Damaged text fragment hints at vermin and machine issues
Fragmentary lines mention Weir and a vermin related problem plus a machine id. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1945
Page
3
Fragmentary lines mention Weir and a vermin related problem plus a machine id. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Erie November 19 A Higvomianian attempted to burn the Konda Garp plant by breaking a window and starting a fire in a rest room waste basket. An employee found the damage minimal as the fire burned out and valuables were not taken. Police say the intruder seemed not to seek robbery even though desks records and items were disturbed.
Franklin Nov 19 Robert Reagle aged six months son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Reagle of Polk died at Franklin Hospital at 5 p m from burns suffered when the Reagle home burned earlier today Mrs Edward Riddle sister in law of Mrs Reagle received facial and hand burns while aiding to rescue the baby She is in Franklin Hospital with injuries not believed serious The Reagle house and contents were destroyed and the fire's origin is undetermined.
Erie Nov 19 Willie Hutchison a four dollar negro was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the Edna Mae Beard killing. The all male jury debated whether to sentence him on manslaughter or pursue a related charge that Hutchison also killed Mrs Beard’s husband, Robert, with a two by four. Prosecution argued first degree murder while defense claimed self defense after Beard attacked him with a butcher knife. The judge outlined possible verdicts including first degree murder with death or life imprisonment and reviewed conflicting witness statements.
Byron G. Black, 22, a truck driver identified by a white ear phone, was arrested in Utica on charges of robbing Mrs. Vida Wilson’s Portville liquor store Monday night. He allegedly took $100 from the cash register, was arraigned before Peace Justice Truman Green, and held for the grand jury. The report notes the distinctive ear phone worn by the suspect. Separately, Pennsylvania October milk production set a new all time high at 412 100,000 pounds per the Department of Agriculture.
A plea of guilty was entered in a fatal incident case involving Charles Schuver, 17, and others. The hearing, led by Allones Taylor Baur, questioned the defendant's mental state and possible immunity. The incident occurred on Route 2 near Gavi on the west side, with the injured transported to a local hospital.
Coroner Walter Vigbury of Dunkin rules death of Ronald Pasquale and two sons from a Thursday night fire at the Pasquale residence on Gardner Street. Cause cited as accidental from smoke inhalation and flames. Authorities indicate no foul play, with investigations focusing on interior blaze conditions.
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