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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1930

Page

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Sunday Willard Iter Adu Ate

Fragmentary OCR notes show names and a place with unclear actions. The readable portion mentions a Sunday event connected to Willard and Radford, but no verifiable date or concrete outcome is available.

Fragments From a Sisterly Note Surface in Street Message

A partial transcription reads like a fractured street note mentioning a sister and a strong bond. The readable words hint at affection and kinship, though the context remains unclear and the rest of the text is garbled.

Mystery surrounds death of publisher Van Lear Black

Van Lear Black, Baltimore publisher, is believed drowned after falling from his yacht Sabalo. Search by boat and air covered waters off New Jersey near Shrewsbury Rockaway and Gagesend Bay as associates and Captain John J. Kelley coordinate the effort with coast guard and Navy units. Black disappeared Monday night. plan es continue with planes and searchlights under orders from officials in New Jersey and Baltimore.

Body OF Baltimore Craft of New Jersey United Press New York Aig van Lear Black Shrewabury- Rockbouy Sabaho Paul Palteron Ack Thomas W. Rogan John J. Kelley Navy Los Angeles Gagesend Bay Black Percy Sellers Kelley Coast Guard Trenton Laurson

Trade Babies Shocking Swap Sparks Legal Threats in Chicago

Aug 20 In Chicago the Watkins Hamberger baby swap escalates as William Wat Hein confronts lawsuits after Mrs Watkins traded infants with the Bambergers. The Bambergers arrive at the Watkins home after a Cubs game, asking whose baby is whose, and Watkins vows to settle in court with his lawyer.

United Press Chicago Watkins Hamberger Mhoipease William Wathein Charles Ramberger Watkins Cubs

Franklin man ends life in cemetery

United Press reports George S. Criswell, 42, prominent Venango County lawyer and son of Judge Griswell, was found dead in Yanklin Cemetery Franklin Pa with a revolver near his hand or his father’s grave. No reason given for the act as Criswell had been in good health.

Pranklin George S. Ciiswell Griswell Venango County Yanklin Criswell

Today’s Five Best Radio Entertainments on WJZ and NBC

Radio listings show WJZ presenting US Marine Band at 8:00 p m on the GBS network, WHA airing Palmolive hour at 8:30 p m, WZ on NBC network, WABC CBS network airing Philco Symphony at 9:00 p m, and WEAR NBC network broadcasting Coca Cola program at 9:80 p m.

U S. Marine Band NBC WABC CBS Philco Symphony Weise

Farm leaders warn drought hits corn and livestock

Written exclusively for United Press by Sam H. Thompson of the American Farm Bureau Federation, the report asserts drought distress in agricultural America is not overdrawn and may worsen. It notes damage to the corn crop, pasture drying, and livestock suffering, with relief agencies ready to act and states launching independent aid programs as Hoover aids drought relief efforts. The piece emphasizes severe conditions across multiple regions and ongoing relief mobilization.

Eiter Sam H. Thompson American Warm Bureau United Dress Thompson Algo American Farm Bureau Federation United Press Chicago Duman Pres [Dent Hoover American Farm Burea Federation Washington Indians Farm Burew Federation

Aimee McPherson Admits Reporters Visit After Argument

In Malibu, Aimee Semple McPherson allowed reporters into her sickroom and denied striking her mother Minnié Kennedy. She said there was a slight argument triggered by unkind remarks about Angelus temple employees. The evangelist described her mother as throwing herself to the floor in a tantrum, causing a broken nose.

United Pro Los Angeles Aimee Semple McPherson Malibu Minnié Kennedy

City fights for traffic lights at key intersections

City officials in Briend War ren battle the State Highway Department over traffic light removals at major intersections. Council members seek state approval for a 2 light installation at Smith Cender street, while a local official says the city may install it without state consent. The Division Engines Frame of Franklin backs the need for a control light at that point and has urged approval. Four lights at twenty fifth street and a corner light at Pennsylvania Avenue and Hickory street face removal orders, with police detaining a man named Oscar Schneider in New York City as a possibly demented, loitering suspect in a related probe.

Briend Warren Cere Smith-Cender Street Highway Department J Hope Division Engines Frame of Franklin Pennsylvania Avenue Hickory Street Warren

Wall Torn Out In Baltimore Grain Elevator Blast

A loading building at Port Covington in western Maryland suffered a wall blast when a bus exploded near noon. Three men killed, many injured, with bodies possibly buried in the rubble. Fire followed. search by tugs for a man hurled into the harbor. About 25 workers were present. cause undetermined.

Uni Press Baltimore Maryland Port Coviington Evlen

November Campaign Most Bitter In Years

Washington figures the forthcoming congressional campaign will be the bitterest and most hard fought in years. Strategists revive 1928 style tactics as rhetoric sharpens and personal attacks escalate. Republicans flag Raskob as still guiding the Democrats while Democrats mock Hoover as the great engineer, with party lines sharpening across a charged political landscape.

Fhumas L. 21Ukes United Press Washington John J. Raskob National Committee Sunny Pansys Company Hoover ALE Eeeed Repubicans Democratic Party Raskob Jouett Shouse Reed Pennsylvania

Legionnaires of State Meet at Harrisburg

Paul and Victor Orn will represent the Corry Post of the American Legion at the state convention opening in Harrisburg tomorrow for three days. About 40,000 visitors are expected as Harrisburg hosts parades and celebrations. The Erie County Voiture 40 end 8 will send a sizable delegation to witness the gathering.

Paul Victor Orn Harrisburg Corry American Legion Erie County

Zutas Rich Jewel Cache Uncovered By Investigators

Chicago reports investigators tracing Jack Zuta’s Bangland dollars found a rich jewel cache in a safety box. Pat Roche, chief investigator, uncovered the fourth box late yesterday with diamonds possibly worth $190,000 or more. The stash links to gangster money deals involving public officials and politicians.

United Frise Chicago Jack Zuta Pat Roche Roche Itayan

Guards Cross the Afterlife at Caley Avenue Crossing

Caleb Gibbard died at his post in Hammond Indiana while manning the Michigan Central Railroad crossing. He reportedly lowered the gates before dying to keep traffic from crossing the tracks, prompting police to investigate as motorists wondered why the signals showed a halted crossing with no train in sight.

United Press Hammond Ind Caleb Gibbard Caley Avenue Michigan Central Railroad Gibbard Tio

Driver Held After Second Ward Crash

R M Hammond, resident southwest of the city, is held in the local jail after a series of crashes near Wright and East Smith streets early today. His car hit C B Wilcox’s vehicle, then struck a large stone near Ames on Maple Avenue, prompting police action and a hearing set for tomorrow before the police magistrate. Also visiting are Nell Barron and B Faggart, with brief notes of locals at East Bond Street and Wayne Street.

Wright East Smith Streets R. M. Hammond Hammond C. B. Wilcox Wright and Smith Streets Smith Street Ames Maple Avenue Nell Barron Corry Holland, WN J. N. Young East Bond St B. Faggart Talento G. B. Smith Wayne Street

Air Notables Gather for National Meet in Chicago

United Press reports the Curtiss Wright Reynolds airfield will host the vast aviation gathering. They expect up to 100000 daily across ten days with international aviators, a Friday noon air swarm over the loop, a Friday banquet for Admiral Byrd, and opening races featuring two derbies and day night demonstrations. Notables include Lindbergh, Earhart, Rickenbacker, Doolittle, Hawks, Chamberlain, and Byrd as aviation history accelerates.

Sam Knott United Press Chicago Curtiss- Wright-Reynolds Fiers Richard E. Byrd Reed Lamlls Admiral Byrd Col CA Lindbergh Prank Hawks Col. Goebel Clarence Chamberlain Dale Jackson Forres O'Brine Eddie Rickenbacker Amelia Earhart Jimmie Doolittle Billy Brock al Williams Florence Barbes

Brown Loses Luzerne Ballot Fight in Court

Philadelphia reports the Luzerne County ballot dispute over Pinchot’s gubernatorial nomination ended with the court upholding Pinchot. The per curiam order dismissed Brown’s appeal and warned the lower court overstepped its authority. The decision clarifies the gubernatorial field now lies between Pinchot and Hemphill.

Brown Luzerne United Press Philadelphia Pinchot They Boda Attornneys Francis Shunk Brown Puivl Lugerne County Qu — Fise Robert Frazer Ghd Sai Robert Frazer William T. Schaffer Emory A. Walling Sylvester B. Sadler Threety Luzéine Court Common Pleas Larzemne County Tower Court Wiel Elice Ae Capitol Pari Fisher Gow Fisher Ue Pinchot Rasta Mittin eaehSepublicans

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