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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1937
Page
3
Overcast in Erie with town meetings and a Democratic Spring Festival at St Edward's Hall. A Music Festival at the Senior High, school desk purchase for Miss McCray's room, and Memorial Day operations closing stores. Police report curfews and a court case on a mile truck license plate. Disney plans three dimensional cartoons. State tax and utility issues surface in legislative activity.
May 27 filing charges against Mrs Villerin Mowery 24 for the death of Syeirobi Harrissy Now on W. 12th street. Assistant D A Schuel Roberts says the act showed extreme indifference and failure to render aid. Coroner's jury ruled the death due to the driver's neglect. Witnesses describe Mowery as surly and refusing to provide her name.
Three banks were named as depositories for Curry School District funds for 1987 88. The National Bank Citizens National Bank of Curry and the National Bank and Trust Company of Evie were chosen to provide security since none offered a fee. All accounts are insured to 5000 under federal arrangements.
State Commander Walter Kresa will address the Corry Post No. 81 annual Legion rally on June 12 in the city park at 8 15 p m. A parade with bugle and drum corps, 40 and 8 cars, and floats is planned with state and Western Pennsylvania officers attending. A banquet at Hotel Corry and an Armory luncheon will conclude the evening after introductions of visiting officers and dignitaries.
A Ridgway youth, 21, was killed in a plant incident near Tugway, Pennsylvania. The report notes a memorial at the scene and mentions local attendees from Franklin and nearby communities. An annual rally is expected to draw participants including members of the Gobisi Rule Cub and friends visiting from area towns.
In a fierce engagement, Kane's wartime unit advanced under fire. A machine gun nest halted progress until a squad pinned the enemy, then a grenade was hurled to breach the position. A single bullet killed a brave soldier just as victory seemed near.
May 27 reports Governor Barlett joins other Democratic leaders in urging support for the president's employment relief program. The plan seeks to provide public works funding and job opportunities, aiming to reduce unemployment and stabilize the economy.
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