Corry News Snapshots of Local Incidents and Events
A jumble of notes reports thefts, a missing rabbit, a stolen spare tire, and tools sold from a doctor’s home as police investigate. Erie county dairy herd test to detect reactors, local elections and church leadership chosen for the year, golden wedding anniversary planned, and calls for opposition to a sales tax. Summer heat, retirement board allowances for long-serving teachers, and a debate over sales tax renewals frame a busy local scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Amy
West Washington Street
Charles Amy
Worth Street
Erie County
H. ‘A. Milo
Bureau of Animal Industry
Harrisburg
Gypsy Serenaders benefit at Senior High staged for Red Cross shoes
A large crowd enjoyed the Gypsy Serenaders benefit at the Senior High School auditorium with moonlit woodland staging. Proceeds from two performances go to the Red Cross Shoe Fund for needy city children, with a repeat show planned tonight. The program featured Mrs Ruth Sheen, Percy Clark, James Sullivan and others, piano by Mrs Merrill Lillie, violins by Willis Price and Rous Barnes, plus dialogue by Rev Francis Graves and Mrs Ruth Sheen, under directors Mrs Jerome Haight and Mrs Charles Stewart. The ensemble performed "I'm a Hobo But Not a Bum" and "Shadow Waltz" among other numbers, drawing strong audience applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.R. A
Red Cross Shoe Fund
Ruth Sheen
Percy Clark
James Sullivan
Joseph Hickey
Amelia Tryon
Merrill Liltle
Stella Barry
Horace Brynaisson
Rita Ressler
Mary Frances Brooks
Jean Taber
Gertrude Reed
Bess Kinley
Charles Stewart
Mary Roberts
Ruth Downey
Frank Perry
Dominick Falcone
Frank DeLury
Jerome Haight
Helen Rathburn
Sybil Rhodes
Charles Auer
J. J. Haight
Merrill Lillie
James Sulllivan
Skinner Nets Another Big Musky at Chautauqua
Charles Skinner of East Wayne Street reports a 22 1/2 pound musky caught at Chautauqua Lake on Sunday evening. Parents Mr and Mrs Roy Skinner learned of the catch this morning. Skinner is rising among Chautauqua’s top anglers following a previous 35 pound muscalonge catch. A 37 4 pound musky was also recorded that day, name of the winner not revealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Skinner
East Wayne Street
Chautauqua Lake
Roy Skinner
Chautauqua
Jealousy Motive Tied To Farmhouse Murder Suicide
Sept 26. Katherine Bacik a five year old mother of five was found dead in her Fairview township farmhouse. Mike Feddack a 45 year old farmhand and lover shot her then killed himself after an all day jealous argument. Two young daughters slept nearby. Police and Dr. F A McCune investigated.
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George Mangold
Girard
Grst
Mike
Mamma
F. A. McCune
Town Burned Scrip Chico Bank Moratorium Scene
Chico residents celebrated amid currency scrip burning during the bank moratorium, a lively scene in town as citizens gathered. In Springfield, Howard Wilson pursues a striking hobby capturing tarantulas, with a five inch spread noted as the largest specimen previously found.
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Chico
Cal
meSa
Springfield
Howard Wilson
Retail Code Aims at Blue Eagle Equality
Harrisburg dispatch reports the Pennsylvania Retailers Association urged General Hugh S. Johnson to approve the master retail code. A telegram from John E. Mrans of Lancaster called for immediate approval, arguing timely action aids cooperating retailers amid NRA efforts. The article notes Johnson’s hospital stay and expectations of his support for the code’s pricing and enforcement provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Harrisburg
Hugh S. Johnson
Nations
Pennsylvania Retailers Association
Johnson
John E. Mrans
Lancaster
Washington
Falter Ree Hospital
NRA
H. C. Frick Company
Pennsylvania
Wrick Company
U. S. Steel Corporation
Frick
Steel Corporation
Verdict for Motors Dealer in Local Suit
A jury in Alderman H. Gordon's court awarded $50 to Christensen, a local Dodge and Plymouth dealer, against Irene Jordan of Bashwrederick Street. Christensen said Jordan broke a contract to purchase a car, later buying another locally. The suit sought $150, but the verdict settled at $50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Gordon
Christensen
Irene Jordan
Bashwrederick Street
Dodge
Plysmouth
Second Ward
Poftract
Til
Ask
Waa
Judge Crowell Honored At Concord Dinner
Concord September 25 Judge C M Crowell of Tishomingo Oklahoma visited the Blakeslee home for a Saturday dinner in his honor. He has served 17 years as Johnson county judge and arrived after visiting the Chicago Fair. Attendees included numerous Crowell family members and friends. An allusion to local events and an upcoming performance at McCray church followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jank McCaslin
West Pleasant Stress
R. D. Powers
Westfield
Lpast
Squire
Concord
D. R. Blakeslee
Blakeslee
C. M. Crowell
Tishomings
Okla
Chicago
Annie Lowes
Toronto
Can
Crowell
Johnson County
Lee McCray
Charles McCray
A. L. Hasbrouck
R. G. Gates
Doro Tthy
Clinton Warner
Warner McCray
Lloyd
B. J. Crowell
Frank A. Crowell
Francia Crowell
Margaret Crowell
Lira Crowell
Addie Crowell
Vernie Crowell
Tweille Blakeslee
Percy McCray
May McCray
Emily McElroy
Waive Perkins
McCray
Marstettar
McCray Church
Cochranton
Rotary dinner hosts Brinton talk for Corry teachers
W H Brunton of the vocational education division at the state department in Harrisburg will address a Corry Rotary Club dinner meeting at the Hotel Corry at 6:80. The event replaces the usual noon session with school directors and teachers as guests. About 80 to 100 attendees are expected for the annual fall gathering featuring musical entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Hotel Corry
W. H. Brunton
Vocational Education Division
State Department of Public Instruction
Harrisburg
Ill
Board of Education
Corry
Hotel
Rotarians
Rotary
Brinton
State Department
Cowbird Diet Noted For Insect Consumption
A brief note records the cowbird’s appetite for insects including ants wisps leafhoppers beetles and spiders. The text highlights the bird’s reputation and its impact on local insect populations.
Day of Atonement Observed By Hebrews
The twilight of Friday September 29 1083 marks Yom Kippur the Day of Atonement. The holiest Jewish day centers on fasting confession and self examination with prayers urging higher humanity and moral reform. It recalls temple rites yet emphasizes personal improvement and communal awe.
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Ufe
Holy of Hollies
Wilnan
Czechs Chronology From Bohemia to Boherln Boundaries
The Czechs, once Bohemian, are described as the western branch of Slavic origins. Originating as inhabitants of Carpathia, they migrated in the late fifth century toward Boherln, where they remained until the World War era, shaping their map and national identity within Burgwendey.
FEAR HEAVY TOLL IN ITALIAN EARTHQUAKE
Torn torrential rains followed by a strong Italian quake centered between Sulmona and Pescara. Reports from Naples and other towns indicated severe intensity with fears of drownings near Ljubljana and Gelli. Isolated villages were cut off as roads were blocked by ruined bridges and floodwaters. Local weather and rescue agencies coordinated aid as lines of communication remained strained.
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Sulmona
Pescara
Abruzet
Naples
Jugoslavia
Ljubljana
Laibach
Gelli
G. Post
Findley Lake
Tie a Convention With October 2s Wante D delegate
Fragmentary OCR reads as a political notice about scheduling a convention with a deadline in October. No clear names, places, or organizations are readable. the surviving text hints at a delegation process and a tying of events without specifics.
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Edinboro State Teachers College
Henry J. Barrett
H. E. ‘Mogonnell
Herman Sacker
Pennsylvania Retailers' Association
Harry D. Avams
Corry High School
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Mary Whitemy
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Steck
York Star Exchange
Red Cross Fund
Mabel Larson
Larson
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Powell Motor
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Judge Crowell
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