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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1931
Page
8
Erie County commissioners candidates face six questions drafted by the Erie County Press Association. The editors seek direct answers on salary, bonds, county buildings, taxation, and budget reforms, aiming to set a permanent record of candidate stances before election day.
Erie July 25 a lone burglar prowled western Erie homes while occupants were away on vacation. He tried 309 W 7th St window entry at A G Gibson residence. fled when Mrs Lambert called police. He also triggered at 232 W 8th St and entered 5381 W 5th St by removing a window screen. Lodgings were occupied by a renter away on vacation. no definite stolen items yet.
Advert says Eikay's Fly-Kil ends tireless fly-swatting and sprays away dangerous germs with a few shots. Available only at Rexall Stores.
A quiet marriage was performed yesterday at 4 30 p m at the office of Alderman B Porter. Miss Sophie T Wacock and George Rock both of Cleveland were united in matrimony. After visiting relatives they will take a short wedding trip and later reside in Cleveland, having driven here yesterday.
B F Swartz, candidate for Register of Wills, highlights vast local service in Erie. He credits naturalization classes taught to over 1800 foreign born residents, night schools with 1000 attendees, and leadership as educational director. He promotes practical administration, economy, and a square deal for all.
July 24 Spartansburg column reports regular church services at M A Church led by Rev A W Gibson at 10. Sunday School at 11. Tidies of the Methodist Church host a bake sale at 10:30 Saturday at C A Buxton’s store with baled beans brown bread and cookies. Numerous visits and social notes list locals and visitors from Glyndon Jamestown Erie and Pittsburgh among families including Snapp Hastman Johnston Scarém Kinney Whitney Murdoch Pratt Herbst Della Bidred and more. Funeral for Doll Force Murdoche at M I church with interment at Rose Hill.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Villotson Corners Ray Melane of the Methodist Episcopal church officiated with two hymns sung by Dy. Mable Jones and Mrs. Harley Jones. Mrs. Childs died Saturday after a lingering illness. She is survived by her husband Robert Childs, two daughters Mrs. Grace Munsee of Corry R D 4 and Mrs. Marie Blakeslee of Spartansburg, five sons George Is of Union City Grant and Warren Childs of Warren Glenn and Everett Childs at home, three brothers Frank and John Jordan of Corry and William Jordan of Union.
Charles J. Coogan aged 68 of Hornell died suddenly on top of a box car in the Dunkirk yard while switching cars with a crew. The Hook and Ladder Co. removed the body using ladders and a fire net. He had forty years of service with Ells and recently was a passenger on the line. Funeral arrangements were made in Fredonia and Hornell.
Spittsburgh July 25 Three children were rescued by their parents in a house fire believed incendiary in origin. Joseph Delprete 60 discovered the blaze and with Aullino Divente 20 carried the children to safety. Firemen reported two gasoline buckets found in the home. Damage estimated at 4000 dollars. Mrs Mabel Larson and Miss Amelia Vanderhoof were visitors in the city.
Fragmentary OCR text refers to a Minnesota fire incident with seven missing and injuries. The surviving victims are described, with scattered names and details about a vehicle pit and a residence lot. The piece suggests a shock event and ongoing recovery efforts, but concrete facts are unclear due to damaged text.
A hospital tragedy leaves numerous people crippled with a large number reported injured and in critical condition. Officials note the incident caused widespread damage and prompted an emergency response.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a day 38 event at Chi Mit involving spontaneous advancement by F oo and a relief of cause with 0 storage.
Fragmentary text mentions doors, a barn, a robbery, and suspects or guests. It references a forceful incident around noon with patrons present and possible assailants. No clear identities or locations are readable.
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