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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1934
Page
8
A jumble of unreadable lines mentions an accident hospital visit, a western brawl, patrols, licenses, a memorial site, and local figures. There are scattered references to a tennis prodigy, fireworks, a car fine, a motorist, surface work on Clinton street, safety changes, a sheriff sale, and upcoming political and civic notes.
Bear Lake September 7 Don Williams of Port Washington a Philadelphia suburb rested there Sunday morning. Mrs Williams and three children returned home with her mother Mrs Mary Berry and relatives. Rev Pang of Chandler's Valley assigned to We United Brethren church of this city filled the pulpit both services. Many residents attended Labor Day program in Columbus.
Clymer School resumes as principal M. Eddy expands his staff after study at New York University. New hires include Shirley Stapleton of Bridgeport filling a high school post, Louise Davids teaching English and French, and athletic and commercial faculty additions. The community hosts gatherings, church services, and a wedding, with several local families and visitors among the notes.
A Sciota news letter notes Labor Day G W Peterson family reunion at George Huntley home in Corry with about 20 relatives, a noon dinner and a ball game. Numerous local residents are listed visiting, attending fairs, and participating in church activities, Sunday school lessons, and church society events.
An Erie weather bureau summary reports Pennsylvania potato crop conditions for early September. Frosts occurred in some areas but caused no material damage. most regions expect good rains before winter, with Sept 16 weedings scheduled. Pastures are fair, late truck crops fair to good, sugar corn and tobacco better than average, and apples and pears yielding light in most counties.
Florida eyes a looming land boom as real estate activity surges across the state. A Floridian survey tied to Gol Henry L. Doherty’s prosperity celebration notes 1933-34 tourism records, rising Miami Beach sales, and a 34 percent jump in bank clearings in four cities. Major buyers, including A Atwater Rent, are investing about $1,000,000 in Palm Beach and West Palm Beach districts.
An early fall Jamestown wedding links Marien Hlice Moore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moore of Gerland Pennsylvania, to Carl Orfle Peterson of this city. The ceremony takes place this evening at eight at Fairielils estate with 175 guests invited. Mits Win Lwelle Moore of Gar land serves as maid of honor, John B. Moore of ilin Moore W. V. as best man. After a wedding trip, the couple will reside at 12 Maple Street Semester.
Judge Lee A. McCracken imposed eight sentences at a short session Friday morning. Mrs Sophia Schiffer of Gil city pleaded guilty to possessing and selling untaxed liquor and was sentenced to three months in jail plus a $200 fine and costs. Joseph Plyna of Franklin received 30 days in jail, $75 fine and costs. Fred Greenburg of Pleasantville drew 30 days in jail and $78 fine plus costs for failing to stop at an accident scene. R Hoffman pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle under the influence on the Sugarcreek road last May and was sentenced to 30 days in jail with $78 costs. Harry Long of Oli Guy and Willian Holler of Gil City also pleaded guilty to the same offense and received similar sentences. Norris of Clinton Township was fined and costs on a charge of aggravated assault and battery, with the costs split with Sam Hornhaugh of Brookville, the prosecutor. A motion allowed Joseph Shoestak of Franklin to pay costs over three months for John Czech, who was acquitted. The court placed two costs on the prosecutor when Czech was acquitted. no set aside of costs on Shoestak was granted.
Readable lines describe vast, largely uncharted upland areas in Utah visited by white explorers. The note highlights how extensive terrain remains to be surveyed and mapped, signaling continued interest from researchers and settlers in the region.
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