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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1932
Page
6
Report of a local gathering at the Masonic Temple in Olivet Commutdery No. 40 with planned display of colors, a flag ceremony, and a Thursday evening program. Notes a school event at Lowville School on Wednesday June 19 with a pancake/dinner and a toast by local officials and delegates from Corry chapter.
A Pittsburgh press summary reports the new 2 cent tax on checks and other excises from the 1982 revenue act begin June 21. Banks will process the charge, with deposits shown on monthly statements. counter checks are exempt. New postal rates follow, with second class mail rising July 1 and first class at July 6.
Corry merchants join the Nation-Wide chain in a grand opening set for Saturday June 18. Nearly 10 independent grocers in northwestern Pennsylvania join the chain, remodeling stores with new equipment as Nation-Wide expands from New England to the South and Midwest. President Lewis C. Shave cites benefits for housewives and communities, emphasizing low prices and quality merchandise through the nationwide system.
Titusville authorities hold Orion Ford and Stanley Ciel suspected of multiple chicken thefts near farms in the area. Local priests prepare for a summer retreat at St Bonaventure's seminary Allegany NY from June 71st to June 5th. A Corry girl reported missing was found with her father in the city. Chicago hosts the Republican national convention. action follows in CDT. A neighbor reports a farmer assaulting his wife with scalding injuries. investigation continues. A priest youth home anniversary features St Barnabas choir and Rt Rev John Ward address. A Findictot family child bitten requiring stitches. Farm dispute leads to police call. threats purportedly made. Sivantek of the Name Less Nine injures thumb in practice.
United Press reports Washington June 13 the Internal Revenue Service issued a refund of 274487.07 for estate taxes in favor of the estate of William Du Pont with Delaware Trust Company as executor. Other adjustments include 95613.51 for the estate of Joseph Seep. In Braddock Pennsylvania the Monongahela boatmen recovered the body of Peter Hartman 26 after both men drowned while swimming.
Kathleen O Farrell a two year old granddaughter of John Gourley living at 111 Hoffman avenue was seriously injured when struck by a car in front of the Gourley residence Friday evening. She suffered a fractured left collar bone severe contusions to both legs and possible internal injuries. X rays were taken to assess seriousness. The driver has not yet been reported to police. The child was resting comfortably at noon today.
Arthur Schaub received word today that he has passed the state life insurance exam and has been appointed licensed representative of New York Life Insurance Company. He will open a local agency and operate throughout the state, with plans for similar privileges in New York. He is well known locally and friends extend best wishes for his success.
Walker N Brenner age 30 and his wife Harriett 45 were found badly wounded in their York Pennsylvania home. Both suffered gunshot wounds to the head and were taken to Yorke Hospital in serious condition. Witness W G Bowman on the second floor heard shots after Mrs Brenner visited neighbors. A revolver lay under Mrs Brenner and police sought to reconstruct the scene and determine who fired. Brenner was a secretary of the local Red Cross and a prominent athlete in the city.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions unfamiliar English names such as Maillot and Moulkes and references a “Papin’ letter” in a party document. The passage is incoherent but suggests a discussion of naming conventions and a political document. Specific facts are scarce due to text corruption.
Pittsburgh dispatch from June 13 reports the Pennsylvania delegation to the Republican national convention arriving in Chicago with a three way split on prohibition. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh leaders push for repeal, while others back submision and some seek no change. Discussions include urging President Hoover’s view and planned repeal resolutions.
Mrs. Adelaide McKee aged 87 died Sunday morning at home 117 1 2 North Center street after a long illness. A Corry resident for many years and member of the Corry Baptist Church for 45 years she is survived by three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 p m from the Baptist Church with interment in Fine Grove cemetery.
Bishop Hugh C. Boyle of the Pittsburgh diocese will ordain 21 western Pennsylvania priests at St. Vincent College Latrobe next Sunday. Five deacons and 28 sub-deacons also will be ordained. Names include Daniel J McCullough McKeesport Arthur OShear Everson Ladislaus Kolakowski Ambridge Francis Stifter Garnegis Giles Krysmalski Donora Eugene Neubert Conrad Patrick Lucian Mallon Kenneth Hanes Gervase Chutis all of St Vincent Archabbey Latrobe.
The Spiritual Jubilee Singers of Chicago Illinois will perform at Wattsburg Methodist Church nightly except Saturdays for a week starting June 19. The group, known for previous local appearances, recently toured Can and drew large crowds. Services begin each evening at 8 with Rev Gibson as pastor.
Reverend Gilbert L. Boyd led memorial services in the Presbyterian Church attended by about one hundred members of the Odd Fellows and Lady Forwarding Rebekah Lodges. He preached on Pie Departed Friend and was joined by Miss Alice Messinger on organ as the choir accompanied the service.
Ambrose, 39, and Samuel Brown, aboard a U S Navy tanker, were rescued after their seaplane crash near Cape May. A radioman and field medical team aided the injured crew as rescue boats secured them in choppy waters. They were transported to St. Agnes Hospital, where doctors evaluated their injuries and recovered the survivors.
Mt Jowett area notes a man named Albert Wile 40 died after a week in hospital from injuries sustained in a speeding accident. The report praises the courage of bystanders and notes the event near Hallimore and Ch. as authorities investigate.
A mangled report notes two fatalities from separate crashes involving a motor vehicle. One victim, a 15yearold, died after colliding with another car while crossing a street. A second wreck left a bystander gravely injured as emergency crews responded at the scene.
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