Arrest Circus Promoter for Embezzlement
Bradford August reports circus promoter HM Knight jailed on five embezzlement counts after arrest on complaint by W. W. Neilly commander of Bradford post 108 American Legion. Knight, arraigned before Abner Smitty, defends that no statement was demanded and he expected Legion convention in Pittsburgh. Local post alleges Knight diverted funds from a $3800 circus revenue, leaving a deficit of $500 to $1000 after expenses.
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Bradford
Knight
Harry J. Collins
Oil City
W. W. Neilly
Americal Legion
Neilly
S. W
American Legion
Pittsburgh
Chaniel
Wadsworth Faces Western Pa Finals In Golf Tourney
Mrs Lais Fownes Wadsworth, of Otterbein, advances to the finals of the Woman's Western Pennsylvania golf championship at Country Club. She will meet 18-year-old Barbara Warmeastie of Pittsburgh at Fox Chapel today after defeating her semi final rival and overcoming age and inexperience to reach the final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piphsburgh
Lais Fownes Wadsworth
Otcn
Country Club
Barbara Waermeastie
Pittsburgh
Fox Chapel
Wadsworth
Jeannette Hunter
Warmcastle
Condition of Joseph Melnyak Critical After Shooting
New Castle Pennsylvania August 26 1931 condition of Joseph Melnyak 31 teller at Peoples Savings and Trust Company remains critical at Jameson Memorial Hospital after being shot yesterday in Pullic Square two bullets struck him in the back hospital officials said suspect Harry Kazamczuk 30 of Besnet Pennsylvania faces allegations of firing the shots and causing the injuries
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle Pa
Joseph Melnynk
Teller
le Peoples Savings and Trust Company
New Castle
Pullic Square
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Harry Kazamczuk
Besnet
Melyak
Melnyak
Eclipse to darken Cory region next Wednesday
Thousands of Cory residents will view a total solar eclipse next Wednesday August 31 as long as weather clears. The path travels from south of Hudson Bay toward Montreal and Maine, with maximum darkness expected between 2 30 and 3 00 p m local time and totality ending about 4 20 p m depending on conditions.
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Cory
Tnis
Hudson Bay
Montreal
Maine
Youngsville Wins in State Cattle and Dairy Contests
State College Pa Aug 26 Winners announced for Future Farmers Week. The live stock judging team champion was Youngsville Yon county with Snageley Garber as top individual. Three state representatives to nationals named from ranking individuals. Dairy cattle champs led by Yanksville with top individuals listed for Eastern States Exposition hopes. Poultry champs credited to William Fredding and Oxford team. Farm mechanics win by Ray Wakeley and Lee Bruckenstose, advancing to regional contest.
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State College
Pennsylvania State College
Fansa Lawnship
Yorke County
Pennsylvania
Kansas City
Stanley Watts
Millville
Columbia County
Russell Brown
Fawn Township
York
William Drennen
Cochranville
Chester County
Youngsville
Waryon County
Snageley Garber
West
Oxford
Ray Wakeley
North East
Lee Bruckenstose
Lebanon
Speding Vontesh
Spvingtel
New York Subway Lines in Receivers' Hands
New York Aug 26 Interborough Fuel Transit Company, operator of most Manhattan underground railway lines, was placed in receivership after creditor action. Judge Martin Manton appointed Victor Dowling and Thomas B. Murray as receivers for the company amid disputed claims involving Bart and Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peelee New York
Interborough Fuel| ‘Transit Company
Roubway
Manhattan
Jon & Creditor
Federi
Bart Tie
Bre
Abbolt
Morgan
Martin Manton
Federal Court of Appeals
Victor Dowling
Thomas EB. Murray
New York
Pic Achin
James L. Quackenbush
1ROM
Hindenburg to dissolve Reichstag if coup attempt rises
Berlin reports President Hindenburg will sign a decree dissolving the Reichstag automatically the moment a vote of no confidence is attempted. Chancellor von Papen plans to visit Hindenburg to request the decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unnon
Berlin
Paul von Hindenburg
Reichstag
Deutsche Allge
Meine Zeitung
Franz von Papen
von Hindenburg
Leading Prohib Speakers to Visit Corry Next Week
Interest runs high as prohibition supporters await the Flying Squadron at the First Baptist Church in Corry on Thursday and Friday September 1 and 2. Norma C Brown, vice president, speaks Thursday at 8 PM. A 6 PM young people meeting precedes with Frank W Crain. Col Alfred Moody of Indiana headlines Friday afternoon. Public invited.
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Corry
First Baptist Church
Wilselty
Norma C. Brown
Frank W. Crain
Alfred TL. Moody
Indiana
Two Women Injured When Car Tumbles in Warren
In Warren near Sugar Grove two women were hospitalized after a car driven by Mrs. Crandall of Youngsville sideswiped another vehicle and turned turtle. Mrs. Crandall and companions Mrs. Peters and Mrs. Walters all sustained injuries but were not reported as seriously hurt. patrols said the crash occurred as Crandall attempted a pass near the highway pedestrian sighting.
New Officers Elected by Corry W C T U
A well attended Corry W C T U meeting at Mrs Charles Hubertz home heard a report on the Sprig Creek trip with sixteen members and four visitors. Officers for the year were elected: President Mildred Huberty, Vice President Blanche Ross, Secretary Harriet Durham, Corresponding Secretary Mae Blair, Treasurer Bessie Kirch, Assistant Treasurer Lottie Blackman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Charles Hubertz
Northwest Street
Sprig Creek
Mildred Huberty
Blanche Ross
Harriet Durham
Mae Blair
Bessie Kirch
Lottie Blackman
Blair
Mra. Durham
Flying Squadron
Huberty
Ross
Blackman
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I. M. Knight
Oi City
NEW York Subway Lines
Hindenburg
Hollywood
Montgomery Ward & CO
North Center St. Corry, Penn’a
Corry W.C.T.U
Mildred Hubertz
E. E. Guignon
Citizens National
Pennsylvania Telephone Corporation
Ceremoryboramiia Company
Amelia RI
Amelia Bi
America
Tra
Los Angeles
TCAM
Socialis
Pittse
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