Snow Flurries, Lodge Installations, and City News
Snow flurries over night Easter Sunday April gth marks Appomattox Day. Newly elected officers of Jonathan Lodge will be installed Wednesday evening by District Deputy Grand Master Peterson and staff of North East. A supper and social session will follow. Congressman Crosby of Meadville spoke on Agriculture and Economy via WLEBW Erie. Waterhouse displays two new Chevrolet models at the West Main Street garage after taking over Thomas Motors. Rex theatre in King River features the daredevil who doubled for Lon Chaney and Harold Lloyd, and who survived a recent air crash. A suspected car robbery turned dumping incident east of the city was found to be a loaded Erie Railroad freight shipment mislaid. GI investigation tied to L. Bishop of Warren. Stocks show irregularities with railroad rate cuts on March 1. Journal extra on the Alron disaster hit streets early with full crash coverage. Highway Patrol reports 95,152 questions to patrols. 24,171 telephone inquiries. 11.5% of people visited sub-stations. Superintendent Price notes motorists tend to overlook spare bulbs. Pennsylvania Telephone will not affect service after receivership of Associated Telephone Utilities. City Council shows interest in Assemblyman Fitzgerald’s push to abolish Public Service Commission.
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Corry guardsmen win small bore rifle honors
Company A of the Pennsylvania National Guard, Corry unit, led by Sergeant Ronald Shank, won the small bore rifle championship of the 112th Regiment with a score of 164. Shank shot 125 aboard. other team members included Corporal Wilfried Cady, Corporal Andrew Hansen, Sergeant Paul Stroup, Private Henry Tubbs, Corporal Rovers Sears, Corporal Erwin Mountain and Corporal Lynford Chase. The squad aims for divisional championships as eliminations proceed.
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County Courts Would Rule On Salary Cuts
Harrisburg reports from April describe the Wilson bill allowing 90 percent minimum salaries for two years with county courts to approve larger cuts under the Edmonds act. House debates include economy measures, votes 120 to 79, and shifts by Philadelphia members to aid passage. Senate calendars show bills on general raises and utility regulation.
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Akron Plunges in to Sea Amid Thick Fog Rescue Efforts
A crash involving a dirigible at sea prompts a vast rescue by naval ships led by Portland under Capt Leary. Small wreckage pieces are found as planes, ships, and coast guard craft sweep 20 to 30 miles off Barnegat and Atlantic City, with medical teams on standby along the shore.
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Wreckage of Airship Akron Drifting at Sea
Washington reports confirm airship Akron disaster as wreckage drifts outward. Navy efforts continue with cruiser Polland and destroyers Mojave and Cole scouring the Atlantic. Surviving crew, including three rescued from the Akron, are hospitalized. McClellans body recovered near the Jersey coast. national mourning and inquiries into the crash are underway.
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City Council takes no local action on beer sale
City officials, after a brief discussion, announce no regulation of beer within the municipality. Mayor Prank England says state legislation should origin beer controls. Any local action would require an ordinance and months to enact while the council awaits state guidance and revenue implications.
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Prosecution Threatened Over Sciota Dumping dispute
Residents of Sciota near the city protest dumping by a few Garry residents off the highway. The piece notes private letters exposing names and addresses, urging removal of mess to avoid trouble. Garden Department of Corry Woman's Club met on Mott street with talks on soil shade trees and a plan for upcoming meetings and programs.
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Wreckage search over sea yields no Akron survivors
Reporters describe scanning the Atlantic from a Navy plane near Floyd Bennett Field and near Atlantic City for signs of the Akron crew. Visibility was poor, ships and planes operated at low speed, and despite extensive circling no wreckage or survivors were found as the afternoon search dwindled.
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Rumors of Local Trains Change on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Route
Railroad officials discussed possible withdrawal of Nos 902 and 908 the Buffalo Pittsburgh fliers amid reports of a new schedule to take effect Sunday April 30. Changes could shift times for Oil City trains and replace morning local with noon service, with daylight saving adjustments affecting eastern divisions.
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Funeral Services For Miss S Ida Hurd
Funeral services for Miss S Ida Hurd longtime Corry resident were held at Alexander and Company's F u neral Parlors with Rev G L Boyd officiating. Interment followed at Pine Grove Cemetery. Bearers included Walter H Merrick Joseph McMahon Casimer Lynch Charles Sessle and George Besson. Attendees from across the city included Mr and Mrs B Porter Brown and Fred Hurd of Rixford.
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