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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1936
Page
3
Corry High School plans commencement in the Senior High auditorium this evening. Local news covers Roosevelt Highway Association meeting, library closure, park meter debate, potato market notes, employment figures, and a bank asset sale approval.
Arrangements were under way to bring the body of Lawrence K. Desmond, 34, a sole victim, from the United States to this city for funeral rites after the liner Lapland crash near Malmo Sweden. J S. Desmond, his father, coordinated with Stockholm airline offices for the return. The Malmo crash killed Desmond. twelve others aboard were injured.
Wernert died in South Side hospital from a bullet wound to the abdomen on the rear porch of her Elliott home shortly after midnight. The shooter, Eliott resident J. Baester, 41, a railroad machinist, was arrested and held without bond after admitting the shooting.
District Attorney Mortimer E Graham may seek a sanity commission to examine Paul Perry 39 alleged killer of his wife Mary at 1126 Bas Avenue the move aimed at forestalling claims of mental illness. Perry reportedly has tried to convince guards he is insane by strange conduct as defense plans continue with court appointed counsel. The grand jury is slated to hear the case in September with J B Higgins traveling to the city for a short visit.
Postmaster James P Sullivan coordinates bonus payments for Corry area veterans with local plants for a Monday delivery. Bonds arriving from Cleveland may be delivered to veterans Monday afternoon, with special service to remaining homes later. A dispatch system is planned for Tuesday to certify and send bonds to Pittsburgh, aiming for cash return by Friday or Saturday. Over 300 veterans are expected to participate.
The speech praises the nation’s resolve and recalls pivotal battles at Valley Forge Gettysburg and World War I while noting the people’s will is deep and not fully known. The address underscores a belief in the country’s enduring strength and purpose.
Hollidaysburg PA June 10 The death penalty will be sought for Roy Lockard 25 charged with the murder of five year old Matthew Karmendi Jr so that the childs mother Margaret might vote unmolested with Lockard This became apparent as selection of a jury started this morning Lockard pleaded not guilty
Tuberculin testing for cattle in Erie County begins Monday June 15 1936. Accredited herds from 1933 face three year regulations with tests conducted by veterinarians. fees cover transport and farm visits for herds under 10 head 3 per herd above 10 head 6 per herd. Initial townships include Concord Fal on Girard McKean North East Venango and Waterford with further areas to start June 22.
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