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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1930

Page

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EY annual Corey ernpent iiss in oles to in thi terest

Ey annual Corey ernpent iiss in oles to in thi terest. The readable fragments suggest a financial or corporate notice, but details are incomplete and entities or dates cannot be confirmed.

Aged Sparta farmer dies as lightning strikes barn

William Anson Brown Sr. of Sparta township perishes in a bolt that set a 60 by 72 foot barn ablaze while he tried to save tools. His wife was stunned, neighbors battled flames, and Brown body was found near the rear door. The loss includes hay and a $8500 barn, funeral set at Rootville. He leaves three sons and a daughter. Weather reports warn no drought relief soon amid a severe heat wave.

Corry William Anson Brown Spartansburg Copry Brown Farm Eldred Lot Brown Mr. Brown Chas. Porrey

Tionesta Not Threatened by Forest Fire

Reports said a large forest fire neared Tionesta but a later report stated no fire was under way near the town. The most serious blaze formed on state forest land between Marienvill e and Kellettville about six miles from the former, with a large blaze and many men working to control it.

Tionesta Marienvillé Kellettville

Today’s Five Best Radio Entertainments Schedule

NBC network 7:00 p.m. Atwater Kenk program. WABC 8:00 p.m. Henry and George. Wiz NBC 9:00 p.m. Westinghouse balute. WEAR NBC 9:30 p.m. Theatre of the alt. WABC 10:30 p.m. Chicago variety program.

NBC Atwater WABC Henry George Westinghouse

Chinese disturbance checked as forces reinforce Yangtze valley

Report from Aug 5 states Nationalist troops and 43 gunboats, including 15 foreign, have arrived along the Yangtze to quiet disturbances raised by Communist advances. British and two American gunboats are aiding. Three radar wounded at Changsha as Teal moves into action. Tokyo dispatched four destroyers from Sasho to Hankow to protect nationals along the Yangtze.

United Hanscow China Yangtze River Changsha Teal TOKIO Sasho Shanghai Hankow Yangtze Hunan Kiangsi

Council Awards Cement Walk Contract After Bid Review

City council met with Mayor Alexander presiding and considered one bid for cement sidewalks awarded to Ellis Harmey. Deeds for sewer right of way covering North Center Street were turned over to Solmeil. Treasurer Westiley reported July receipts of 9,251.68 and disbursements of 11,886.24 with a balance of 11,849.51. A hydrant move cost 212.90 drew protest. Union of small transfers discussed, League of Third Class Cities meeting set for York, Pa. August 10 pending attendance. Bid details for four and five inch concrete work were outlined, including excavation and filling charges. Adjournment followed a discussion on Columbus avenue repairs and asphalt supply.

Alexander Ellis Harmey Kincaid Solmeil Love Cohen Fritz Beckwith North Center Street West Iley Water Supply Co Columbus Avenue Jygular League of Third Class Cities York Courel Harvey Cement Sidewalk Dsfour

Railroad records burned in Pittsburgh yard blaze

Fire of undetermined origin destroyed a two story frame building in the Pennsylvania Railroad yards early today and completely ruined tons of old records stored there. Wiremen fought the blaze for hours before it was brought under control. The building, valued at about 2000 dollars, stood near five nearby structures. The value of the records could not be estimated.

Unitea Rress Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Railroad Yards

No Water Shortage In Corry City

Corry Water Supply Supt M R Green said there is no danger of shortage. The reservoir is full and wells north of the city in Hare Creek valley supply normally. The system can easily handle twice current consumption in Corry.

M. R Green Corry

R-100 Ready for Canadian Trip Thursday

Montreal August 5 repairs on the R-100 damaged fin may finish by tomorrow evening enabling a flight over Canadian territory. A Canadian Defense statement hopes to send the dirigible on at least one flight before returning to England with a possible Toronto Ottawa visit depending on weather. The ministry notes Quebec already saw the craft and explains rear bulkhead damage from 200 miles from Montreal. Two hundred square feet of material were needed for repairs as winds hampered work. The Atlantic type dirigible's experimentation era may end when the London India flight is completed within two months. Walter Boott, Erie businessman, was in attendance Monday.

United Press Montreal Canada Department of National Defense England Toronto Ottawa Quebec Qlebec India London Colmore Alligible Dominions

Hoover Finances Secret Commissions Revealed

President Hoover funded unofficial commissions through private subscriptions totaling between 600000 and 700000, with major gifts from the Carnegie Foundation and the Rockefeller Institute. The White House plans a home building conference with 19 organizations, proceeding quietly as in the child welfare effort.

Paul R4mellon United Press Washington Hoover Reent Child Health Commission White House Carnegie Foundation Rockefeller Institute Russell Sage Foundation Holger Mmr Savings Bank Division American Bank Nens Association League’of Building and Loan Associations Association of Life Insurance Presidents National Association of Real Estate Boards Amelican Federaion of Labor Farm Bureau Federation

Miners Burned in Gas Blast at Apollo Mine

Three Apollo miners, Bent Ashbaug 22 J B Alkosky 48 and George Morrow 41, were seriously burned when lamps in their caps likely ignited a pocket of gas at the Conemaugh Risk Coal Apollo mine. They were removed to Citizens Geller hospital after reporting for work at 7 p.m. An investigation was started to determine if flame or other gas pockets imperiled workers.

New Kensington Apollo Conlemaugh+Risk Coal Company Bent Ashbaug Alkosky George Morrow Citizens Gellar Hospital Flamen

Continue Effort to Secure Road Repair on Roosevelt Highway

City officials push for temporary gravelling and grading on the Columbus Avenue detour and eastern Roosevelt Highway segment deemed impassable. Mayor Alexander report notes State Highway Department has no funds for maintenance or repairs, despite transfer of the street for improvement. Local leaders, with Senator Kitts and Assemblyman J. H. King, plan to mobilize motor clubs and nearby cities to seek state aid.

Columbus Suvenue Alexander Frame Highway Department Ttne State Haré Creek Roosevelt Highway Senator Kitts Assembly J. H. King Arcsburg State Highway Department

Concerted Effort to Change Philadelphia Primary Results

Washington reports S Davis Wilson, Philadelphia deputy comptroller, charged a concerted effort to alter Philadelphia primary results for the Brown-Davis ticket. He said the recount found 77,918 ballots across 319 divisions, with changes consistently favoring the Brown-Davis slate and against the organization’s opposed candidate.

United Press Washington Philadelphia Senate Campaign Committee S. Davis Wilson Wilson

Defendants in liquor cases held for trial

Sam Martowicz of East Main street was held for the September term of federal court after a hearing before U S Commissioner Filer in Brie. He furnished bond and secured liberty pending disposal next month. Charles Cardenas also was held for court after a hearing, lacked bond but later furnished it and was released. The Bie club case hearing is set for tomorrow before Commissioner Filer.

Sam Martowicz East Main Street U. S Filer Brie Martowicz Charles Cardenas Cardenny Bie Club Piler

Three Die In Stamford Leather Factory Blast

An explosion and fire at Richards and Company leather goods factory in Stamford results in three deaths and one serious injury. The victims are identified as George Marshall age 38, Stamford. Frank Amoroso age 59, Stamford. Frank De Marco age 26, Norton Telgats. Authorities label the blaze as the fatal incident and begin investigations.

United Press Stamford Conn Richards and Company Facory George Marshall Frank Amoroso Frank de Marco Norton Telgats Ark Kerneychny

City to Pave Streets Using Prepared Natural Rock Asphalt

City council discussed using prepared natural rock asphalt for local pavements. A few tons may be ordered for test work next week to patch North Center Street and reduce delays from outside contractors. The Kentucky asphalt, usable without heating, is tested for general sheet repairs citywide.

St Ig Kentucky Jamestown

Rotary Talk Highlights Development of Modern Chemistry

William Powers of Cambridge Springs delivered an overview on the history of chemistry at the Cargy Rotary Club noon meeting. He traced pioneers and their contributions, showing how modern chemistry advances health sanitation industry and agriculture, with guests from Jamestown Daytona Beach and Washington D C among those present.

William Powers Gerald Monroe Jamestown Fred M. Rowe Daytona Fiz Guy [Ghase Washington, D. C Byron FF. Babuitt St. Laws H. A. Oissie John Walraven

Injured racer moves home after burn in Flag Day race

In Altoona Pennsylvania on August 5 injured auto racer Kinda, known as Rager, left for home in Philadelphia after being treated for burns from the Flag Day race. Ambulance transport accompanied him though his condition remained uncertain.

Altoona Neid Kinda Altomobile Philadelphia Tair

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