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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1931

Page

1

State may probe huge utility bond issue as Alfonso denies abdication

Americans urged to quit Nicaragua. Babson reports optimism on business outlook while warning about inflation. White House discussion links to stock market dip and congressional adjournment. Labor figures show unemployment around 6 million with no sign of rapid improvement. Doak remains hopeful as factory payrolls rise 10 percent, signaling tentative recovery.

Alfonso Nicaragua United Press Washington Roger W. Babson White House

Crushed by vehicle death of Nels Nelson at Jamestown

Nels Nelson aged 91 of East Columbus avenue was fatally injured when a truck moved backward pinning him against a wooden post after a load of hides shifted on a steep Jamestown driveway. He died at Jamestown General Hospital about 10 50 PM. Coroner to hold inquest with D. M. Alford to be questioned. Funeral planned Sunday at Alexander & Company parlors.

Uretek Nels Nelson East Columbusuvenue Jamestown Jamestown General Hospital Nelson D. M. Alford Sammis Charles Street Alfort T Honeline Nelson Ann le Conty Nelson Ws Henderson and Andrew Carrie Nelson East Columbus Avenue John James Nelson Anna Flittner Corry Alexander & Company Wadesaling Spariors Alexander & Company Pine Grove i

Country Club Stockholders Meet Tonight for 1981 Season

The Corry Country Club stockholders convene at 8 tonight at the UK Hotel Lorry to elect a new board, hire four professionals for the 1981 season, and discuss other business tied to opening of the local course. Ted Lytther and Tony Joy are considered for key posts as weather and course conditions are described as favorable for early play.

Impact Corry Lorry Tn Glu

Corry Thrift Essay Contest Winners Awarded At Assembly

Local banks distributed forty two dollars in prizes to Corry Public Schools winners in the thrift essay contest conducted by the YM YWCA. Judges selected first second and third place in each grade, with winners named by number rather than writer.

Corry Citizens National National Bank of Corry YM. G. A Impartiag Mary Warasaty Jank Beil Ith Eleanorspeck Richard McTaughlin Amos Yorke Katherine Colegrove Agnes Lillis Charles Rauscher

Warning sounded against forest fires in Pennsylvania

United Press reports Harrisburg officials warn dry woods and high fire risk statewide. Deputy Secretary Keller says the forest mood is highly inflammable and fires spread rapidly. More than 500 fires have already been reported, destroying 10,000 acres. Staley urges delaying brush burning and extreme caution in activities likely to cause fires.

United Press Harrisburg Pennsylvania Lewis Staley Sid Keller

Skidding Junior Class Play Set for April 22 23

Corry High School junior class presents Skidding a Samuel French comedy in the Senior High School auditorium on April 22 and 23 directed by Miss Theresa Knapp. Cast includes Virgi Sullivan Richa Parhotner John Jaye Olive Hixson Arthur Sweet Lilah Ferry Walter Whaley Ruby Kinney Helene Lewis and Clarence Huth. The play centers on Judge Hardy Idaho political life as his daughter Marion leads a campaign overcoming a rival gang with wit and entanglements.

Samuel French Hig Corry High School Theresa Knapp Virgi Sullivan Marlon Hardy Richa Parhotner Wayne Tenton John Jaye Judge Hardy Olive Hixson Mrs. Hardy Arthur Sweet Audy Hardy Lilah Ferry Milly Walter Whaley Grandpa Hartiy Ruby Kinney Estelle Mardy Campbell Helene Lewis Mr. Hardy Wilson Clarence Huth Oscar Stubbins Idaho Marion Haseen

U.S. Steel Plans New System of Retirement

United States Steel plans a revised pension plan to automatically retire officials at age 70. The proposal, drawn by Myron Taylor, would affect leaders including James Farrell, president, who turns 70 on February 15, 1933, and awaits stockholder ratification at the annual meeting.

United Press New York Ois United States, Steel Corporation Myron Taylor Steel Corporation James \. Farrell United States Steel

Deposed King of Spain Still Claims Throne

Alfonso XII, the deposed king of Spain, reiterates he has not abdicated and only suspended power pending elections. Speaking via the Duke of Leijlanda in Paris, he says he will abide by the elections and may reside in France or England while remaining incognito to avoid bloodshed.

Duke OF Miranda Richard D. McMillan United Press Paris Alfonso XII Spain Le]landa Alfonso France England Countey

R A Chapter Holds District Meet Here

One of the finest Masonic events in Corry this year occurred Thursday with the district meeting of the Vikayal Arch Chapters District No lar at the Masonite Temple on North Center Street. About seventy four members attended the afternoon session. a bountiful dinner followed at 6:00 p.m. Bishop Francis W. N. Tait of Philadelphia gave an address, and Columbus Royal Arch Chapter No. 200 exemplified the Royal Arch degree to praising visitors. Notables included M. G. Grand High Priest Miller and Grand Secretaries Quinby and Evans, with officers from Philadelphia and Erie present. The gathering was described as among the most enjoyable in years.

Corry Vikayal Arch Ghaples Nolar Masonite Temple of North Center Street Tras Fernity Vinting Mikdyille Uy Erie Columbus R. A Elmer A. Gilbertson Francis Wn, Tait Lie Episcopal Church of Philadelphia Taitt Columbus Royal Arch Piven Wihapton Wand Charles Tavis Paull Allenibys Sesulion Rugal Huss NM. Miller M. G Grand High Prigst Sharon Robert D. Cole Philadelphia School of Instruction

Man Gives Life in Saving Refinery Blaze

A Wichita Falls fire at an oil refinery claimed three lives as workers attempted to shut off gasoline circulation amid a blast and flames. Jim A. Horn and Clarence R. Walker died inside the refinery, while authorities investigated the cause and sought to preserve evidence from the blaze.

United Hise Wichita Falls Texas Krull Wit Jim A.horn Clarence R. Walker

Plan to raise $750000 for Thiel College campaign

Pittsburgh April 17 Plans for a drive to raise 750000 for Thiel College were laid out at a conference in Pittsburgh attended by more than 500 pastors and lawmen. About 230 congregations of the Pittsburgh Synod of the United Lutheran Church were represented. The campaign aims to boost the endowment by 500000 clear debts and possibly fund a new girls dormitory. The move, once set for 1980, was postponed to satisfy synodical and college needs to prevent jeopardizing the institution's progress. Rev William Hall and D A Hillstrom represented St Paul Lutheran Church at the meeting.

Pittsburgh Thiel College Amon Pennsylvania Ohio Pittsburgh Synod of the United Lutheran Church United States William Hall D. A. Hillystrom St. Paul Lutheran Church

Five Best Radio Programs Listed for Today

WABC presents Winegar's Orchestra at 6 00 PM on the GBS network. WEAR airs Bits of the Theatre at 6 30 PM. WiZ features Mme Alda and Frank Laforgem at 7 19 PM. WIAIBC shows Lee Morse and Orchestra at 10 00 PM, and WEAE carries Lopes and Orchestra at 11 00 PM.

WABC Winegar's WEAR NBC Network Wiz Mme Alda Frank Laforgem Wiaibc GBS Lee Morse & Orchestra WEAE Lopes and Orchestre

Harem Scarem Benefit Nets Large Chest Relief Funds

Entertainment netted 754.21 for the Emergency Fund of the Community Chest from the Harem Scarem show and related efforts. Receipts totaled 800.80 with expenditures of 142.69, yielding a net 154.21 to be allocated to the Chest after ad payments are collected.

Kijanis Rotary Womar Ciel Journal G. J. ‘Alexander J. Graves Board of Education Joseph Sherrick GC. A. Pain J. J. Harent Lena Cohen Mabel Larson Horton J. Davis

Kidnapped Monroe Brewer Freed Before Ransom Paid

In Monroe Wisconsin on April 1 17 the kidnapers of Fred J Blumer Monroe Brewer freed him at Decatur Illinois without ransom. Arch ie Weiss Blumers partner announced the release noting the abductors feared Detective Lt. Casacl WoWo was on their trail. Blumer will be returned to Monroe in stages and is very tired dirty and nervous. Mrs A M Gabriel returned home to Buffalo after visiting Mr and Mrs Frank Delury and relatives.

Monroe Wis Fred J. Blumer Monroe Brewer Decatur Archie. Weiss Blumer Lieut Wm. Casacl Chris Wo Wells Nim A. M. Gabriel Buffalo City Frank Delury

Bond Investigation Probes Power and Light Financing

Harrisburg April 1 Investment inquiry targets Pennsylvania Power and Light Company and its 1928 1930 mergers. W M Dietrich accountant testifies on bond issuance aims and failure to file notification certificates, detailing asset write ups and agreements with Lehigh Power Securities.

United Press Harrishule Penmylvanus Power Id Light Company Marcel Harold Swan House Utility Investation Committee Ut Lake Ot Sm Glenn Moore Tivans W. M. Dietrich Pennsylvania Power and Light Co Lehigh Power and Securities Corporation Public Service Commit Public Service Commission Sensylvania Securities Commission Louis Mintz Lehigh Power Fund Securities Alding Company Lani

Organist Marvin Korinke to perform recital at Corry First Methodist

Music lovers in Corry will hear the young organist Marvin C. Korinke at a Sunday 4:30 concert at the First Methodist Episcopal Church. He studied under Charles Leech Gulick and has drawn praise for pedal technique. his program features Bach Toccata and Fugues, Gailliamant, The Music Box, and novelty pieces like Squirrel by Powell Weaver. A silver offering will be taken. Korinke, a native of Iowa, is 20 and plans further midwest recitals after returning there.

Marvin C. Korinke M. E. Church United Press Paris France Spanish Republic Corry Vicinity First Methodist Episcopal Church Korinke Im. Korinke Charles Leech Gulick Warren Iowa Kine Middle West Korinnce Chicago Leo Sowerb Py Nevin Lado Tlves Bonnet Mamory Misa

Americans die in Nicaragua insurgency report

United Press dispatch reports continued fighting in northeastern Nicaragua with National Guardsmen and U S Marines countering insurgent forces. Several Americans are listed as missing or dead, while threats and raids disturb the region along the eastern coast including Gracias a Dios and Bluefields.

Joseph H. Baird United Press Washington Ayin Stinson Nicaragua Hegde United States Comvidene Wus Uerahi Grociay Clyde Datran Ourcey Puerto Cabecay Ue Naw Pvatice Cistoret Dogtown Eerie Gracias A Dios Albert Fagol Joseph Canzeta Louisiana Gracies Digg Nicsragit Bluefields Pedrom Allamirand Augusts Sanding San Pedro del Norte Ermaule Bluefelus Atlamipaty Daviki

Four die in Kilgore pipeline fire near He te

Kilgore Texas reports four killed when gas from a leaking pipeline ignited three miles from He te burning two children aged 9 J D Howell and B Howell 22 and 39 year old Kate Dodson among the dead. Three unidentified boys drown in the Ostre river five miles north of Steubenville. Harrisburg bids open for twelve road projects totaling about 60 miles. Vancouver reports King Prajadhipak of Siam confined in a royal suite aboard the Canadian Pacific liner Tempress of Japan docked there.

Kilgore Tex Hete Kate Dodson Bull Bishop J. D. Howell B. Howell Steubenville Ofte Gostonia Here Harrisburg State Highway Department Vancouver B. C Prajadhipak Siam Japan

New Stockton Market Set to Open This Saturday

George Oucau announces a new Stockton market opening Saturday at 1a North Cimtur Street in a storeroom beside Jeffries restaurant. The space has been redecorated and stocked with special prices.

New Stockton George Ouucau Cimtur Street Jeffries Stocktaler Ie Cpentaig

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