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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1932

Page

8

Dredge and Scows for Upper Allegheny River Project

Haramond Iron Works of Warren begins building a steel hull dredge for river service and two steel scows. Capt Charles Smith says the steel hull dredge is nearly finished and to be launched in 10 to 14 days, with the first scow following. Construction at Starbrick near Warren for General Concrete Products Corp, with J C Munn design. This marks the first such steel hull dredge project in the upper Allegheny, tied to local efforts to address river slackwater conditions.

General Concrete Products Corporation Warren J. C. Munn Henry Schenk Company Erie Allegheny River

Pneumonia Fatal to Child in Georgia

Eleven day illness ends for May Wittlberger born October 18. She was a first grade Junior High Elementary student at the time. Survived by father George Wittlberger, sister Dorothy, grandmothers Mrs Julius Kittleberger Corty and Mrs Lillian Smith Apollo Pa. Private services set for Wednesday at 2:30 pm from East Congress Street home with Rev Gilbert L. Boyd officiating. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery beside her mother.

Preumonm Cannes Are Georgia May Wittlberger George Wittleberger Lee Corry Hospital Ls O Corty Lillian Smith Apollo Congress Street Fev Gilbert L. Boyd Pine Grove

More plots needed for gardens in Corry Bellet Fund drive

The Corry Bellet Fund garden committee seeks land donations from property owners to expand vegetable gardens for the unemployed and needy. Chairman H E Manley urges appeals for vacant plots and seed donations, with collections at the Relief Fund headquarters in the Municipal Building.

Corry Bellet Fund H.E. Manley Agais

Find $10 000 In Bills In Dying Man's Pocket

Bradford Pa May 2 Timothy Coughlin a 95 year old retired oil producer died after a street fall. He resisted undressing but a roll of ten thousand dollars was found in his trouser pocket. He was uncle to Baroness Wedell Wedellsborg of New York.

Bradford Timothy Coughlin Bradford Hospital Coughlin Gregers Wedell-Wedellsborg New York

Man Injured In Crossing Crash At Elmira

DUNIGIRS May Slaney pats Elmira was slightly injured at 11 25 last night when his automobile was demolished by an eastbound Nickel Piste freight train at the Central Avenue crossing. He was taken to Brooks Memorial Hospital for cuts and bruises. Bailey was pulled from the wreck by B T Upton William Lake and Herbert Anderson of Falconer who were in another car following the wrecked vehicle.

Dunigirs Slaney Pats Elmira Central Avenue Brooks Memorial Hospital Bailey B. T. Upton Willian Lake Herbert Anderson Falconer

Leg Broken in Mushball Game

Warren May 2 Tnomagpuna yila aged 24 son of My aunt Mrs Jozeph Bonavite 1014 Fourth Ave mue had his Hecht leg broken just above the ankle Sunday afternoon about 2 20 o'clock while playing with the Railway Company softball team in a game with New Process Co ve Jamestown WN C on the West Side diamond. The accident occurred in the last half of the first inning of the initial game of the double header scheduled for the ugtartionn when Bonagita slid into third base after making a two base hit. Those close to the bag explained that it appeared his right foot caught in the turf when he attempted to slide tripping him in such manner as to cause the fracture. He was removed to the hospital by Ray Gilmore one of the members of the team.

Warren Tnomagpunayila Jozeph Bonavite Railway Company New Process Cove Jamestown WN. C Ugtartionn Bonagita Ray Gilmore

Armitage School Closes After April Activities

The Armitage School in Spring Creek township closed Friday April 29. A picnic followed for students, families and friends. A class of six traveled to Spring Creek in April 2010 for county exams and all passed. Named graduates include Robert Maxwell William Armitage Victoria Krupa Ruth Loc ey Wilson Armitage and Gerald Rounds. The April honor roll lists Robert Maxwell Victoria Krupa Ruth Lacey William Armitage Helen Krupa Cecelia Wawzyniak and others with many pupils all present or on time. Teacher Lillie Henry supervised.

Armitage Spring Creek Township Spring Creek Robert Maxwell William Armitage Victoria Krupa Ruth Lo~cey Wilson Armitage Gerald Rounds Ruth Lacey Helen Krupa Cecelia Wawzyniak Credit Wilson Armitage Harland Armitage Marian Rounds Jessie Wojtaszek Elaine Patterson Hertha Krupa Cassius Armitage George Im

Three Jump to Escape Flames in Fire Sat

Mr and Mrs Andrew Capriosso and their three year old daughter Aileen were seriously injured Saturday after leaping from a second story window to escape a blaze that destroyed their home. Capriosso, 20, suffered burns and a broken forearm. Mrs Capriosso sustained burns, a fractured ankle, and other injuries. Aileen endured a spinal injury. The fire origin was undetermined.

Andrew Capriosso Aileen Capriosso

Liberalization of Marriage Rules Refused

Philadelphia May 2 The Presbyterian Church leaders reject recommendations of the marriage commission including birth control and ceremony revisions. The blue book lists subjects for the Denver assembly and shows a trimmed scope: a revised chapter on solemnization of marriage, noting it is not a sacrament and urging discretion in ceremonies. Remarriage consent remains to the innocent party, adultery and desertion cited as only scriptural grounds.

Philadelphia Presbyterian, Church Church General Assembly Denver Special Commission Marriage Commission Isids

Bandits Hold Up Cabin Near Ellery at Midnight

Three armed men forced entry into a lag cabin on East Lake Road in Ellery town at midnight. They used automatic pistols but took nothing. Mr and Mrs Piluger were shaken and could provide few details. Police traced a license plate to a Erie county car and issued alerts to nearby towns.

Wo Pluger East Lake Road Ellery Piluger Jon Erie County

Graham Loses Lead In Crawford County Vote Recount

L L Graham father of District Attorney Mortimer Graham loses the lead in Crawford county Meadville Fourth Ward recount. Official tally shows Dane ahead by nine after a recount of Meadville precincts reveals 159 for Graham and 90 for Dane, highlighting earlier discrepancies and a skipped recanvass.

L. L. Graham Mortimer Graham Brie Crawford County Meadville Graham Edwin Dane Menville Pinchot Republican Party Whic

Harborcreek Girls Orchestra Delights Corry Audience

A large Harborcreek Rhythm Girls Orchestra concert drew a hearty reception at the Episcopal Church as Corry’s Fourth appearance of the group. May events include Scandinavian Bell Ringers, Dr A L Piped missionary address, Family Church Night, and fiscal year end appeals.

Episcopal Church Rhythm Girls Harbor Creek Corry Uiell A. L. Piped Africa Contri

Funeral of Paul Downey in St Thomas Church

Funeral services for Paul J Downey were held at St Thomas Church Saturday at 2 pm with a large gathering. The rites featured prayers, a eulogy, choir, and soloists, followed by interment in St Thomas cemetery. A funeral mass is planned for Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock with out of town attendees from Elmore Detroit Olean Buffalo and Union City among others.

Paul Downey Paul J Downey St. Thomas Church Francis J. Graves P. R James ¥. Hopkins John Downey Elmore George Downey Detroit Mich Jack Brigham

Moonshine Raid Leads to Confiscations in Warren County

Sheriff and deputies from Warren County conducted a raid targeting moonshining operations. The effort netted whiskey and mash, with actions involving Milo and Walton suspects. Authorities say the seizure disrupted a local illicit whiskey trade and led to further investigations.

Bob Milo Warren Ritchie Walton Ace Ren

Thieves Steal Thirty Chickens at Spartansburg Farm

Local police investigate a farm theft after 30 chickens are stolen from Spartansburg. A truck, carrying some birds, was seen leaving the scene as officers search for suspects. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward.

Spartansburg Aaval Mke

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