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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1939
Page
17
Weather bright for vacationers as Wattsburg Fair ends with the National Barn Dance show tonight. Labor Day closure of Journal. Ward's Reports notes 25,240 auto assemblies this week and 17,465 last week. oils week totals 29,165 year ago.
Victor E Moorhead 61 a prominent Erie county farmer from Moorheadville was found dead in his corn field after his horse dragged a cultivator across 18 rows. Doctors believe he suffered a stroke and was dragged a long distance before death. Coroner W G Stroble opened an inquest.
Rev Casimir Tomiak of St Matthias church announces progress at summer school centers. Rev Walter Tomlak and Rev Tomlak oversee. Briana added to assist. About sixty expected for baptism and twenty for first communion as Rt Rev John Aloysius Duffy will visit for confirmation. Centers include Findley, North Clymer, Clymer, and St Matthias Greek Center with numerous local pupils and confirmands listed.
Five youths from New York state riding in a Ford club coupe were seriously injured in a collision at the junction of the Oi City road and the Lakes-to-Sea highway. Pauline Solomon, 20, of Freeport, died at Franklin Hospital. Other injured include Anna Leidensteh, of Peekskill. Jeanette Bloomingfield, 46 08 Tenth Avenue Brooklyn. William Mbergoff, 1, Stuyvesant Street New York City. Low Kent, 820 Riverside Drive New York City, with varying injuries.
Secretary of Revenue William J. Hamilton Jr warns Pennsylvanians against hiring outsiders to obtain refunds of chain store and theater taxes. To claim refunds, file a written petition with the board of finance and revenue at Morrisboro. forms are available through the state treasury. The board will act as soon as possible. cash refunds depend on legislative appropriation.
J N Roebuck of Cleveland extols San-Cura Ointment praised for piles and antiseptic use on minor burns cuts bruises and irritations. Sold at drug stores for 60 cents with strong endorsement from a local consumer.
A coroner jury in Kane County investigated the death of 43 year old Kane mill worker Nicklas who died after a June hospital stay. Witnesses described a family quarrel during which Nicklas was knocked down as he tried to drag his wife from their home. Other theories cited include a head injury from a well accident on Music Mountain and a fall at the hospital, with Dr. Carl Danielson and Dr. John L. Morrison testifying as to examinations and treatment. The inquest focused on possible injuries causing Nicklas’s death and the circumstances of his release from the hospital against medical advice.
Eight lanes on New York's borough bridge can carry about 57 000 vehicles a day. Officials say the upgrade will ease congestion and improve delivery routes for commuters and transportation services across the city.
Thompson's Borsoma Tablets claim fast relief for headaches dizziness and aches. They are described as aiding kidney filtration to remove wastes. A note suggests Golden Lax Tablets aid Thompson's Borsoma in constipated cases.
Pennsylvania motorists are urged to save lives and prevent injuries over the Labor Day weekend by careful driving. Secretary William J. Hamilton Jr warns that one life could be yours or a family member’s, urging checks on brakes and safe operation to avoid tragic outcomes and hospital stays after a holiday weekend.
Graduate students within fifty miles of Erie expect Saturday morning classes at the Erie Center of the University of Pittsburgh. The new schedule eases work for local teachers who could not attend evening classes. Courses for teachers cover curriculum, English composition, literature, biology, economics, history of American political parties, modern animal physics, chemical theory, and economic problems.
Pranslin Sept 2 Geruune Seyler of Pranslin convicted Thursday afternoon of larceny. Judge Lee McCracken sentenced her to two years in the Allegheny County Workhouse and fined $100 plus costs. Prosecutor James Como of Oll City led the case. Seyler claimed to be Mrs. Jones, wife of Richard Jones of Franklin. The sentence followed a July 18 theft of 390 from Como in a room on Maple Street. A separate charge against Anthony Cuzzola for unlawfully possessing liquor resulted in a county jail remit, a $600 fine, and costs.
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