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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1939

Page

8

Haynes Paroled in Death Car Case

George Haynes, 67, of Washington Township, was paroled for two years by President Judge Miles B. Kitts after a conviction for involuntary manslaughter in the hit and run death of Jack Quinn and injury of Harpin Parker near Erie on February 23, 1938. He must refrain from operating a motor vehicle on public highways and pay court costs by September, or serve the sentence in Erie County Jail. Haynes maintained he did not drive the car as the judge sharply questioned his defense.

Erin Marth Jacke Quinn McKean George Haynes Washington Township Miles B. Kitts Haynes Erie County Quin Ind Harpin Parker Kitts Hirt

North East Woman Cited for Neglect in Court

Genevieve Sherwood, 92, of North West, was cited in North East on charges of neglecting her five children aged three to twelve. Judge Miles B. Kitts deferred sentence and released her pending court-ordered home condition checks. She pleaded guilty after testimony that she neglected the children while at parties and taverns. she and her husband are estranged.

Waren Genevieve Sherwood North Wast Miles B. Kitts Ori North East

Let Rim Choose Backslapping by the Right Man

An unclear clipping discusses who should perform a backslapping gesture, emphasizing that the correct person in a given context should handle it. The text reads as garbled OCR with missing words and does not provide a clear event, date, or names.

Rim

Tunnel Work to Start Soon On 160 Mile Super Highway

Harrisburg March 2. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission begins bids for two tunnel projects Sideling Hill near Hustontown and Laurel Hill on the Somerset-Westmoreland line as part of a 160 mile highway between Harrisburg and Pittsburgh. Ventilation, lighting, and safety systems will be installed, with a new 1763 foot bore at Clear Ridge. The project is financed by WPA and RFQ loans, tolls repay bonds in 15 years.

Harrisburg America Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission South Penn Sideling Hill Hustontown Fulton County Laurel Hill Somerset-Westmoreland County Capithere The Commission Pittsburgh Everett Clear Ridge Quemalning Somerset Negro Mountain Walter A. Jones Jones Pernnsylvania Blue Mountain Ksittatimny Tustarova Rays Hill Allegheny Laurel

Typhoid Case Traced to Millcreek Well in Erie

A typhoid fever case in Erie was traced to a Mill Creek township well contaminated by sewage. The well was sealed. five families drank from it but only one case is confirmed. The patient, a young Erie woman doing housework, is in fair condition. The week saw 101 communicable diseases reported to the health department.

Erie Hie Health Bureau Millersek Twp James R. Smith Health Department Smith

Two Arrested for Disorder in City Fight

Saturday's Springke weather saw two disorderly conduct incidents leading to arrests. Ross Himaford faced a $10 fine and ten days in jail after an alleged disturbance near Amoryssa place and later release upon payment arrangements. John Christopher from West Main Street was fined $10 and ten days in jail after alleged riot near Kep pel grocery store and resisting officers.

Main Street Ross Himaford Amoryssa Place B. Porter John Christopher West Main Street Keppel Swan Mead Christopher Porter

Tax Sale Set to Liquidate 2,000 Erie Properties

Erie County announces 2,000 properties will go to tax sale for non payment of 1937 and prior year taxes. County Treasurer Ralph McCoHi says notices are being sent to warn owners of upcoming sale.

ERS Erie County Ralph McCohi

Rural Electric Meeting at Spring Creek March 20

A meeting of Warren County rural electrification plans will be held Thursday evening at Grange Hall West Spring Creek. The new cooperative seeks to electrify the western rural area. Charter received. organizers expect active participation from residents to ensure project success. memberships will be accepted at the meeting.

Memuets Bnl Pownreenen — Qoeseekers Warrenleetrie Cooperative, Inc West Spring Creek Warren County Wagens Loge Poinlege

Explosion Flattens Salamanca Home Injures No One

Five department officials investigated a powerful explosion at 80 a m Sunday morning that demolished the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Verra at 15 William Street Salamanca. The blast threw a sleeping youth from a bed across the street, shattered windows in nearby buildings, and roared through the area. The Verra house collapsed and two adjoining dwellings were scorched as two fire companies fought the flames. No injuries were reported as the Verra family had left for Buffalo yesterday afternoon.

Salamanca Mar Joseph Verra William Street Verra Pire

Jack Rabbits Speedy Record At 35 Mils An Hour

Jack rabbits reportedly achieve speeds around 35 miles per hour, highlighting their rapid movement. The note emphasizes their swift, sprinting ability in a concise zoological fact.

Two Minor Auto Crashes Reported in City

Two minor automobile crashes occurred Saturday evening on North Center Street. Charles Dahlstrand and Lois Reesink collided as Reesink backed from the curb. Dahlstrand’s right front fender was damaged. A second crash involved Francis Hawley and James Lundy with Hawley backing from the curb, Lundy’s right fender damaged. No injuries were reported.

Twili North Center Charles Dahlstraid East Main Street Lois Reesink East Congress Ar Dahlstrand Francis Hawley W. 20Th Abreet Erle James Lundy

No Fire in WOU Years For a French Town Alun

A central France town of 3000 residents, Alun, reports no fires in six centuries. The record marks 600 years with no conflagration, noting the unusual stability of the small community and its fire safety history.

Wou Alun France

Love and engagement clash in Gordon and Constance tale

Gordon pressures Constance toward a planned October marriage while she wrestles with love for him and loyalty to Terry Cannon. Avis confronts Gordon about his plans, warning of heartbreak and social fallout as Constance faces a future between duty and passion.

Gordon Constanze Terry Constance Darby Avis Constance Terry Cannon Avia New York Gordan Ulferme Rosalind Mary Paul Cannon Tripe Ani Paris Constance Doen Jacke Elase Aga Sen Drews

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