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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1928
Page
7
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A Sparta native died Wednesday in a two-vehicle collision near Sparansburg. The deceased, a married man and father, was en route to join his wife when his car crossed onto the right of way, causing a fatal crash that also injured others and led to a large local sympathy response. A memorial service and church notices followed, with community events and concerts planned to honor the deceased and support the family.
Mr Harold Willett son of Mia and Ke Willett of South Center Street married AlNirl VanTassol daughter of Mrs Emira VanTaysol of Mast Main Street Ware. The ceremony took place in Mahi City at five o clock with individuals present.
A Beaverdam church hosts a Tuesday community night featuring a program of hymns, readings, and solos by Charlen Robiek J William Andrew and others. The event includes spirituals by the Rebuck Quartet and congregational singing, with Rev Wayne Winter delivering the address The offering and benediction conclude the program with readings and solos by Mrs HE Morgan and Mountain Tianu.
Mr Andres and family drive to Sherman N Yu to visit relatives. Miss Maude Ripley from Grand Valley tours Jamestown with friends. Several locals motor from Warren and Corry visiting kin. Mrs Minnie Stearns and Frank Reable marry. Church and civic events, travel to Philadelphia and France discussed. Socials include bridge group at Mrs McKelvey’s, birthday gathering for Mrs Gohn, and local visits by Clarks, Cranes, and Woodards.
Juris May 1 Mazel Burns, 40, of 401 East Bard Street, is held pending investigation into a series of nearby burglaries. Arrested Thursday night by Detectives Mongant Hagerly and Policewoman Jeffs after the Swain home at 3231 Par aile shoot was robbed of 26. Neighbors had suspected her for some time. she reportedly inquired about door keys at several homes. Also noted: child perishes in Bazelton, Pa as Theodore Hattrantt, 3, of Moualan Grove was burned to death yesterday while in a play fire scene.
A French biologist reports success growing three genera of beets using intense artificial light. The method accelerates germination and growth, shortening the time needed compared with sunlight and previous trials.
George D. Crissey reports from Portland that Alfred E. Smith leads in the Oregon Democratic primary for the presidential nomination with a rising lead over Walsh who finishes second. Hoover leads Republican voters. Early returns show Smith 2,058. Walsh 1,128. Reed 678. Workman 125. Hoover 13,500.
Arthur Gold filed a complaint against Miss Helen Read for damaging his car in a collision. He allegedly told her to withdraw the charge saying she is too pretty to prosecute and blasted the press as a tool for results in a free country.
Radio programs listed with stations WZ WHA WEAI WOR WEAK and WEAK again. Ver’s Hour Simmons baritone Capitol Theatre program Symphonibole Hour conference hook ups scheduled around afternoon time slots.
A protest emerges over jury selection for the June term in Smethport chaired by Hon. J. W. Button. Locals accuse the Bradford county jury board of favoring Kane county residents, noting 19 Kane names and only 16 Bradford names on the jury wheel. Citizens claim underrepresentation despite Bradford’s larger population and demand fair inclusion.
Pittsburgh May 4 Y Jurl King a 45 year old hotel proprietor a Wilnius named in the grand jury probe of an alleged liquor syndicate in Allegheny County shot himself in the kitchen of his Columbus Avenue hotel. Mrs Margaret Stevens who lived upstairs found King on a couch with a revolver in his hand the physician called but he died instantly.
Two women, Mag 29 resident Charles Anrons 89 and Misa Florence 19d- Sites 82, were seriously hurt when a car overturned on River Avenue Girard while passing a truck. They were taken to St Vincent's hospital in serious condition after the wreck. X rays planned to assess injuries.
Police kept a suspect in the abduction of 10 year old Beatrice Rosenbaum, as partial identification emerged. The case spurred a $1,035 reward, with authorities seeking the capture and conviction of the offender amid tense Seattle area confusion and mixed testimony.
Fragmentary report notes a growing trend toward abolition with 10 countries quoted as retaining the death sentence. It lists Hol and other nations in Europe, plus Argentina, Brasil, Colombie, Honduras and Uruguay. Denmark, Belgium and Finland are said to have largely disUsed the practice.
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