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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1933
Page
6
Local recollections mark Desolation Day as Corry enjoyed heavy weekend travel. Reports note crashes on Westfield Barcelona route, a fire alarm with no blaze, and several notable town figures in news from weddings to college scholarships and a Kiwanis preview of Exposition progress.
Four people died and two were badly hurt when the westbound Erie Limited train No. 1 struck an automobile at Falconer Junction, east of Jamestown, as the crossing lacked signals and a watchman was not present. The dead include George W. Siguler and family. injuries included two 16 year olds. The crash delayed the train about a quarter hour. Local residents reported the car crossed as the train neared. investigators found the crossing rough and without flashing lights.
Werden Prather reported by United Press after a dramatic escape at Welch Oly a few moments after his release. Convicts pistol whipped guards and forced prisoners to sit on car running boards while a plan to leave town faltered. Warden Prather, retiring that day, faced a mutiny during a farewell party for 748 inmates. An oil lamp explosion at James Wiegman’s Meadville farm ignited a fire destroying the house late last night.
Corry grocery stores meat makers and other businesses will begin a Wednesday afternoon closing schedule starting June 7th. The Corry Credit Exchange reports near universal support with plans to continue through June July and August. Patrons are asked to note the half-holiday and stores expect to join in across the city.
Memorial Day exercises featured the Veterans of Foreign Wars and local church rites. Rev Perry F Haines gave benediction while Corry High School band played Star Spangled Banner. VFW speaker VFP W. Bugle Corps led Taps as Fred Stoyer praised citizens' response and honored fallen heroes. Stover warned of communism, urged preparedness, cited Lincoln and Roosevelt, urged ex soldiers to remain vigilant and patient for veterans' benefits. Guy Abbey dropped flowers from a plane as cemeteries were decorated and hundreds visited burial grounds.
Jamestown police arrested Malcolm Powell in Frewsburg on a first-degree assault charge after a knife attack on his brother in law Andy Hanson at Falconer Junction. Hanson suffered arm and abdomen wounds, described as not life threatening. The Erie Limited crash near the scene killed four and injured two others. Patrolman Moynihan pursued the suspect, Hlwell, to West Third Street and Fairmount Avenue before arrest.
Impressive and largely attended funeral services held for Bert Anderson at his home on 29 18 First Avenue, conducted by Rev. B R Lewis. The body was taken to Pine Grove cemetery for interment with Odd Fellows committal services. Relatives and friends from several cities attended the rites.
Fragmentary excerpt discusses solar system motion. Mentions Earth and heavens, observed rotation and astronomical rate. Language is unclear and terms are garbled, but implies a discussion of celestial mechanics and solar motion.
Dr Alfred E Randell of Jamestown will give the address at Corry High School commencement in the Senior High auditorium next Wednesday June 7. George Rogers will deliver the salutatory Evolution in Education and Guy Butters wins valedictory with Character as his theme. The program includes March Under the Double Eagle. Danube Waves. Twilight Memories. River Rivers. Apollo. Prince Charming. and presentations by Principal Howard J Sheen Superintendent Ralph S Dewey and Board President Harry B E Smith.
Miss Annette Hajec wed Joseph Prugar in a morning Mass at St Elizabeth's Church officiated by Rev V J Reiser. Attendants were Helen Zissa and Mary Kolask, with Walter Prigar and Joseph Hijec as best men. Couple to reside in Colta Pa after a breakfast at the bride's home. Six room house built for under $1,000 by Rev H J Stahl using lumber from a wrecked house.
Governor Pinchot weighs a 128 million general appropriation bill affecting the new biennium starting tomorrow. He is expected to sign despite dissatisfaction over department budget cuts and extra treasury funds. Labor groups urged a veto to block a rider shielding the Bureau of Industrial Mediation. Pinchot has many bills before him and must act by Monday.
A humorous letter from Carry Pa about a fire house prank involving tear gas and a playful exchange with the Fire Chief. It mentions two patrolmen gassed by their own tear gas and a joke about improving optics through onion peeling or laughing gas.
Corry High School holds its annual Baccalaureate in the Senior High auditorium next Sunday evening with Rev. Gilbert L. Boyd as speaker. The service features a union format with cooperating churches and a program including hymns, readings, and a male chorus accompanying the exercises.
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