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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1934
Page
5
Calvin Munn of Terrace, Pa, was burned to death when his sedan plunged into a concrete culvert after leaving the Pittsburgh Clairton road. The crash occurred a mile from Hays as he drove to work.
Receivers for the Oil City Brewing Company obtained a further 80 days of operation under federal court order. The company reported eight months ending September 30 with sales of 285716.59 and a net profit of 22904.31.
The Civil War era list of federal army prisons includes Old Capitol Prison in Washington DC Camp Chase in Ohio Camp Dennison in Ohio Camp Douglas in TL Camp Morton in Indiana Johnson Island in Lake Erie Rock Island Illinois Point Lookout in Maryland and Fort Warren in Massachusetts.
A long list of names and brief movements shows residents and visitors in the city visiting relatives, attending funerals, or traveling to and from towns like Union City Titusville Warren and Erie. Notable mentions include Edwin Schoenrich arriving from Washington for business, Paul Sanford and Pieters visiting Lake Worth Florida, and Mrs. C. Zetler’s funeral services in Clarendon.
President Roosevelt voting at Hyde Park casts ballot for Gov Lehman and the Democratic ticket. He arrives in heavy rain with family and staff, chats with an election inspector, and uses voting machines under bright lights for national news coverage.
Contingent rage une tal Reed would survive the assault. In three states California Florida and Mississippi candidates were elected without opposition. Hiram W Johnson Park Trammell Theodore Bilbo won in those states. Maine reelected Frederick Hale for six years. Farley predicted success in six states and possible pickups from five more. Erie police investigate injuries to Davies Barr Meadville taken to hospital in a street incident. Barr remains conscious with facial injuries and possible assault suspected.
Evangelist Belote spoke on Why I Keep the Seventh-day Sabbath drawing a large audience Sunday. He offered 1000 dollars for a text supporting Sunday as Sabbath, but no claim was made. Mrs. J Patton, Erie nurse, gave health talks. A children's program of singing and chalk talk is set for seven tonight.
Mary Nolan, former chorus girl and film actress, was cleared today of suspicion of taking $2,000 from a New Jersey theatrical agent. A telegram from Hazelton, Pa police chief said the complaint was withdrawn and that Miss Nolan was accused falsely. The charges originated after a night in a New York jail.
Reports describe machine gun fire during a parade near the Bruno house. Police found rifles and pistols as Brunos including Frederick and Phillip were arrested. Witness Mike Barosefsky recalls a rooftop shooter mowing down marchers as women and children watched in fear.
Fran W. Belgrano of San Francisco assumed national command of the American Legion, announcing a far reaching program against all ism s except Americanism. The plan aims to boost Legion membership and enlist help from those not eligible to join.
Governor Herbert Lehman, the Roosevelt endorsed candidate, was expected to win easily over Republican Robert Moses in Albany voting. The campaign also highlighted the broader slate of state and national races as the November polls approached.
In Steele Missouri on November 6 a deadly shooting occurred on an isolated road during an election feud over alleged efforts to bring African Americans from Arkansas to vote. Horace Ferrel, 83, died. his father, Jo an E. Werdell, 63, was critically wounded and unable to give details. Police believed the two Black men in a car were targeted for the perceived ballot manipulation.
The article notes Cape Salve in Maine as the southernmost mainland point, with a 4 percent projection from northern Maine to the easternmost at West Quoddy Head, and Cane Alava in Washington as the westernmost point.
Nov 6 4A report from Dunkirk notes muskrat trappers in the Conewango swamps predicting a mild open winter based on light fur growth. Some prophets cite south winds crossing the line as a hint of warmth. Cattaraugus reservation signs from October moon have not yet issued forecasts.
A three man accident near Johnstown yesterday left Mig Donald Hoppir 20 Palmphi dead at Inca Hospital. Her husband and two other men remained patients today as investigators sorted the scene from the late event.
Washington reports Lieut. Horace M. Mickam of Fort Crockett Texas killed when a crash claimed his life. Born August 14 1885 at Spencer Iowa he was a West Point graduate and long served in Cavalry and Army Air Corps duties in the Philippines Mexico and various training posts.
Susan consoles Wallace while Uncle Worthy lies gravely ill after a stroke. Wallace arrives with a peace offering and hints at past ties as Susan copes with mounting debts, roomers, and taken money. Dr Kendall warns Worthy may be paralyzed and require perpetual care.
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