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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1934
Page
8
A scrambled paste of local items mentions 119 dollars in class play funds, traffic ordinance debates, maple sugar expectations for an April harvest, and Sons of the American Legion with 43 members. It references crime, politics, court actions, labor matters, and social news involving Harrisburg, West Virginia University figures, and local business.
Leo Goldsmith aged 29, once head of Dulop Clothes Shop, was found dead in his van on Lyman Boulevard Buffalo. A garden hose attached to the exhaust pipe ran through the rear window to the seat. Police say illness and despondency likely caused the self inflicting death. He previously managed Snyfier Hat Shop and other outlets in Erie before moving to Burtite a year earlier. The couple had three children.
A post nuptial event honored Mr and Mrs Louis Sexton at the home of Mr and Mrs Hugh Sexton in Higin on Sunday. Guests from Wattsburg Union City Corry and Warren shared music by Vert Walker Ruth Green Oliver Sexton and others. The couple wed March 1 at Rigin Methodist church and received many gifts.
Kane May 27 David Howells the last surviving veteran of the Civil War for Kane died Sunday at 2 a.m. at his home 112 Day son street in his ninety two healthailing years. He served in the Union Army for three years and three months and his health had been impaired since Christmas Day 1920. He remained president of Holgate Brothers Company until death and was honorary state moderator of the Congregational church for six years. W D Davis of Kane serves as temporary moderator.
An old advertisement touts Thompson's Barasma Tablets as cleansing kidneys and eliminating poisons. It claims benefits include relief from headaches dizziness rheumatic pains and general toxins, urging readers to buy 506 at drug stores.
Sparta borough notes a CWA funded Community Hall nearing completion with artistic wall and ceiling panels. A Union City sander aided progress, while Lynn Titus donated labor and funding. The project, near finish, promises a new public space for Sparta and surrounding area.
Union City reports two candidates for Erie County school superintendent. Incumbent B R Hadlock seeks another term. Opposing candidate is Prof John Jenkins, current open schools head. A county meeting is set at Erie Courthouse for April 10 to elect a legally qualified superintendent for the upcoming term.
March 27 news reports a campaign to deter trespassing on all Pennsylvania railroad property. The drive targets company property in Ol City and vicinity. Patrolman Martin Haugh says trespassing has caused accidents and fatalities. efforts will continue to apprehend offenders and prosecute. Ten alleged offenders were ordered before Alderman Homer R. Lane, each fined 110. A Cleveland man died. burial at Rose Hill cemetery. The funeral included his son Frank Cook and daughter Mrs. Carrie Stasick, plus relatives and friends from Cleveland and Union City. The federal party visited the Bapingham home, a relative of W. P. Bapingham. John Cook visited the Burlingham home in late Fall.
Mar 27 the Wit Brothers Clothing store at 100402 Wialey Street Kane was entered Sunday night. A quantity of merchandise was taken including twelve suits of cloth, gloves, work sweaters, jackets, and two large wardrobe suitcases. Entry was gained by climbing over a private garage roof and shedding a window. A hitchhiker in a brand new outfit, arrested Monday afternoon at Johnson, reportedly evaded police earlier.
George P. Manworth secretary of the Warren Bank and Trust Company dies at Warren General Hospital Sunday evening after an illness of less than a week. He was a highly respected community member and long time public servant.
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