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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1937
Page
7
In a compact report, Bela and Deis are linked to a local hotel transaction. The brief notes a business arrangement affecting the Elty region and city developments, with emphasis on the hotel’s role in the area’s activity.
Report from May 6 describes a middle aged woman abducted near Girard on Rice avenue as a car dragged her toward the Ohio line. Witness Ada Williams and Girard secretary George A. Covey reported the incident to state highway patrol, with investigators unsure of the victim’s identity as of early afternoon.
Andrew W. Mellon dedicates the ten million dollar Mellon Institute of Industrial Research known as the Temple of Science in Pittsburgh today. The massive marble building was unveiled in Carnegie Mass before a gathering of leading scientists as Mellon, aged 82, makes a rare public appearance.
Beaverdam to Wattaburg road project awarded to Charles H Fry Construction of Erie at 128259 dollars. Machinery moves will begin soon north of Beaverdam for a bituminous eight to eighteen foot wide surface. Work to extend from the concrete highway north of Beaverdam to Wattaburg, with grading and drainage, aims for rapid surfacing once preliminaries are done. Baldwin Brothers busy paving Spring Creek Gayl road as part of the spring highway program.
Details from a damaged OCR report describe Wally Simpson and the Duke planning a June wedding with a honeymoon in Austria and Italy. Plans include a possible ceremony at Tours or the chateau library with Dr. Mercier officiating under civil code rules.
A fragmentary description notes that the replication of the building today symbolizes long-awaited progress. The project reflects years of striving by residents and local groups who envision renewed vitality, unity, and a landmark achievement for the area.
Mrs Lee L Gerrell of Erie assisted staff policy of the Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary as they inspected the local unit at a gathering last evening in the VFW home. A large group of members and officers attended and plans were made for a one cent supper to be held May 19 with Mrs A W Rauscher as chairwoman. A salad lunch followed, served by Mrs Carrie Houghton with Mrs George Thornton and Mrs Seisert of Brie as guests.
Ballistics experts from the FBI studied reports of a shooting scene in Erie where a woman was wounded. The investigation centered on a revolver found at the room and whether a scuffle caused the fatal shot or if it was accidental. Attorney Jol Bluskimore represents the injured party and has proposed firearm testing by the state police.
Public notices include amending guardianship and court appointments, a notice to creditors for the estate of Charles E. Higgins, and an administrator notice filing. The documents reference Blain Kingaint Master Attorney, Erie County Pennsylvania, and a May 19th 1937 hearing date with legal actions to compel appearance and reporting.
An ether house motor crew report that cities would share in state road funds under a proposed plan. Officials described allocation rules and anticipated impact on local projects. The brief notes general support from city leaders while awaiting formal legislative action.
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