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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1932
Page
7
Graham announced no prosecution will follow the discovery of a few-days-old infant found in Hotel Antler Corry. Authorities say the child’s death cannot be proved murder and the baby was likely abandoned years ago. The mother, an unwed girl, lived in Corry and later moved to Cleveland.
A piano recital by Mrs. Clarence E. Shoop’s pupils at the Methodist Episcopal church featured performances by AbyLim Orchestra and a talk by Dr. LeRoy B. Campbell on music education and the arts. Examinations awarded to Bernice Taylor, Devi Bergman, Phylis Lindsley, Gertrude Johnson, Martha Bulivers, Robert Lamona, Gerald Hemmond, Richard Wagner, Wayne Mahaffey, with many other participants listed.
The governor outlined a 14 point program to the legislature to address a drop in state income from late receipts, taxes, corporations, estates, and motor fees. He urged economies and proposed funding options, leaving final decisions to lawmakers. Sixty five House bills covered unemployment relief, salaries, an elective attorney general, and Sunday amusements.
June 28 Bril detectives arrested two men, James McNamara and Ari Wearat, for stealing 21 chickens from coops near 1th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Detectives Heisler and Wagler tacked the trail to a Pennsylvania Avenue address. The pair admitted the theft but offered no light on the fate of the remaining poultry.
Three robberies over the weekend left miscreants with about 460 in cash and valuables, raising city losses to around 506. Notable thefts included 325 from Stanley Kobielski at 515 East 28th street, 25 cash and two diamond rings, a wrist watch and a yellow gold ring from William Lawry at 2718 Wayne Street, entry via unlocked window, and a pass key used at the front door. A Wayne Hotel break-in at Fourth and State saw J C Stevens report a bag of ladies wear stolen from his room.
A long married couple marked their 58th wedding anniversary at their home today. Residents for many years, they are surrounded by friends who extend congratulations on this milestone occasion.
The St Clair Family Gospel Band will perform at 7 45 Sunday evening at First Methodist Episcopal Church. The program includes religious songs quartets readings and a Gospel message. The family of ten travels nationally and features eight children on instruments and voices, youngest two and six year olds on drums. A silver offering will cover expenses and the public is invited.
The seventy fifth Whipple reunion gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jules in Columbus PA with about thirty four present. Officers for the coming year were named: president Rhoda Vamps vice president Allen Wilson secretary treasurer Ozio Vanps historian Bertha Jukes. program Mae Borgerding. Afternoon program included prayer minutes recitations reading song and more. Next meeting set for last Saturday in June 1938 at Holdukes Bear Lake PA.
Congressman Milion W. Shreve issued a statement declaring wholehearted support for the Republican platform adopted at Chicago. He said his stance aligns with the national platform for his re election bid and rejected reports of exceeding it. Shreve has been in Erie and plans to return to Washington later this week. Alberta Sandquist returned to Evie after visiting her sister and friends.
Judgment for 1021.92 was awarded against Jamestown Amusement Co Inc owner of Shea's Theatre in a Supreme Court action brought by Union Trust Company as receiver of Canton Amusement Corp. Judge Alonzo G. Hinitley delivered the ruling after both sides submitted. Counsel for the defendant were Rafferty and partners of New York City. Receivers were represented by Lynn R. Van Vinck and Allen B. Bangar of Jamestown.
Pay June 28 Jamen Murphy a 20 year old Pittsburgh youth was killed last night after being drawn into the backwash of the launch Miss Pittsburgh in the Allegheny River. Two bystanders pulled him from the water and rushed him ashore. He died later at a local hospital.
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