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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1938
Page
3
Incomplete OCR reads a violent incident involving a named person and local neighbors. Details are heavily garbled but indicate an assault occurred near a mill with possible involvement of a felon. Names and places are unclear due to text corruption.
City Council ordered postponement of Spring street sewer work until the West Pleasant Street line resumes. A five foot tile will stay on Spring while a 54 inch line is built on Pleasant. Delivery delays mean WPA supplied pipe for Pleasant street and staff reallocation to nearby road jobs.
Mrs J-45 Patterson hosted twelve members of the Mentor Club on South Center Street. After roll call led by Mrs Clara Boyd, a brief business meeting followed with president Mrs G E Bennett. Mrs Donald Wilcox delivered a well prepared review of Madame Curie by Marie Curie, discussing radium’s discovery and mankind’s benefit. Games by Mrs Frank Wilcox and social time concluded the evening. Next meeting is Monday March 21 at Mrs F C Howard’s home.
Funeral services were held at 2 30 p m from Davison Funeral home for Charles J Anderson who died Friday at the home of Mr and Mrs George King Went Church street Rev Perry F Haines officiated with Mrs Q F Johnson singing Face to Face and Good Night and Good Morning Interment in Pine Grove cemetery Bearers were Edward Anderson Vincent Anderson Arvid Anderson Oscar Vettenburg Elmer Vettenburg and Mrs Marion Liney Relatives and friends from Cleveland Ohio attended City balance 3674 95 City Treasurer Irene M Mullen reported a net balance of 3674 95 for February after receipts 4751 28 and disbursements 2704 00 The receipts included a 4000 short term loan from Citizens Waybank.
In Kane, March reports say Hamilton township school board employs Stacey Carter to escort students back to Morrison School after a strike. Parents of 17 pupils face fines for violating compulsory attendance law as their appeal to McKean County Court proceeds.
District Commander Henry Brown of Meadville will be the guest speaker at a Friday dinner marking the 19th anniversary of the Legion. Corry Post 865 and the Ladies' Auxiliary will host the event with a program featuring Brown and musical numbers.
Arrisburg reports U.S. corn exports up through February 5 1938 surpassing any year since 1922 23. From October 1 1937 to February 5 1938 more than 17 million bushels were shipped, nearing the four month total of the 1925 36 period. J Hansell French state secretary of agriculture notes potential total exports may exceed prior peaks.
Corry votes to retain membership in the Pennsylvania League of Third Class Cities with a 39 dollar dues bill for 1988. Local dues are 25 dollars plus 2 dollars per thousand population, estimated at 7,000 residents, with councilmen Nichols and Weaver supporting continued participation.
Judge James denies endorsing Tioga County lawyer and says joining the senatorial candidate would be impolitic. Gifford Pinchot shows no desire to back Davis or Owlett. John Sutherland is floated for lieutenant governor from Pittsburgh. Senator Joseph F. Guffey emerges as a mystery figure in state politics as Kennedy plans to enter the Democratic gubernatorial race with Edward Noel Jones and John L. Lewis tied to the campaign.
A mixed local report covers court matters, street projects, library plans, and public safety. Writings on a petition before city council, dog control actions, and upcoming Northwestern District Library meeting in Tituaville are noted alongside business updates from Willys-Overland Motors and Pennsylvania financial indicators. Uncertainty and early 20th century spellings mark the source.
City finances block police pay raise as Health Officer Flanigan seeks higher pay due to measles outbreak. Mayor Hepner presents petition but council defers a decision, citing strained finances while health duties and staffing needs are reassessed. Extra officers may assist health services temporarily.
Mir and Mrs Carl L Menton of 1086 North Cehler street celebrated a silver wedding anniversary at the United Brethren in Christ church. Leon VanTassel led the program with songs prayers and a specially composed piece. Attendants included Keith and Olivia Henton and many Sunday School members. The event ended with renewed vows by the couple as the church organist Miss Van Tassel performed plus a soda period and lunch for about 180 guests.
In Wallenburg Colorado an incident left Tony Amedie of Tories hobbling after shooting himself. Rough branches improvised as crutches were used as he received help following the self inflicted wound.
The article reports that no inquest is planned into a fatal crossing crash that killed two Erie County growers, Kahl and Sheridan, who were returning home after a meeting. It notes witnesses describe poor visibility and a collision with a Central passenger train near an unsafe crossing with three warning signs.
Eldred Patriarchal Lodge No WL L elects officers for the year its slate includes Glen Rickived as chief patriarch Ly Auer senior warden Henry Wood junior warden Guy E Rogers trustee C F Bush. Installation set for Monday March 14 with J M Kilmer BOD GP and Brie staff in charge.
An advertisement claims Bukest 25 provides relief for kidney disorders and nocturnal symptoms. It promises a 25 cent refund if it does not help, highlighting relief from frequent urination burning backache and excess acids. Available at Keister's Drug Store in Baltimore.
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