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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1933
Page
6
A reader’s glance across a busy city reveals thrift garden plots planted by unemployed workers and a championship tennis scene on Mill Street Court drawing crowds. Immigration checks in the fourth ward, Mrs. Bessie Potter’s drowning death near Celaron Park, and Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt’s Chautauqua speech update headline a day of local notices and regional updates.
The county court will hear July 25 at 11 am in activity court a challenge to a new act abolishing the current county poor board and creating a three member board appointed by the court. G A Watt seeks to become a candidate before the board's dissolution takes effect January 1. M Levant Davis represents the poor directors in the legal appeal challenging constitutionality.
The Baptist Ladies Aid Society held its annual outing yesterday at Mrs. W. N. Jones and daughter Hibel on Marion Street. The group met in the afternoon and were joined by husbands and families for a 6:30 p.m. green dinner. Sixty five were seated, croquet followed the meal, and men played mushball for entertainment.
Erie Poor Board presses for higher funding as it files a second court appeal this week. Directors want a hearing on increasing the annual appropriation from 450000 to about 700000, arguing the half of county revenues available for poor relief could reach roughly 600000 under law. Judge Charles Sopeland of Westmoreland County was expected to hear the newest appeal, with no time set yet.
The Ladies Aid Society of Columbus Church hosted a tea last evening with twenty tables, decorative flowers, and lamps. Guests included Corry visitors. program featured readings and vocal solos. lunch served. proceeds benefit the Ladies Aid Society. Four Ohio couples secured marriage licenses in Meadville, three from Cleveland, as county clerk Harriet Sterling Clark handled the day’s licenses.
Jamestown July 20 two suicides reported near James Ringdahl 57 slit throat on ruin road Hunt Road unemployed ill facing major operation. Mrs Bysie Potter well known midget woman died by jumping into Chautauqua Lake. grief over husband’s death believed to have driven her to take her own life.
A Townville reader reports recovery of a fever sore on a daughter’s leg after three months of trouble. The ad touts San Cura Ointment for eczema boils tetter piles burns sunburn scalds cuts bruises and related conditions. Available in 36e and 1.25 per jar at drug stores.
Dolores Sokolowski four of 1409 Atkins street suffered severe burns when her pajama top ignited during a bonfire at 14th and King streets. Her brother Charles six and Frank Blewett four helped rush her to Humot hospital. Nearby residents aided as flames were extinguished.
First Baptist Sunday School will hold a picnic at the Kane plant on Saturday July 22. Transportation is available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Food and contests will occur, and attendees should bring baskets. Directions require visitors to use Spartansburg road to reach the grounds.
Announcement of the marriage between Miss Lilah Hinman daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Hinman of 12 Maple Avenue and Rex Dempsey son of Mr and Mrs D Dempsey of 617 West Wayne Street. The ceremony occurred in Ripley NW Tuesday evening. The couple reside at 517 West Wayne Street and Rex is a member of Corry High School’s graduating class.
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