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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1931

Page

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Oil War Near Settlement in Oklahoma and Texas

Oklahoma City August 29 The decision moment in the prolonged shutdown of West Texas and Oklahoma oil fields nears. Officials expect rationing orders under the Texas Conservation Law to clear the path to settlement as Texas Railroad Commission hearings on allowable flows end. Oil prices likely rise with some action anticipated next week while Gov. Murray pressures for a $1 per barrel fair price.

Bartler Uy United Press Oklahoma City West Texas Oklahoma Kansas Texas Railroad Commission Texas Wal. H. Murray

Former Corry Man May Head Welfare Dept

Dr. H. B. Scott, son of Samuel Scott of Corry and a former Corry resident, is mentioned as a possible successor to John L. Hanna as Secretary of Welfare of Pennsylvania. Scott currently heads the Bureau of Recreation in the Welfare Department after serving as executive secretary of the Pennsylvania Prison Society.

H. B. Scott Franklin HB. Scott Samuel Scott Corry John L. Hanna Pennsylvaana Franklin Man State Department of Property and Supplies James F. Malone Pittsburgh Pinchot Charles G. McGovern Allegheny County Dr. Scott Bureau of Recreation Department of Welfare Pennsylvania Prison Society Welfare Department

Tariff Commission Member Dies By Suicide at Bailey Island

Alfred Pearce Dennis, 62, of Washington D C and member of the U S Tariff Commission, was found dead on Bailey Island shore near Brunswick Mo Aug 29. Police say he died by his own action, jumping from a cliff into Casco Bay after being missing since yesterday afternoon.

United Press Brunswick Alfred Pearce Dennis Washington United States Tariff Commission Bailey Island Palice Dennis Jening Casea Bay

Chevrolet agency to change hands in pending sale

Reports indicate a deal to transfer ownership of the Clinton Street Chevrolet agency from the Corry Biotor Bala Co to new buyers near completion. Press time noted the agreement had not yet been finalized and details remained unsettled.

Yeporven Toca Chevrolet Corry Biotor Bala Co Clinton Strest Outside

Lindberghs Eye Return Flight and Europe Route Hints

Tokyo report says Col. Lindbergh and Mrs. Lindbergh may extend their vacation by way of Russia on a possible Europe trip. They consider a China visit within 10 days after a Soviet embassy inquiry. Lindbergh declined to confirm plans, stating no definite arrangements yet.

Unitea Press Tokio Thurles A. Lindbergh Tolsio Europe Russia China Siberia Col. Lindbergh Legation Mania U. S W, Cameron Forbes

Foster Resists Posse Bond Is Given Today

Foster, a former Corry man, held off a posse including a local constable, city police, and a state trooper as he posted bond for a hearing on charges from landlord John Sandbyn. Accusations include gutting fences, removal of posts, and battery. A feud with Sandbyn has simmered since late Thursday night after Sandbyn’s arrest, with a court date expected next week in an alderman’s court.

Sgaifet Posse A. B. ‘Pell Hare Creel Road John Sandbyn Corry Foster Ruppersburg Sanehyn

Seaman Flying Boat May Make National Tour

United Press reports tentative plans for a national tour by the Do X giant German airliner. Officials and guest pilots hoped to begin with a flight to Cleveland for national air races, but Curtiss Wright overhaul delays may push start. The itinerary hinges on lengthy checks of the twelve motor power plant and airframe systems.

United Press New York Abayance Germany United States South America Africa Brite W. Hammer C. H Dutch) Schildhauer Cleveland Curtiss-Wright

Rotary talk on Pymatuning Dam by Lew Rodgers

Lew Rodgers of the Rotary Club will address members at the next Tuesday luncheon meeting at the Hotel Carry. His subject will be The Pymatuning Dam and the talk promises details on the project and its impact.

Rodgers Pymatuning Dam Lew Rodgers Re Rotery Club Thlook! Rotary Club Carry Pymatuning Dem

MacDonald urged to quit Labor Party over split

United Press reports London August 20 Premier James Ramsay MacDonald faced a Labor party demand to resign from the party. The Seaham division executive voted to urge his withdrawal while MacDonald expressed regret and readiness to serve in any sacrifice as the party tears echo World War tensions.

MacDonald Labor Party United Press London Dameay MacDonald Seaham Durham Long Rim

Oral Odd Fellows Plan 100th Birthday Dinner for Charles L. Mather

Plans are advanced for a 100th birthday dinner honoring Charles L. Mather next Wednesday at 1 80 oclock at TO O P hall. Mather joined the order in 1854 and is one of Pennsylvania's oldest Odd Fellows. Local members expect a large turnout with visiting officers, a 22 piece boy soprano band from Meldville orphanage, and several hundred attendees.

Odd Fellows Charles L. Mather TO. O. P. Hall Mather Pennsylvania Order Jonathan Ledge Boye Meldville

Green Charges Drive to Reduce Wages

Washington August 2 President William Green of the American Federation of Labor renewed his charge that banking interests are trying to bring about a reduction of wages in industry He condemned as unjustifiable and unwarranted a statement by S C Forbes the financial writer that the labor head would soon support wage cuts and urged unity against such policy

Wrosce Creee Washington William Green American Federation of Labor Today Green 5. C. Forbes

G P W Club 10 Meet Tuesday Evening

The Corry Business and Professional Women's Club will meet Tuesday evening September 1 at the home of Misses Lona and Hate Merker on South Center Street. Members are asked to note the change in meeting time and a short program will follow.

Sn He Corry Business and Professional Women's Club Lona Hate Merker South Centar Street

Hoover to chair talks on world disarmament plan

Assistant Secretary James G. Rogers brought a report on world disarmament prospects to Camp Rapidan as President Hoover hosts a weekend gathering in the Blue Ridge. The briefing aids preliminary discussions ahead of the Geneva conference next February focusing on arms, lands, and naval power.

Paul R. Mallon United Press Luray Vansug Camp Rapidan James G. Rogers Hoover Blue Ridge Mountains Rogers Stimson Department Stimaon Europe League of Nations Bowers Frank Knox Chicago Daily News Warren Fairbanks Indianapolis Star John Lord O'Brian Department of Justice Colote Knox White House Mark Sullivan

Memphis Flier Leads In Derby

Plcebe Omlie of Memphis dominates the Santa Monica to Cleveland handicap derby with 5th place among women after posting a 105.42 rating. D B Warren of San Francisco tops the men with 103.25. Mrs Gredys ODonnell of Long Beach posts fastest time among women on a 37 minute 10 mile leg. Baith Foltz of Portland miscues near Warsaw Missouri, causing a late-course adjustment but retains a 100.91 rating and second among women despite the error.

O'Donnell Santa Monica Shy Francisco Gredys O'Donnell Long Beach Cali Tom Jeferson City St. Louis Baith Foltz Portland Warsaw Missouri River

Flier Saves Youths Adrift in Lake Erie

Two Pittsburgh youths Terry Fawcet 17 and William Goldman 13 were adrift for seven hours after their outboard failed off North East Lake Erie. An airplane pilot sighted them waving and led Coast Guard Cutter 164 to their location eight miles north of North East. The youths were rescued and brought to North East shortly before noon Friday.

Oldlock North

Another Advance in Penn'a Crude Oil Prices

Pittsburgh Aly 22 Pennsyl vania grade crude oil prices rose six cents per barrel announced by South Penn Oil Co. Bradford district by Tim water Co raised prices ten cents. New prices: National Transit $1.80, South West Penn $1.63, Eureka $1.95, Buckeye $1.40, New York Translines $2.10, Bradford and Allegheny Tidewater $2.10.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania South Penn Oil Company Bradford Tinewater Company South West Pennsylvania Eureka New York Allegheny Tidewater

Gold Strike Triggers Edmonton Rush as Mines Reported

Ottawa reports assays from the McLeod development west of Edmonton show high grade silver and gold with traces of platinum. Government officials note platinum deposits are very valuable and the find attracts miners following the Yukon era sentiment.

United Ottawa Ont Edmonton Peers Alberts

National Cash Register to acquire Remington cash register unit

The National Cash Register Co. plans to expand holdings by negotiating for Remington Arms Co. cash registers business. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. Acquisition awaits federal court approval in the Southern District of Ohio where the National company was previously barred from new properties.

United Press New York Nafonal Cash Register Co Cash Registers Remington Arms Co Remington Cash Register National Cash Federal Court of the Southern District of Ohio Nalonal Company

Gold Star Mother Dies Aboard Ship

Mrs Mary Jones a Gold Star mother from Meyersdale Pennsylvania died today while returning home from a Gold Star mothers tour to France. She was 68 and died aboard the vessel in a briouk condition after becoming ill.

United Prete America Mary Jones Meyersdals France Am Anternal Beon i

Gandhi Receives Immense Send Off At Bombay Docks

In Bombay crowds greet Mahatma Gandhi as he sails for London for the second round table conference. Thousands line the docks, chant live revolution, and praise the small brown leader in loin cloth. White Gandhi caps and home spun yarn garlands symbolize nationalist resolve.

United Press Bombay Mahatma Gandhi London Round Table Rajputana Gandhii Gandhi Lord India Steamship Company Mahatma Wiemmetse

Quarrel Ends in Murderous Assault in Pittsburgh

Mrs. Mary Tucci, 44, is dead after a fatal shooting by her husband Amendio Tucci, 46, in Pittsburgh. Her daughter, Mrs. Irene Frattini, 23, is in serious condition with a throat wound at West Penn hospital. An argument over Mrs Muesli returning to live with her husband preceded the attack. Tucci allegedly used a revolver to shoot five times, then slashed his step-daughter’s throat with a razor before surrendering to police. He was arrested.

United Pittsburgh Mary Tucci Irene Frattini West Penn Hospital Tucci Amendio Tucci Muesli Valencia

Powers Breaks Down When Four Bodies Found

Clarksburg West Virginia Aug 99 police awaited a promised confession from Harry F Powers a dapper matrimonial agent in the slaying of a Park Ridge widow and her three children The bones were found in a chimney of a burned cottage where the bodies were placed Powers admitted guilt after hours of questioning He was placed in solitary confinement as authorities sought final statements and letters indicated plans to visit more women Powers built a garage with a concrete sub basement near the cottage where police believe the four were slain The victims were starved beaten and strangled with various weapon injuries reported by the coroner Two girls Annabel and Greta aged 12 and 14 were killed with facial injuries while 9 year old Harry Jr was beaten with a blunt instrument and his skull fractured The case sparked a nationwide search and Powers famed as a one man matrimonial bureau was at the center of the investigation

United Press Clarksburg W.va Harry F. Powers Park Ridge Jones Powers Aste Buick Wicher Guil Harrison County Cornelius Orgin Hirt Virginia D. Bell Winter Street Hagerstown Bessie G. Storrs North Clinton Street Olean Pierson Lloyd Calden Golden Louella Powers Lan C. Goff Annabel C. l Greta Gof Harry Henimber Wiliam Grimm

Today’s Five Best Radio Entertainments at WABE Network

The listing highlights top radio entertainments on WABE CB Network hosted by Jacke Smith. Other networks WEAR NEC WHAT NBC and WARGO feature contributors Moustachios Wiig Glbbons Sompell Paster and The Cuknos with varied program titles and schedules.

WABE Jacke Smith NEC NBC Aps Newt

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