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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1934
Page
6
An item notes the quiet celebration of C H Weeks's wedding anniversary in Cory, with mention of local residents and connections to Corry High School and area hospitals. It references community figures and nearby events, painting a snapshot of social life and local ties.
Plans launch for a pre Christmas pageant at Ball School Board considers reform. In New Richmond Fosburg 36 died after a horse kicked him at a horse sale. He left a wife five sons a daughter his mother Mrs Nellie Fosburg sister Mrs Wykoff and brother Leo. Funeral services held at New Richmond M E Church. Burial in New Richmond cemetery.
The Board of Education discussed proposed reforms for district reorganization aimed at long awaited operating economy and shifting maintenance costs from local real estate to the state. Superintendent Dewey briefed on pellet projects and expected start next week on athletic field grading while other repairs may be authorized. no action taken.
With Thanksgiving eve two weeks away Stanford Hose Company members gear up for their 45th annual ball to be held at Elles home on Wednesday evening November ath. Committees draft music and details while Antrey Paulson chairs ticket sales and plans the advance fund drive to support the club rooms. The chief and officers appeal to business and citizens for donations as in prior years to help ensure a successful event and revenue for upkeep.
Funeral services for Mrs. William Bensink, who died at St. Vincent's Hospital in Erie after a short illness, were held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the late home near State Line. Rev. Perry F. Haines officiated, with vocal solos by G. T. Bergman and Mrs. Bergman accompanying. Interment was in Beaverdale Cemetery. Bearers were Arthur Moore, Luther Raymond, Martin Hobink, Mere Watrous, Herbert White and Bert Dutchie. The service drew many Corry friends and relatives.
A fragmentary notice from a local paper mentions a lone weenie and a death in a southern area. The readable text references a western unit and a pit with cones, plus a person identified as a dathir.
Clyde Swartzlander 92, a Fisher & Young truck driver, was fatally injured near Titusville when a large log fell from a truck and crushed him during loading at East Titusville. He died at City Hospital after being taken there in critical condition. The incident occurred as chains malfunctioned while securing logs for the mill.
Local court officers report final official returns from last Tuesday showing Republican candidates leading by small margins. U S Senator Rees 6564, Guffey 621. Governor Schnader 6527, Eat Democrat 6391. Lieut Governor Scott 6485, Kennedy MM, Alter 21. Secretary Internal Affairs Taylor 6029, Logie 8089. Ta show scattered Socialist and Prohibitionist totals among minor candidates.
John Blatt announces extensive plans for a December pageant in Corry to inaugurate the Christmas shopping season. Golden Rule Club and local merchants expect twenty foot floats from stores, with churches and fraternal groups invited to participate. An open evening parade will let patrons view stock and enjoy a miniature pre Christmas celebration similar to Pittsburgh’s.
The Opportunity Club of the Presbyterian Church held a Monday evening gathering at the Hoenes home with 24 members and one guest. Mrs. J. B. Patterson led, devotional by Mrs. John Rickers, planning a November 2 congregational supper, and a Christmas party for the next meeting.
Delaware police search for two men who entered a Wilmington store and killed proprietor Frank Fishary and his helper George Laroces. The case follows a violent sequence tied to a racketeering dispute and ongoing investigations.
Corry High School Y clubs led by G G Pilskain James Lewis and George Curtis will organize activities this year The Senior Y Club will handle this week s revotions and select officers Some clubs plan two basketball teams per home room with top players advancing to Northwest District The seventh eighth and ninth grade Hi clubs organized with two teams each while six church groups start a fourfold program at the Junior High gym Phalanx fraternities plan social events and form groups Alpha Beta Dux Ex Hi V Phalanx leadership chairs assigned Teams will begin volleyball and basketball leagues C M Hengst aims to involve more groups The Junior High gym draws 160 boys for gym classes with strong parental support and growing enrollment.
Columbus residents anticipate completion of the improved road within another week as fall weather persists. The town's social calendar features a celebratory anniversary at the Stranigan home with relatives from Erie Warren and Bear Lake, plus a Community Aid meeting and PTA plans for two one act plays.
Philadelphia November 1 Mrs Cornelia Bryce Pinchot wife of the governor denounces the NRA as a ghastly farce amid General Hugh S Johnson’s resignation. Speaking at a Men’s Club meeting she says unemployment grows more serious daily and that labor lacks adequate representation under the codes.
A long 80 foot roll was found containing portions of prayers spells and confessions from the Egyptian Tol. The document includes chants and invocations believed to be religious or magical in nature. Researchers note the roll references ancient rites and deities.
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