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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1933
Page
8
March 25 newsletter notes numerous local visits and travels. Ruth Mattison, Donna Clarke, Lavern DeJean, Glen Donaldson, and others appear with relatives in Corry, Union City, Warren, Grand Valley, and Guys Mills. The item also records a bridge club gathering, prayers and services for Truman Lillie, and several residents visiting or hosting relatives across the region.
Twenty six members of the Meihourst Ladies All Society met at the home of Mrs. Albert Kearns for an afternoon of scripture readings and songs. Mrs. Jennie Brown presided. readings included The Harvests of the Heart and Help from the Sanctuary. A note of St Patrick's Day songs, a kitchen fund gift, and a future program by Mrs. Lillian Schermerhorn followed.
Peiping dispatch reports that Japanese planes bombed a Roman Catholic church at Chien Chang Ying inside the great wall south of Lengkou Pass. Noncombatants were killed and nine wounded, with skirmishing and artillery activity near Kupetkou and Hisifengkow and near Sttanhatkwan where the wall reaches the sea.
The hearing over the Prescott deathbed will continues as contesters Mary and Josephine Prescott seek to probate a separate 1937 document. Judge J Orin Waite presides while witnesses recount the late Charlee W Prescott s mental state and recognition of visitors at Hamet hospital amid questions of competency.
Llewellyn A. Banks former publisher of the Medford News and his wife were indicted by a grand jury on first degree murder charges in the death of Constable George Prescott. Prescott was shot at Banks's home when officers attempted to serve a warrant over alleged ballot theft. Banks, once a Cleveland fruit broker, had lived in Riverside California. The same grand jury also indicted Henrietta Martin and two male associates of the Good Government Congress for an attempted horsewhipping of Leon ard Hull, Jacksonvilie editor.
In Kalamazoo Michigan authorities say they will file murder charges against Mrs Murrare Frittiny and Cendy Calloway connected with the flogging death of 16 year old Margaret Brittan. The girl reportedly lapsed into unconsciousness for six weeks before dying. Both women face assault with a dangerous weapon charges related to the girl’s brother Sylvester age 17. Calloway already faced a nine to ten year prison term.
Pittsburgh University football star John Michael Mike Sebastian disclosed his secret marriage to his Sharon, Pennsylvania bride in a divorce petition filed in Coby men Pleas court. The couple wed on March 4, 1991, and she left him for her parents in Sharon after the ceremony. Sebastian, a Pitt halfback who rushed 42 yards against Notre Dame last season, still has one more year of eligibility.
Jamestown March 25 The body of Guarat A. Erickson 24 Inretrth Street was found by a freight train crew beneath the West Third Street bridge. The man had been killed by a train and lay dead for hours, with his left leg severed and his face crushed. Investigators believe a fast freight No. 78 struck him as it passed through the city around 7:26 pm. The body was identified by his automobile license. his wife Nellie Erickson had died years earlier.
Frank Bi Daniels of Union City pleaded guilty in federal court to impersonating a prohibition agent. Judge Schoonmaker gave six months to pay costs and placed him on probation adding leniency. Daniels, represented by Miles B. Kitts, was charged after testimony showed he approached residents under the guise of a prohibition officer and allegedly charged a coat without paying.
Los Angeles reports that 21-year-old Hamtramck high school star Joseph W. Waraski was released on two years probation after pleas from Mayor Frank Murphy and Detroit residents. Judge Robert M. Kenney ordered him to return to his parents following his arrest for holding up Rafael Insunza with a cigarette-case pistol.
Rumors say the Celtics will open a series with a rival team in New York after leaving Madison Square Garden. Reported results mention several boxers and locations including Eau Claire and New York with mixed outcomes and disputed titles.
Mare 26 Edward Olejowski 18, son of Mr and Mrs John Olejowski of 13 West Doughty street, was found semi conscious under a barge behind his home by its father yesterday afternoon. He was taken to Brooks Memorial Hospital in a city ambulance with both feet badly frozen and weakened from several days without food. His condition was listed as critical. Police in Dunkirk and nearby towns had searched since Sunday.
Fresno March 29 Union Press Stam reports central California winery owners oppose 3.2 percent alcohol wine labeling. W. Harkleroad of A. Mattel winery says 3.2% wine would be junk, residue from distillery would yield higher alcohol, while K. Arakelian of Madera argues naturally fermented wines could be sold to beverage makers who would dilute alcohol further. They note California wines typically run 10 to 12 percent dry and up to 20 percent sweet, vintage wines fortified to prevent vinegar.
The appellate division of the Supreme Court in Rochester unanimously affirmed the conviction of Fred Olson a Blackville lumberman who killed his wife with a baseball bat in June 1931. Prosecuting witnesses and counsel’s argument are noted, with Olson sentenced to twenty years to life in Auburn prison.
A garbled early report notes political and legal matters involving a mayoral term, a fine, and the Pitts committee in council sessions. It mentions a likely government action, a detriment case, and a six million or similar sum referenced after a noted incident.
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