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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1938

Page

7

Delay Trial of Murderer for October Land

May 26 An October trial for Joseph Wevine of Westline charged with murdering his wife appeared probable to stay after defense hints a continuance would be needed. Attorney Joseph Wilson of Smellyport, retained by Fevino, indicated he would petition the court for a delay. The trial was set for the McKean County criminal term opening June 6, with Henry Onofrio of Bradford assisting. The next criminal term follows the June session in October. District Attorney Claude W. Shattuck leads the prosecution. Perino shot his wife one week ago at their Westline home. his claim of accidental shooting faced challenge from his son, Joseph Jr., 16, who arrived from Italy two months ago. The boy’s account aided a preliminary hearing ordering held without bail. State motor police with investigators pursued the case at Kane substation. Hog item describes a sow climbing stairs in a Marrysville building housing swine.

Criminal Court Claude WY. Shattuck Han Torino Intehen Westline Joseph, Jr Italy Perino Justice of the Peace R. C

Beaverdam AH Club Forms For Young Girls

Beaverdam May 26 Beaverdam area youths form the AH Club for girls ages ten to twenty with officers named Hazel Marsh president Bernetta Stollatus vice president Belly Maynard secretary treasurer Geraldine Cummings game leader and Betty Maynard song leader. The club follows a Home Economics meeting and invites all local girls to join. Community events include prayer meetings, church activities, and local visits as residents gather for festivals and social functions.

Beaverdam United Brathren Theodore Gray Free Methodist Church of Union City Leo Jones Walter Proctor Carl Proctor Dairymen League Elmira Plymouth Methodist Burch of Buffalo Webb, McCray Robert Gates Frank Harvey Stillman Cash Smith Knapp Bigin Charge Annie McDonnell James McDonnell LeBoclfound Gerald Bagley H. D. Whitney Paul Smith Ruth Smith Betty Smith Walter Prector Corty High School Song Ieader Betty Maynard Jing Home @Weonomies Leon Proctorwin Jamestinen Hospital Roy Bishep Neil Bates Ley Jones Elgin Tom Hickle Oral Tompkins Grange Carry Clint Mathews Teresa Lee Owens Corry Minnie Williams Willliams Glaude Maynard

Oil City Woman Named as Finger in Ax Murder

Franklin May 26 Accused by William Redfoot of being the finger woman in the killing of Howard Sidley at a service station near Grove City three years ago. Mrs Frances Day 29 of Oil City and formerly of Newtarine is held with Redfoot and Fred Goodman 27 for hearings on murder charges after pleading not guilty. Redfoot pleaded guilty to murder and named Day as the finger woman who planned the crime. The trio have been jailed nearly three weeks. Day was arrested at Oil City. A house she stayed at on Plumer street was under police surveillance as a possible hideout linked to fugitive brothers David and Paul Cross.

Franklin William Redfoot Parkers Landing Howard Sidley Grove City Frances (Blondie) Hoffman Day Ol City Newtarine Clintonville Merver County Redfoot Fred Goodman Sandy Lake Sidley Venango County Lisbon Clintonville-Clenton Harrisville Goldman

Bounty Offered for Marked Salmon in Maritime Provinces

St John New Brunswick May 26 A Dominion government bounty offers fishermen an extra profit for marked salmon. A payment of one dollar rewards fish bearing a clipped back right or left pectoral fin or a ventral fin mark. The program aims to study salmon habits along the coasts of the Maritime provinces.

ST. John, NB Samoa Maritime Provinces Dominion

Power Motor Company contests for auto drivers

The Power aeotor Company announces a new contest running Friday May 27 through Saturday June 4 open to all car owners. First prize is 2 in cash for the driver of the Model 80 Ford V 8 who uses the least gas per mile. Powell Company will provide full details on request. Harold K Powell, local dealer, says the Ford dealer contests have proven successful in other cities.

Power Aeotor Company North Center Street Powell Company Pon Ford Automobile Harold KK. Powell

Freak Accident Injures Girl Parachute Jumper

Miss Marthie Modranski, 18, of Amsterdam, C., was injured when a plane at an air show swung out of control during landing. She had been waiting to make her first parachute jump when the aircraft toppled, and she was knocked to the ground and admitted to Steubenville hospital.

Arrolton Marthie Modranski Amsterdam Steubenville Hospital Miss Modranski

Bell in Cincinnati Church Last Rang 45 Years

In Cincinnati on May 26 a 36,000 pound bell at St Francis de Sales church has not rung since 1298 due to past damage. The giant bell, claimed to be the largest “swingsg” bell in the United States and second largest globally, shatters nearby windows when rung and has remained silenced for 45 years.

Ladies Aid Society To Hold Big Dinner At Spring Creek

Announcement states the Ladies Aid Society of Spring Creek Church will sponsor a Decoration Day dinner at the Community House on Monday. A roast pork dinner will be served at noon, the public is invited, and proceeds go to the church treasury.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Spring Creek Church Spring Creek

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