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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1933
Page
6
Real summer weather and a City Park band concert set the tone this evening. Kinley and Rickerson returned with a 14 pound muselonge, 36 inches long, caught at Findley Lake in under five minutes.
Twenty farmers were discharged by Alderman Prank Guczkowski after failing to prove membership in a group that dumped milk at a South dairy. Charges of malicious mischief were dismissed with costs on the county. Several other hearings and a shooting incident related to the milk price war are noted, with Hewitt’s recovery ongoing.
Four people survived a Lake Michigan crash after ditching in the lake ten miles offshore. Mrs Rennie, mother of the children, was rescued earlier and treated. the three men clung to wreckage until exhaustion. Rennie’s wife provided encouragement as the survivors battled the cold waters and lifting waves. Coast Guard vessels scoured the area through the night with no sign of the wreckage or the plane.
United Press report from Tokyo quotes Emperor Hirohito stressing Japanese American friendship as vital for world peace. Foreign Minister Uchida backs strong economic ties, noting U.S. trade in Manchouquo rising and the open door policy remains, despite Japan's League withdrawal. The interview highlights mutual benefit, trade bonds, and commitment to stability in China and the Far East.
The Corry Woman's Club hosted a Twilight Tea on Mott Street under the board and officers. Guests enjoyed a full program led by Ina Austin Wieing with performances by Mrs. O W Bracken Lillian Barnes Mildred Monroe and others. A committee served tea sandwiches cakes and coffee in the garden with Mrs W H Howard as chair.
June 24 report states farmer Maynard Stoddard told state police a wild animal chewed his horse to death. Troopers joined a game hunt after sightings of an animal resembling a panther in the sparsely settled area around Allegheny National Park north of Bradford.
The W C T U institute drew strong audiences as Mrs Mildred Hubertz led talks on the prohibition issue and the institute’s purpose. Sylvia Bemis urged courage and faith while noting anti prohibitionists’ unmet hopes and shifting political dynamics. A Crusade Crucible drive seeks funds from old jewelry to support home protection laws.
Oil City residents learn the Pennsylvania National Guard will honor late Major General George C. Rickaria by naming a guardsmen encampment after him this summer. Rickaria, a local man who died January 15, rose from private to major general, enlisted July 1878, served in the Spanish American and World Wars commanding the 112th Infantry, and led the Federal Militia Bureau as chief receiving the service medal for overseas service.
The remains of Miss Harriett Groat will arrive in Corry Sunday morning from Renton Washington The body will be taken to Alexander Undertaking Parlors and remain there until 2 30 when a prayer service will be held Interment will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery Miss Groat died last Sunday at her Renton home She is a sister of the late Mrs J A Conner 843 East South Street The body will be accompanied by Miss Martha Groat also of Washington Friends and relatives may view the remains at Alexanders parlors.
The article notes a lively young people’s branch planning ongoing work and a request to repeat an afternoon program. Mrs. Sarah Stearns spoke on what the coming generation will think of us, challenging complacency about self respect. The committee thanks contributors for making the institute a success. Mrs. Bemis returned as secretary.
Miss Josephine Hicks of Spartansburg Pa wed Ralph Weicht of Corry Pa in St Thomas Church with Rev Francis Graves officiating. Attendants Miss Lillian Carroll and Arthur Lynch among ceremony details. reception at Brick House Tea Room followed by trip to Chicago for World’s Fair. The couple to reside at 39 East Bond Street Corry.}
Neenah Wisconsin reports Mrs Josephine Shackell has served as organist at St John’s Episcopal Church for more than fifty years, marking a long tenure and local parish continuity in the community.
Chris Golden is mentioned in a garbled note that references a dark event at a park area. The fragment lists names such as Mary and Jowse and hints at a brutal citation. Context is unreadable and specifics are unclear.
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