch spoke to airport officials and planned to fly to Novosibirsk Siberia as soon as possible.
Vincent Robinson aged 14 son of Mr and Mrs John J Robinson of 606 Bergen Street Johnsonburg lost his right foot four inches above the ankle when he fell from a slowly moving freight train near Johnsonburg Friday afternoon about 4 40. He was admitted to Ridgway’s County General Hospital after a wheel passed over his foot and his condition improved after first aid. He was accompanied by friend John Thompson who did not ride the train.
Indiana harbor report: Two procedures by a local specialist on Mrs P Reynolds of Ashland Wisconsin resumed vision in one eye after 14 years of complete blindness. The operations mark a significant breakthrough for the patient and highlight advances in ophthalmic treatment.
A. D. Camp, of Jiingdlon, reported growing four distinct cucumbers from a single plant in Eugene. The unusual branching cucumber set drew local attention for its surprising fruiting pattern and horticultural curiosity.
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