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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1931

Page

6

Local Officials consider bids and recruitment shifts in Erie area

April enlistment details include Albert M. Carmcke in the U S Army. R S McCreary seeks Republican nomination for county commission from Westminster. O Rourke rumored to move to Philadelphia city forces for better pay. Warren and Corry areas report gas station, baseball diamond plans, and a state park push for New Richmond property. Stock prices rise with U S Steel weak. Robert Long opens Quality Market. senior prom set for Friday at Hotel Corry and Junior High dancing.

Eleven Bills Approved by Governor in Pennsylvania

Governor Pinchos announced the approval of eleven measures passed by the State Legislature. The Stevenson House bill allows land from the Pymstowning swamp project to be used for fishing hunting or recreational purposes. Other laws authorize a $1 5 million impounding reservoir in the Amatuning area and provisions affecting school director elections in Conyngham Township plus a fish hatchery in Pennsylvania.

Stevenson Pumatunitg Swamp Harrisburg Govamor Pinchos Pymstoning Goveror Shutt Columbia Conyngham Township Columbia County Strickler Lancaster House Veterans’ Commission Mansfield Allegheny Senate Pittsburgh Scott Centre General Fund General Assembly Homeher Sordons Luzerne Avon Philadelphia

Revival meetings at Columbus Community Church

Rev Gibson of Spartansburg will render vocal selections at the Columbus Community Church revival meeting. Miss Gregory, evangelist, directs. Tonight is family night with awards for the largest family. Corry residents invited to attend this week’s services. For sale six young cows all fresh Emmett Curtis Columbus Pa sent

Columbus Mr. Gibson Spartansburg Columbus Community Church Miss Gregory Evangelist Corry Emmett Curtis

Plan Reapportionment of Judges in This State

Harrisburg May 5 The plan for judicial reapportionment of Pennsylvania awaits Senate concurrence after House passage The plan by Sen Waly Somerset proposes districts with varied judge allocations including Cambria Allegheny Somerset and Greene districts and lists multiple counties with specified judge counts The measure moves to the Senate for final action after amendments by the House

Unites Harrisburg Pennsylvania Sen. Waly Somerset Senate House Waly Aly Common Pleas Court Orphans Court Cambria County Cambria Pith Allegheny

Colorado Hero Returns to Farm

Bryan Untiedt, back from Washington, becomes head of the Untiedt ranch in Towner Colorado, tending the chores and guiding his brothers Virgil and Ome. The elder Antiect is being treated in Lamar for an infected cheek after aiding in the rescue of the Towner school bus survivors.

Towner Cole Bryan Untiedt White House Antiect Lamar Colo Bryan Washington Virgil Ome Mus

Fredonia Man Ends His Life

Fred Larson investigated the death of Frank Kraft who shot himself in his Lighthouse Point home. Kraft, 40, left two sons and a widow who died years earlier. Authorities reported possible suicide by .38 caliber revolver. pending coroner findings.

Dunkirk Fred Larson Fredonia Lighthouse Point Lake Road Here Frank Kraft Kraft Silver Creek Kritt Dunkirk Lodge Biks

Clean-Up Day Promoted by Columbus Community

May 9 events include a roadside cleanup at 9 a.m. organized by the Men’s Club with a 25 cent fee. Lois Gregory leads Sunday services on May 10 at Ta. m. and 745 p.m. with Sunday school at 10 p.m.. Odd Fellows plan a box social May 8 with a fuller program to follow.

Men’s Club Odd Fellows Plan Box Columbus Lois Gregor Gregory

Dorcas Class Bake Sale This Saturday at ABL Litz

Dorcas Sunday School glass will hold a bake sale for the Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs. Sedrie McCall chairs an able committee. A full line of home baking will be offered including vice bread rolls cakes beans and cookies. Members urged to send donations early.

Dorcas Methodist Episcopal Church Sedrie McCall

Beaverdam Methodist to Host Roast Pork Dinner Friday

The Ladies Aid of Beaverdam Methodist Episcopal Church plans a Friday roast pork dinner in the church parlors starting at 5 PM. An able committee handles arrangements and the public is invited. Tickets cost thirty five cents.

Ladies Aid Society Methodist Episcopal Church of Beaverdam General Publc

No Bonding Power to Buy 32 Machines

County Controller M Willis announced two county attorneys ruled the county bonding power is exhausted and no bonds can be issued for purchasing 32 voting machines. Commissioner Davis supports the plan and will seek a deferred payment option from Jamestown Voting Machine Co. if possible.

Charles R. Davis Wth Jamestown Voting Machine Co

Funeral services for Carl Christensen held at Spring Creek

Rev G B Morgan led memorial rites yesterday afternoon at Spring Creek church at 2 oclock for Carl Christensen. Interment followed at Spring Creek cemetery with bearers Clarence Lamona Harold Eddy James Madison and Rodney Madison. Many local residents attended and Miss Lillian Murray visited Erie today for legal matters.

G. B. Morgan Pe Christian Missionary and Alliance Church Carl Christensen Spring Creek Spring Creek Cemetery Clarence Lamona Harold Eddy James Rodney Madison

Trial set for Tony Dempsey in Sobiski murder case

District Attorney says evidence will be presented to seek the electric chair for Tony Dempsey, 29, of 656 14th Street, in the December 20 death of Mary Sobiski, 22, of McLean. The murder, found by the body weighed and chained, led to a May grand jury indictment and trial scheduled for May 11 in county court with defense by Wr. Carney.

Herbst Anthony Weiczorkowski McKean Hrie Seals Anthony Wletczorcowski Tony Dempsey Just 14Th Street Mary Sobiski McLean Dempsey Wr. Carney Sobuski Presque Isle Bay

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