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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1929
Page
8
Oil City prepares to inspect its new hospital, completed at about 650000 dollars. The near east hillside site overlooks the city, with a U shaped, handsome exterior and final minor details to be finished before dedication later this year.
The Wattsburg Fair hosts a baby contest titled The Better HY wonter with judging on Saturday, August 30. All babies under two years are welcome to compete for nine cash prizes valued at one hundred dollars each, awarded to winning mothers with merchandise provided by The Boston Star.
John McLain returned from work to Greensburg New Iseksington Hall and found his wife Helen, 90, dead on the floor. An examination determined heart failure caused the death.
Three people were admitted to Summit Hospital after a Wednesday car crash near Kane. A sedan carrying Mr and Mrs H Rogers of Mt Vernon NY their son and Mrs Rogers mother Mix Rudy was forced off the road by a New York sedan driven by Rayers. All occupants except Mrs Rayer were injured with fractures lacerations and a scalp wound. The other vehicle struck a telegraph pole. The driver suffered a fractured collar bone and remains in serious condition.
Addie Kenozan a Bettis Meld pilot in McKeesport pa faced an engine failure at 8000 feet and steered a Wace 10 toward a steep hillside to avoid wires saving his life and that of 19 year old passenger Joseph Harzlals. The craft landed with no injuries.
Beaverdam August notes summarize local gatherings and visits. Reports include the Wheeler family returning to Deirhone at Alkvon, various church and family reunions in Wattsburg and surrounding areas, dinners, motor trips to Sharon and Cochranton, and numerous social calls among residents.
Dunkirk August 22 Charles Cordt a 51 year old city employee was badly injured by a city owned horse while harnessing the animal. It struck him in the forehead and an eye was penetrated by a hoof. He was rushed to Brook Memorial Hospital in an ambulance with possible skull fracture and risk of losing sight.
Reports from Shanghai and London describe impending large scale clashes on the Manchurian border as forces from Manchuria mobilize. Chinese and Soviet reports cite tens of thousands moving, with troop trains and front line maneuvers near Harbin and the western border.
Pittsburgh district business shows limited improvement after a turbulent week. chatter notes stalled production in steel and chemical sectors, while auto contracts and coal wear remain steady. local observers see few signs of broad revival as idle periods extend into late autumn.
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