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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1933
Page
8
In an opinion and order Judge Lee A. McCracken ruled the 16 slot machines in Sheriff Vourtiles’s custody to be destroyed. The devices, resembling nickel in the slot machines, dispensed five cent mint packages and sometimes tokens or checks. The machines were confiscated as gambling devices, and costs of the proceedings were to be shared by the owners.
The funeral for Mrs. Cora Sample wife of I L Sample was held Sunday at 2 30 p m from her home near Bacoys Corners Columbus Kentucky The services were officiated by Frank Whiteley and Mrs Ethel Lester with many attendees From away visitors included Mr and Mrs Ralph Weld and family of Philadelphia Mrs Mayme Blakesley and Mrs Mullie Chapel of Youngsville and numerous others The body was escorted to Columbus for interment in West Lawn Cemetery.
In Meadville a 12 year old, Sam Orlando, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sebastian Orlandi of 08 Clinton Court, fell from a swinging rope into French Creek near the Mead Avenue bridge and drowned. A group of boys attempted rescues. John Robinson, rushing to help, saved two others but did not reach Orlando in time. Firemen and police recovered the body after more than half an hour.
St Edward's parochial school held commencement for a class of 12. Father Bauer delivered the baccalaureate on the theme Education is Preparation for Life, urging spiritual development and eternal life over worldly success. The program featured musical pieces, Benediction, and a parish audience applauding the graduates.
Private funeral services were held Sunday at 2:90 PM from the late home 549 West Church street conducted by Rev Berry F Haines pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church. Interment followed in Pine Grove cemetery with pallbearers Walter Brighaw Sean Alden Tod Kimmy Lewis P. Biisa Charles Shaver and Henry Bliven. Out-of-town attendees included Rev and Mrs H B Potter and son Bruce Hornell NY Mabel Baxter Erie John Rossbacher and Mr and Mrs Clifford Purdy Detroit MI.
Rhinelander Wis winter thaw reveals more fish killed under the ice of Horse Head Lake than in normal seasons. Local observers cite ice smothering as the cause and warn careful fishing next season. Authorities anticipate further reports as waters thaw.
Wineoorgan sorrow spreads as Pred G. Shreve dies early Wednesday at Oldehorne Gilly. Though not a Warren resident for years, he held an esteemed industry role and remained active in local charities and fraternal groups, earning praise from many. An evening event honored him before his passing.
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