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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1929

Page

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Tornado toll rises as two nations mourn Herrick score

A Missouri and Arkansas region suffered a destructive tornado path injuring about 20 people, damaging farms and homes, with residents evacuated to neighboring farms. James Miller, 47, and Oscar Montgomery were seriously hurt as a church near Startiles Hill was reported destroyed. Rescue work hampered by downed wires and trees.

United Press Poplar Arkansas Missouri Lato Mons James Miller Oscar Montgomery Miller Miley Atartiles Hill Teporta G. F. Cresswell Polos Mingiul Point Mon Palos

Trans-Pacific Fliers Lost In Australia

A British government plane dispatched from Port Hedland searches for Capt. Charles Kingsford Smith and crew of the Southern Cross after a forced landing in northern Australia. The flight aimed to complete a non stop Sydney to England leg. companions include Ulm Ditchfield and McWilliams. An overnight radio message described a ten hour tropical rain ordeal and a planned forced landing 150 miles from Wyndham along the Drysdale River.

United Press Sydney N.S. W Port Herland Seach Charles & Kingsford- Smith Southern Cross Australia Wyndham Northwest Mounted Police Tomorow Drysdale Rivor Souther Cross Ofligials Kingsford-Smith Singapore Mngland Charles T. P. Ulm Star Topiong Wrans-Atantic Francisco Ho A. Ditchfield McWil- Huma Rewiue Drysdale Nick Cheerio

Wind Storm Disrupts Western Pennsylvania Lines

A severe windstorm disrupted communication across western Pennsylvania today, knocking the Pittsburgh printer telegraph line out for several hours and damaging Bell System lines south of Cory. The Pittsburgh district was hardest hit with torn lines and tree damage, while the storm also disabled radio operations at WLBW when a lightning bolt struck the antenna, causing machinery damage.

Journal Pittsburgh Milual Telephon Company Bell Toll Cory Steporta Bolt Elruvie WLBW

Brown Block to Undergo Major Remodeling for Giant Co

Frank G. Jones announces extensive remodeling of the north half of the Brown block on North Center street to house a Giant company store in June. The plan includes a large one story rear addition, floor topping to street level, and a new front, aiming to make the store among the finest in the city. Occupancy is expected by early June with work to start this afternoon.

Frank G. Jones North Center Street Giant Company He AL Lanston Grandin Hotel Harry Pauison Jones Lanston Grantompany

Mrs Hoover Charms Washington With Neighborly Informalty

Mrs Herbert Hoover captivates Washington with neighborly informality during her first month as White House mistress. She maintains old campus ties and hosts informal tea gatherings, defying formal social traditions. Her approachable demeanor wins friends and keeps social life active amid inauguration duties and national duties.

Lawrence Sullivan United Press Washington Herbert Hoover White House Hoovil Sii Street Capitol Miri Hoover

Death of Thos Williams shocks Corry community

Thomas Edwin Williams longtime Wing-Will stores manager and owner figure died suddenly Sunday morning at his Corry hospital after a severe illness. Williams born May 25 1884 in New Castle Pa lived in Hydetown before moving to Corry fourteen years ago. He helped organize Wing-Wills Corporation in 1922 and guided its modern grocery chain with North Center Street flagship and two other stores in Meadville and North-East. Survived by wife Dora daughter Dorota and two sisters, his death endures in civic and fraternal circles.

Thomas Edwin Williams Mp Williams Williams New Castle Hydetown Commeaut Reed North Center Street New Dit Wing-Wills Corporaton Meadville Wingers Telson Ox Nail Grocery Bull Jonathan Lodge Corry Corry Merchants Corry Credit Exchange Ais Dora Williams He Stores Bidby Dorota State College Dlao Bells Ridgway Arthur Harrington Arcadia, Pin Sevan

Stocks Tumble In Wide Market Setback

New York stocks fell sharply with call money at 10 percent from a brief 10 percent level. Efforts to shore up prices sparked some rallies but leading issues including Radio, United States Steel, General Motors, General Electric and AT&T slid about ten points. Traders saw the rally as overextended after a sharp drop last Monday and noted brokerage trouble, a softer rediscount rate forecast, and Fed Governors meeting concerns.

Unice Rrcos New York i—Pres Npar Hese Swiny Radio United States Steel General Motors Genera Electric International ‘Telephone “and Telegraph Nations City Banc Washington Federa Reserve Loilay

City Council Meets Tonight in Regular Session

City council members gather at the Minnielpil building for a routine regular session this evening. Officials expect standard agenda items and municipal matters to be addressed.

Minnielpil Fasas

Proclamation on the Death of Thomas Wil Hama in Corry

Corry mourns the sudden death of Thomas K. Wil Hama a respected businessman whose exemplary character and genial disposition endeared him to all in the city The proclamation by Mayor Olin W Bracken calls residents to revere his memory and honor his years of service to Corry.

Wheimas Thomas K. Wil Hama Corry Thermford Olin W. Bracken

Col C D Wilcox Dies at Family Home

Colonel Clyde D Wilcox 64 died this afternoon at the family home on North Center Street after a critical illness since last Thursday. A veteran grocer, he served in the Spanish American War and rose to lieutenant colonel. Survived by wife Merrill son, daughter Mrs Wallace Harmon, six grandchildren, and brothers Will J and Frank. Funeral arrangements to be announced in The May Journal.

Colt Clyde D. Wicox North Center Stree Ucal Pitts Wilcox Merrill Wilcos Washington Market Ha Yely Washington Street Wildox Cal Solon 1 Wilcox Wilcnx Company A Corry Corry Lodge Merrill Wilcox Wallace Harmon Will J. Wilcox Frank Wilcox May

Youth Shot Down by Rival in Washington Pa

In Washington Pennsylvania on April 1 Wat Loughman a 21 year old man was held in connection with the death of 15 year old Dorwood Hefney. Hefney and a companion were escorting Gertrude Baer 16 home from a movie when an argument erupted between Hefney and Loughman a former friend of Baer. A quarrel followed and Hefney was shot. Mr and Mrs Elmer McElroy who spent the winter in Kansas and various places have returned home.

Wren Washington Wat Loughman Dorwood Hefney Ieiney Gertrude Baer Loughman Heltiay Elmer McElroy Kansas Over Places Homie

Escobar's Army Victorious In Escalon Clash

Juarez April 1 Rebel forces claim sweeping victory in a clash yesterday between the army of Geri Becobur and Gen. Plutared Flas Calles at Baculon. Rebels report 1,100 Calles men captured and American aviators aiding the rebels. The bulletin credits General Armenia and Escobar for key actions with machine guns, and says 18 rebel planes were in the air. A new airplane with three machine guns was captured. an American aviator reportedly abandoned another aircraft. No dead or wounded tallies were released.

United Press Juarez Geri Becobur Plutared Flas Calles Baculon Sco Dir Sumy Ber Jillo Galles Thu Calles le Letin Ald Winder Armenia Escobar Wlan Eulogus Leite Teeing Federala Escaton

Ground Breaks For Warehouse Addition At Corry Jamestown Plant

Ground was broken for a large two story warehouse addition to Corry Jamestown Manufacturing Corp. The new concrete and cinder block structure measures 57 by 100 feet and rises just north of the existing storage building. Frank G. Jones holds the contract. occupancy is expected shortly. The project is part of a 1925 expansion program by the Corry Titlestown corporation, a major local industry.

Corry-Jamestown Corporation Frank Jones Corry- Jamestown Manufacturing Corporation Frank G. Jones Corry Titdestown Corporation

Today’s Five Best Radio Entertainments Update

Radio listings outline five top programs across networks. Highlights include NBC schedule with WZ and NEG Network acts at 8.09 EST and Mexican music features, CBS with Talking movie stars, and Opera a Franchetti performance on WEAF NBC.

WIZ NBC Roxy NEG Network Tay Orng Musi Chirien Mi-Senwab WEAR NBC Network Mulaic WOR CBS WEAF Franchetti

Ambassador Miram T. Herrick Died in Paris

Ambassador Miram T. Herrick of Ohio died in Paris late Sunday after a day of illness following a cold. He had stood in all-day tributes for Marshal Foch and remained beloved by France and the American embassy staff. President Doumergue and officials offered condolences as preparations for his funeral began. his burial plans included transport to the United States.

Paris Abell Miram T. Herrick Ohio Kent Dountergue Cla Bance America Herrick Col Chives Lindbergh France Dhue Hordars Andieansin le Petit Journal Cotal Iis Cabinet Readit Foreign Representativ Paipérm Marshal Foch Notre Dame Lytt Erle Vitel Jed Henith Bilin Roo Bentley Mott Henri Rabesu Ferreyrelles

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