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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1931

Page

7

Blast damages Blythdale area homes in Somb incident

Four people injured as explosion of unknown origin wrecks three Blythdale homes near Blythdale School. Alexander Roma and Frank Vitora suffer facial burns. Tony Vitora injured rescuing his father. Firefighters from West Newton and nearby towns battle flames as structures collapse and local property owners protest a police appointment linked to coal company security.

United Press Srelexander Roma Frank Vitora Tony Vitors Roma Jen Vir Tony Vitora Lisbe Blythadalo Ic Bree Vitora Roma West New Sutersville Elizabeth Jora Blythedale Er Coal and Iron Cial Pittsburgh Coal Company Elizabeth Township Hcer D. L. Dutton John Carr Greensburg

Office Planned for Del Employment Agency in Philadelphia

Aug 7 Gov Pinch announces a planned public employment office in Philadelphia to oversee expendi ture of funds from a 1931 appropriation of 50 000 with a further 50 000 from private sources. The state labor department will run the experimental agency. Leeds chairs the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce unemployment committee and Phillips heads the State Federation of Labor.

United Press Arrisburg Morris E. Leeds Phillips Philadel Fa Pincha State Department of Labor and Industry Leeds

Legal costs of probes reveal $7500 payment

Harrisburg August 7 A check traced by the legislative investigations into the Pennsylvania Public Service Commission and state utilities shows a $7,500 payment to W A Gray of Philadelphia. The note covers February 10 to April 14 and came from the governor's office via the state treasury department on a requisition.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Public Service Commission W.A. Gray Philadelphia State Treasury Department Gray

Did You Know and Other Fragments From 1981 Digest

Fragmented OCR text presents odd lines and partial items. It references a 1981 digest by Central Press and appears to mix did-you-know prompts, a line about “Today's Anniversary” for a person named Mary, a horoscope note about overwork, and an item labeled “Answers to Foregoing Questions” with scattered author credits. The readability is low and many pieces are garbled.

Funeral of Mrs Ellen Brown

Largely attended funeral services for Mrs Ken Brown were held Thursday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs D S Pitt on Delaware Street. Rev George McAuliffe of Chautauqua officiated. The procession went to Clymer for interment with six grand bears. Relatives and friends from Mayville Jamestown Pittsburgh Warren North East Lakewood Riceville Niagra Falls attended.

Ken Brown D. Sf Pitt Delaware Street George McAuilloch Chautauqua Clymer B. Vander Schnaif Lucius Vander Schaail William Jackman Milton Shays John Hegsleadt Herman Bennick Mose Bettes Vande Schaas George Vander Schur Lucius Vander Schaal Mayville Sarah Jackman Mary McWarlin Warren James Wassinit Edward Gabriel North East Dave Hawey Riceville Niagain Talis

Turnnbuckie and East Enders Clash In City League

In last night's washball games Turnnbuckie defeated Raymonds 8 to 1. Blynt and G. Baressi formed the winning battery while Stowe and Butters handled the Raymonds battery. The City League score by innings shows Bes veeseg 0 1 2 0 8 and East Enders 1 0 0 0 0 10.

United Breciven Tumbuckie Sounds Turnnbuckie Raymonds Blynt G. Baressi Stowe Butters Bes Veeseg East Enders U. B FP. Seamens and Storer Jordan Kester

Marine Band at Celoron in Jamestown Sept 26 concert

JAMESTOWN Aug 7 The United States Marine Band called the Presidents Own will give afternoon and evening concerts at the Celoron Park baseball diamond on Saturday September 26 under the relief fund of the Ren tall Club of the Jamestown Police Department. The afternoon show aims to attract many children from institutions as guests. The band, recently featuring outdoor concerts, has drawn unusually large audiences and will begin a tour after obtaining leave from Washington.

Jamestown United States Marine Band Sresident's Own Celeron Park Saturdaay Aus Lees Relief Fund Tainestown Gga Washington

Oil City Youth Struck by Car on Seneca Street

Robert Hofman Hoffman, 12 or 13, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Hoffman of Chariton street, was injured noon Thursday when struck by an automobile in front of W W Jeffrey gates and service rooms on Seneca street. He suffered a fractured right ankle and numerous bruises, but his condition was not serious. The car, driven by James Chaffes of Pineals, had been parked and was being moved away when the accident occurred.

Omerry Robert Hofman Henry Hoffman Chariton Street Oil City Hospital W. W. Jeffrey Gates Seneca Street Young Hodtman James Chaffes Pineals

New Principal for Columbus School Arrives

Columbus news notes the arrival of a new principal for the local high school, Prof Charles Barto moving from Bdmboro to assume duties at Lynn Gordon residence. Also mentions Grange No 875 meeting, short literary program, and opening of all village and township schools on Monday August 1st. Separate items list local visits, social gatherings, and birthdays including Miss Marjorie Cuasler’s seventh birthday party with games and ice cream.

Columbus Grange No Order Charles Barto Bdmboro Will Avioy Lynn Gordon Barto Dea High Ther Village Lulu Covel Louise Clark Meadville Loience Helen ‘Brisket Robert Trisket Chaitcatin N. Y AJ Heminic Panama Charles Howard Mildred Swanson George Shravigan 5. A. Clark Fivelyn Coyel Hone Bertha Stockton Song Pliine Wawin Canaighta Lake Marjorie Cuasler

Roosevelt and Lowden Confer at Massena Power Site

In Alexandria Bay on August a long conference with former Governor Frank O. Lowden of Illinois, Governor Roosevelt joined three members of the State Water Power Authority to inspect the Hope Stamais proposed public water power development at Massena. The site near Pullman Island was not disclosed. Roosevelt said he planned to tell ground and tall for the project as part of agricultural relief, emphasizing cheap power to aid farm machinery and home life.

United Press Alexandria Bay N. Y Frank O. Loden Ilinois Roosevelt State Water Power Authority Powe Massina Howden Stumider Howe Pullman Island London

Completions in oil fields show slump

Byun Press Oil reports oil field completions east of the Rockies fell in July with 986 wells completed, down 72 from June. Dry wells rose to 246 and gas wells dropped to 162. Drilling activity slipped as rigs active declined by 88 to 494 while total drilling declined by 68 to 2,214.

Byun Press Oil GUT Rockies Ol Cily Derrick Today

Annette Young Seeks Court Position With Community Support

Fragmentary note shows Annette Young requesting support for a court-related candidacy. No clear office or jurisdiction stated.

Annette Young

Unclear flight plans near Calcutta Istanbul

Irregular OCR fragment mentions names Russell Bosley John Polenaly and Albie Giunta in a travel context toward Calcutta and Istanbul. Details are garbled with torn phrases and uncertain timings, offering no verifiable events or dates.

Calcutta United Press Istanblul Russell Bosley John Polenaly Albie Giunta Creema Sud Dada Tim Ha el Dees Ewthar Sondihiaul

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