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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1934
Page
6
Superintendent Ralph S. Dewey presents the annual school report detailing enrollment trends, costs, and receipts over years. Retrenchment cut millage and per pupil tax, with lower teacher salaries and reduced library funding, while nonresident enrollment and ninth‑grade nonresident students in the industrial program are noted.
The piece notes a Pennsylvania centennial of the state public school system with graduation exercises in many schools. It mentions memorials for a young Civil War general, and ties to local civic figures, college gifts, and district improvements amid community events.
Albion May 2 Guy Seep and his son Wayne were badly burned when a gasoline stove exploded in the Keen home on Second Ave. They received burns to arms and necks while soothed by De Spaulding and Dr Humbert. The blast occurred as they refilled the stove, fumes traveled, and the explosion spread flames through the kitchen and house.
J P Branas owner of Rainbow Gardens on Chase Street was burned when acid used to clean beer coil apparatus exploded. He suffered burns to his arms face and may lose sight in his left eye. First aid was given before transport to Dr Bodine’s office.
Cecil Slagle died early this morning at Corry Hospital at age 49 after sudden complications. He had been ill yesterday and had worked until recently. Survived by widow and four children Melvin Patricia James Boward, plus two sisters S Shelden of Corry and A Holman of Jamestown. Funeral from 883 East South Street Friday afternoon with interment at McCray Cemetery.
A coroner's jury near Kane finds Warren resident Thomas J. Ganoe caused a fatal collision six miles west of Kane on Saturday night by attempting to pass a log truck. Mrs. W. Shaw, 71, of Pishikun, N.Y., died and three others were injured when Ganoe’s car struck Frank Ludington’s vehicle head on as both cars rounded a curve. The crash occurred around dusk on the road near Sugar Creek and Franklin. Card of thanks from J J Hickey family expresses gratitude for flowers, sympathy, and help during illness and bereavement.
A fire at DeForest Stevens farm near Steamburg destroyed the Stevens home, barn, and outbuildings. The couple, dining when it started, could not save belongings. Neighbors saved machinery, two firemen sustained minor burns, and reported insurance covered some losses but total damage will be heavy. The house had been rebuilt recently and the barn renovated.
The board, amid criticism from Johnson and Darrow, presses hearings on alleged monopolistic abuses and code compliance. a second report on anti unfair practices is being prepared as the board faces possible abolition and ongoing pressure from the White House and NRA leadership.
Miss Helen Morrow, senior from Triinon City, crowned Queen of May at Allegheny College May Day event staged by co eds of Menilgills. She is a member of Kappa Alpha The Sorority and active in women's student government.
Langely attended funeral services in memory of Byron Lewis a veteran Erie Railroad telegrapher and former Jamestown and Falconer resident. The services were at the M E Church in Elgin Pa followed by a prayer service at home and burial in Pine Hill cemetery Paloomer New York. He was eighty three years old and had worked on the Erie railroad from youth until retirement.
Jamestown May 22 The Jamestown Furniture Market Association reports 824 buyers registered by six o'clock last evening for the annual Spring market. The opening day drew a wide regional turnout with many first-time visitors. Registrations show buyers from the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, including New York City to Portland, Oregon, and notably a large New England contingent.
An obituary note honors Mr. Lewis with many years in a Palconer tower and service in railroad telegraph offices. He is survived by his wife four sons Fred J Lewis Meadville James Lewis Elgin Pa Harry Lewis Meadville and B S Lewis Buffalo four daughters M E Crick Williams Dar pach Fannie Oles Jamestown and Henry Sayers Iral cones sister Mrs Sara Nash Tigmesta and several grandchildren.
A fragmentary notice lists a programs section with a laureate mention and a roll call at an event starting 9:40 a.m. It references column headings about service frees and care topics, possibly tied to Beau anishi Trees and a Beau High week activity.
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