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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1944
Page
8
Police warn drivers to display 1944 rear license tags and remove plates in front. Widespread disruptions reported with quarantine cases and traffic incidents across the area. A mix of arrests, stolen items recovered, and public notices filled the day’s events.
Spartansburg hosts annual community cleanup this Saturday with a list of local attendees and notices from community groups. The event, linked to local divisions, includes church and civic leaders and a cemetery tribute, with residents and families described among participants.
Erie May 31 twelve divorce decrees were handed down in county courts by Judge Miles B. Kaits. Addle C Bailey Waterford Wonder freedom Ira Fawrd Bailey cruelty grounds. Diaby of her person. Wa" of his marriage. auction of jewelry and silverware. decree includes alimony and property division. One decree granted to Mark Davidson and entities named. Nelson J Widwrr presiding, Widwrr serving five years in Westen Penitentiary on primands ut adiitbuny.
A 5 year old boy was shot by a 13 year old near Pearl Street in Topeka. Police report a group of youths played Saturday when the older boy displayed a pistol and fired. The younger boy survived, taken to WEA Hospital with injuries. Juvenile court involvement anticipated.
A set of three damage suits totaling 2950 dollars was filed. Plaintiffs include Albert B D and others against various defendants including KinUFShY Coy and Moneog. The petitions allege personal injuries from a collision and driving incidents near a location named Paride erect. Proceedings reference district court actions and a public notice deadline.
May 31 report from Pranslin states a victim was recovered from the riverbank below Howe Avenue. A second body remains missing, while a third person was captured and rescued amid the Allegheny River incident. The missing woman is Mrs Phoebe Pryor Allison, 21, of Seneca, wife of Richard Allison.
Transportation Corp with Chicago headquarters confirmed by officials the sale of West Ridge Bus Lines. The contract was signed in Erie with completion of negotiations at Greyhound’s headquarters in Chicago.
Attorney A Petrillo filed an appeal for defendant Stingel in the Western Penitentiary case. The Superior Court clerk recorded the appeal. returnable in April 1945. Stingel, held on a charge of attempting to lure a teen girl to a local hotel for immoral purposes, remains imprisoned until then.
Veterans and residents gathered for a Memorial Day program highlighted by remarks from Congressman Barker on Our Heritage of Freedom. The ceremony included a benediction, floral offerings, volley, and Taps, followed by a Senior High Band concert at the park reflecting on national history and sacrifice.
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