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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1932
Page
6
A fragment from Erie area news notes a youth death labeled an accident, plus a mix of local items including election notices, school census, radio coverage of conventions, and upcoming public events. The jumbled text references a Corry boy, local planning, and various civic activities.
Alston Chase 21 died after slipping on wet grass while brandishing a hunting knife as if to stab himself. Investigators say the wound below the heart caused internal hemorrhage, death occurred about 3 to 4 p.m. at Corry hospital. Authorities continue checking unexplained circumstances while confirming accident status. Chase is survived by his wife, infant, parents, three brothers, and five sisters. Funeral services set for Thursday at Davison's Funeral Home with interment at a cemetery.
Largely attended funeral services for Mrs Adelaide McKee a well known Corry resident were held at 1 pm at the Baptist Church where she attended. Rev E L Hank officiated with choir assist. Interment followed at Pine Grove cemetery with bearers Chamber Olds George Thomas A N Goldfinch CS Monroe Glen Guusfreliit and W F Miller. Relatives and friends from Sherman Carlagius and Corry attended.
A one year old boy, Vittle George Darnofatt, ran into the side of an automobile driven by Mrs. Mary Schmidt on Main Street near Plant No. 2, suffering a fracture of the right leg and severe bruises. He was taken to Corry hospital for treatment. The driver reported the child bolted into the path of the car, struck by the running board as it passed.
Rev Victor A. Rule former Phoenix pastor and once hailed as the most useful man in Arizona asked permission to withdraw from the ministry. The Pittsburgh Presbytery formally accepted Rule's resignation from Edgewood Presbyterian Church and a judiciary committee began consideration of his request. Rule cited circumstances affecting the welfare of the Church of Christ and the Edgewood congregation voted unanimously to accept the resignation.
Residents of Palo Alto were awakened by a strong earthquake at 1 50 a m today. The tremor lasted several seconds but caused no apparent damage in the area.
Richard Marvin, described as demure, visited Erle mid afternoon to consult an oculist for eye care.
The Emmanuel Guild of Emmanuel Church plans a Friday evening carnival at Parts Mall with vaudeville acts by local talents including Mrs. Mary Roberts Tex Mecusker Bernies Belknap Merrill Wilcox and others. The event benefits the church and features booths for home baking palm reading bingo refreshments and more. Mrs C A Pain chairs the committee.
Complaints from Penmerry owners on Wing Bsr Congres street arise over alleged damage to gardens caused by school children playing near the Junior High games. Residents claim adults passing near the field contribute to wear and urge the Board of Education to erect a protective fence around the school athletic field. Residents B Harvey and George Kumier of East Congress Street report their properties abutting the area in question.
Funeral services for James Pedra were held at Davison's Funeral Home at 9 30 this morning, conducted by Rev Francis Graves of St Thomas Church. Interment followed in St Thomas cemetery. Bearers named Tony Jackson Charles Cardinal George Stegler and Gus Dakoras.
An OCR fragment describes a Chinese quarter outside the Tartar City with a wide street. It mentions Lie xcent Chun Mengage, a tall wall, and a crude pavement lined with shops and houses, deterioration evident as dwellings thin out toward the edges.
Amid fog and dust the scene shifts through crowded alleys where dogs, pigs, and gaunt figures mingle with the poor. Amos and Walter Lamoult chase wealth, while Gomez plots with a hidden basket device as Burney and a Chinese doctor loom in Bangkok.
A fragmented account describes the Bagley Whitney nuptials with details on attire, decor, and participants. The ceremony, officiated by Paul Weaver of North East, mentions bridesmaids and a valiant display of honey suckles and white bells, suggesting a midline celebration.
The fragment describes a social event at Unrein City with Mrs Bu Foil and Mr Thorn among attendees. Mentions Glenn Umnihn, Hagley, Mrs D, Virgil and Edward B Sundlary, with plans for a Sunday meeting and evening reception at Walter Pr Built.
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