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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1938
Page
3
Mrs. Josephine Grande of 204 West 18th Street was duped by a Gypsy woman about 26 years old with dark hair who promised quick wealth. The scheme involved concealing money in a stocking and using pins and needles for luck, ending with Grande discovering rags instead of riches and contacting police.
William Gilbert Buchanan alias James Sutton, 32, is held in Warren county jail in default of 1500 dollars bond to await the next term on a false pretense charge. He pleaded not guilty before Justice Claris B Nelson, waiving a hearing. Buchanan is accused of offering 1200 dollars in exchange for a ring from Kirberger Jewelry store. He was arrested in Dayton Ohio and brought here Friday evening by county jail warden Ernest Heroline and officer Werace Oulrd.
Claudine McCall, wife of William Pierce McCall, describes her husband’s capture and confession after being taunted and kept in seclusion. The report notes her limited access to him during imprisonment and mentions his transgressions against James Cash of Princeton Bla.
Regular Democrats in Erie and Warren counties react to two recent appointments linked to Sen. Joseph F. Guffey. John Carney becomes WPA supervisor in Erie, replacing Mercer, while Warren sees postmaster James K. Bell ousted and Donald R. Briggs named acting postmaster. Local leaders warn of further party reprisals as protests reach the state chairman.
A Corry woman died February 17 leaving an estate valued at 4100 dollars. Letters of administration were granted Saturday by Register of Wills Carlton W. King. Three nephews Ray B. Church of Erie Ora Church of Clymer and Jay P. Church of Warren were named as next of kin.
A large turnout of Stanford Hose firemen attended the first summer picnic at Sekerak's Grove. The sporty program featured softball and horseshoe pitching, with sandwiches served as part of an enjoyable afternoon for all attendees.
Charles N. Kistler aged 4 of 70 Spruce Street died instantly in the garage behind his home from two self inflicted gunshot wounds. A Pennsylvania Railroad employee, he had suffered a months long illness and nervous breakdown, with his condition noted as acute shortly after 4 PM yesterday.
The Bradford Hospital addition is nearing completion with a $100000 unit funded by Thomas H. Kennedy. equipment is in place including the X ray department moved. Superintendent Raymond Hosford says a formal opening for public inspection will be announced once the building is finished.
A local farmer reports late frosts and cool weather have delayed grass growth across farms, leaving the 1938 hay crop significantly below last year’s. Despite a 1937 surplus on many farms, hay yields this year are expected to be modest. Corn oats potatoes and other crops are progressing but hampered by unseasonable weather. Hot weather is needed in the drying season to advance the 1988 harvest.
The Fifth Annual Convention of the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association meets at Bedford Springs from June 30 to July 2. Attendees include Interstate Commerce Commission and Public Utility Commission representatives to discuss federal and state motor truck regulation. The agenda emphasizes technical aspects of motor truck transportation with several group meetings scheduled for morning and afternoon.
Republican nominee James Will will deliver the principal address at the State Controllers Association convention set for August 28 to 26. Officials discussed joint events with the State County Commissioners Association at Conneaut Lake and a possible joint banquet with Judge James as speaker. An official invitation was sent by Controller Harvey M. Willis. convention sessions will be at the Press Club.
Rarotongan natives from the South Sea islands place graves in various home areas including kitchens where tombstones may double as tables.
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