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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1938
Page
3
An OCR damaged ad lists stock like roast beef pork sausage and veal with discounts and marked prices. It mentions a sale day around the 4th and a location at Arrosteil with an 17th date implied, but details are unclear.
County Solicitor Jacob Held Thuresday announced a plan to clear the way for a new baseball diamond and grandstand at Athletic Field in Erie. With school board cooperation, a lease or similar agreement could let the county gain an interest in the property and contribute 44 500 toward improvements while control remains with school directors.
Six year old Francis Ranie died from drowning in Olean creek near the municipal pool after two hours of attempted resuscitation by firemen Red Cross first aid experts and two doctors. It was the year’s first drowning in Olean, near the Pittsburgh Shawmut and Northern Railroad trestle.
Chautauqua's fifth program runs July 11 to August 6 Featuring Optomet ric Day annual tennis tourney and Old First Night Added symphonic operatic and dramatic features Noted speakers include Sir Herbert Ames Dr John Neill Mrs Frederick Bohn Fisher Hawthorne Daniel 1988 season sees Chautauqua Symphony under Albert Stoessel with Mischa Mischakov and Alice George A sermon by Dr John Pitts and Bach and Beethoven sacred song service Monday August 1 lectures by Sir Herbert Ames Mozart's Abduction from the Seraglio presented opera First rounds of six day tennis tourney Man acting version of You Cant Take It With You August 2 Oldest Night program creed address by Dr Edgar J Goodspeed Lessons August 3 clinics and public talks by Dr Neill midweek symphony by Stoessel Soloist Harry Fuchs Drusilla Stuttmaster George William Vokel and others Sir Herbert speaks on American issues Interviews and lectures continue August 4 5 6 culminating in choral festival with 500 guest singers and Senneu Symphony notes
Erie July 29 Reconstruction and relocation of four miles of Ridge Road at a cost of 300000 will create a nine to three car width. County commission agrees to assure 1000 of property damages. State highway department may bid soon. project could start before season's end. Major William H Supplee says completion will take two years and county funds divide the cost.
Howard Litz formerly of 431 Pavaile street and Meadville resident gave his first official statement after injuries. He said he was not attacked, claiming the harm came from an automobile accident near Conant or Engle, with investigators meeting him at 11th and Peach streets. Authorities reviewed reports of bruises to his nose eye and hand and dismissed claims of an assault by a Black man at 11th and Toland streets.
Mrs Irene Valley Bailey wife of Michael Bailey of Corry R D 4 died Thursday after an extended illness. Born in Poland July 12 1892 she resided in the Corry area for years, at present since 1924. Survived by husband six children Clinton Smith Union City Charles Victor Stanley Amna and Michael at home her mother Mrs George Podalski and a brother in Canada.
A 17 year old high school basketball player Richard Adair drowned yesterday in McKean County near Mt. Jewett at Halsey dam. Bystanders reported cries for help, and authorities said swimming was allowed at the dam this summer for the first time in years. Firemen and others tended to the youth.
Corry Grangers are expected to attend the picnic Saturday at Pope's Grove, south of Ely. If rain, the outing will move to the Concern Community House, announced today.
Autnyuga the donor name not public. A beautiful new bell has been donated to the United Brethren Church in Chiar for the new edifice on North Cen street. Arrangements are being made for a dedication on Sunday August 7 in connection with the opening event.
Creditors in the city report that John J. Gallus doing business as Collins Dealey in electric accessories has filed for bankruptcy. A creditors meeting is set with U. Marsh, referee in bankruptcy, at Erie on August 41. The filing deadline expires in January 26, 1939.
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