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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1933
Page
6
A busy local column reports on city council plans for the upcoming meeting, radio rumors about Herbert Hoover, and various civic notes. It covers navy recruit quotas, mobilization rumors, hospital gifts, theater awards, school PTA recognitions, and road work updates along West Smith street, with mentions of local businesses, churches, and upcoming events in the area.
Anthony Klofft, 23, of 408 West 18th Street, was acquitted by a county court jury of breaking into a grocery at 1201 Buffalo Road on August 2 amid a charge of breaking and entering and larceny. Witness Charles Loomis testified he was positive Klofft left the store, but defense counsel challenged the identification during cross examination.
Large Bosworth evangelist crowd at Grand theatre heard Rev Bosworth argue that Christ’s Calvary death atones for bodily sickness and that miracles persist today. Prayer for healing followed. music by Lewis and Decker provided. Tonight the topic is Heaven who will be there and where is it, with prizes for oldest and youngest mothers.
The federal court prepares in the old post office building for the Erie term. Western Pennsylvania court will relocate from Pittsburgh over the weekend with Horatio Dumbauld newly appointed prosecutor arriving Sunday. Judge Schoonmaker to preside with Gibson or McVicar assisting.
Miss Katherine Haskell daughter of Harvey Harrison Haskell wed James Braddock Stevenson son of Edgar Tait Stevenson. The ceremony at the Haskell home with family in attendance. Dr A O Galdwell officiated. Bride a Dana Hall graduate. Groom a Bucknell University alumnus now in business with his father.
The regular Corry Womans Christian Temperance Union meeting met at Mrs Lucy Heckathornys home with newly elected president Mrs Harriet L Durham in charge. Directors named for child welfare education science and other branches. John Lambing spoke on the school system and colleges Corry High graduates attend. Plans announced for Temperance Day in public schools on Sept 28 with a county convention highlights summary to be expanded next meeting.
Venango County relief officials report a drop in August with 3,838 cases on relief on August 1 and 3,? etc. The September 1 totals show 8,451 cases and 12,930 people on relief, down 2,283 from the previous month as officials note a net decrease in relief burden during August.
Work on the United Presbyterian Church at Hassan Heights advances with plans to use the building for Sunday School in the basement before complete services. Roofed with stained glass memorial windows, 25 panes will honor contributors, including three Hassan Heights residents who have already purchased windows as memorials.
Sixty guests attended the United Brethren in Christ Church dinner served by the Ladies Aid Society. Mrs C L Henton chaired the event with Mrs D Be Bush in charge of the dining room and the Stterbein Guild serving. Roast pork men and Astera decorations defined the meal as proceeds were added to the society's treasury.
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