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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1932

Page

3

What can we do about it hospital relief fund urged

Within a week or two public appeals for financial help are urged to keep Corry Hospital open as relief funds near exhaustion. The community faces higher needs with diminishing incomes and gifts. essential hospital service and relief work must be maintained, while other activities are curtailed. Congress faces scrutiny over payroll practices and costly trips as the public demands restraint amid unemployment and growing relief strain.

Dors of Corry Hospital

Quiz items from history page prompts

A list of questions appears referencing historical events and figures. Questions ask when Washington visited Fort Le Boeuf, the capital of Ohio, when France became a republic, who preceded Nicholas Longworth as Speaker, and the governor of New York’s salary, plus a quote about death attributed to a writer. Page 7 noted for further context.

Washington Fort le Boeuf Ohio France Nicholas Longworth New York

Robbery Attempt At Clarion Senior High School

On Tuesday after 10:30 p.m. robbers forced entry into the Clarion Senior high school admin office and took 2.40 in change. Janitor Dalby notified Police Chief Carson, who called in Butler state police. Thieves did not enter Allen Mays service station but broke into Davies grocery and meat market, stealing several dams. Troopers Fetlock and Lloyd from Butler barracks investigate.

Clarion OI City Clarion Senior Dalby H. L. Carson Butler Allen Mays Davies M. J. Fetlock L. R. Lloyd Butler Barracks

Freaks at Rex theatre shows strange cast in Browning film

Tod Browning presents Freaks at the Rex theatre with Wallace Ford Leila Hyams Olga Badanova Rosco Ates and unusual performers like Johnny Bek the living torso and Schlitzie. The film centers on the intimate lives of these freaks of nature delivering an unusual drama that draws crowds and headlines.

Rex Theatre Tod Browning Draciig Fim Wallace Ford Leila Hyams Olga Badanova Rosco Ates Johnny Bek Randing Schlitzie Snow Twins Pete Robinson Skeleto Koo Goo

Checker Champ Stirs Interest in Warren Visit

A large crowd gathered at the town hall to watch Asa A. Long of Toledo, national checker champion, perform in Warren. Long played 34 matches with no defeats and seven draws, winning blindfolded on two occasions. He faced opponents from Warren, Grand Valley, Youngsville, Pittsfield, Weldbank, Torpedo, Russell, Cyclone Pa, and Jamestown N.Y. Several Warren players drew with him, highlighting his exceptional skill.

Warren Asa ‘A. Long Toledo Mr. Long Youngsville Pittsfield Weldbank Torpedo Russell Cyclone Jamestown N.Y F. M. Geer L. J. Hultquiat J. R. Allen Henry Hunzinger Delbert Korb Warren Charles Ongley Grand Valley Blairraft Leng Tone Charles Ongley Joseph Stoddard Warren County Checker Long

Local candidates file expense accounts for primary races

Yesterday the filing window opened for expense reports by local candidates from the recent primary. Candidates spending over $50 must report amounts to Annette Young, clerk of courts, by May 26. Names and totals include John H. King 167, Worth Hammond 328.65, Norbert Mitzgerald 440.82, John Schreck 928, Edward Sanford 139.75, Ralph McCreary 221, Carl S. Cook 1466, and Frank B. McCarty 913.29, all for Assembly races across county districts.

VFW Thanks Relief Helpers Coluiy Corry Relief Drive

The VFW thanks the public for responding to the Buy on Extra campaign aiding Corry's unemployed and the Yeller fund. Thanks go to storekeepers, the police for collecting food, and relief committee members Miss Whiteley and Mr Cans for distributing food. There is a dire need for seed potatoes for 160 needy families, about 825 bushels total. Contributions may be made by calling 740. The bugle and drum corps rehearse, and members are urged to attend Tuesday nights. Legislative outreach continues for H R 1 with a strong Vets stance to press petitions to Washington.

Ne Veterans of Foreign Wire Corry Yeller Police Department Miss Whiteley Mr. Cans Tve

Bomb Wrecks Erie Home In Early Morning Blast

May 12. A dynamite bomb exploded at 2 am destroying John Polanto’s home at 526 12 West Seventeenth street in Erie. Windows shattered and residents rushed outside. One woman narrowly escaped danger. The attack is the fifth in the neighborhood in years, and the second at this address in three years. Polanto and Notte family members were not at home.

N Qriw John Polanto West Seventeenth Street Varath Polanto Notte

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