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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1928

Page

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Lost in Greenland Flight From Rockford Overdue

United Press reports Bert Hassell and Parker Cramer in a Stinson-Detroiter en route from Cochrane Ontario to Mt Evans Greenland are overdue after signals ceased near Labrador. Rescue efforts focus on northern Quebec and Labrador coast as delay raises fear of a difficult landing.

United Pre Jumtanehaab Greenland Europe Bert Hassell Parker de Cramer Cochrane Mt. Evans Grester Rockford Rockford Stockholm Sweden Bud Dare Cortuti Eninm Lateador Baffinland Lake Apiskigumish Labradorian Brock Sebler Walter Hinchcliffe Hisie Mackay Quebec Labrador Battin Sitll Bern Larbpador Hassell Mt. Hvans Mount Evans University of Michigan Mei Uiis Mt. Tivans Greenwich Parker Cramer Filmer Mites Horace Upper Parker Shimer

Auto Fire Devours Barns Near Bear Lake

A blaze at a farm two miles east of Bear Lake destroyed a house, two barns, and most equipment. Estimated loss runs to at least $18,000, with little insurance coverage. William Anson owned the property on the former L. B. Carr farm. cause undetermined.

Bear Lake L. B. Carr Corr William Anson

Several injured in weekend highway collisions near city

A series of auto crashes over the weekend left multiple injured. Raymond McCrillis of Union City and Arthur Hamilton of Little Conley were thrown from their car west of Warner's Corners on the Roosevelt Highway when Mrs Vinnie Port of this city forced a collision while attempting to pass. McCrillis suffered minor cuts. Hamilton had a scalp wound and deep leg gash. Mrs Port returned to the scene and was detained for traffic. A second crash near Union City involved Floyd Gifford of Lis City and Mrs Jessie Putnamy of Titusville. both escaped with minor injuries but cars were badly damaged. James Carroll of Syracuse was treated after a crash between Pindley Lake and North East. Mrs Earl Button, injured on the Conneaut Lake road, remained hospitalized in Meadville though improving.

Warner's Corners Roosevelt Highway Raymond McCritis Union City Arthur Hamilton Little Conley Vinnie Port McCrillis Essex Floyd Gifford Lis City Titusville Jessie Putnamy Corry Ttme James Carroll Syracuse Corry Hospital Pindley Lake North East Carroll Thi Earl Button Conneaut Lake Spencer Hospital Meadville

Larceny from fruit store hits North Center street

Burglary at Hice Brothers fruit store on North Center street last night led to the discovery of missing bushels of peaches after the night patrolman found the door open. Police were actively handling the case today.

Hice Brothers North Center Street

Five Best Radio Features Broadcast Schedule

Whaf Network airs General Motors Hour at 8:30 BST. WIZ Network features Roxy's Gang at 6:30 EST and Real Mokes at 10 BST. WOR Network presents Ville Opera Company programmed for EST.

WHAF General Motors Hour

Labor Day celebration plans announced for Corry

The Corry Credit Excitings announce a large Labor Day program with Casile's Danelog Revie as a headliner. The free afternoon entertainment includes dances songs and numerous specialty numbers plus an aerial exhibition and ox roast. Athletic events baseball games fiddlers contest and other entertainments are planned.

Corry Credit Nomning Casile Danelog Revie Castle School of Dancing Alarddford Brig Andy Toons

Four Burned to Death in Redwing Collision

Unidentified passengers died in a Redwing Minnesota crash when a Chicago bound city bus collided with a motor bus, overturning and catching fire. Seven others were injured in the wreck. Police and witnesses reported the fiery collision and casualties.

United Press Redwing Minn Aiteh

Butler County Judge Denies Officer a New Trial

Judge J R Henninger denies a new trial for Capt Miller of Troop B in Butler County Court. Miller, convicted in the term for malfeasance in office, allegedly ordered a patrol member to alter motorist charges from drunken driving to careless driving. Merchants plan a Labor Day Whippet sedan giveaway during a city holiday demonstration.

Tutlor J R. Henninger Butler David Miller Greensburg Cap Troop B State Highway Patrol Hier Miller Butler Patrol Young Enel PLC

Smith Will Celebrate Political Anniversary

Albany Aug 20 United Press reports about Gov Alfred J Smith facing a thousand strong Democratic and citizen celebration upon formal nomination notification Wednesday night. The piece recalls his 25 year rise from Tammany youth to assemblyman candidate and later political ascent paralleling Calvin Coolidge, noting early career milestones and a famed anecdote from the Tammany era.

Thomas L. Stokes United Press Albany Democrata Alfred J. Smith Iit Tammany al” Smith Democrats Manhattan Ewe Leu Paul Ksakimisky Snd Calvin Coolidge United States Young Jir'ors Hoss

Goebel Sets New Nonstop Coast to Coast Flight Record

Art Goebel and plane owner Harry Tucker completed a nonstop transcontinental flight from Los Angeles to Cur tis Field in 17 hours 58 minutes aboard the Lockheir Vega monoplane Yankee Doodle. They averaged about 142 mph and carried 450 gallons of gasoline, aiming to prep for the transcontinental derby starting September 1.

Dole Honoluli United Press Curtiss Art Goebel Honolulu Curtis Field Los Angeles Gosbel Harry Tucker Ina Oy MacReady Kelley Dayton Army Govbel Tucker Hart Goetel Anourg Oshley Kevey James A. MacReady Roosevelt Pier Long Island San Diego Cal Hine Goebel West Gorbel Tucker Santa Monica Goshel Roosevelt Field Tevel

ERIE SCOUT CHOSEN FOR BYRD SOUTH POLE EXPEDITION

Paul A. Siple, 19, of Erie Pennsylvania, is selected from national Boy Scouts to join Commander Richard E. Byrd's South Pole voyage. James F. West, chief scout executive, announced the final choice from a field of competitors amid official remarks on Siple's distinguished test.

Unites Res New York Paul A. Siple Erie United States Richard E. Bynd South Pole James F. West Sipte Belin Cuosen Byrd

Hoover Moves to Farm Belt for Conferences

Aboard the Hoover special train nearing Dodge City Kansas on August 20 Hoover moves into the farm belt for four days of conferences on tariff waterways marketing and farm relief. Kansas leaders and farm editors join as stops include Dodge City Hutchinson Newton Emporia Topeka with brief five minute speeches from the rear of the train. Hoover will meet Mayor Albert Beach in Kansas City and greet Herbert Hoover Jr as the party continues toward West Srench Town for the birthplace celebration. The trip continues with conferences with farm editors leaders and farmers at Cedar Rapids and other towns.

Paul R. Mallon United Press Hoover Dodge City Kan Congress California Ave Kansas Hutchinsos Newton Emporia Topeka Tincher Capper-Tincher Hitchinson William Aleton White, Jr Emporis St aKnsus City Albert Beach Herbert Hoover, Jr West Srench Duya Cedgr Rapids

Davis Freed by Benefactor After Cashing Worthless Check

Clarence Davis of Findley Lake was arrested for passing a worthless check at Michael Litz shoe store. The check funded the release of a Fourth Ward couple jailed for school tax nonpayment, with Davis released after Litz withdrew charges following settlement. In a separate item, James Hood, 65, a potter, was killed when struck by an automobile driven by Thomas Palmer of Smith's Ferry, as Hood stepped into the street in Liverpool.

Clarence Davis Findley Lake Michael Litz Davis Litz Liverpool James Hood Thomas Palmer Smith Petty Hood

Gardeners Urged to Check Corn Borer Spread Citywide

Interview with Watrous outlines steps for owners to inspect and destroy infested corn stalks to thwart the European corn borer. Authorities seek caution. home gardens and nearby fields show early signs of the pest. Farmers report no official bases yet, urging close field inspection and prompt burning of infected debris.

Donimal Ilts al Watrous City Concord Wayne Watrous Surden Wayse

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