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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1938
Page
3
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Currie and Gizzle of Meadville, represented by Charles A Myers, completed a six crypt mausoleum for the Desmond family in St Elizabeth's cemetery. It honors Lawrence Kibler Desmond who died in a Sweden plane crash in 1936. The alabaster granite tomb features bronze doors, Tennessee marble interiors, stained glass, and a brick entrance plaza.
A proposed county tax and assessment review board, urged by Auditor James J Meldon, was deemed illegal by commissioners who said no statute provides for such a body and they lack authority to create it. The idea would have had monthly meetings to hear and rule on under or over assessments. officials plan to study Meldon’s broader audit report before acting. Meldon also indicated delinquents in occupational taxes could yield about $100,000 if pursued.
In Springfield Mass a German shepherd named wart weighs 12 pounds and stands 11 inches tall though over a year old. Siblings of the wart dog have grown to normal size, sparking curiosity about unusual canine development.
Warren June 30 among eighteen seriously wounded volunteers returning from the Spanish civil war to arrive in New York City Saturday. Frank Sewitz, 31, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sewitz of Mead Run near Youngsville, sailed in February 1937 and had been away about ten years. His sister says he joined the Loyalist troops and communications from Secretary Hull have reached the family about his return.
Seven Erie children have died from fireworks this year with three more burned after premature explosions. District Attorney Mortimer Graham and Sheriff Carl Kuppler voiced opposition to sales but lack state law to block them. Millcreek township permits sales for a 10 license. Harborcreek Waterford Corry North East Girard and No Girard ban or limit fireworks locally.
District bass streams will be crowded tonight and tomorrow as local anglers begin the season. The Anda River district reports heavy rains making many streams muddy though some areas may offer fair conditions on opening day. River conditions vary widely with rainfall around French Creek noted as a factor.
June 30 report states William Thornhill forty three of 22nd Street survived a deadly Pennsylva nia Turnpike subway crash that killed four passengers. He allegedly lost control after an attack of acute indigestion and struck a wall. Funeral services for four victims listed include Hdwara Suminski Rogala Nowak and Casimir Andrae. Fishing guidance notes live bait as waters clear.
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