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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1931
Page
6
United Press reports June crop survey shows peaches ahead of 1930 and near double, oats barley alfalf apples pears above June 1 averages, winter grains behind, rainfall above normal, corn outlook excellent despite wet planting, egg and meat prices below average.
A light shower and heavier downpour were reported in nearby areas with a cloud burst near Warren. Local DMV data show 44 driving permits revoked, 38 licenses suspended, and 76 licenses restored during the reviewed week. A Buick coach damaged by a car driven by Charles W. Daniels of Erie on North Center Street. no injuries reported.
General Charles Clement of Sunbury, ill in University of Pennsylvania Hospital for a month, will undergo an operation this afternoon. Dr Leon Jones cited improvement and a favorable outcome expected. Clement, former Pennsylvania National Guard commander and first commander of the Knights Templar of Pennsylvania, is father of W Clement, vice president of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Gen W Reily of Harrisburg Pa was chosen as director of the Northern Central Railway a Pennsylvania Railroad subsidiary. Reily serves as president of Harrisburg National Bank and sits on the Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank board.
Dr J S Leon huardt develops an internal medicine called HEM-ROID tablets to treat piles caused by bad blood circulation. After 1,000 patients, 960 cured, Keister's Drug Store offers money back if misery persists.
Union City third baseman Wrank Chaffee broke a leg in the ninth inning collision while attempting to steal second from Corry. He received splints and was taken to the Davison ambulance. expected recovery is ten to twelve weeks. An early benefit game with Nameless Nine vs Union City Independents is arranged.
Local items report Grisman moving to a Grant Smith farm near Wrensburg and visits by the Skellie families from Windhey Lake. Others include hospital updates for Mrs. Amy King kin, Virginia Gumnick burial, birth of Donald Frederick Griffin, and various visits across Erie, North East, Waterford, and Fairview. Indictment and plea in FrenEn Creek area noted, plus farm manager Ben Griffin and family visits.
The plant was introduced to a garden in Yosemite National Park years ago but has since crowded out native species. Efforts are underway to remove it as an undesired presence from the park.
Mr and Mrs N Tray Gillette announce the wedding of their daughter Roberta Gillette to Dr Watson Harmon of McConnellsville Ohio on Wednesday the 24th at 1 o clock at the home of the bride's parents on East Smith Street.
Bev. NH Matt Ynseer asstriet superintendent will preside at the United Brethren Church quarterly conference in this city Thursday evening. The chief business to be discussed includes election of a delegate to the annual conference. All women are urged to attend.
A man beached on a sand bar in French Creek about three miles north of Cochranton was found by campers. Coroner Byham investigated but could not identify him. The deceased, about 10 years old, wore a vest and shirts with rubber-soled shoes and glasses. No foul play suspected. drowning considered cause. Funeral director Lawrence McCabe to handle remains. interment at Cochranton cemetery possible. Also report of John Brass, 10, struck by lightning at Bingewater Park.
Three persons, including Mr and Mrs Lesile Upperman of Columbus and A W Derr of Corry R D, were injured when their car overturned east of Migin Sunday evening after the driver failed to complete a turn. Mrs Upperman suffered back injuries and cuts. Derr sustained a deep facial wound.
At West Main street extension a Nashville bound car was hit by an eastbound P.R.R. flier Friday about eight p.m. G. W. Maxwell of Spring Creek, the driver, escaped injury though the vehicle stalled on the tracks. The car belonged to E. W. Maxwell of Nashville, Tennessee. The brother, driving at the time, was alone in the car and attempted to push it off the rails as a train bore down, but there was no time.
In Lansing Michigan on June 14, William Ellow ard 24 attempted to rescue his two nieces Marion McCoy 13 and Gladys McCoy 13 from the Grand River at Waverly Park. Howard McCoy 17 jumped in to help and also drowned, while William Ellow ard and Gladys died before aid could reach them. Marion McCoy survived. Waldo Chase 19 watched and later tried to reach the scene but cramps and drowning prevented action.
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