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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1932
Page
8
A jumble of items reports Rev D R Lewis to address Rotary Club, a stray thief hunt in central Pennsylvania, highway workers reach a record weekly employment total, and garden plant sales. Notices cover a boy described as a five year old thief, vehicle inspections, musky fishing, a balcony fall, a traffic collision, and a veterans’ reunion with Civil War ties.
Bris Umnitz, 28, and George Zimmer, 41, convicted on two robbery charges after a spree earlier this year. They could receive sentences from 34 to 100 years in the Western penitentiary. one maximum term could run 38 to 100 years. Alibis were challenged when a witness placed Zimmer and Umnitz in Buffalo on the day of the holdups at Rhineham’s Diner.
Erie reporters recount sentencing of 34 offenders under the day law during a session led by Judge BP Sectionmaker. Fines ranged from 50 to 200 dollars with costs, others placed on probation. Several violators cited unemployment and bootlegging to survive, with some granted time to pay. Names include Jesse A King and Louis, Barth, Theodore Nistor, and others facing prison terms, fines, or probation.
Funeral services for William Hatch, a resident of Wayne Township, were held Friday afternoon at 2, largely attended. Services were conducted at Davison's Funeral Parlors with graveside rites at Beaverdam cemetery. Gravings included two numbers "He's The One" and "Does Desis Care" with pallbearers named Williams, Bors toin, A. M. Watrous, and Heney Churruvell.
A barn on the Charles Rouse farm burned Thursday afternoon near French Creek. Flames, likely incendiary, followed two men described as tough looking walking away minutes earlier. The house is owned by Albert and Lloyd Neckers. Firefighters arrived too late. the barn and this year’s hay harvest were destroyed. The incident prompted investigation and insurance coverage was noted.
Warren, Sept 17. A two cent cut in the retail price of milk announced this morning drops the price to eight cents per quart. The Warren County Dairy Association says the cut aims to boost sales and aid families with small allowances, citing overproduction in Warren and surrounding areas.
Erie city officials dismissed four workers on Friday and postponed one dismissal to Tuesday as factional control shifted. Fire department changes followed Safety Director John C. Pundon’s move to depoliticize fire fitters. Harbormaster John I. Meagher and Sanitary Policemen Raward Hl ciman Louis Grigal, Second Assistant Plumbing Inspector Charles Whod, and Fine Department Mechanic Meryl Haring were also removed with unanimous council approval by the majority group.
The Corry Business and Professional Women’s Club will host a corn roast Monday evening at the Aldrich farm near Spring Creek. Members depart from the Post Office at clock, with transportation arranged. A pleasant outing is planned. the finance committee oversees arrangements.
Sirma the Wizard of Mental Telepathy appears at Rex Theatre with Bombay Seance performances starting Thursday September 22. Born in India to English and American parents, he traveled the Orient and Europe, claiming abilities to read present past and future, now touring Paramount Theatres nationwide with strong audience interest.
The deaths of patrolmen William Paradine and George Kruth in a head on motorcycle crash are under inquiry. Questions arise whether motorcycle lights were used at the time. Dr W G Strobe, coroner, will impanel a jury for an inquest early next week.
In Erie County Court Friday Hayes, 24, of Girard, convicted on two counts of voluntary manslaughter for the deaths of LeRoy Barney and Lynn Barney in a May auto crash at 26th Street and Pebble Drive. He testified the elder Barney was driving and plans for a new trial were indicated. The jury's verdict was met with thanks from the Barney family.
Local items report visitors and travel among residents. William Henry and family hosted over the weekend. R D McKelvey and W C Maxwell were in Warren on business. Clayton Damon of Sears Roebuck visited his parents. Charlotte McKelvey, Edinboro student, spent the weekend at home. VanTassel of Corry and L R Donaldson were Erie business visitors. Kuna Whitton of Corry visited town friends. A K Matlison conducted business in Corry. Mrs H M Campbell attended a Mor-O-Pin picnic in Glenn Laredo grove with swimming games and stunts.
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