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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1938
Page
5
Two motor vehicles were badly damaged in a collision at Main and Mill Streets around 10 o'clock this morning. Ruth Powers owned the Dodge sedan involved. powers swerved to avoid another car, striking a Chevrolet truck owned by August Keppel, parked in the street. no one was injured.
The Amici class of United Brethren in Christchurch plans an ice cream festival on Saturday evening on the lawn of Mr and Mrs G T Bergan on North Center street. Ice cream and cake will be served, with proceeds benefiting the class treasury, and the public is invited. A separate report notes a recent crash damaged a sedan but caused no injuries.
Local notes list residents and visitors in Corry and nearby towns. Harold Courtney of Erie returns home after visiting his mother Mrs Ida Mourton in East Wayne street. John Geiger of Washington D. C. arrives for Alumni Association events and will visit his parents on Hastsmith street. Several couples travel for business or social visits, including Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Gibson to Jamestown for the afternoon on business, Mrs. Frances Dooher of Spartans Wrung aiding at Carroll Beauty Salon, and Ronald Boyd of Jamestown visiting Miss Dorothy Akam for an Alumni dance. Additional entries mention Miss Bertha Howard returning from Erie for the Corry High alumni reunion, and various others attending events or visiting relatives in Erie, Jamestown, Ridgway, Meadville, North East, and Binghamton.
Shelley charges Earle cabinet with fraud in a Dauphin county grand jury probe into primary campaign charges. The petition names state officials and alleges specific alleged actions, with a May 11 convening date and a May 25 appellate directive to amend or drop the inquiry.
Montgomery Ward will stage a bike parade on Friday afternoon June 17 at 2 40. The route starts at Maple avenue and Smith street and travels the northside business district avoiding railroad crossings. Mayor Hepler and police will assist at intersections. Prizes include a two speed converter a speedometer and an electric horn and light set for the most original bicycle decorations. Full details at the Montgomery Ward store.
The article reports a government conspiracy case under Wagner Act charges involving 44 persons and 19 coal corporations. It notes the death by bullet of Lester Smithers, former United Mine Workers local president, while Verlin Tee and Clyde Tee are jailed related to the killing. Also mentions visitors from York, Pennsylvania in the city.
Readers learn versatile meat loaf preparations for hot and cool weather, including a peanut butter ham loaf recipe, serving ideas with hot fruit garnishes, and a vegetable meat loaf. The piece discusses baking times, pan sizes, and decorative garnishes to elevate a humble loaf for summer menus.
Stock prices drifted lower as trading dwindled to a light level. Ward's Automotive reports upbeat June orders with 40,175 units produced, well above last year and holiday week figures. Pittsburgh wholesale produce shows modest demand with detailed fruit, vegetable, and dairy quotes across Georgia, Tennessee, and Virginia markets.
Pelive reports no trace found of Helen Tones aged 27 and Eleanor Marie Smith aged 17 who are missing from Corry and Cambridge Springs. State police aid is sought as fears grow for their safety amid ill health and concerns of an accident. President Roosevelt plans to dedicate the $60,000 Eternal Light peace memorial at 6 30 p m EST on July 8 changing from 8 p m to the new time. Ashland in three counties history notes Green and Calhoun counties, with Sounders mentioned.
The 313th Machine Gun Battalion plans a picnic at Morelany Park near Kearse Bingo on Sunday June 18. Entertainment features John Bret in charles ma assisted by B J Chesley Arftie Swanson C McArdle Isben Danhiyo L Augustine Chick Cray and Jake Degalie. WPA workers started constructing a sanitary canoe in Adbion borough as the federal government commits 194 820.07 in aid for the project.
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