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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1931
Page
2
Labor Day plans set for Franklin D. Roosevelt to address an Erie audience after a date change from June 7. Democratic chairman James Lavery confirmed the visit following a conversation with the New York governor. The event aims for a larger turnout than in past Erie appearances.
The body of Michael Wensiak, who died yesterday at St. Vincent's Hospital Harie, was brought to this city by Alexander & Company and prepared at the Home on Tol West Wayne Street. Services will be held Wednesday at 9 o'clock from St Elizabeth's Church with interment in St Elizabeth's Cemetery. Survived by his widow and three daughters and one son, Felisials had been ill for some time. Names Wilcus Pa Stell Helen Michael Corry appear in the obituary.
Distress signals were sent at 10 a.m. Greenwich time as the Canadian steamer Cornwallis ran aground near Port Hood, Nova Scotia. The vessel was reported partially flooded but not in immediate danger. rescue attempts were under way and the ship was elevated shortly after.
Meadeville dispatch reports a pause in arrests as District Attorney Stuart Gubertson, Mullville, prepares evidence for a Wednesday hearing. Erie figures Girardot and Lund deny guilt while Culbertson and state police express confidence the two will be indicted. Other suspects remain jailed on arson charges with bail set at 5000.
Miss Frances Katherine Kane 30 of Salamanca was found dead in Chautauqua Lake near Betlevin after a house party in Jamestown. Coroner ruled death by own action. She was staying with fiancé Harry Sullivan and guests Eileen Mahoney and Bina Lindgren at a cottage loaned by Farry J. Glatz.
A crude bomb with a half charred fuse wax round resembling a cigar box was found near Hangar No 4 at Floyd Bennett Airport. It was removed to a nearby Brooklyn station for examination by the bomb squad.
Robert Harkness will present an all sacred recital at the First Baptist Church Thursday evening at 7:45. The program features instantaneous composition of new music and a gospel message that inspires youth toward sacred song. Admission is free, with a collection taken.
Five defendants sentenced after pleading guilty to cheating and robbing a 65 year old man at his home near here last week. Arpolil Rohom from New London faces six to twelve years. Gene McCracken of Charleroi and Mike Alter of Fallo wfield township get five to ten years each. Abs. Mity Barton and Alle Cole of Blea near Charters receive three to eight years. Case linked to earlier shootout during arrest by Jerol Polos.
Mrs Margaret Tivine a long time Bradford resident died last night at 8 30 in the home of her daughter Mrs W B Mathews 200 Maile avenue She was 85 and had lived with Mr and Mrs Mathews for seven months Survived by two other daughters Mrs M A Higgins of Bradford and Mrs J J Cottrell of Pittsburgh son James Irvine of Sapulpa one brother William Miller of Philadelphia and several relatives Prayer services set for Wednesday at 4 00 pm at Maple Avenue Maple Will be taken to Philadelphia for funeral services and burial Burial from Oliver Bair Company Mortuary with interment at Mt Moriah cemetery
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