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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1931

Page

6

Regular semi monthly meeting OF City Corneil tonight

A semi monthly city council meeting is noted. Candidates and local figures are mentioned, including Gdessle Plate a candidate for Time county recorder who reportedly won a large portion of votes. J M Place recovers from injuries and plans to visit his office during a two week stay in Corry.

City Corneil Gdessle Plate Time County Recorder of Deeds J. M. Place Washington, D.C Mr. Place Corry Claude Place Weight Street

Burglary Attempt On Second Ave Ends With Gun Fire

Two men attempted to break into Joseph Amorosso’s Second Avenue home around 12:30 Sunday morning. Amorosso, awakened by the noise, fired a shotgun as the suspects fled, one west toward Prospect Street and the other along Second Avenue. Police searched two hours without locating the culprits, who were later linked to prior burglaries in the area involving canned fruit.

Joseph Amorosso Second Avenue Bey Amorosso Prospect Street Amorosio

Produce Market In Pittsburgh Wholesale Market Report

United Press reports moderate demand in the Pittsburgh wholesale produce market on November 16. Apples and cabbage show steady prices with varied New York and Pennsylvania varieties listed. onions and potatoes also steady. Butter and eggs quoted. poultry and live stock prices noted. J. J. Haight traveled to Pittsburgh for a few days on business.

United Press Pittsburgh New York Baldwins Kings Northern Spies Virginia West Virginia Staymans Ola Baldwins Rome Jonathans Pennsylvania Indiana Michigan

Red Cross canvass progress toward 1981 memberships

Milon L. Brown, general chairman, reports that final results from the local Red Cross drive will be ready for publication tomorrow. Only one ward reported in this morning with other districts not yet complete. Campaigns in several areas are nearing closure with a goal of 500 memberships, and a strong pickup is needed to reach headquarters targets.

Red Cross Havpe Milon L. Brown Tate Hualiiees Selon Ational Jieadquarters

Fishermen Feared Dead After Dunkirk Storm Capsize

Two local fishermen John Lawrence and Joseph Tomczak were feared lost when their rowboat capsized in a Friday storm on the lake. Coast Guard boats found the overturned craft near Irving, with strong undercurrents hindering recovery and bodies not yet seen days later.

Lake Dunkirk Coast Guard Searen Ibod Les John Lawrence Joseph Tomczak Big Lake Irving Dunikirk Crankwall

Hawaiian Band at Rex Theatre Promises Island Charm

The South Sea Islanders a native Hawaiian group of four men and two women will headline at the Rex Theatre this Thursday Friday and Saturday. They arrive direct from New York after an engagement at the Capitol Theatre and will perform Hawaiian songs on steel guitar and dances to accompany Buster Keaton's The Sidewalks of New York.

South Sea Islanders Rex Theatre Buster Keaton New York Corry Direct Capitol Theatre

Gardening Tip: Freshen Houseplants with Damp Sponge

A historic tip suggests soaking a large sponge in water and placing it on the pot soil to help a deceased style of keeping the rouge plant fresh for a week. The plant absorbs sufficient moisture to stay in good condition during your stay.

School Dance Delights Corry Juniors in Large Attendance

One of the largest attended school dances in recent years delighted the Corry High School junior class. The event supported the class play Tom My to be staged in December. The gymnasium was decorated in red and white junior colors with dancing from 8:30 to 11:30. Music by the Dawsonians of North East, Pa pleased attendees, with Titusville football players among the crowd.

Corry High School Tom Dawsonians North East Titusville

Postal Workers Honor Kendall Dinner in Pittsburgh

Postal workers of western Pennsylvania plan a Saturday dinner at the William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh to honor Congressman Samuel A. Kendall for supporting the Saturday half holiday for postal employees. Guests include Congressman M. Kelly, James M. Mead, and national presidents of AFL affiliated postal groups. Organized by postal unions across the region with leaders from Railway Mail, Letter Carriers, Postal Clerks, Rural Carriers, and Motor Vehicle Employees attending.

William Penn Pittsburgh Samuel A. Kendall Pennsylvania M. @. Kelly Congress Post Office and Post Roads Committee James M. Mead Buffalo N.Y Kendall American Federation of Labor W. M. Collins Railway Mail Association Edward A. Gainor Letter Carriers Thos. F. Flaherty National Federation of Post Office Clerks Washington, D. C Walter D. Weise Salisbury J. J. Doherty Motor Vehicle Employees Buffalo, N. Y

Pea Eating Utensils in Highteen Century England

In early English practice knives with wide blades ended by a point served to aid eating peas and other soft foods that could slip between a two pronged fork. The description suggests specialized utensils for dining in that era.

England

North East Woman Dies in Gun Mishap

Mrs Elgin Mann 40 of Greenfield township Erie county mother of four was shot in the head by her husband Sunday in front of their home near North East. Mann had borrowed a gun from his brother for a Monday hunt the gun discharged fatally as they reached their front door Coroner Hanley ruled accidental and exonerated the husband. Body taken to Wilson funeral parlors North East. Funeral plans incomplete.

Orie Elgin Mann Greenfield Township Erie County Sec|iom Mann

Quarrel Ends in Man's Death in Pittsburgh

Mrs Laverna Culbertson, 35, of Lebanon suburb, said her husband Albert J. Gilbertson, 27, was accidentally shot as they prepared for a hunting trip. Culbertson was shot in the chest at the Culbertson home. Walker and his wife Hazel were held as suspects. The couple planned to release bond for Laverna. Culbertson’s body to Mt Vernon, Ohio.

Pittsburgh Albert J. Gilbertson Laverna Culbertson Lebanon Culbertson Robert Walker Vernon Walker Hazel Mt. Vernon George William

Divine Right Ting Tames 1 quote echoes royal sanction

A historical quotation notes a defender of divine right after Queen Elizabeth's era. The speaker condemns questioning the king as akin to doubting God, framing political authority as sacred and unchallengeable. The line reflects ongoing conflict between monarchy and religious legitimacy.

Ting Tames 1 Queen Elizabeth

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