30 Apr 1928
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1928
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment mentions steel and a vinyl suite by four men. Names appear unclear including Dory and Feagur, with scattered references to TOR and Orel ey Ned. The readable pieces point to a small sale or listing context without a clear date or place.
The readable text fragment mentions names and dates in a list with possible candidates or items but lacks complete context or identifiable entities to form a solid summary.
A brief sports item notes a 16 to 13 score, detailing a win by a team from Pennsylvania. The readable text mentions the score and victory but does not provide full names, dates, or locations.
A double fatality occurs when a touring car driven by 42 year old Freund Bundy and his wife is struck by a westbound Erie Freight train at the Mill Village crossing near Union City. Both occupants die instantly. Bundy operated a local garage and leaves a 12 year old daughter. Coroner Dan Henley investigates the crash.
A thief ransacked the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Sitler at 405 East Main Street between 1:80 and 4:30 Sunday, taking about six dollars. Two unused bedrooms were untouched while other rooms were dumped into disarray. Entry appears to be through a forced front door. the family found the home in a toppled condition upon returning. Patrolman Jiunnigan led the investigation with further inquiries planned.
Warsaw April 30 United Press reports Marshal Josef Pilsudski, Polish dictator, is rapidly improving after early reports of apoplexy. The brief dispatch notes that earlier concerns of a broken health were unfounded and that his condition has strengthened.
A schedule of radio features includes Goldman Band on WOR at 9 30 and Pioneers and Buccaneers with Wie Hookup at 9 10. Roxy's Gang airs on DT. The Gypalen is on WEAF at 7 80 EDT and the Naval Academy Band appears on WRAL Baltimore at 2 88 13 EDT.
Washington dispatch reports in April that Democratic leaders eye California as a pivotal test between Walsh and Smith with McAdoo backing Walsh but many California figures backing Smith. A Smith victory would dampen opposition and could boost a potential acclamation at Houston. Claude Bowers is named as keynote speaker hopeful favoring Smith.
London April 30 more than 100 killed and over two hundred thousand homeless from a recent Bulgaria quake. Daily Mail report cites Dead 103 Injured 72 completely damaged 13 800 partly damaged 13 200 hotels 295 000 and notes reconstruction plans in the Greek quake area already underway.
A freight wreck west of Renovo derailed about ten cars, delaying a westbound passenger train. The eastbound passenger reached Corry after midnight with no injuries reported.
The fifth period marks were distributed in city grade schools with further issuance at the High School on Friday. Superintendent R S Dewey urged parents to inspect grades and offer encouragement where marks are in the danger zone ahead of June promotion.
More than 100000 Shriners their wives and friends gathered in Miami for the 54th annual imperial council of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Shrine. Hotels were full with visitors and the city was decorated with Egyptian motifs as parades bands and registration for delegates began. Bay Front Park featured elaborate displays and several temple delegations arrived on steamers from Philadelphia Baltimore and New York.
The Spirit of St Louis piloted by Charles A Lindbergh will depart from St. Louis for Washington and be given an honored display at the Smithsonian Institute. It will hang from a main building gallery beside the Langley plane as battle aircraft surround it, marking a historic arrival and public view.
London reports that Austin Chamberlain announced Britain demands assurance from Egypt that the assemblies bill will not be violated. Egypt given until 7 p m Wednesday to respond. British ships were sent as a precaution, possibly to Alexandria, amid crisis reports and earthquake relief redeployments.
Erie County Volunteer Firemen’s Association sets annual field meet for August 4 at Comeout Take Park with committees from Union City North East Corry Albion Wesleyville Waterford and General Hose Company. Event expected to draw several thousand to Conneaut Lake for a large parade and athletic events. delegates to meet in city Friday to appoint preparation committees. Stanford Hose Company members invited.
Fire swept a Concord Ridge farm three miles southwest of Corry destroying the Chase home and threatening two nearby structures around 2 am. Neighbors aided efforts to save belongings and contents, triplets of Mr and Mrs Chase were safely removed, while two other buildings faced destruction as winds hampered firefighting. The farm is operated by George T. Chase, linked to the George Stowe Liberty line.
In Akron Ohio four boys are killed and a fifth is badly injured when a steel drum of benzine exploded behind the Goodyear Tire plant after a boy struck a match. Victims are Charles Carter 14 Albert Carter 10 Leaman Carter 5 Frederick Wadly Jr 43 Leslie Burns 14 survived initial injuries but faces probable recovery. Residents aided the victims and rushed them to the hospital as flames enveloped the scene.
In Allegheny County Court, M De Rosa election judge and inspectors K H Duolla and John Coppeci pleaded no defense in September primary cases. Others, including clerks Mada Lena Rogeru and Mary Dunbar, faced tris. Testimony described polling place departures and tallying interruptions.
Floods left about 8,000 people homeless across the region with damage estimates from 1.1 million to 17 million dollars. The Tombigbee valley in Alabama remained dangerous with cotton acres ruined as the crest neared. Warm sun helped Georgia while Florida and South Carolina reported frost damage to crops.
Chicago will lay its final tribute to Rep. Martin B. Madden who died Friday in Washington after a long career in Congress. Burial is in Hinsdale, with flags at half mast and civic leaders, business figures, and friends attending services. The first Congressional district moves to fill Madden’s vacancy, weighing a possible special primary to avoid a long interim.
Hundreds join a rousing reception for three airmen who crossed the Atlantic. The trio, German Irish fliers, are overcome with emotion as the crowd roars its praise for the historic feat and the pair’s achievement.
United Press reports in New York that ten years after the end of World War I fighting, former German soldiers and Allied air veterans paraded through the city. Baron Gunther Von Huenefeld Maj. James Fitzmaurice and Capt. Herman Koehl were honored as their party crossed to the Liberty pier aboard the Macon with crowds cheering on Broadway and along the riverfront.
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