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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1934
Page
6
A Warren woman died when her car struck a street pole. The crash investigation focused on driver error and road conditions as responders arrived at the scene. Authorities closed the area for reconstruction and questioned nearby witnesses.
Mrs B M Mott of St Petersburg Florida was killed when her car crashed into a pole near Warren on a curve between Trine and Warren. Highway Patrolman Lowrey and the rescue squad rushed her to the hospital where she was pronounced dead. Her husband and daughter survive. the body rests at a local funeral home awaiting word from relatives.
A chaotic week includes a derailment scare on the Erie Railroad near First Avenue, repairs underway, and safety concerns as crossings reopen. Harold Brenneman’s Ford wrecked near Moalville with two injured passengers. reckLess driving cited as a broader issue. The state senate appoints Cheater We Zerbe to a four year term ending February 15, 1837, while August accidents show a decline and indictments are filed in Beaver and Crawford counties.
William J. Howard of Pittsburgh became the state Senate chaplain succeeding the late Rev. George F. Donohoe of Coudersport. A 66 year old graduate of Waynesburg College and Western Theological Seminary, Howard led Pittsburgh Presbyteries 28 years. Donohoe died after the last legislative session. Howard was elected last Wednesday as the Senate convened for an extra session.
Harold Moffett, sixteen, becomes Oregon’s youngest band conductor after prior role as cornet player in the Silverton band. His selection as conductor marks a notable rise from musician to leader.
The Pennsylvania Welfare Secretary announced that blind pensions will be issued on a monthly basis pending completion of applications. June payments must be processed before July and subsequent pensions. only four counties have received July pensions so far. Payments are $20 monthly for blind individuals with no other support, and investigations continue to verify eligibility.
Wisconsin and Mississippi hold double tests of New Deal sentiment with new primary voting. La Follette forces in Wisconsin back Progressive candidates while Mississippi voters see Bilbo and Stephens clash in a high profile Senate race amid bitter attacks.
Edward Foster a 62 year old native African herb doctor who came to the United States 12 years ago died here by accident. Fifty five sisters and half sisters remain in Africa.
City Council approved applications for federal relief to resume in October funding a West Irving sewer extension from Center Street to West Wayne Street at an estimated cost near 1010 thousand with about 400 thousand in labor. A new Board Creek sewer project was approved with 2,728 feet of tense and 40 feet of night-lith. eleven manholes and a total cost around 47,800.
An eleven year old Tennessee girl, Mildred Morgan, is photographed in a hospital with her newborn. Attentive physicians report the birth as the youngest mother on record, with guardianship by her grandparents as authorities determine care for the child.
James N. Jamy, a cashier in Bruin, was convicted today of stealing three $500 Liberty bonds from Mrs. Laura Pletcher. A jury found him not guilty on charges that he took a $34,000 bond from J. F. Hawk of Petrolia.
A local report describes a boy named George Daye Jr aged 22 months from Seatonville noted for having twelve fingers. His father links the oddity to a rare birth and neighbors speculate on its impact on the child’s future abilities.
In a jittery local page of notices and rumors several items stir the town. Harold K. Powell plans to sign a lease for Kendall station at Washington and Center within days. Residents discuss street work delays, a proposed gas stations permit, marital gossip, and council chatter about public safety and street changes.
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