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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1929

Page

6

Close Escape For Workers At Chevy Garage

An air tank exploded in the Corry Motor Sales garage on Clinton street this morning. The tank blasted through the roof twice, injuring mechanic Ben Franklin lightly and causing damage to the second floor repair shop. No other workers were hurt as the blast sent debris and a strong shock through the servicing area.

Corry Motor Sales Company Clinton Street Ben Franklin Conner Franklin

Former Corry Resident Dies

J. B. Patterson received word yesterday afternoon of the death of Mrs. J. B. Williamson of Binghamton New York mother of the former Mrs. J. B. Patterson. Mrs. Williamson would have been 81 years of age had she lived until October. She made her home in Corry for a number of years. Mrs. Williamson is survived by two grandchildren Mrs. Nina Patterson Rozelle and J. Harold Patterson of this city. J. B. Patterson and family Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Rozelle and J. Harold Patterson will have Tuesday to attend funeral services in memory of Mrs. Williamson which will be held on Wednesday afternoon.

J. B. Patterson J. Williamson Binghamton Williamson Corry Nina Patterson Rozelle J. Harold Patterson J. B Patterson Douglas Rozelle

Legion Auxiliary Visit to Warren Meeting

Mrs. W J McKnupL state director of the American Legion Auxiliary will make an official visit Tuesday evening. The social meeting will be in St Edward's hall with supper served afterward. A discussion on the English Book printed at Oxford dated 1498 is noted.

W. J. McKnupl Warren The American Legion Auxilary St.Edward's Hall Oxford

International Paper and Power Company Dividend Declared

The Board of Directors of International Paper and Power Company Boston on July 10 1929 declared a quarterly dividend of sixty cents a share on Class A Common Stock for August 1 1929 to holders of record at the close of business August 1 1920. Checks will be mailed. Assistant Treasurer B G Ladd signs.

International Paper and Power Company Boston Conion Rawater Hoat B.G. Ladd

Three St. Marys Men Build Airplanes

Three St. Marys residents are constructing home built aircraft with plans for a monoplane by Theodore Gatt a Heath Parasol by Ben Hoffman and a Lincoln bi plane by Salome and Ottomar Cornish. Each design features four cylinder engines ranging from 30 to 45 horsepower and spans from 21 to 25 feet with lengths near 17 feet. Builders show strong interest as the first craft to fly remains undetermined.

ST Marys Gazvin St. Marys Fiy‘ing Theodore Gatt Rightmeyer Street Ben Hoffman Neubert Street Bulding

Corry Mother of Walter McGraw Dies in Jamestown

Mrs Elizabeth V McGraw mother of Walter McGraw age 63 died at her home in Jamestown New York after a two week illness Burial planned in Jamestown She was born in Fulton County Pennsylvania April 20 1857 and had lived in Jamestown twenty years Survivors include three sons Samuel Fred and Walter James McGraw Corry and four daughters Mrs H W Colburg Buffalo Mrs J A Courtney Philadelphia Mrs Gerald Barker and Mrs James Armstrong all of Jamestown Five sisters and one brother also survive Thomas B McGraw her husband died October 19 1919

Elizabeth V. McGraw Walter McGraw Grave Street Jamestown N.Y McGraw Fulton County Thomas B. McGraw Samuel S Fred Hi Walter L

Alleged Reds Are Discharged in City Meeting Case

Twenty men were discharged after arraignment in the North Side pace court on charges of violating a city ordinance tied to a Communist meeting last Thursday. Four others, including three women, were discharged in morals court. Four men were fined ten dollars each. attorney Henry Hillenbogen said he would appeal. The accused were said to have carried Soviet banners.

Pittsburgh North Side Pace B. M. Hough Henry Hillenbogen

Oswego Wedding Ties Weldner and Cordias Couple

Miss Weldner and Mr Cordias were married in Oswego New York on August 4. The bride, a Corry High School graduate and the groom a Michigan State Automobile School graduate, will reside in Clymer where he will continue in business after a wedding trip to the Thousand Islands and through New York state.

Laem Yyeraner Emuguer Arthur Weldner MM. J. Corolla Columbus Oswego N. Y Miss Weldner Corry High School Michigan State Automobile School of Detroit Tienaur Cordis Brooks Motor Company Thousand Islands New York State Clym=ar Cordias

Delegate to conference name chosen for United Brethren

Mrs Walter Keppet has been named delegate of the local United Brethren church to the annual UB conference in Jamestown. Sessions will be held at Kidder Memorial Church there, opening on September 1.

Walter Keppet United Breth- Tet UB. Church Jamestown Kidder Memorial

American Talking Picture Engineer Killed in London Crash

An American talking picture engineer died and two fellow engineers from Rochester New York were injured when their car drove off a Thames bridge near Staines eleven miles southwest of London. The vehicle plunged 25 feet into the river as it somersaulted, killing Henry Porch and injuring Raymond King and Richard Kirkatrick.

London Henry Porch Raymond King Rochester N.Y Richard W. Kirkatrick King Thames River Staines Kineatrick Thames Norge Ald

Ostend collision kills and injures scores at seawall

A collision of two launches off Ostend's seawall near the vacation crowds yesterday left twenty bodies recovered with twelve missing and twenty nine injured. The seaside resort, a summer favorite of Amapiours, was stunned by the tragedy as holiday crowds fled in shock.

United Press Ostend Helgum Howe Pils Mimy Amapiours

Gangster Gets Stiff Sentence in Bank Robbery Case

Somerset Pa August 5 Arraigned in court John Mozart, 28, of Buffalo New York member of Paul Jaworski s gang who had pleaded guilty to complicity in the Central City Bank robbery last week was sentenced by Judge John A Barkey to serve from 40 to 43 years in the Western penitentiary Mozart refused to reveal where he hid $4000 from the Central City robbery. Three companions Welly Fertak John Wozisk and John Lucian are also serving long terms in the Western penitentiary for the Central City hold up.

United Press Somerset John Mosczensil Buffalo Paul Jaworski Central City John A. Barkey Western Penitentiary Mosezenski

For Rent Small House With Three Rooms and Bath

Small house available for rent featuring three rooms and a bath plus a garage and hen house. Inquire at 245 Marion Street for details and access.

Marion Street

Former Corry Resident Clara Brown Dies in Jamestown

Clara M. Brown, age about 60, formerly of Corry, died after a sudden heart attack at her Jamestown home. Born April 11, 1804 in Concord, Pa she lived in Jamestown since 1907 with husband Clark E. Brown. They operated the Royal Theatre and later the Roosevelt Theatre and Apartment Block. Survived by five children, one brother, and several relatives. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 pm in Jamestown New York.

Huy Foosayett ‘Browk Jamestown Clara M. Brown Corry Concord Brwn Philander Maria Boutwell Brown Clark E. Brown

Funeral of Mrs Unsen and Maury Unsen noted in local rites

Rey William Hall conducted funeral services in memory of the late Maury Unsen from the home on Rust Pleasant street Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock. The service was largely attended by relatives and friends. The body were taken to Lutheran cemetery for interment with bearers Fred Wenger Henry Buchomner Edward Becker Edward Spencer David Buck Louis Hagerich. Relatives from out of the city attended including Mr and Mrs L H Braun and daughter Blair and son Arthur Mr and Mrs J D Unsen Mr and Mrs Harold Medns and son Pittsburgh Mr and Mrs Arthur Falst and Mr and Mrs Charles Waist and children William Albrecht Mrs Dora Falst Buffalo Mr and Mrs Harry Hook and daughter Katherine Ms Med Josaph Hoch Sharon.

William Albrecht Mrg Dora Falst Buffilo Aid Mra Harry Hook Katherine Josaph Hoch Sharon

Four injured in overturned car wreck near Colum Bay

A Dodge sedan overturned on the highway east of Colum Bay injuring Mrs James E B and her infant, a daughter, and Mr Carpenter’s family. Passersby aided occupants as the car burned. all were treated at Ge Girard Ambulance and the Ford garage later.

Columbay James EB Carpenter Pansersby Ford Garage

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