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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1931

Page

6

State Senate advances bills amid varied action

In Harrisburg April 8 the Senate advanced bills on child labor hours and taxes while debatingMeasures on old age pensions and mothers aid. The session saw votes shifting on the Salus bill, and action on overhead borough passages, boxing rounds, and a large administrative reform package. Local utility rate hearings and a probe of public service abuses were also scheduled.

Thomas €. Williams United Press Harrisburg Salles Senate Senate Earnest Dauphin House Weingartner Lawrence Greater Pennsylvania Commission Mansfield Allegheny Batis Mansfield Senate Niagart Commodore Perry Eris Bidelspacher D. Glenn Moora Washington Mt. Pleasant Water Company Ole Aspinwall Water and Light Co Chambarsburg Light Company Public Service Company State Senate Ulil+ jity Gov. Pinchot Wilility

Jonathan Judge to confer degree at local lodge tonight

Paragraph notes that a city lodge will confer a degree on a class of candidates and Pred Mixer and others will install newly named officers. Also mentions daylight saving time starting April 12 in New York Pittsburgh and major cities and timetable changes causing curtailment of service between Oil City and Corry.

Nia City Lodge Jonathan Judge DD. G. M New Yorks Pittsburgh Buffalo Division Oil City Corry

Redrawing Pennsylvania Seats Shifts State Representation

A bill introduced in Harrisburg seeks redistricting for the Pennsylvania House seats. The apportionment after the 1930 census assigns Forty Philadelphia, Twenty-eighth Allegheny, and other counts by county, with varied member totals per county. Final district divisions may differ due to constitutional requirements.

Relief to quake victims flies from Miami to Cuba

Major R. S. Geiger flew a plane loaded with anti toxin from Miami to San Julian Cuba en route to Managua as radio advices to the Navy Department reported.

Washington R.S. Geiger Miami Fla San Julian Cuba Managua Vauio J Navy Department

New Officers Installed at Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge

Officers for the new year were installed at a meeting of the Lady Franklin Rebekah lodge in the I O O F hall. District Deputy President Mae Carmcke and staff installed officers including Emma Nichols as Past noble grand and Alice Ellsworth as noble grand. Joel Marsh named trustee and Philadelphia grand lodge delegate Anna Gallagher among others. A launch was served afterward by a ladies committee.

Neva Anderson Mabel Digikinson Hazel Knowlton R. S Treva Bugpeet Bila Auer Florence Hasbrouck Eunice Dedean Joel Marsh Grand Lodge Philadelphia Anna, Gallagher

Three Held for Volant Bank Holdup

Vera Grace Phillips and two men are held in the county jail in default of bail awaiting the June term after being charged with robbery in the Volant National Bank holdup. Harold Holt and Kenneth Palme were arrested in Detroit and Grove City respectively. all pleaded not guilty.

United Press New Castle Vera Grace Phillips First National Bank of Volant Holt Detroit Phillips

Quaero Club Closes Season With Dinner

The closing meeting of the Quearo Club was held at Mrs. A. D. Colegrove's home on Tuesday afternoon. Nine members were served a chicken pie dinner at one o'clock by committee members Mrs. Colegrove Mrs. Clyde Wilcox and Miss Louise Hilsworth. The table featured old fashioned silver moss rose bud Haviland china and flowers. After dinner Miss Sara Powell presided. Members shared humorous stories during roll call and the afternoon was social with several amusing highlights before adjournment, marking a pleasant year.

A. D. Colegrove Sara Powell

Mayor Kline Still Seriously Ill

Pittsburgh April 8 Mayor Charles H L Kline remains seriously ill at St Francis Hospital after undergoing surgery to remove a carbuncle He was brought from Cambridge Springs Pa where he suffered from laryngitis and bronchitis Doctors report some improvement but condition remains serious and he will be hospitalized for some time

Pittsburgh Charles HL Kline St. Francis Hospital Cambridge Springs

Circle closes current season with luncheon

The Historical Circle capped its year with a 1 o'clock luncheon at Hotel Corry for sixteen members. Spring themed decor and a four course chicken repast followed by an afternoon of readings music and games. Officers were re elected except secretary S R Lewis. Mrs Glenn Sterns named new secretary. Activities resume October 6 with plans for a summer session.

Hotel Corry Wallace Clara Osborne Wright Street Young Sterns Houghton Shoop McCray Will Wilcox George Barlow

Prominent club woman laments spring garden chicken raid

A city club woman and Historical Circle member recalls spring arrivals as neighbors move their chickens daily into her garden without consent, drawing sympathy from others with similar experiences.

Historical Circle Ispring

Dance Friday Night at Columbus Grange Hall

Dance at Columbus Grange Hall Friday night with live music by T5e and supper served by F T A Ross Orchestra.

Columbus Grange Hall F 'T. A. Ross

Fear For Recovery Of Erie Railroad Police Captain

Grave fears surround Captain J. W. Holt of the Erie Railroad police in Meadville as he lies in critical condition after being struck through the hips by a gunman identified as George Wade amid a street confrontation following a dispatch about evicting a group of Black people from the railroad yards. Wade and nine others were arrested as Holt underwent blood transfusion and surgery, with Holt a 45 year old officer.

J. W. Holt Erie Railroad Meadville Meadville City Hospital Holt Lakes-to-Sea Schermer Erie Railroad Force Capt. Holt Wade Fred Ale William ‘Tistler St Nnd

Former Corry Resident Mrs Potts Dies at Warren General

Word reached the city yesterday of the death of Mrs James Potts a former Corry resident at Warren General hospital at 120 PM She is survived by her husband a daughter and two sons Mrs Potts was well known in the area and had many friends who regret her passing.

James Potts Warren General Hospital

Attentions Spurned, Shooter Kills Girl Then Self

In Mount Pleasant on April 8 fifteen year old Mary Smith spurned Lyle Ford a 28 year old suitor. He threatened to shoot and drew a pistol. He shot Mary then fatally shot himself, both dying instantly.

Mount Pleasant Mary Smith Lyle Ford Ford Mary

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