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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1931

Page

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Lindberghs Ready for Next Hop From Baker Lake

Charles and Mrs Lindbergh reached Baker Lake on a long Arctic route and planned to resume toward Tokio soon. Radio glitches delayed word to Edmonton as a severe storm around the Arctic Circle disrupted communications. The pair, landing at Baker Lake at 4 pm, faced uncertain plans for the next leg toward Akavil in the Northwest Territory with authorities noting they had previously landed on schedule despite past radio losses.

United Press Charles A. Lindbergh Baker Lake Orient Baying Churchil Aklavil Northwest Territory Hunter Bay Arctic Circle Col. Lindbergh Lindbergh Moose Factory

YACHT CAPTURE MIRRORS PIRATE AGE WITH $120,000 LIQUOR

CAPE MAY N J Aug 4 A yacht Allegro was chased and captured off Cape May by coast guards after a four day yachting party. Twelve crew members and two women were arrested as whiskey valued at $120,000 was seized. The captain and crew were released on bail for a hearing set August 12.

United Press Camden WN. J Coast Guards Cape May U.S Wynn Armstrong N. J Coast Guard

Youth Ends His Life After Wrecking Car

Raymond G. Anderson 19 son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Anderson near Delmont was found dead in his home this morning, apparently by his own action. He had shot himself in the head after wrecking his car last night with a girl friend. Blood stains on a second floor window pointed to entry from the car. Deputy Coroner G G Radgers of Irwin investigating.

United Press Jeannette Raymond G. Anderson Leonard Anderson Delmont G. G. Radgers Trwin

Tony Joy Cards Hole In One At Local Course

Tony Joy assistant pro at Corry Country Club scored a hole in one on No. 8 a 156 yard short hole yesterday afternoon during practice when his drive found the cup.

Tony Joy Corry Country Club Joy Pracca Matic

British girl flier forced down near Manchuria border

Miss Amy Johnson, British aviator, flying from London to Tokio, was forced down at Khailiry near Manchuri on the Chinese Eastern Railway. She reported only superficial damage and planned to proceed to Harbin at 8 a m the next day, Harbin being the junction where the southern branch of the Chinese Eastern Railway meets the West-and-West line in central Manchuria.

Yuno Middle Manchuria

Entertainer Robert Gibson Delights Rotary Club

Robert Gibson of Spartansburg entertained Rotary Club members with a clever program of humorous readings, chalk talks, and impersonations, with Miss Margaret Pfeiffer as pianist. The audience praised his polished performance and warm reception from Rotarians. The report notes Gibson attends Edinboro Art School.

Robert Gibson Spartansburg Rotary Club Service Club Gibson Edinboro Margaret Pfeiffer Yong Man United Press Pittsbunghs C- W. Hanes York B. W. Moore Daytons Beach Mia B. H. Canton Pittsburgh Lyle Wilcox George Sabin Gibbs U.S. A Gibbs Urip Paville New York Guy South America

Youths Blamed for Vandalism at Findley Lake Resort

Corry residents spent the summer at Findley Lake protesting depredations by a gang of Corry youths camping there. They are accused of widespread mischief including cottage break ins and property damage. The Journal advised contacting Findley Lake authorities and the Mayville sheriff for swift action.

Corry Findley Lake Mayville

Presto Bricks Turn Wine Sparked by Prohibition Law Dispute

News from New York reports pressed bricks that turn to wine attract curious customers near Marble Collegiate Church while authorities grapple with enforcement of Prohibition laws. In Pennsylvania West Penn Power Company faces negligence charges after a worker’s death, with an inquest blaming fault in wire repairs.

United Press New York Marble Collegiate Church Fifth Avenue Fred A.t Vietor 1 AntiGeloon League Uniten Lock Haven Conaulk West Penn Power Andrew McCampbell Roland Butler Howit Butler Gehenna W. R.fleaton Centre County Phillipsburg

Bad Weather Delays Herndon And Pangborn

In Khabarovsk Siberia on Aug 3 4 American fliers Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon Jr. faced weather delays delaying their attempt to break Wiley Post and Harold Gatty’s world light record. They arrived after a long night, with flight time from Ghia about 1100 miles, but broke no record and remained unsure when to resume due to conditions.

United Press Khabarovse Siberia Amera Jcan Fiiers Clyde E. Panghorn Hugh Herndon, Jr Khabarovsk Ghia Wiley Post Haroll Gatty New York Pangborn Herndon Post-Gatty Thethers Pairbanes Alaska Reginald Robbins Harold S. Tones Fort Worth Dex

Murray silent on plan to boost Oklahoma oil

Aug 4 Oklahoma City. Gov William H Murray tight lipped over a drastic plan to raise crude oil prices. He demanded the price reach $1 a barrel while wells could be closed and the national guard considered. Cicero Murray, oil advisory head, claimed the order was written but not released as talks of a compromise offering 1 75 cents per barrel circulated. The governor would not comment.

Oklahoma City William H Murray Olahoma Fig National Guard Cicero Murray United Press

Governor Pinchot Declares Willingness to Call National Guard

At CAMP KEMP, MS Gretna Pa Aug 4 Governor Pinchot reviewed 4000 Pennsylvania Guardsmen and warned he would call out the National Guard to quell possible winter disorders. He said agitators from other states threaten unrest and vowed readiness to act if the emergency demands it.

United Press Kemp Gretna Pennsylvania National Guard Pinchot Harrisburg Natonal Gate Aald National Guard

Dr C F Bennett announces for school board

Dr Calvin F Bennett a local veterinarian announced his candidacy for school director joining Charles S Monroe and John B Patterson in a three rival field for two seats. Bennett, resident of Carry since 1921, has a long education record and WWI service.

Calvin F. Bennett Charles S. Monroe John 8. Patterson Bennett Dr. Bennett Carry 119 South Street Bradford County Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania National Army U. S University of the State of New York Veterans of Women Wars Rotary Club Concord

Police Force at Lock Haven Under Arrest

In Lock Haven Pennsylvania on August 4 officers William T. Dewling Martin J. Peters and George Webb were arrested by United States marshals. The four policemen and five other residents face charges of conspiring to violate national prohibition laws. Robert W. Probst, the police chief, is also wanted on a warrant. Secret indictments reportedly prepared after May grand jury hearings in Harrisburg. Berlin, Germany banks also report a bank holiday ending.

United Press Lock Haven United States Marshals William ‘T. Dewling Martin J. Peters George Webb Robert W. Probst Harrisburg

Patrol Lt Edmund Fallon Dies From Pool Accident

Edmund M Fallon police lieutenant in Pittsburgh died in Erie Pa from injuries after diving into a pool Sunday, struck an object and fractured his neck during his vacation. He was 85, survived by his widow and a 5 year old son.

United Press Eriv Edmund M. Fallon Pitts Inirgh Fallon

Cler k slain by negro bandit at Pittsburgh

United Press reports a masked negro bandit fatally wounded 27 year old Harry Siegel, assistant manager, during a midnight holdup at a Wood and Sixth Street drug store in Pittsburgh. Siegel died at Mercy Hospital as detectives questioned him. The robber fled with Siegel’s wallet after demanding the safe keys from Daniel Korn. Police issued a lookout based on Korn’s description.

United Press Pittsburgh Harry Siegel Wood Sixth Siegel Mercy Hospital Daniel Korn Korn Kars

Edison Continues Rapid Recovery At Llewellyn Park

Thomas A Edison shows renewed vitality after a Saturday collapse as physicians report he slept well ate breakfast with cereal and milk and read the morning paper at his Llewellyn Park home. He is receiving visitors and will host Samuel Tasull, a Midwest utilities magnate, tomorrow.

Edison United Press Orange N. I Thomas A. Edison Llewellyn Park Irtventsr Pullatin Iytr Wdison Samuel Tasull Midwest

Labor talks fail as coal and rail groups reject conferences

Washington reports that major coal operators miners and railroad unions rejected joint conferences urged by Hoover to address unemployment in coal fields and rail industry labor. Only about 95 of 125 bituminous operators replied with less than half agreeing to talks, leaving the effort in doubt as layoffs and reduced demand bite the sector.

Ay Thomas L. Stokes United Press Washington Departments of Commerce and Labor Hoover John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Commerce and Labor Departments West Virginia Kentucky Pennsylvania Illinois Oler Association of Allway Ohor Alfred P. Thom Grup Articles of Association Geist Interstate Commerce Commission Tat Shey Congress

Five Best Radio Entertainments Featured Tonight

Classic radio guide lists WABC CBS WEAF WEAR WAG and WIZ networks with programs such as Kate Smith Swanee music, a Sanderson and Crumit sketch, Ben Bernie’s orchestra, and a historic sketch scheduled across early evening hours with mentions of NBC and CBS affiliations.

WABC CBS Kate Smith Swanee WEAF NBC Sanderson Crumit WAG Ben Bernie

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