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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1931

Page

6

Arrests After Sunday Game At Clarendon

Warren July 22. Old Pennsylvanias blue laws of 1790 are revived by opponents of Sunday baseball in Clarendon County. Eighteen men ages 15 to 49 were arrested last Sunday for playing outdoor games and face hearings Thursday afternoon in Justice H. B. Smiths office. Supporters plan more games next Sundays hoping to serve summons and detain players.

Warren Clarendon Burgess L. ©. Barnes Office of Justice of Te Peace H. B. Smith Carenidon Sunilar

Auto overturn injures four Salamanca youths near Carrollton

Four Salamanca boys, aged four to twenty, were injured when an auto overturned four times near Carrollton between Salamanca and Olean. Claude Rice attempted to pass another car and lost control. Rice suffered a fractured pelvis. Weils, Helene, and Ahrens sustained head and neck injuries. All were treated and expected to recover, Rice out several weeks.

Salamanca Carrollton Here Olean Claude Rice Hoy Street Diesmachine Dames Weils Quillerstreet Avid Helene Main Street Salamanca City Hospital Peter Ahrens Clinton Street

Cities Not Exempt From Paying Gas Tax

Deputy Secretary of Revenue Leon D Metzger told reporters in Harrisburg that only sales to the United States government are exempt from the liquid fuels tax, clarifying exemptions for municipalities counties school districts and other sub divisional authorities. He said Pennsylvania and its political subdivisions must pay the tax and dealers must collect it, with exemption certificates not honored.

United States Leon D. Metzger Harrisburg Metsger Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Bureau of Liquid Fuels Tax Soma Bf Ibanko Cole Lea

Quarterly M E Meeting Here At First Church

The quarterly meeting of the First Methodist Episcopal Church will be held this evening at the local church. Rev A C Locke will address the congregation and conduct the business session. This is the most important church year meeting with reports from presidents of various organizations. Trustees stewards presidents and superintendents are official members.

Wouren First Methodist Episcopal Church A.C. Locke D. K Ble

Special Meeting of the Historical Circle Reports

The Historical Circle met in a special session at Mrs. Will J. Wilcox's home. A luncheon for twenty guests followed at 1 PM. Members presented verses, impressions of Washington, humorous readings, and other readings enhancing the program.

Historical Circle Will J. Wilcox

Suit Filed Over Beacher Boy Injuries for 27500

Ww Hutchinson of North East Pa files a 27500 damage suit in county court on behalf of five year old Charles against Mrs Elaine Doubler of Breckville Ohio for injuries from an August 4 auto crash at West Main and Robinson streets. Allegations say Doubler talked to another person and failed to keep her car in control, causing a fractured skull and widespread injuries. The father seeks 2500 for medical expenses. attorney is Robert J Firman.

BRU Hutchinson North Hast Charles Elaine Doubler Breckville W. Main Robinson Streets Chat Doubler Anther Robert J. Firman

Visiting members attend well remembered Wilcox circle meeting

Visiting members including Mrs. Elizabeth Heath Corry Mrs. J O Jackson of North East and others gathered at the Wilcox home for an old fashioned garden flower decorated afternoon. The circle thanks Mrs. Wilcox for her hospitality and the event is fondly recalled.

Elizabeth Heath Corry J. O. Jackson North East George Barlow Daylana Bess Heath Olmstead Washington, D. C Wilcox

New Roads Planned in Seven Counties

United Press reports Pennsylvania Secretary of Highways Lewis called for bids to build 16.41 miles of highways across seven counties including Armstrong Franklin Kittanning Sugar Creek Elk McKean Westmoreland Derry. The projects cover routes R-69 R-251 R-380 R-756 and R-8041 with several townships listed.

United Press Harrisburg Lewis Armstrong Aft Wranklin Payburn Kittanning West Kittanning Applewold Hores Sugar Creek Elk Highland Township McKean Bradford Foster Township Westmoreland Derry Wiwnship Niles

Flying missionary enroute to Alaska

The Rey Brother George A. Feites, a flying missionary, began the first leg of his planned Alaska flight to support missionary work. He expected a first stop in Buffalo, New York, then continue toward Alaska.

Annea North Emagh N. Y Rey George A. Feites Alaska Buffalo N.Y

Jamestown Man Held on Larceny Charge

Jamestown. A G Van Buskirk 67 Myrtle Street was arrested on a second degree grand larceny warrant after allegedly retaining 450 dollars of company funds from Tri State Racing in Market Street. He was held at police headquarters in default bail of 2500 dollars and to be arraigned in City Court. Mrs William DeJean and Lewis DeJean of Spring Creek visited.

Tamestown A. G. ‘van Buskirk Myrtle Street California Tristate Racing Company Market Street Harry G. Lyons Ailock Charles Wuertzer Politicsi van Buskeide Lyons van Buskirk William DeJean Lewis DeJean Spring Creit

Robbers Steal Goods From East ISI Store

Police report a midnight robbery at an East district store near North East city. Thieves looted clothing items including silk dresses, suits, hose, bath items, and a small sedan may have been involved. Authorities searched the area for suspects.

ORM North East North

Youth Red From Ins Company Alphas Incident

A damaged readable fragment reports youth involved with Ins company Alpha and items including batteries and a sprayer. Names and specifics are unclear but indicate an incident linked to the firm and equipment.

Company Alphas Chusson and Sprayer

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