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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1934

Page

6

Pennsylvania News Roundup Highlights Liquor Laws and Local Roads

A scattered set of notes covers Pennsylvania liquor regulations on election day, weather and primary forecasts, and road repair warnings. It notes liquor restrictions for hotels and restaurants, a cooler election weather forecast, and cautions motorists about detours from winter repairs. Local items include a plan for a safer roller skating area, highway projects funded by federal and state programs, and political campaigning in Erie and surrounding counties.

Pennsylvania Public Works Murehooth PWA Penmsylvania Jay Sherman Clave Highway Department He County

Many Important Matters Face School Board

Penn voters at polls to select nominees push plans for Memorial Day. Levy budget tax designates treasurer and collector for Corry School District. Absence of members forced last night’s quorum shortage and session cancellation. A tentative special meeting set for next Monday. Key actions before month end include adopting the 1094-35 budget and levy assessment.

Penn’ A Schedileel Board of Education Barnes Milon Brown B. Patterson Corry

Opportunity Club Meeting Highlights and Gifted Items

Mrs Ernest H Royer hosted the Opportunity Club meeting on East Main Street with 19 members and one guest present. President J B Patterson led a business session approving purchases of eight dozen church glasses and other matters. A member donated eighteen ten towels, Harry Spicer sang two solos with Mrs Harold Patterson at the piano, Rev Gilbert L Boyd spoke on Lives of Women in the Bible, Ming Adelie McCray won the entertaining contest, and a lunch of angel food cake ice cream and coffee was served before adjourning to meet with Mrs Leon Lindsley for the next gathering.

Ernest H. Royer East Main Street Clebert Curtis Douglas Rovelle Opportunity Club J. B. Patterson Plubairs Harry Spicer Harold Patterson Gilbert L. Boyd Presbyterian Church Ming Adelie McCray LOE Prostesses Leon Lindsley Ica Invenue

Corry High School Dance and Amateur Stunts Set

The Student Council with Bili Ames and Mr Harriet Colegrove will sponsor a dancing party at the Junior High School Friday evening May 18. The Night Hawks orchestra will provide the program. A separate amateur program is planned Friday morning at Corry High School with a small admission charge to help fund class day expenses.

Corry High School Bili Ames Harriet Colegrove Night Hawks

Election fraud case ends in disagreement

United Press reports in Pittsburgh that five election officials and two clerks were accused of conspiring to falsify the 1082 congressional election allot. Judge Robert M. Ditson dismissed the jury after five hours of deliberation. the five will be retried in this term of court.

United Press Pittsburgh Election Board Caf Thomas O'Malley John Barosky Harl Longo Floy Kawska Stanley Carlowsk Robert M. Ditson Fye and One All Hours of Deliberation. Frosatitor Jaméen J. Marsh

Emmanuel Church considers reopening parish meeting

A parish meeting at Emmanuel Episcopal Church is set for Thursday evening May 17 at six to discuss future plans and financial arrangements to support a minister. The Emmanuel Guild sponsors a tureen supper and hopes all members attend with a share of food. Attending will be Bishop John Ward and the Rev. Harold Adding with the Rev. Mr DeSaussure of Meadville.

Emmanuel Episcopal Church Hermanuel Guild Enmidunie Cuilelm John ¢. Ward Bie Arold Adding DeSaussure Meadvills

Three Million to Depositors at Erie Bank

Nearly $3,000,000 will be distributed to depositors of the Second National Bank in Erie on June 1. Thousands of depositors facing financial difficulties await the payout as the bank, the city’s largest, remains restricted. The announcement says funds will be distributed as soon as the bank reorganizes, with a new bank expected to operate at the start of next month.

Uy United Press BRI Second National Bank LE Wultktix

Great British Battleship Delson Grounds In Harbor

Portland Eng May 15 The great British battleship Delson grounded in the harbor today. The Nelson class ships are among the world’s largest at 33 000 tons and this is the second grounding in four months. Earlier January 1 the Nelson went ashore at Portsmouth and floated after lightening the ship. A torpedo boat and two tugs refloated the Nelson and it proceeded to COLORADO. SCARCE ELIE from the highlands are unusually scarce this year in Ouray Colorado with grazing good and light snow on peaks.

United Press Portland Eng Delson Portsmouth Colorado Eleare Ouray Colo. Elie

Death of Mrs Tulia Briskey in Corry

Mrs Julia Briskey widow of Michael Briskey aged 86 died this morning at 2 at her home on East Main street after months of illness. A Corry resident for about sixty years she leaves three daughters Mrs Martins Basterfelt Mrs Grant Hosier of Corry and Mrs Rose K Edwards of Jamestown two sons Tony Briskey of Corry Archie Briskey of Philadelphia nine grandchildren. Funeral services Friday at 9 30 am at St Thomas Church with interment at St Elizabeths Cemetery.

Julia Asriskey Michael Briskey Gelpel East Main Street Corry Martins Basterfelt Grant Hosier Rose K. Edwards Jamestown Tony Briskey Archie Briskey Philadelphia

Robles Girl Rescued After 18 Days in Desert Cage

June Robles, a six year old girl, spent 18 days confined in a coffin like cage in the desert near Tucson. Authorities, led by DOJ agent Joseph E P Dunn, expect to identify the kidnappers within 24 hours as investigators confer with the child's parents about the grim case.

Jane Tucson Ariz June Robles Joseph E. P Dunn Department of Justice Dunn June

Pinchot Looks For Victory By 250000 Margin

Philadelphia May primary voters faced uncertainty as results trickled in. Governor Pinchot predicted a win by at least 250000, claiming some Ware backers shifted camps. Reed echoed a 250000 plurality, while Guffey boasted a 450000 edge for the Roosevelt platform. Independent Morris spoke of a popular uprising against the machine.

Joseph Wasney United Press Philadelphia Pennsylvania Matty Yobsers Jera Gifford Pinchot William S. Ware David A. Reed Pinchot Reed Dosepn PF Guffey Roosevelt Roland 8. Morris New Dealer William A .Schnader Pennsylvani Edward Shannon Mellon Charles J. Margiotti Tilwin

Henry Ford Optimistic on Prospects at World’s Fair

Chicago May 15 Henry Ford optimistic about the 1984 World’s Fair inspection scene. He said conditions are improving and will continue to improve, expressing confidence in national prosperity. He rejected NRA criticisms and warned ignorance could hinder recovery, pledging not to yield to pessimism.

Chicago Henry Ward Ford NRA

Fire at Franklin factory damages J B Rial property

A fire at Franklin Pennsylvania early today damaged the J B Rial property at Point Hill and caused about 5000 dollars in damage. The blaze swept the companys power house and two tool sheds, following a prior smaller blaze weeks earlier that only damaged one building.

United Frese Pranklin J. B. Rial Point Hill

Phillips Pleads For Governmental Economy In Closing Speech

Thomas W. Phillips, Republican gubernatorial candidate from Pittsburgh, urged economy in government and improvement of the state liquor control system. He argued state employers chase high wages and promised to rescue the party from a cabal of sullying politicians.

United Press Piptsburgh Thomas W. Phillips Philbps

Memorial Day Observance Plans Finalized by Committees

Memorial Day plans were finalized at a meeting of the organizing committees. Floyd Black is general chairman for the local observance to follow the usual schedule. Col. D. J. Driscoll will deliver the address at City Park. A parade from the V F W Home on West Washington will precede the services with committees named for parade reception flags grounds music and transportation and another meeting to further advance the program.

Floyd Black Col D. J. Driscoll St. Marys West Washington Street Chaylan P. Keating W. G. Aroll Houghston V. J. Lethman Albert Carlburg Lloyd Stowe Merle Amy Melvin Hitchcock A. J. Schaub Oliver Casler Willam May W. G. Arnold Grounds Allan Spencer D. F. Burch Stephen Brooks Harry Nett Lois Decker V+ 5 Om. ‘Transportation Olin W. Bracken Chalrmin M. Re Olds

Jregon Berry Crop Up In Hood River Report

Hood River Oregon reports a strawberry crop rise tied to early summer weather. Analysts anticipate about 200 tons more than last year, with a total harvest near 900 tons for canning in 1954.

Hood River

Fourteen Ketball at Cere Day Me Last Pei of the mos

Fragmentary text indicates a school athletic awards event with multiple student recipients and an association ceremony. The readable fragments suggest a year ending or date related detail and an awards presentation within a season. Further specifics are unreadable.

Cere Mos Fina Associa

Las Seivel Ward Notice Reaches Local Officials

Fragmentary OCR renders a ward notice directed to local officials about a council matter. Readable portions indicate the action involves a community issue and potential dates, but details are unclear due to garbled text. Further transcription needed for precise entities or deadlines.

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