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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1929
Page
8
Anthony Shirak, 40, of Williamspond near Montrose Pennsylvania, shot his wife to death in their home around 10 am and then killed himself with a revolver. Their 19 year old son discovered the bodies, motive undetermined as police investigated.
Reports from Paris state German reparations experts have offered 115 000 dollars in addition to an unofficial annuity. Earlier figures cited 154 000 and 230 000 dollars. In Harrisburg a bill authorizing a study of travelling judges payments was approved and sent to the auditor general. Erie fire probes into a blaze at George Butts home on East Eleventh Street with multiple fires. neighbors reported warnings to evacuate.
The Women’s Corisuga Tempe Union met at 147 East Congress Street hosted by Mrs Cora Rove with Mrs Sitter in charge. Devotional exercises were led by Ms Blais Mrs Laster and Mrs Johnson. A rich program followed featuring poems by Blair and others including The Pirate’s Successor. Mrs Henry of Pie and Mrs Perkins offered readings in costume as St Patrick’s Day decor adorned the gathering with green white ribbons and mint favors.
State Treasurer Samuel S Lewis told Blair County Motor Club and Gasoline Retail Dealers Association in Altoona that raising the gasoline tax to four cents now would prompt further demands. He warned the Legislature would then face a future seven cent tax.
Jamestown March 15 A car was removed from the Jamestowne quick Corporation salesroom under unusual circumstances and later found abandoned on Jolfax street. Two men entered the showroom to view two cars, one a large sedan and the other a light coupe. The party considered a trade in on a 1924 sedan and sought dealer plates to move the vehicle. A third man showed interest in the lighter coupe and offered to drive his companion to Chautauqua Avenue. both men left and did not return. The car was found abandoned the following afternoon.
Miss Mary Lou Bates20 passes after operation at Corry hospital. Resident most of her life, born Concord Township January 19 1878. Survived by mother Katherine Bates and four siblings. Funeral from her mother’s home West Church Street Monday afternoon at 1810 led by Rev. Storgie with burial at McCray cemetery.
By coming here for cemetery memorials you obtain the exact shape size and color of monuments or markers and save salesmen commissions. Starr Granite and Marble Works at 104 Washington St Corry Pa advertises direct selection and ordering.
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