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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1932

Page

6

Special registration day set for Corry voters October 29

Corry voters absent from the city or ill may register on Saturday October 29 as a special registration day announced by the Erie county board of commissioners. Donald Stewart will supervise the enrollment at the Municipal building from 2 to 9:30 PM and again 7 PM to closing. The extra day aims to include residents delayed by illness or work, including workers at Pymatuning Dam, for the November election.

Corry Evie County Donald Stewart Journal Pymatuning

Paragrak notices and mixed events across 1932 era notes

City tax revision hearings open as 1993 assessment is reviewed. Chrysler dealers report 10 782 orders since informal mode announcement. Navy Notre Dame game excursion planned for Meadville fans. Windy night, pneumonia case homebound, Sophia Dahl aged 72. Meadville club talk by Helen Blair on Nov 7. Delinquent counties list includes Crawford and Venango. Turkey crop up 17 percent. 200 000 birds planned for Thanksgiving. New Corry station sign greets travelers. High School band parade practice under LegionPost aid. Milton W. Shreve in Meadville for re election bid amid campaign chatter.

Kiwanis Club Guest Speaks at Hotel Corey

Chel Bi Myers of the High Rehoo will address Kiwanis members at the regular meeting at Hotel Corey Thursday evening. The Digest notes Roosevelt and Garner leading in polls, and actions on veterans bonuses and postage stamp discussions. The indoor carnival and Findley estate exhibit are announced, with plans for future programs and meetings.

Chel Bi Myers High Rehoo Kiwanis Club Corey HL Geiger Ngth Irs Anna Wilcox Ds ‘Ies United States Findley Gnings Fjersonuly

Halloween Dance Parties Planned Across Venues

Halloween week brings multiple dance events led by Masonic Temple committee at the Masonic Hall with Harry Summers Orchestra from 9:20 to 1:30, intermission at 11:30, and refreshments. Waltoner's and Walter Summers bands join other clubs for masquerade dances with prize for best costumes. Veterans of Foreign Wars host a masked ball at Maccabee Hall with Claude Messenger’s orchestra and 9 to closing, while many clubs and private gatherings tone the season with fall decorations and out of town guests expected.

Hallowe'en Masonic Temple Masonic Entertainment Committee Harry Summers Wedestra Warren Walttaker Union City Wail Corry Clt Orward Ing. Claude Messenger Fin Jich Sual Pail Guinlisk V. F. Ww Conention

Taft Visit Recalled From Corry Station Platform

Corry residents recall President William Howard Taft’s 190? visit when he spoke from the rear platform of a special Erie train at the local passenger station. He praised prosperity, urged farm credit expansion, and voiced cautious support for universal peace while stressing readiness if war comes. Union City delegates accompanied Taft from Corry.

W.H. Taft Corry Walia Howard Taft Woodrow Wilson Theodore R. Roosevelt Journal Taft William Howard Taft Erie Speual Maple Avenue Center Street Gerry P. Kincaid Republican City Eac Tait Cambridge Springs Ubi New York Harbor Union City Bistisgtlanes

Prosecutor moves to free Union City boy in squirrel case

Erie October 26 Assistant District Attorney Burton R Laub asked for habeas corpus release for Stanley Burek 17 Union City from county jail after he pled guilty to possessing a squirrel out of season. Burek was jailed for 10 days for failing to pay fines and costs. A hearing set for 10 am Monday October 31.

Erie Burton R. Laub Stanley Burel R. PD. No Union City Laub Russell Seymour Gamle Seymour Justice of the Peace Oburek Texon Dome Roy Case Countty Jas William Ti. Hirt Burek

Funeral services held for Paul Long

Funeral services in memory of Paul Long, who died after a long illness, were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 from the residence at 130 Second Avenue. Rev. Robert N. Miller officiated. The body was interred at Pine Grove cemetery after rites attended by relatives and friends. Brothers Merle Jewell Larry and Dallas Long served as pallbearers.

Paul Long Second Avenue Robert N. Miller Pentecostal Church Pine Brive Merle Jewell Larry Dallas Long

New book ties Mooney Bil lings case to lawless enforcement

United Press reports a forthcoming book built on the Wickham report about the Mooney Billings case. The committee draft labels enforcement as lawless and includes an introduction by Sen. Burton Wheeler criticizing the life terms for Tom Mooney and Warren Billings, tied to the 1916 Preparedness Day bombing in San Francisco.

United Press New York Wickesham Mooney-Billings Mlawless Enforcement Bak Burton K. Wheeler Democrit Montana Tom Mooney Warren IC Billings San Francisco

Watchorn Defends Law After Bonniwell Ruling

In Philadelphia October 6 Rev John Watchorn an anti saloon league figure criticized Municipal Judge Eugene C Bonniwell for stating he would not jail a man who pleaded guilty to liquor possession. Watchorn argued that it is not the judge s role to bargain with criminals but to enforce the law as written.

Philadelphia John Watchorn Pennsylvaia Eugene C. Bonniwell Watchorn

Protection Order For Trees Along Highways Issued

Harrisburg issued detailed instructions to division and district engineers and maintenance superintendents to protect trees during highway construction. The order, sanctioned by the governor, emphasizes alignment and grade to minimize tree disturbance, requires contractor responsibility for damage and curb appeal through tree surgeons, and allows limited walling or planting to preserve shade and beauty while excluding decayed trees and those beyond twelve inches diameter from earlier protections.

Harrisburg Lewis

Five Held in Plot to Defraud Insurance Company

Five people including Berdiv A. Fetter Myrtle Fetter Ross A. Barclay Martin Diyeley and James Irvine were held without bail in Blair County on conspiracy charges to defraud an insurance company of 10000. Police say they staged Fetter’s death in an explosion, placed a Yellow Creek cemetery body in a mountain cabin and set it afire to collect policies. Fetter fled to Youngstown Ohio before the embalmed body’s discovery triggered arrests.

United Press Altoona Blair County Bedford County Berdiv A. Fet Ter Myrtle Ross A. Barclay Allif Altoon Martin Diyeley Scotch Valsey James Irvine Hollidaysburg Fetter Mountain Cabin Yellowcreek Youngstown

Public Service Commission probes extra charge on Bell phones

Harrisburg Oct 26 The Public Service Commission opened an inquiry to assess the fairness of a 25 cent monthly charge for 18 hours of hand set use on the Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania. The investigation follows a dismissal on technical grounds of B J Shuttleworths complaints and seeks cooperation from the company. The commission has received numerous communications statewide claiming the hand set charge is unfair and burdensome. Commissioner Frederick Greenberg announced the inquiry will consider all aspects before any disposition.

United Press Harrisburm Public Service Commission Bell 'Rélephone Company of Pennsylvania B. J. Shuttleworth Philadelphid Telephone Company Tin Tip Commission Lns Shutteworth Met Frederick Grlenberg

U B Institute and Rally Coming Thursday in City Church

Special representatives from the Erie District of the Annual Conference of the United Brethren in Christ will hold a rally and institute at the local church Thursday afternoon and evening. Rev. Paul Weaver of Erie and Rev. C B Anderson of Albion will speak, with Rev. Miles Wagner and Mrs. Wagner providing music. The group has conducted rallies through northwestern Pennsylvania and southwestern New York, drawing large crowds at all events. Mr. and Mrs. William Whitegibbons of Pittsburgh are visiting as guests of Mrs. Anna Esterbrook.

Erie New York Rat‘y. O

Convict Cleric of Wife Murder Faces Sentencing

In Muskoghs Oklahoma Rev S A Berle 52 is convicted of poisoning his wife Fannie Berrie to wed his 19 year old mistress Ida Bess Berrie. A jury of 11 businessmen and one farmer deliberated nearly 24 hours. Judge W J Crump will sentence next Monday with imprisonment at hard labor likely. defense plans a new trial.

United Press Muskoghs Asia S. A. Berle Fannie Berrie Oklahoma Rasta Ida Bess Berrie Berrie

Funeral for Thomas A. Kinney in Franklin

Funeral services will be held at St Patrick’s Church for Thomas Andrew Kinney 55 an auditor in the state department of property and Supplies. Kinney lived here until his appointment in March 1931 and died in Selsinger Memorial Hospital Dana villa after an operation. He formerly owned and managed the Park Theatre Hero was president of the Franklin Motor Club and an active lodgeman.

Franklin Franklin St. Paterick’s Catholic Church Thomas Andrew Kinney State Department of Property and Supplies Kinney Selsinger Memorial Hospital Danavilla the Park Theatre Hero Franklin Motor Club

Fragmented sports snippet from local gridiron game

Readable words describe a football matchup era with teams and yards, mentioning Milton and Ridge. Details are unclear. the fragment hints at scoring and players but lacks complete context or outcomes. The piece reads like a partial sports blurb from a city paper with names and stats truncated.

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