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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1934
Page
6
Regular city council session discussed routine items while local happenings covered a wide mix. Reports include automobile accident injuries at Maple Avenue Hospital, firemen aiding stranded hikers, a Northwestern district temperance conference, whist championship claim, rail traffic totals, a new refining station opening, and stock market notes with oblique obituary and cultural references.
The French Creek community hosted a father and son banquet as part of a Rural Teachers Club session at District No 2 in French Creek. Attendees included Mrs. Hindlay and the Redding family, Miss Elizabeth Vonder Schoat, Miss Lilli Anderson, and many locals. The program featured talks on English pronunciation, papers on the topic of physical training, and musical performances. The event concluded with a prayer service and a pledge.
Erith Nov 16. County Treasurer Lary Taylor announced only about 800 licenses remain for Erie county hunters who stay within the county. The state revenue department sent 10 300 licenses and most were sold last week. About 300 more have been received and will be issued as long as supplies last. Residents outside the city must apply at the court building. officials warn no extra licenses will be available. Processing costs include $2.08 for proper information and postage.
In Oil City eleven pupils from Pineoak grade school were bitten by two stray dogs during afternoon recess. The large dog, possibly a police breed, entered the yard and bit several children on face and arms. The janitor captured and shot the dog. its head will be analyzed. Most children were sent home. others were taken to doctors. No serious injuries reported. The other dog’s owner is unknown to locals.
A fatal crossing crash in Kittanning claimed the lives of Paul M. Zurney 24 and his wife Naomi 23, along with their 11 month old son Jack. Zurney was struck by a locomotive on a Pittsburgh Buffalo freight train, dying at the scene. Naomi and Jack died later at Kittanning Hospital. Funeral services for the trio were planned by relatives. The report also notes local community events and other brief notices from the French Creek Dairymen's League meeting and other social visits.
An extensive collection of Boone material was on display in the university library as part of a centenary celebration marking the birth of Squi Boone. The exhibit featured artifacts and items tied to Boone’s history and the local heritage.
Two one act plays will be presented at the Community church on Tuesday evening November 20. The shows are Squaring It with the Boss and Greener Grass featuring a cast of local students and townsfolk. A seventh grade party was held at Katherine Trisket’s home with eighteen classmates.
A 40 year old woman at Community Hospital in Kane County leaped from a second floor window during a nervous breakdown. She landed in the snow and suffered severe back and leg injuries. Doctors say the patient, fully conscious, may recover as they determine the full extent of injuries.
Spartansburg reports a firemen sponsored public dance with over 100 couples expected after a capacity hall fill last Saturday. Birth announcements include a son for Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Davis of Meadville and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Peck of Hatchtown. Local church services and community updates fill the page with cousin visits, travels, and town notices.
ERI November 15 report notes jurors selected as Judge Williams Hl Hirt discharges a panel after a not guilty verdict for Larry Liscow of 300 German Street on selling liquor. Liscomo reinstated on request but under pressure the costs would serve as punishment. Sheriff Dell Darling to impanel 15 more jurors as 18 are discharged.
President Roosevelt named Francis Biddle of Philadelphia to head the National Labor Relations Board succeeding Lloyd K. Garrison. The Philadelphia lawyer joins the board Monday after Garrison returns to academia at the University of Wisconsin. The piece notes Biddle's notable family lineage and mentions local figures and a funeral in Jamestown.
Washington reports the creation of a permanent national planning board to support informed national policy. The temporary planning board, appointed by President Roosevelt, backs public planning as a means to improve opportunities and freedom, while warning against private regimentation and exploitation by privileged interests.
Lach Leech, 29, of McKeesport, was acquitted by Allegheny County Criminal Court of murdering John Welch, 30, in an incident near Metersport High School as rivals for the affections of Mrs Petty Kelly, 28. The jury ruled the pistol went off accidentally during a struggle last September.
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