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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1931

Page

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30 Believed Dead in Collision of Ships

Malaga dispatch reports 30 steerage passengers killed in collision between the French liner Florida and the British aircraft carrier Glorious. Florida captain announced the loss as search efforts continue off Gibraltar. One passenger believed saved, several injured.

United Press Malaga Spain Hner Florida Glorious London Jimey —Puiongess Amu Frei Hiner Vlovidi de Tirerary Miertet Gliehis

Governor to name commission members in seven district plan

Harrisburg reports that lawmakers seek to amend the rate board bill to appoint members rather than elect them, with governor authority to remove any member. The plan strips seven district elections and moves selection to the executive, prompting surprise from the judiciary committee and questions over amendments attributed to former officials.

United Press Harrisburg Board of Districts House Judiciary Special Committee House Staudenmeier Schuylak Moore Washington Rhodes Monroe Woodruff Pinchot

Silent homage paid to Rockne at South Bend

Silent homage marked the Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne’s death as his body lay in a slate gray bronze casket in a silver vault. Eight thousand mourners stood in silence. Rev. John O’Hara and Mrs Bonnie Rockne led the processions as funeral plans were arranged for Monday after his life with Notre Dame spanning two decades.

George Kirkley United Press South Bend Ind Kmule Rockne Amuidernie Rinelnje Notre Dame Tus Ual Meyer Rotkne New York Central Kan- Sa Charles le O'Donnell Pient Rackng Collegé Phen Heart of Scully Bend Genitus Bonnie Rockne Mary Jeam Jackie Ida Dixy Limited Dearborn Street Chicago John ¥. O'Hara

Plan chapter of air cadets organized in city

Plan chapter of air cadets aims to coordinate aircraft model clubs for youth aviation training. Karl Whitaker named district commander to oversee chapter setup in the city. Sponsors will be announced soon as the program partners with Hi Y clubs for future details.

U. Erm Bulliard Bsospase Corry American Air Usdets Kern Karl Whitaker Culetg America Jac

Weather forecast for Pennsylvania tomorrow

United Press reports Pittsburgh on April 2 indicates warmer weather is expected tomorrow afternoon across Pennsylvania. Light rain may fall in western areas with possible cooler readings in the extreme west. Forecasters predict continued mild conditions for the rest of the state tomorrow.

United Press Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Iternoon Ravin Cermin

Bank Wrecker Souchts for Two Years Gives Up

Beemer Neb bank embezzler Paul Wupper, once a 20 year bank president, surrendered to Philadelphia extradition for trial in Nebraska. He disclosed how he absconded in 1926, fled to New York and Philadelphia, and revealed details of embezzling nearly $1,000,000. His bid for clemency by his second wife prompted a hearing delay as police continued inquiry.

United Press Philadelphia Pan Vanfessert Bank Beemer Neb Fry Nebraska Wupper Paul Wupper Otto Ray New York Chieng Vivina Frank Gable West

Four bands rob bank in Jonestown area for about $6000

BULLETINS report a quartet of bandits robed the Jonestown Bank & Trust in Jonestown Pennsylvania escaping with bags of currency estimated to be around $6,000. In San Francisco the state supreme court granted Alexander Pantages a new frig on the charge related to an assault on 17 year old Duke Pringle. In Parana de las Palmas Kaye Don failed to set a world record in his 100 mile attempt aboard Miss Englund I after tripping. In Saint Petersburg word came that yachts Cynosute and Virginia, missing in Havana St Peterburg races, were found safe. New York US Steel stock slipped to 137 7 5 on the day but recovered. Other stocks showed general activity.

San Francisco State Supreme Court Alexander Pantages Los Angeles Feutreman Duke Pringle Parana de

Penny AR R10 Replacement Track South of City

Pennsylvania railroad will replace about 75 miles of track in the Oil City region with 140 and 1,093 to 1,927 tons of rail laid across several stretches from Mile Post 121 near Venango yards to Franklin, Titusville, Spartansburg and beyond. Two large rail laying trains with crews of over 100 will begin within two weeks. six weeks for this section. Bruce Smith returns home from Grove City College to spend rotation with relatives.

Pennsylvania Railroad Oil City Buffalo Mile Post Venango Franklin Jon Guy Titusville Spartansburg New Castle Girard Ohio Junction

Tear bombs disperse mob of mine pickets

Scranton Pennsylvania April 2 police used tear gas and fire companies to break up a 500 strong picket mob marching from Luzerne County toward three collieries of Glen Alden Coal. Officers guarded four mines as Mayor and Commissioner of Public Safety ordered force. The crowd continued toward the city streets despite efforts to halt them.

United Press Scranton Glen Alden Goal Company Lumerne Adie Colliedies Yaylor Seranton Lekby Coimissoner Salvry Jones Progress

Butler May Be Good Copy Again Soon

Pittsburgh April 2 Major General Smedley D Butler may be good copy again within months as he prepares to deliver two addresses in the Pittsburgh district He has not decided on visiting Italy after retirement from the Marine Corps next October but called it a fine idea He spoke on Knute Rockne’s death and praised Rockne as a wonderful man whose loss will be felt nationwideincluding football circles

United Press Pittsburgh Smedhey D. Butler Marine Corps Butler Italy Mutine Corps Tim Briake Knute Rockne Notre Dame Geert Buller South Bend

Exact Cause Of Plane Disaster Undetermined

The Tri motor ker plane crash near Bazaar Kansas killed eight including Rockne. Eyewitnesses and experts testified inquest. one theory posits pilot Frye in murky visibility tried to descend but clipped ground, snapping a wing and causing a fatal plunge. Relatives sought bodies, with some buried or claimed already.

United Press Kan Lo Meirleaths Rockne South Bend Ind Notre Dame Bazaar East Barton Stevenson Kansas City Robert Frye Fry

Volant Woman Held as Member of Bandit Gang

Detroit April 2 A 28 year old widow Mrs Vera Phillips was held in the women's detention home today accused by Harold Hole of aiding in a bank robber gang. Hole says she planned the robbery at Volant Pa in which $2500 was taken and her Volant Home once worth money.

Detroit Mfessell Vera Phillips Harold Hole Volant Phillipe Hite

Two Injured When Car Hits Heavy Truck

Motorists arriving in the city from Keane and eastern points report a minor accident near Stone Hill around 10 o'clock this morning when a Mercedes driven by Charles H. Morse Jr. collided with a heavy truck. Morse and Miss Florence Bailliere suffered injuries. Morse 40, from Lake Forest Ohio, and Bailliere 21, from Hudson Ohio. Edward L. Brewster of Chicago was shaken but unhurt. The truck driver’s name was not learned but he escaped serious injury. Both vehicles were badly wrecked and occupants escaped more serious harm.

Keane Stonehill Mercedes Automnopile Lake Learest Warren Hospital Briwck Charles H. Morse, Jr Lake Forest Florence Bailliere Hudson Ohio Moose Su Netic Miss Bailliere Edward L. Brewster Chicago Fie Sor Tt

Good Friday Observance Across City Churches

Holy Week rituals unfold in city churches with evening services at St Pauls Lutheran led by Rev William Hall on Helping to Bear the Cross and Truly his was the Son of God. Catholic observances mark Holy Thursday with pre-sanctified mass at St Thomas and St Elizabeths. Emmanuel Episcopal to host 2:30 pm Good Friday service with Rev West as speaker. EL Y group backs the event with High School Forum providing music and Jeanette Damon singing He Has Arisen.

St Paul's Lutheran Church William Hall St Thomas St. Elizabeth's Tross Emmanuel Episcopal Church G- West i El-Y Group Porum Boys Jeanette Damon Merrick

Old Pupils at Hatch School Have Reunion

James Morris nag airs. Frank Z. Babbitt and Charles Pain attended a dinner at the European Hotel last evening, an annual event tied to their early Hatch days taught by Mrs. King. Mr. Babbitt also visited the old Hatch building during the anniversary observance.

James Morris User Nus Frank Z. Babbitt Charles Pain Messia Morris Babbitt Pain Hatch Tiey

Roads in Wayne and Concord townships to be improved

The state four year program will upgrade roads in Wayne and Concord townships including the stretch on the Columbus Glymer road. Route segments 25041 25042 25043 25044 25046 25047 25076 and 25052 cover from O'Neid end easterly through Collage Hill to Erie County with distances from about 3.1 to 18 miles. Assemblyman John Sing helped add Route 25095 and the Lindsey Hollow connection to the plan.

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Five Best Radio Entertainments Today

NBC and CBS networks headline a varied radio schedule featuring The Jesters on WIZ, Dizmatic Short on WHAR, Melody Moments on WABC, and Radio Roundy on WAPBE, highlighting prime time musical variety and network lineups across stations.

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