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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1932
Page
6
A stormy week brings snow flurries across the city while tax deadlines loom on Tuesday March 1. Local meetings and court tributes mark civic life as political and business news run from Erie to Warren with tax policy and oil price updates.
Up to a hundred Knights Templar and their wives from northwest Pennsylvania are expected at the Meadville Warren and Corry commanderies district conclave in this city on Wednesday evening March 16. The Magonic Temple will host the event with social activities including dancing cards and lunch.
Erie March 12 The Lindbergh kidnapping flare focused on three Erie men seen in Miami Florida with a chill. They left Erie February 29 bound for Florida. Landlady gave two names. police notified New Jersey authorities. Miami police spotted the men in a Word sedan bearing an Erie license. The trio, ages 20 to 25, had no child with them.
Jamestown High School defeated Salamanca High 3-18 to claim the Chautauqua County Class A title and advance to the state meat in Buffalo. Allegany High edged Mayville 23-22 to secure the Cattaraugus County B title. A large Olean crowd, about 1,700, witnessed Jamestown's standout defense and strong performance on the court.
The Unity Trust and Savings Bank announced it will close, becoming the fourth Chicago area bank to liquidate. Notices to depositors said there is no sense in continuing if profits are unobtainable, with full deposits to be paid. deposits fell from millions to just over 300000 in a year.
The erminé and ptarmigda change their fur to white in winter as nature adapts. Arctic foxes also molt for camouflage.
A schedule of debates at Columbus High School highlights upcoming matches with Col umbus facing Corry and Lottaville high schools. Officials visiting include County Superintendent C. S. Knapp and others from the Harrisburg and Corry education divisions. Local notes mention illness causing absences, Pomona Grange’s financial remembrance honoring Mrs. Lelia Messenger, and upcoming 84th birthday events for townsman Charles Brown with fellow citizens Albert Fox and Charles Simpson also noted.
Scores from last night’s Cor ty Rod and Gun Club practice show individual totals from Oh Ea Si Pr Oh Tot and list shooters Meerdink Wallace Hulings G Lawson C Vole Welden Pitt Knapp French Voll with varied hits. Final tallies include 201 219 189 214 208 176 134 223 181 among participants.
The Pittsburgh Pirates will hold a tight workout today before leaving for Oakland to play a double header tomorrow with the Oakland club of the Coast League. The regulars tied with the Mannigans yesterday 5 to 5 in an 11 inning game.
A seven member family fled to the porch roof when a Grey fire started in their home in Pittsburgh. Neighbors summoned firefighters who carried the family down ladders as the blaze caused about $2,000 in damage. Gus Kurtas, 40, of Stowe Township, his wife and five children escaped safely, aided by nearby residents.
American Legion leaders appeal to home owners merchants and farmers to hire unemployed residents through odd jobs. About 60 men have found steady work. many more get part time relief through the Corry Relief Fund. Call 740 to arrange work. wage 30 cents an hour with minimum 30 cents. Both men and women eligible for short or longer jobs. Relief Fund tracks employment and asks employers to report placements.
Dairymen's League Cooperative Association reports a one cent February rise in milk returns for Corry and nearby producers with a total cash price of 1.20 and 5 1 2 cents for expenses. Buffalo prices also up to begin the week, signaling improving dairy markets and potential spring gains.
Arthur Barll ett of Erie County named defendant in a $10,000 suit by James B. and Maude Comstock of New Wilmington Pa. for the death of their son Fleming W. Comstock in a November 29 1920 Edinboro Pa airplane crash. Plaintiffs say Barlett was a student pilot acting without authority and that the crash occurred at low altitude while the plane was not properly sighted. The New Castle Aircraft Company owned the plane. The plaintiffs are represented by Aileen and Brahm of New Castle with attorney Jack Held also appearing.
A combined meeting of the Welfare and Health Departments of the Corty Woman's Club will be held at the club house on Mott street Monday evening. Mrs. John Ward and Miss Agnes Connell will lead the program with Corry school pupils followed by an illustrated lecture by J Kenneth Winter, secretary of the Erie County Anti Tuberculosis Society. Open to the Parent Teachers' Association and Woman's Club at 8 o clock.
Margery Eckhardt a 14 year old girl from Beaver Falls died at Providence Hospital after receiving severe burns to her face and body when her night clothes caught fire from an open fireplace last night.
Motor owners unsure how compulsory inspections affect stored or absent vehicles get this explanation from Benjamin commissioner of motor. Cars not in operation or not registered during the inspection may be inspected when placed in operation. Inspections can occur after the three month campaign ends. after March 1 a vehicle should be inspected at the nearest official station. Vehicles not in state during the campaign may be inspected after the period at the official station nearest the entry point into Pennsylvania.
United Press reports from Gettysburg Pa on March 12 that Mrs Inez Bridge, a teacher at Sweet Home school in Pleasant Township, led 28 pupils to safety as the ceiling began to fail. Moments after all exited the ceiling collapsed, ending the danger.
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A fragmentary OCR line mentions a citation and a meeting time around 5.00 P.M. It references a person named Baker and hints at an error or matter to be corrected. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear details or dates.
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