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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1932

Page

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Corry High Wins Two Top Prizes In Music Finals

Corry High School captured first place in two of three contests at Grove City music finals led by band director Bennett. Corry’s Allen and Bernard Bennett won firsts in clarinet and guitar contests, while Greenville High edged Corry for best band overall. Judges praised Corry’s development and performances amid strong competition.

Anti-Saloon League Lars Corry High Cops Corry High School Grove City Corry High Band Supt Ralph. Dewey Greenville High School Corry Bard Graenville Organization Joseph F. Maddy Maxi H. Hindsley Ross Hickerwell Dana School of Music Warren Ohio Bennett Allen Bernard Bennett Gerry Bennett

Erie Railroad Timetable Changes Go Into Effect

The Erie Railroad announces a new timetable effective Sunday April 24 with major shifts in two Limited trains. Westbound No. 1 will depart Corry at 7 58 PM instead of 8 25 PM, and eastbound No. 2 will leave Corry at 7 40 AM, over two hours earlier. Several passenger movements are adjusted and local travelers including Mrs Corinne Dent and visitors from Rochester are in the city for short stays.

Erié Railroad Fremic 'T. Hagland Corry W. J. Belhest

Erie teachers approve 10 percent pay cut for education

Approximately 140000 will be available for educational work in the Erie school district next year after teachers accepted a 10 percent salary reduction at a meeting last night. Money saved by the wage cut will be used for educational work exclusive of building construction, officials said.

United Press Erie Wes

Gill charges Crosby as mass meeting unfolds

Two of three Democratic congressional nominees spoke at a mass meeting in Erie at Academy High School. Mayor Gill of Meadville and James Lavery urged repeal of the eighteenth amendment and tax relief while Crosby did not attend. Gill charged Crosby with using two campaign cards and noted Crosby missed the event.

Erie Gill Academy High School Meadville James Lavery Charles N. Grosby Lavery Congress Crosby Eric Crawford County

Marines Die in Nicaraguan Clash Near Apel

A National Guard patrol led by U S Marines near Apel, Nicaragua, was wiped out in a fierce engagement with rebels. Casualties reported include three Marines killed and eleven Guardia casualties with several wounded and one missing. Names cited include Lt Lawrence C. Brumpton, Corporal Covington, and Pharmacist Mate Whittenden.

United Preas

Honor Slaying Trial Closes in Honolulu Proceedings

Honolulu jury trial in the Massie case paused as prosecutors prepare to call alienists Dr. Joseph Catton and Dr. Paul Bowers to testify on Massie insanity. They may be used to counter Mrs Massie whose testimony on her husband’s kindness is at issue. Defense plans to rely on Dr. Fars the city county physician to oppose insanity claims. The verdict hinges on psychiatrists findings regarding intent and mental state.

Dan Campbell United Press Honolulu T. Hy Hawan Thomas H. Massie John C Kelley Thalia Fortescue Massit Kelsey Massle Massie Joseph Catton San Prancisco Paul Bowers Los Angeles Amet Joe Kahn Hawal Hal Casie Mre Kelley Robert F. Fars

Ten Children Born to Brazilian Woman Reported

In Bacacay a Brazilian woman identified as Mrs. Espinosa Nunez de Antunes was said to have given birth to ten children, eight girls and two boys, all dying at birth. Doctors traveled by car from several parts of the province to verify the accounts amid incredulity.

United Press Porto Alegre Brazil Bacacay Espinosa Nunez de Antunes

Pretty Boy Floyd Arrests After Bank Robbery

Wetell Hen ton filling station attendant captured yesterday by Pretty Boy Floyd and George Bitcwell after they robbed the First State Bank at Btoneyrall. The attendant was peeled today in connection with the incident.

United Fret ADA Olea Wetel Henton Yeterday Chaview Pretty Boy Floyd Ane First State Bank Btoneyrall

Baldwin Brothers Low Bidder On Eight State Highways

Harrisburg April 22 state highway bids opened for eight projects totaling about 38.82 miles. The Baldwin Brothers Construction Co of Cleveland topped several: $95,109 for a Union City to Mill Village stretch, $188,163 for Erie area works, and $335,109 for Jefferson county route 248 tasks. Assurances have been given that contracts will be signed for immediate work, with construction expected to start early next month.

Baldwin Brothers Construction Company Cleveland Columbus Avenue Stanton G. Funk Harrisburg State Highway Department Armstrong Butler Erie LeBoeuf Union Mill Village Sal Mills Baldwin Brothers Co Gleveland Allegheny O'Hara Tne Pittsburgh Butler and Armistring Wairview Brady Bald-ad T. M. N.B. H. Snyder Carlisle Ortalé Contracting Co Clarion County Farmington Washington Harrison Coast

Voters Mass Meeting In Corry Tonight At Municipal Building

Voters and taxpayers of Corry and vicinity will gather at 8 o clock tonight at the Municipal building for a mass meeting sponsored by the Rural Taxpayers Committee. Candidates John F King Worth Hammond Wallace C Gray and Joseph Ziesenheim are to speak on platforms and field voter questions. Edward Humphreys and local taxpayers leaders will also talk briefly. All voters in the city and vicinity are urged to attend.

Corry and North East John F. King Worth Hammond Wallace C. Gray Semblyman Erie County Joseph Ziesenhieim State Senate Edward Humphreys Thefox Rural Taxpayers’ Committee Taxpayers

Erie Boy Maimed by Powder Explosion

In Brig, Pa on April 22 a 16 year old named Leonard Madura lost his right hand above the wrist and two fingers on the left hand when an attempted explosion of powder in an iron pipe went off as he prepared a cap for the charge.

United Eres

Mooney Pardoned Denial Sparks New Fight for Freedom

Sacramento April 22 Denied a pardon for the fourth time by Governor Ralph Mooney plans anew fight for freedom after 16 years behind bars Supporters consider new avenues including a possible retrial A 14 year old Mary Mooney stands with the family as plans unfold for a single murder indictment in San Francisco Superior Court The defense intends to permit testimony from original witnesses to subsequent developments and press renewed pardon efforts with Governor Ralph Hopewell Lindbergh kidnap talks continue after a mysterious trip and new suspect linked to Dean H Dobsom Peactckt of Norfols

United Press Sacramento Calif California Tom Mooney Bugan Ralph Mooney Mary A. Mooney San Quentin Rolph Aston Sapiro New York James Walker Hopewell Charles A. Lindbergh Filer Dean H. Dobsom- Peactckt Norfolls

Miners Clash As 800 Pauls Club-Elbowed Crowd Drives Off Strikers

A confrontation at the Bates coal mine No. 21 near Richmond Missouri featured about 800 men armed with clubs who drove off miners attempting to begin work. Police dispersed the crowd and no serious injuries were immediately reported.

Ley United Press Richmond Bates

Williams siblings linked to farewell notes before death

Forrest F Williams 78 a retir ed shoeworker and his sister Josephine 65 reportedly wrote three farewell notes then sat down before a gas range to die in what authorities describe as a planned double suicide in Lynn Massachusetts. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about elder despair and family tragedy in the area.

Lynn Masa Forrest F. Williams Josephine

Erie Man Killed as Car Crashes into Train

Erith April 22 Harry J. Smith 41 foreman at Erie Steel Barrel Company killed when his car is struck by a Nickel Plate passenger train. His son Cliffard 11 survives with no injuries after leaping to safety moments after impact.

Erith Harry J. Smith Erie Steel Barrel Company Cliffard Hare Trate

Former Speaker Keifer Dies in Ohio

J Waren Keifer former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives died at his Springfield home today after a brief illness. The veteran attorney and congressman served sixteen years in Congress, took office in 1881, and his condition worsened Thursday before he passed.

Omn Ryces Springfield J. Waren Keifer United Sister House of Repressentatives Heifer Hai Congress W. W. Keifer

Sneak Thief Steals $30 From Cohen’s Mill

A thief entered Cohen’s Mill on West Washington Street between 5 30 and 8 last evening through a side gate, stealing about $30 from N Cohen & Sons offices. Cash included several $10 bills and silver, hidden in a file, with drawers scattered as the thief searched. Police were summoned but no clues emerged, and locals recall no outsiders entering the mill.

N. Cohen & Sons Dédler Avalane Supplies West Washington Street Mr. Cohen Nntader Union

Gavin Asked to Quit Board in Canal Route Debate

Pittsburgh April 22 A S Gavin of Oil City Pa has been asked to resign from the Lake Erie Ohio river canal board over his support of the French Creek Allegheny river route for the proposed canal. Chairman A W Dann and others call his position inconsistent with the Beaver Mahoning river route. Gavin says he will not resign unless asked by Gov Pinchott. A delegation is being sent to Washington May 3 for a hearing on the project. The canal is reportedly priced at 100 900 000 dollars.

Pittsburgh S. A Gavin Oil City French Creek Allegheny Beaver-Mahoning A. W. Dann Pinchott Milans Washington, D. C

Five Best Radio Entertainments Listed For Tonight

Radio listings show WABC CBS at 1 09 am light opera gems WBAP NBC 8 00 pm concert orchestra and cavaliers WABC 830 pm Today and Yesterday WIE NBC 200 pm Whiteman's orchestra and WIZ NBC 11 00 pm Slumber music treasures across networks tonight with scheduled times and genres.

WABC CBS Pam WBAP NBC Network Cavaliers Today WIE NBG Whiteman

Fight moves for general cut in departments

President Hoover and Senate Republicans clash over a plan to cut 10 percent from all government department appropriations. White House officials call it sham economy that would cripple services and force thousands of layoffs. The President aims to block the Senate's approach and protect federal programs.

Henry F. Misselwitz United Press Washington Hoover Senate White House House

May drop proposal to eliminate school aid

Washington dispatches to the Journal indicate the Senate will likely drop the plan to end federal aid to school districts under the Smith Hughes act. Corry School District would lose over $4,000 in vocational education support, raising concerns among local officials. The administration fears Senate actions outside House plans, while House economy moves shift to 11 percent across the board in federal salaries and suspend vocational education payments.

Washington Journal Today Senate Corry House White House Etennomy Committee Pres Fent War and Navy Byrss Housappions Committee

Bus Crash Injures Thirty High School Students

Thirty high school students from Orion School Fairview were injured when their bus collided with another vehicle near Clarksville while en route to a Pittsburgh district tour. Two students were seriously hurt. Names and precise injuries are not fully legible in the report.

United Frese Clatksville Orions School Fairview Pittsburgh

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