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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1930
Page
1
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Mayor C L Alexander announced that 3500 from the county commissioners will aid the maintenance of East Columbus Avenue and nearby detours. Street Commissioner Harrington began immediate repairs after the county formally appropriated 500. State aid attempts failed, but officials aim to fix dangerous holes and improve traffic conditions on the Columbus route.
A Corry citizens committee has pledged 25000 toward concentrating all Aero Supply units in the city, but total funds are only about half of the hoped 75000. The campaign remains in limbo as Aero Supply faces decisions on moving plants to Corry or Dayton, with Dayton interests reportedly making a substantial offer. Further advices from Aero Supply offices are awaited.
Francis Conlon a 24 year old Monrovia businessman and Lois Marion Kentle a Los Angeles sorority girl were found murdered on an Ensenada beach. Authorities sought a motive while camping remnants and papers identified the victims. The couple planned to marry, and relatives had no known enemies.
Drought losses force Clarksburg farmers to seek permit changes to sell meat from wagons amid declared livestock losses. Elkins water officials plan a six inch main from the Cheat River if rain does not come in a week, while Weston reports only a thirty day water supply.
Radio guide lists WABG 8:00 U S Marine Band, WEAF 9:30 Palmolive Hour, WABC 9:00 Voice of Columbia, WEAP 9:30 Chea Cold Program, WABC G 10:30 Californik Melodies. network affiliations CBS NBC noted.
In Ben Guerir Morocco a blistering heat wave hit the town with a record 491 degrees Fahrenheit recorded at 11 am. The heat extended along the African coast to France, bringing blistering sirocco and a caravan-era danger as desert winds sent scorpions and spiders into the town and challenged desert travelers.
Reports of stray bullets causing broken windows in and near the city focus police on several incidents. A Third ward home window shattered about 8 o clock, a Corry Auto Supply Store window reportedly pierced by a pebble misattributed to a shot. John Rickers home front window damaged, a lone pellet unfound. residents feared a high powered rifle from distance. Police continue inquiries to locate the source of the stray bullets.
The bulk of the Slick estate will pass to the heirs, with primary beneficiaries named as the children. Probate documents show division details among eligible descendants, listing each child’s share and related fiduciary responsibilities assigned to the executor.
Union leader notes Hanford MacNider left from Holling Field at 10 p m aboard a flight to Ottawa to assume the Canada post becoming the first American diplomat to fly to a foreign assignment. He is accompanied by Mrs MacNider and Miss Mary Raymond 15. Captain Tra C Baler piloted the plane despite an ankle injury from a recent parachute jump.
The Cory schools announce eight new teachers joining the staff for the September 9 opening. New hires include Theresa M. Finnapp English and dramatics at the Senior High, Dorothy Monroe history and law at the Junior High, Margaret O’Hare English, Florence Alsdorf mathematics, Florence Wilson sixth grade, Claudia Smith fifth grade, Ina Mss Whitney grades five and six, and Antoniette Barresi sixth grade at Concord and Washington buildings. All bring prior classroom experience and are expected to strengthen the faculty.
State police broadcast a lookout for bands of gypsies linked to recent robberies and swindles. O J Salemage of Evans City lost about 2300 after two slim, attractive women at the Butler fair booth charmed away his wife’s sayings and promised riches with incantations at his home.
At Curtiss Wright Airport Chicago August 27 a navy pursuit plane flipped over and burst into flames near the southeast grandstand during the National Air Races. Lieut. J. P Deshix 28 a pilot was pulled from the wreckage and died at Air Park Hospital minutes later the meet's first fatality since it opened last Saturday.
In Shenandoah Pennsylvania on August 27 a 12 inch anti air craft shell exploded while two children played in Frackville. Charles Bisleman seven years old from Frackville died instantly and Mazie Beddow five was seriously injured.
The Atlantic shipping south and southeast of Newfoundland will feel the waning fury of a tropical hurricane over the next 24 hours. The disturbance centered about 500 miles south of Nantucket moves northeast, likely to veer away from the coast. One vessel reported full hurricane force, though such storms often diminish as they travel north.
Tima Peru Aug 27 Thirty leading figures including some foreigners were ordered arrested as Peru's military government seeks to prosecute those who profited from Augusto Leguia's 11 year dictatorship. Leguia, ill with uremia, remained aboard the Admiral Grau in Callao Harbor under heavy guard as doctors visited him.
Washington Aug 27 The Democratic Western coalition figures led by Harrison and Borah face returns suggesting they will regain chair positions. Mississippi backs Harrison, Idaho Democrats spark slight hope against Barbour, while North Carolina’s Cole Blease contends in a run off. In California, Sunny Jim Rolph leads over Governor Young and Fitts in a tight gubernatorial race shaping national issues like dry wet policy and the Mooney Billings case. Borah and Idaho Republicans renominate him.
In McKeesport Pennsylvania a bandit and his victim fought hand to hand on Baltimore and Ohio rails as a locomotive approached. The robber fled with four tens of dollars as the train passed between them leaving the scene a tense near-miss between attacker and station night manager George Anderson and the service station.
Washington Aug 27 Captain Archie Th Brooks of the steamer Waisfax was acquitted on all charges tied to the Fairfax and oil tanker Pinthis collision off Scituate Massachusetts June 10 The steamboat inspection service said fog limited visibility and Brooks acted to avert collision after sighting the Pinthis The report found him efficient in searches for bodies and absolved him of negligence or excessive speed Indicated the Fairfax sailed at about 3 knots and the Pinthis at maximum speed about 2½ knots The case is closed with Brooks cleared of blame and the wreckage search continuing as described by the board
Nationalist air force based at Tsinanfu bombed Peiping at 11 a.m. causing panic in the capital. Explosives damaged houses and buildings but there were no casualties. Four planes dropped bombs over the former imperial palace, Chunghai, and Chunghai Lake, wrecking two small palaces.
The coast guard cutter Acushnet was sent to assist an unidentified small craft in trouble off Greenwich, Connecticut. The distress report came from the steamship Sipee, which relayed the signal to Warfield.
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