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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1934
Page
6
The Paracraf Wenual Bris conference of the M IS church opens today at New Castle. A Pennsylvania State Nurses Association District No. 7 meeting is set for Monday Sept 17 at 2:00 pm at Meastville City Hospital to elect delegates to the state convention.
Warren officials consider replacing the Pennsylvania Electric Company with a borough run street lighting system. Burgess Steber cites rising costs and outlines negotiations with two lighting firms. He urges cancellation of the current contract and empowers committees to arrange alternatives and extend service to public buildings.
Sunbury Pa September 12 United Press Firemen of Sunbury prepare for the 56th Pennsylvania Firemen’s Association convention October 1 to 4 with parades entertainment motor tours fireworks and shows. Advance reservations filled hotels and many delegates will stay in private homes with Pullman cars to aid accommodations. In Oil City Edward Shillinger pleaded guilty to failing to stop at an accident scene and was jailed awaiting court after his car struck another on Seneca street Saturday night.
Instead of the Bible Study hour at First Baptist Church, five reels of pictures will depict African lives and gospel influence. Rev. L E Fuller, a missionary with eight years in French Equatorial Africa, presents the show with local representatives Mr and Mrs Warnkin. A reel on mock war and another on a heathen garage test are included. all are welcome.
Valentine Jurecka, 45, of 55 Kosciuszko Avenue Dunkirk, was fatally injured while riding a bicycle when hit by a car driven by Stephen Kaminski of Dunkirk at 11 45 last night. He died at Brooks Memorial Hospital after midnight from a fractured skull. Coroner George B Blood investigates. Kaminski is held on an open case at police headquarters and allegedly said he did not see the cyclist in time to stop.
Mrs. Mary Murray named chairman for Corry Branch No. 6 L C B A card party set for Tuesday evening September 18 in the K of C rooms. Auction and contract bridge featured with awards and refreshments. the event opens the autumn season and the public is invited.
The Roosevelt Highway Association of Pennsylvania meets October 5 in Wellsboro. President C F Brown urges renewed effort to improve U S 6, with plans to pave Bush Hill road and widen the highway east of Hurle, plus consolidating highway folders and extending the route to the Pacific. Judge L Newcomer of Bryan Ohio and James P Mead of Corry lead the delegation.
The article reports that Margiotti endorses the Democratic ticket in Pennsylvania, denouncing Republican influence and urging support to secure social and economic relief. It notes prior hints of an independent bid, his past primary defeat, and his strong showing in Allegheny County.
Coroner’s inquest in Kane absolves G. E. Sigworth 87 of Warren of blame in the death of Jerome B. Murphy 68 of Byrontown Forest County from a late Saturday night crash on Durant City road. Murphy died at Sum mit hospital in Kane within an hour. Robertson 69 of Marienville injured. Sigworth survived with cuts and bruises. Army CG recruits in truck aided at the scene and were taken to camp.
In Wapping Connecticut a Federated Church supper charged a penny per inch of waist measurement, sparking discussion about dieting and social pressures at the event hosted by local workers.
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