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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1933
Page
6
A busy Corry page reports an epidemic of bicycle thefts over the weekend, a near $500 sale in West Pleasant Street, and youths not involved in a tool-house break at the Frank Whiteley ice plant. Council and Knights of Columbus to elect officers. Miss Baker praised for singing on a Vallee broadcast.
Three arrests mark police raids Saturday as city stores report brisk weekend trade and ongoing pickup. Governor Gifford Pinchot plans a personal inquiry into the Erie county poor board matter before acting on the Ziesenheim bill to abolish it, following reliable reports that the measure cleared the legislature.
James Francis O'Connor of Los Angeles is named comptroller of the currency and poses at his Washington desk ready to tackle the immense job of supervising the nation's banking system.
Brown and Whitman argued over card cheating on Saturday at Spring Creek. Brown, seriously injured, collapsed while fleeing to a neighbor's home. Authorities planned to question Brown at the hospital. arrests may follow as condition is serious.
The schedule notes that exercises will proceed this evening and extend through Tuesday evening, during which a solemn procession of the children will be repeated.
Thirteen arrests followed raids on five alleged illicit beer houses as local police moved to curb unlicensed alcohol ahead of June 1 state rules. Propriety owners Dugan Stearns Baker Giotts were charged with disorderly conduct while eight visitors faced fines or jail. Bail and penalties were set, with continued policing promised to close remaining unlicensed joints.
The sub district meeting of the Dairymen's League will be held at Beaverdam Church on Thursday May 25 at 10 30 o clock. Ladies are urged to bring sandwiches milk and a tureen A large crowd is expected. An incident at Oconto Wisconsin involved a bank drill where a tear gas bomb exploded during a robbery drill.
Mary Alice McLean three-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth McLean East Irving street escaped serious injury when a Haniel Clark Co log truck operated by Lee Newhouse swerved to the curb on North Center street. The child grasped the fender and bumper and was bruised but saved from death. Newhouse avoided blame after police investigation found the truck was traveling slowly.
The Fort LeBoeuf Chapter of the Daughters of the American Colonists held its regular quarterly luncheon meeting at the Brick House Tea Room. Mrs. M A Nagle led the session with routine and new business, officers were elected and installed, and invitations were extended for picnics at Lighthouse Point and Waterford homes.
County commissioners consider selling county land holdings in parcels rather than as a single bulk. The property, acquired over years for unpaid taxes, yields no current tax revenue. Officials Rogan and McQray plan to offer parcels to buyers and may transfer some tracts to families for cultivation while preparing a complete list of holdings.
Dennis S. Wickwire of Columbus Pa died at his home Sunday morning at 6 15 after a long illness He was born May 16 1858 in Columbus and lived there all his life Survived by wife one son Earl Wickwire five grandchildren and a sister Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 30 from the home Rev W Garnett of Spring Creek to officiate Interment in David Curtis Cemetery Columbus
F Starr Mrs J F Giblin and Mrs Wave M Perkins of Corry, Mrs Mead of Youngaville, and Mrs Moore of Corry were guests of the chapter at a delightfully appointed meeting.
The city reports a sharp upturn in business and industry over the weekend with stores crowded and stocks depleted. Warmer weather boosted demand for summer apparel and outdoor supplies as manufacturers and retailers anticipate continued improvement and expansion early next season.
Budd y poppies will be sold on the streets of the city next Saturday May 27 in the Poppy Day celebration by the Lieut Archie W Thompson Post Veterans of Foreign Wars The Ladies Auxiliary of the V N W will run the sale with public support urged Proceeds aid local VFW relief work through the post
The body of Emily Berliner, formerly of Corry, died in New York City and was brought to Corry on Erie train No. 5. Her son A P Berliner accompanied the party. Services were led at 2:30 PM by Rabbi Max Carrick, with graveside rites by Rabbi Goldberg. Bearers included local residents Mervyn Nast, Milton Zalaneck, Morris Bernstein, Sam Baumgarten, and Titusville men Andris and Jacob Goldstein. In Pittsburgh a quarrel at a rooming house led to Frank Calvert being stabbed. Dorothy Brant and Conrad Williams were held briefly, no charges filed.
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