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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1929
Page
5
The eight Damon family reunion took place August 4 at the Assembly grounds near Findjay Lake. A bounteous noontime dinner was served and a short business meeting selected officers for the coming year, with J. D. Obert as president and Mrs. Fitgin Daminic as secretary and treasurer.
Local residents from Union City Meadville Jamestown and surrounding towns visit relatives in Corry. Several guests travel to Chautauqua and other nearby cities while others return from trips to Pittsburgh Buffalo Olean and Canada.
Searchers hold out slim hope for survivor as four aboard the Miss Detroit perished when Thompson Amphibian plunged into Lake Erie near South Bass Island in dense fog. Co pilot John Kusper ages remains missing after about 86 hours in water if not rescued earlier.
New York exchanges show no expected secondary reaction as leaders change. American Can overtakes U S Steel as top Industrial stock while Continental Can and railroad shares rise on record car loadings. Motor shares also gain with mixed minor movements across the market.
Mrs Nellie Pamon and Charles Obert lead entertainment plans featuring boating baseball and horseshoes. The ninth annual reunion will be held at the Damon homestead now named Ver Silt and Tamily on the second Wednesday of August.
In a brief noted by observers, a van reportedly causes perspiration and eye irritation. The incident centers on mysterious fumes affecting bystanders near a public area. Officials urge caution as investigations begin.
West Chicago reports a man Clarence Flener murdered his wife and then cut his throat after luring her to see their kidnapped daughter Dorothy. Mrs Flener was stabbed in the abdomen and slashed throat as she rode in a speeding car. The couple’s bodies were found near the wrecked vehicle.
Aug 15 reports claiming the New York Federal Reserve arranged a 2 million loan for the Bank of England were denied by Federal Reserve Board Governor Young. He said such rumors circulate regularly and are denied in twice weekly briefings. The board met on his return to Washington with Governor Harrison of the New York Bank present. no details were released.
Buffalo pilots Jack Little and Merle Moltrait plan to break the existing Curtiss Robin refueling endurance record of 420 hours 21 minutes 9 seconds set by Dale Jackson and For rest O'Brien. The attempt depends on weather, to be conducted at Buffalo airport in St. Louis.
Traders note a broad mix in late trading as American Smelters and Continental Motors lead gains while Tead leaders dip. The list of majors includes General Motors, Union Oil, Westinghouse, New York Central, and Southern Pacific amid fluctuating prices and renewed activity from Texas Oil and Land.
An 11-year-old girl testifies before Municipal Judge Wilson about an alleged attack by vaudeville figure Alexander Pantages. The courtroom is closed to press due to the sensational nature of the case. The story also notes a separate item about the first printing press in the New World and early press history.
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