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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1934
Page
6
Fragmented Erie area column notes include weather snippets for gardeners, political remarks by Gov. Pinchot, a driving case against Harold Moffett, and sale bids for soldiers bonus bonds. It also mentions Muss Week events by Warren Conservatory, school performances, Clean-Up day reminders, and motor vehicle title certificate records.
A large Corry audience enjoyed a detailed minstrel program at the Senior High School auditorium to benefit the Corry Red Cross. The show featured a wide chorus, solo numbers, and dances performed by local students and led by Carleton Wy. Smith with stage crew led by Rev. P. J. Graves. Proceeds from the evening go to local Red Cross relief efforts, and a repeat performance was planned for tonight with expectations of full capacity attendance.
A fragment notes Col Jared Sanvield, surveyor of Blelland county’s Ojo town bearing his name, aiding the town’s early 19th century military school and the founding of West Point. The wording reflects a historical account of origins and contributors to the institution.
A week’s review highlights Journey to the End of the Night by Louis-Ferdinand Celine, noting its extremity and provocative language. It then praises Kantor’s Long Remember for historical heft about Gettysburg, Chambrin’s Two Loves I Have on Shakespeare, and Heinekin Baptist’s Wild Deer as a penetrating look at race and identity.
Edinboro, April 30. C Mudge, 70, father of Leigh Mudge a state college professor, is in critical condition at home after severe burns from trying to hail a grass fire that destroyed a barn and a valuable riding horse valued at $2,000. The fire started while Mudge burned rubbish near the barn, dry grass ignited and spread quickly, before firemen arrived. Francis Burchfield, county school superintendent, owner of the horse, valued it at $2,000.
Franklin May 1 The Carlisle Morrison case ended abruptly when Judge McCracken ruled the prosecution failed to show a prima facie case. Morrison, of City, faced manslaughter charges over Karl Biele’s Jan with Route 8 accident north of Bolteeville. The trial concluded with jury action limited to costs.
Erie May 1 Manue l Fratus a resident aboard the Manhattan on voyage to Portugal is being deported. Convicted in Erie county court of hijacking slot machines he was released last week from Allegheny workhouse. Federal authorities under Immigration Inspector J L Powers rearrested him and he was taken to Bills Island N Y The Manhattan sailed for Europe with Fratus among several deportees on board.
Attorney General William A. Schnader gained ground in eastern Pennsylvania as Lt. Gov. Edward Shannon expanded support in the west with a personal campaign for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. Judge Albert Fine joined Schnader’s camp, while Dr. John Light of Lebanon County indicated Schnader could receive his backing. Shannon pushed an economy platform and pledged to back the Republican ticket in November, regardless of nominees. The field expanded to 18 with Judge Lamberton’s retirement, as Thomas W. Phillips opened a headquarters stressing government economy. Charles d. Margiotti launched a campaign in Butler County demanding 100 cents on bank deposits, while Democrats claimed victory in the primaries two weeks before the vote.
A fire destroyed the home of Mr and Mrs Gerald Guthrie on Mt Jrw ett road three miles from Kane. Firefighters arrived late as the blaze rapidly spread, with only the grass surrounding the house saved. Loss estimated at 2500 to 2800 dollars.
Fred Keller a doctor from Neilltown was injured in Titusville after a collision with a pair of deer that ran onto the highway Friday night as he and his son drove home around 7 20. A deer’s head struck the windshield and his head was bandaged with his hands tied as medics tended him.
Mex Livonia Wightman mother of Mrs Nevin R Dickson died Monday at her home near Shaws Landing Union township. Funeral services held Wednesday at Byham's Meaville with interment in Conneaut cemetery. Widow of Edward Wightman she was 81. Survived by Mrs Dickson, sons Clarence Fred Samuel Cy Wightman, daughters Mrs Elizabeth Wightman Mrs Charles Schildecker Mrs Joan Smock, sister Mrs Charles Burgess, Cambridge Springs, 15 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren.
Meadville a 16 year old Negro named Williams faced a hearing before Alderman G H Gordon on charges of stealing a pocketbook containing $25. Police traced him to Union City where Chief Magee and Patrolman Swan captured him. $20.12 was recovered. He was bound over to county court and remanded to Erie jail on $500 bail. A separate maple sap note reports a freeze boosting sap value by 5000.
The May Commencement at Spartan High begins with Mary showing as valedictorian amid a list of honors and graduates. Spartans honor several seniors for academic achievement and involvement as the class heads toward graduation.
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