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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1933
Page
6
Police confiscated alcohol and liquor in a May arrest tied to a Jamestown gum-runner. Village updates include traffic checks on West Main Street, boisterous theater and radio acts, and upcoming church and hospital events. Officials report hospital patients, school attendance, and state educational estimates as parts of a broad June community roundup.
Corry youths at Fort Washington Maryland CCC forest camp share letters home describing Washington sightseeing and camp life. Hubert Welden recounts passes, a Washington Monument visit, and a trip to the Capitol while preparations for camp include issued clothing and daily inspections.
A $4,500 settlement was reached in the negligence action filed by Mrs. Bertha DeVine of Sinclairville against Paul Wiggers of North Clemer after testimony began in Siprem Court. The 1932 accident near Sinclairville killed Lisle DeVine, husband of the plaintiff, when a Wiggers car struck him while he led a horse along the highway. The car, owned by John Wiggers, sustained damage, and the fatal injuries prompted the suit. Attorney Emamett H. Ross represented the plaintiff and George M. Blackmon the defense. A separate no cause of action verdict was returned in a subsequent case involving Benjamin Seeman.
Jamestown June 14 A freak accident at a highway repair site near Stockton left Leonard Alvin Horton 29 Niobe dead after the crane boom on a truck contacted a high tension line. The 4400 volt current killed him instantly while coworker Vallantine escaped danger by staying in the truck cab. Witnesses credited rubber tires with saving Vallantine from harm.
In Isane near Kene borough a fire destroyed an eight room frame dwelling owned by John Bizjall on Highland road Tuesday afternoon. Rescue Hose company answered a fire alarm but water supply ran low and a nearby well could not be found quickly. A defective chimney is blamed for starting the fire at about one o'clock. Fire Chief John Valentour responded by roadster after summoning Rescue.
The low mood supper served at the Veterans of Foreign Wars home by the Ladies Auxiliary last evening pleased about fifty guests. Mrs. Merle Haskell chaired arrangements and the repast was well served. Following dinner, guests enjoyed cards and a pleasant visit, with announcement of an upcoming ice cream social.
Seattle's Children's Orthopedic Hospital collected about $7,000 in pennies and other small coins. The drive lasted about a day and a half as volunteers counted the coins at a downtown bank using a counting machine.
A multi casualty crash near Warren Ohio killed Walter Goff a Pittsburgh attorney and Mrs Sam Oberman of Titusville aged 61 while injuring Aaron Oberman and Gilbert Desquitter. Oberman's condition remained critical though later stated fair. The collision occurred at the junction of U S Route 222 and Ohio Route 46 as both cars traveled at speed.
United Press reports in Harrisburg say Governor Pinchot is seriously considering calling the General Assembly into special session next month with July 17 tentatively set. He is in Washington conferring with federal officers. Supporters urge action on the old age pensions amendment to avert missing the November ballot. amendments must be advertised 90 days before election.
Report describes a collision at Cole Brook about 18 miles from the state line between Warren and Ashtabula. The Oberman family and others were notified and traveled to the scene while relatives remained in the city. The driver is not blamed, family insists it was not due to speed. Mortimer McMahon and Mary Ann left for Chicago to attend the World's Fair in 1929 era context.
West Main Street, once quiet, sees two new enterprises as R R Powers and Lawrence Hammond take over the former J R Graves property and remodel it for wholesale beer distribution. Powers, formerly an upholstery shop operator, and George Mallonix plan openings including billiards and deli counter in the Mlttner Meat Market building.
Miss Warner Gimofu, county organizer, visited the city yesterday afternoon to organize a Loyal Temperance Legion junior department of the WCTU. The next meeting is moved to Monday afternoon at 2730 prelock in the MFi Church basement. Children aged seven to fourteen are urged to join.
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