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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1939
Page
3
A garbled OCR fragment references Sonia and a paper about arsenel matters, implying a wartime or military paperwork context. Readable items point to an unclear local notice or archival snippet, with names and specifics obscured by distortion.
The article depicts a seriously ill child with a dramatic hospital scene, as Mrs Root and the child are shown being removed for a blood transfusion. It notes Capone released from prison and under guard in a Baltimore hospital seeking treatment for a mental disorder, described as bordering on hope.
Henry Balcorr shot a 200 pound bear at Hearts Content while at the Bear Lake area. Reports say Balcom found the prize easily and word spread about the big catch. Nearby residents paused to view the bear then attended local services and community events as Thanksgiving week began. Local church activities included memorials, sermons, and visits from townsfolk as families prepared for the holiday break.
A lovers quarrel was blamed fatally by police for the shotgun slaying of Betty Everly, 31, in a crowded downtown Wilmington restaurant. Ralph Dill, 36, her former suitor, walked in unseen and fired. he then killed himself as patrons fled. Both died instantly, authorities said.
Reports from Prank Guinn, a PWA engineer, note progress on prison building and related projects in Mayville. Contractors on cell block equipment from Van Dorn, a Cleveland company, have completed their work. The modern building advances are expected to bring rapid staffing of offices and headquarters for the project.
Nov 4 report from Whe Eight men charged with rioting prepare for trial Tuesday. Court details note jurors seated after lengthy deliberations. Public notices list names and addresses of potential witnesses and involved parties as proceedings proceed in the new jail.
Erie resident Prank Nagorsk ip age 24 operated a cafe for his father at Parade Street and is reported safe in Rotterdam after a visit with family during World War II. Navy forwards confirmed the status with relatives in Washington.
Erie officials report a viaduct project cost totaling 15808 dollars affecting the south approach and Eastaven area. Details are fragmented with unreadable dates and names, but the notice references Connell, MC Millshy, and local streets.
The High Court reversed a ruling by Judge J Geil Waite that bottled liquor sale for off premises consumption was legal. Superior Court Judge Chester H Rhodes ordered the reversal. The case involved Wanda Bietikowski who pleaded to defense for selling bottled liquor for off premises consumption and was paroled for each and ordered to pay costs of 29.90.
A damage suit was filed today by Stelts, Willi Bann ister, and others at 277 Pittsburgh Avenue seeking 89,000 for injuries from a June 22 event involving a Pennsylvanian rail car. The suit alleges the car struck and injured the plaintiffs while they were on West But street, causing damages.
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