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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1932
Page
6
A readable fragment notes Archie Goldfinch displaying a chart of the Panama path at Kellys News Stand. Goldfinch maps much of the nearby countryside and draws growing local attention for his map making. A breezy weekend foretaste and a community lawn party at St Thomas Church are also mentioned.
Chautauqua hosts a week of lectures concerts and events featuring Dr Paul Scherer Dr James G Donald and Dr Elmer Morgan among others. Activities include lectures on democracy religion and fashion skincare demonstrations by Helena Rubinstein along with concerts by the Symphony Orchestra and a dramatic performance.
Allegheny county authorities found no violence or foul play in the burning of the Smith farmhouse at Smith Hollow early Thursday. Josephine Smith and her son Wallace Smith, 44, died in the ruins while a 66 year old mother died at the hospital from heart failure. Firemen found the mother beneath the burning house at about 3 o'clock in the morning. Initial blood evidence from a tuning catd could be inconclusive and investigators doubted it.
Corry resident Lornest A. Buchofier of 381 East Wayne Street won a total $1,050 in a weekly baseball pool for the week ending July 16. Bashofier scored $60 mid week and $1,000 late to claim the top prize. Moxie Huntley of South Center Street received $1,250 in the same pool. Ernie wears a broad smile today.
The three week evangelistic revival at Advent Christian Church closed with Rev. Johnson delivering a sermon on "Blind Giving." He urged Christians to give their best selves to God rather than leftovers, noting blessings come when none is held back. The church extends thanks to all helpers and hopes for future visits by Rev. Johnson.
The Cohimins talent will present Timmie Yonson's Job at Harding School this Thursday at a small admission price. Audiences in Columbus and Spring Creek have praised their performances, promising an enjoyable evening at low cost.
A collision at Lakin and Hard street at 12 o’clock injured man Seekins who is hospitalized with a possible tipped chest. His car was badly wrecked and another occupant, Jose Szelosty, also injured. Seekins’ rear passenger and a bystander were treated for injuries while the other driver Horitt escaped unharmed.
Delegates to the annual state convention at Mansfield Pa were named at the Erie County Rural Carriers Association meeting held at the First Methodist church. Elmer Shuss was named delegate at large with peers Clyde Hall Norman McAllen Joseph Pierce Joseph Lowe Mr Hagley Mr Harrington and Ned H Goodell also selected. Local postmaster C S Bentley introduced visiting carriers and Ned H Goodell former national Rural Carriers president spoke on current carrier issues.
A group of reporters and editors in a city room chase a hinge that will swing their five lives toward adventure. They bond over old books and a tropical quest hinted by a ship’s log, while a poised young woman enters their path at the hotel.
United Press reports near Newburg Preston county West Virginia a gang of three held up the Orr family at their farm. Henry Orr wounded one bandit on the porch roof while in a gun battle another bandit was killed. The others fled as the wounded bandit crawled away. Mr and Mrs Kolstee left for Rochester on business by motor.
Rev B Clark of Wigin officiated at a large funeral for Charles Stultz, a well known Concord Township resident who died at Erie Wednesday. Services were held at the nephew Samuel B Stultz’s Lovelly Station home, burial at McCray cemetery. Attendees included relatives Samuel Stultz and Howard Stultz, and many from out of town such as Frante Stultz and Opal Wade.
A fragmented note notes a former correcruit to seek the sheriff post in 1988. It mentions a Dell area candidate backed by residents and voters, highlighting community interest and speculation about potential rivals, including Al Corry, amid local political chatter.
An informal report notes a funded investigation in Commonwealth proceedings. The trial occurred with the defendant in custody. The case involves the Leangy liquor control and a motor vehicle incident tied to a Glassman District Attorney office.
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