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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1932

Page

8

Erie girl abducted and assaulted near Ripley NY

A 14 year old Erie girl was kidnapped and attacked by an unidentified man Sunday, forces from State and county authorities plus North East physicians confirmed. She was found by M L Partish in a wooded area northeast of Ripley with wrists and ankles cut by wire bonds and torn clothing. Authorities searched North East, state police and county. The suspect described as middle aged drove off with the girl after claiming to have a daughter in need of care.

Erin Erie Ripley N.Y M. L. Partish Sherman North East Suh Peach Streets Tomoble Clnb

Close Bidding For Coal For Schools

Eight coal dealers submitted proposals to furnish the Corry School District I with about ten cars of bituminous and three of anthracite for the coming term. Proposals were discussed by the Board of Education, with members present including President Smith and Supt. Dewey. Proposals were referred to the property committee for tabulation and report. Routine business followed, including read and approved minutes, and May financial reports. The superintendent noted 1385 enrollment for 1931-32, 199 perfect attendances, and 21 pupils in summer school, with plans for increased enrollment. The board authorized purchases for next year, start-term loans, and release of $15,000 in depository bonds. Tax collection details and exonerations were reviewed, with actions for continued collection and bond handling. The board addressed teacher payment concerns and clarified the payment plan, extending thanks for community donations to school publications and free dental services. Bills were allowed and paid.

Corry Board of Education Smith Brown, Curtis, Hillstrom and Bennett Ralph 5. Deway C. H. Geiger C. J. Farnham Columbus W. L. Trill N. Cohen & Sons Hammond Elevator Co Wade L. Blakeslee Spartansburg Butler Consolidated Coal Company Butler Clyde EB. Sper Coal Co Pittsburgh Fort Pitt Coal & Coke Company Dewey Mar~ Blanden May McCormick Sheen Hillstrom Westley Smith Street Sti Care Journal Hi Times

Plant's Worth Recognized as Appermine Greens

The article notes collards recently earning status among prized greens such as turnip tops and spinach, once dismissed as pestiferous weeds. It remarks that collards were brought to respectability by African American communities and now hold a valued place in regional cuisine.

Nation Wide Stores opens Saturday with local mergers

A grand opening for Nation Wide Stores is planned for Saturday June 18 with low prices on nationally advertised goods. Merged grocers include Corry J Spencer W J Wilcox Washington Market Calanus Lynn Gordon & Son Spring Creek Donaldson Brothers Union City F R Chesley and more. The chain emphasizes owner involvement and local control while offering large buying power and store refreshes.

Nation Wide Corry Mr. J. Spencer W. J. Wilcox Washington Market Calanius Lynn Gordon & Son Spring Creek Donaldson Brotherg Union City F. R. Chesley Nation Wide Stonee Petnisylvania Smith & Horton Company Warren Oli City Astural Witte

Attempt At Hold Up West Of City Fails

Police investigated a suspected holdup near the Union City Corry road intersection but found no trace of suspects. Reports say a man lying by the highway groaned and was possibly a decoy while accomplices hid nearby. Patrols visited the scene and area hospitals to locate the injured person, but no victim was found.

Ewnerdam Road Union City-Corry Col Carey Twin Grits Corry Erie Huwgerdam Wigin Road Thin Ily Brown Burlingame Tyson City

Missionary Societies End Work of Year at M and Church

The joint meeting of the Womans Time and Peregn Missionary Societies closed sessions for the year yesterday at 3 PM in the M and Church parlors. Elections are planned for fall. The mite box opening featured Mrs Elma Gordon and Mrs Albert Anderson guiding the event, with a program including vocal solos, readings, and refreshments served by Mrs Hattie Mason and committee.

Womans Time Peregn Missionary Societies Ofelock Elma Gordon Albert Anderson A. O. Janason H. Heath Elizabeth Janet Damon Janet Foster Marjorie Young Hattie Mason

Nation Wide Stores Buy Power Boosts Regional Reach

From the experience of successful Nation Wide Stores in many sections of the county. He benefits from the frantic buying power of this group of about 6 000 stores, which as the third largest buying power in the country.

Garden Department of Woman's Club Meets

The Garden Department of the Corry Woman's Club held a meeting at the club house yesterday afternoon with ff reen members in attendance. Roses were the focus of the after noon study as Mrs Rostets spoke on The Variety of Roses. Mrs Harrison Keppel discussed Care of Roses and Mrs W E Mathews presented a paper on Care Of Shrubs. Miss Mslle Keafe displayed ten varieties of roses for study. A lunch of cake with strawberries and tea was served.

Corry Woman's Club Ffreen B. HB. Rostets Harrison Keppel W. E. Mathews Mslle Keafe

Sisters and Children Share In Big Estate

Pittsburgh June 14 A will filed today for probate leaves an estate of 110000 in trust for Frederick McClain and creates a 30000 trust for three sisters Rose Nellie McClisin and Mrs Mary M Jackson. The remainder goes in trust for three years for the children John James and Evaline McClain.

Pittsburgh Frederick McClain Glbaonia Rose Nellie McCisin Mary M.jackson John James Evaline McClain

Three Concert Groups Coming to Corry Church

Announcement of three groups visiting First Meth Gilat Holstopsl church in Corry. The Diamond Jubilee Quartet will perform spirituals on Sunday June 2 at 4 p.m. to allow attendance by all, with plans for an additional plantation program the following week. The St Clair Family of ten will also perform Sunday evening July 3. Piney Woods Quartet from Mississippi is slated for a later sacred concert of negro spirituals, last seen in town three years ago. Each concert expected to draw capacity crowds and admission is free.

Corry Diamond Jubilee Quartet Isnown Ti Ja St. Clair Piney Woods Mississip

Akron Dirigible Holds Fire Amid Cloudy Skies Over Parris Island

Commander C. B. Rosendahl said the U S Navy airship Akron would likely not resume flight to Lakehurst New Jersey this morning due to low ceiling and dense cloudiness. The craft, en route from the Pacific coast, arrived late yesterday to take on fuel and supplies.

United Ress Marine Base Parris Island C. B. Rosendahl U.S. Navy Akron Lakehurst N. J Rosendahl Pacific Coast

World fertility estimates on land use distribution

Scientists estimate that forty percent of Earth's land would be desert if barren, forty percent cultivable, and twenty percent poor grazing and marsh, forest, waste and high mountains. There is no agreement on the exact portion that remains inhabitable.

Unclear fragment prompts next-week ruling and costs

Fragmentary notes reference Butler, Kline-Succey, and Gross with jury and venue mentions. It hints at a scheduled next week proceeding and potential costs or quitted matters involving Charles F. and others in Pittsburgh.

Butler Gous Gross Pitt Pittsburgh Erty Charles F

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