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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1938
Page
2
Local notes report a Jamoree gathering at Acacia Club Tuesday, a fatal suicide in Crosby, and several community updates. Purchases include city and vicinity specials like sweet peas and onions. Also covered are hospital updates, church meetings, and a bear killed on a farm with authorities taking the carcass.
The article notes political clashes as Minnelotti’s position is disputed and a court case looms over grand jury proceedings related to graft, with appellate arguments heard September 6 and a Pittsburgh session opening. It also mentions the Daughters of American Colonists sponsoring a benefit card party at Edinboro.
A Cleveland advertiser from 7704 Dearborn Ave promotes San-Cura Ointment as marvelous for piles ulcers and minor sores with discounts and mentions Golden-Lax Tablets as a supporting aid. The notice urges ordering large jars and notes prices 350 and 60c at many stores.
Jamestown reports 22 year old Patrick Martino of Hazel Street is charged with second degree manslaughter after alleged punch caused fatal concussion and skull fracture to 71 year old Charles J. Anderson of North Main Street. Anderson died at Jamestown General Hospital after sustaining injuries Thursday. Martino had been jailed in Mayville since Saturday awaiting charges and will be arraigned later.
Miss Edna Johnson was elected club president of the Queen Esther Standard Bearers at a meeting held at the Johnson home on West Church Street. Other officers named were Edith Sperry as vice president, Gertrude Johnson as secretary, and Marjorie Young as treasurer. Plans included a Halloween party on October 25 at the church and a traveling basket project. The lesson study covered India and City Shadows. Refreshments were served by the Johnson sisters. Nearby, eight siblings and spouses gathered for the fourth annual reunion at Mr. and Mrs. Charley Cook’s home, with a noon dinner on the lawn for fourteen and an afternoon of games and visiting. Also noted, Catholic Daughters of America Conception No. 35 will hold a regular meeting Wednesday evening with a three-course dinner at 6 o’clock.
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