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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1929

Page

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Quota Oversubscribed at First Methodist Drive

An enthusiastic crowd at the First Methodist Episcopal Church last night heard final reports in the campaign for $8,000. Workers announced totals on a large board as team captains reported, and the grand total reached $8,424.50, prompting a solemn, grateful Doxology and a vision of a successful mission campaign. The organizing committee, led by Chairman Clyde F. Brown, included F. A. Loveland and A. J. Foster among others with multiple teams and pledges expected to push the total near or beyond the goal. Continued on Page Six.

Clyne Brown Minally Carrieg Tne Wens Churen Clyde F. Brown F. A. Loveland A. J. Foster W. , Wilson Hato Shannon Harriet Myers Irene Jorean Ola Young Vincent Anderson Merle Drake Din Miter Clydey Helen Dahlstrand BA. Loveland B. Brooks

Coolidge Warned Against Conspiracy in Hoover Era

Senator Harrison warns Coolidge not to be drawn into a conspiracy to ruin his chances for a 1932 presidential bid. He notes plots by Hoover allies to bury Coolidge’s Senate hopes and cites talk of removing ex governor Puller to clear Coolidge for the Senate race. Walsh counters that Massachusetts Democrats will handle any GOP nominee.

Harrison Herbert Hoover United Press Washington Senate Today Galvin Coolidge Senate Hurbert Hoover Walsh Musa Coolidge Massachusetts Dwight Morrow Mexico Calvin Coolidge Gillett Mase Congress Hoover Puller Mississippi Bors Ewnpaper White House

Two Boys Recaptured After Escape From Morganza School

Two youths escaped from the Morganza Pennsylvania training school were found hours later on the Pittsburgh Washington Pike about two miles from the facility. The escape marked a second such incident in less than a week. The runaways were Theodore Grossman, 14, of Farrell Pennsylvania, and John Lucas, 15, of Windber Pennsylvania.

Morganza Fay Vee Pennsylvania Training School Pittsburgh-Washington Pike Theodore Grossman Farrell John Lucas Windber

Five Best Radio Entertainments Tonight

NBC network listings show Pure Hour with Coldman's band at 9 p m on NBC WIZ Libby Hour Sophie Brastan at 8 20 p m on NBC WJZ Libby Hour on NBC 8 20 p m CBS WABC Old Gold Hour featuring Whiteman's orchestra on CBS WEAF Eveready Hour drama Joan of Arc at 9 p m on NBC WHAF R 1 0 Hour Esther Ralston Mauston Ray Belaman's ol sheatin and others on NBC schedule

WIZ NBC Coldman WJZ Libby Sophie Brastan WABC CBS Network Whiteman WEAF Joan of Arc Esther Ralston Mauston Ray Belaman Ol‘sheatin

Fisher to Announce Appointment Tomorrow

Governor Fisher plans no Senate appointment before tomorrow as he travels to Lancaster for W. W. Griest funeral services. Joseph R. Grundy, head of the Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association, is expected to be named to replace William Ware, previously barred by the Senate. The governor will also confer by phone with W. L. Mellon regarding his current plans.

United Pros Harrisburg Fisher Senate Lancaster W. W. Griest Joseph R. Grundy Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Assocition William §. Ware W. L. Mellon Republcan

Milk Expert Addresses Rotary Club On Safe Milk

Dr. George W. Grim urged modern sanitary methods to protect the milk supply at the Rotary Club luncheon at Hotel Corry. He stressed a quart daily for growth, explained diseases from unsupervised milk, compared pasteurized and certified milk, and noted safeguards used by other cities. The talk delighted members and guests including Mrs Bracken and several doctors, with two vocal solos added to the program.

George W. Grim Ardmore Pru Rotary Service Club Corry Grim Cub O. W. Bracken Mra J. C. Barnes Glybourne Miss Warnshouse Mrr. Ward G. Hi, Bennett A. L

Ohio Supreme Court Considers Snook Appeal

Columbus Dec 10 The Ohio Supreme Court took under advisement the appeal of Dr James Howard Snook former Ohio State University professor from his conviction and death sentence in the murder of theory E Hix a coed nam orate Snook is condemned to death December 20

Columbus State Supreme Court James Howard Snook Ohio State University E. Hix Snook Ate

Flaherty Again in Custody for Erie Burglaries

Erie police rearrest Walter Flaherty 22 after a Sunday capture in a boathouse, where loot from recent burglaries was found. He confessed to four break ins including homes on West South Street and Poplar, and faces charges tied to a 1925 Conneant garage raid and other crimes.

Walter Flaherty Western Penitentiary Phillipo Jave Elty Vamos Flaherty Plaherty George Chiristoh Carl Spafford West Sth L. £. Watson Poplar Street August Poehlman W. 4Th Street Dee Harry Lawrence W. 7Th Street MaheHy Popler Street Christoph Frank Bujnowski Conneant Meyers Loan Otc Turnpike Corry 12Th and Myrtle Street W. B Academy Gridley

Marines En Route to Haiti Held in Cuba

United Press reports the aircraft carrier Wright with 492 Marines bound for Haiti was diverted to Guan­tanao Bay Cuba to await orders as reports of stabilizing conditions in Haiti prompted a halt. The ship sailed from Hampton Roads Saturday after a plea from Brig. Gen. John H. Russell American high commissioner for troops amid the uprising in Haiti.

United Press Washington Navy Department Wright Haiti Guantanao Bay Cuba Negro Republic Hampton Roads John H. Russell

Youth Executed for Murder During HoldUp

John Feltozic aged 19 was hanged today at Connecticut state prison for the murder of Lester Jacobs during a March 29 hold up at the Bridgeport chain grocery store where Jacobs served as manager. Feltozic was sentenced May 28 but won a last minute reprieve which expired last night.

United Fess Hartford Conn John Feltozic Connecticut State Prison Lester Jacobs Bridgeport Jacobs Fellozic

Hillstrom Named Finance Chairman by School Board

D A Hillstrom was named chairman of the finance committee with a year of assignments announced at a regular meeting. Treasurer Leach reported monthly receipts of 6933.85, expenditures 12420.75 and a year end balance of 61077.87. The board approved moving 700 from operating to maintenance, and arranged for two Kiwanis funded Christmas trees near the library.

D. A. Hillstrom Board of Education John 5. Love D. A. Illestrom Monroe H. A. Curtis M. A. Curtis Edwin 3. Lewis Edwin J. Lewis Harry B. Smith Miton L. Brows Love Brows Curtis Hilstrom Lewis Smith Geiger Supt Ralph S Dewey Ling D. EB. Leach Nichols Pol c Ralph S. Dewey Corry Dewey Kiwanis Club Bord

Interlake Iron Corporation formed from four ore furnace firms

In Chicago on December 10, Interlake Iron Corporation with assets of 50.9 million dollars was formed after a merger of four iron ore furnace companies. Blockholders of By-Products Company approved absorbing Zenith Furnace of Duluth, Toledo Furnace of Toledo, and Pétry Furnace of Erie. The new firm will have capacity for 500000 tons of pig iron and 1000000 tons of coke annually.

United Press Chicago Interlake Iron Corporation Taerger Outiiron Cole Zenith Furnace Company Duluth

Civic Industrial Moving Pictures Being Shot Here

Announcement by J A Blatt manager of the Rex theatre states Blandhard Film Productions of Cleveland has contracted to make a civic and industrial moving picture of Corry. Cameras arrived yesterday and the cameraman has already shot the first scenes. The film will be shown at Rex theatre on West South Street on December 20.

J A. Blatt Rex Theetre Blandhard Film Productions Cleveland Corry Sh Jana Unita Cha Film Rex West South Street

Shanghai sector crisis grows as foreign nations move

Foreign governments rush to protect citizens as unrest threatens the Nanking government. French authorities erect wire barricades at Shanghai entrances, while Hermes sails with 80 British troops. Nationalist forces reach Nanking to restore order and resume Shanghai–Nanking rail service. Some foreigners evacuate along the Yangtze River amid tense conditions.

Randall Gould United Press Shanghai Ching Wai-Shek Nationale Nanking China Hermes Hong Kong Shanghai-Nanking Ling Pointa Yangtse

Funeral services for Mrs. C. A. Stennett

Funeral services for Mrs. Ors A. Stennett, who died suddenly Sunday, will be held Wednesday at 2 PM at the late home. The service is not private as previously announced. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Ors A. Stennett Pine Grove

First Voting Machines For 1930 Primary

Corry to reduce precincts to seven, then four. plan to install automatic voting machines in seven districts. County commissioners say one machine per six to eight voters, with Corry among early adopters. Court redistricting sought. may add precincts. Davis notes few machines may be bought soon, possibly via bond issue for spring election. Milwaukee borough gets first, Waterford next, Erie city last. E-named city may not receive machines before September or 1981.

Corry Ure County Uiil Charles R. Davis County Commissiones Milion Borough Waterford Erie City

Grundy Named In Senate Lobby Probe Report

Senate investigators report that Josph R Grundy president of the Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association could influence party associates in Congress by substantial aid to political campaigns. He has raised large sums for Republican campaigns and acted in Washington to push for higher tariffs for years. No recommendations were made. This is the third report in the Senate lobby inquiry.

Penn Manufacturers’ Association Senate Nathan Robertson United Press Washington Josph R Grundy Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association Congress Grundy Pennsylvania Charles L. Ryanson Connecticut Manufacturers’ Association Bingham Conn William Burgess Pottery Gay John Fisher Yate

Pathé Studio Wrecked by Explosions in New York City

Seven blasts in quick succession shatter Pathé sound film studios in Manhattan. Four women are among the victims as authorities investigate the mysterious series of explosions.

Pathe New York City

Flames Shoot Skyward Amid Film Studio Disaster

In New York on December 10 a string of explosions ripped through a Pathe soundstage on Park Avenue near 120th Street as a ballet rehearsal and film recording were about to begin. Nine people died and several were injured, with many more trapped amid flames that engulfed the rear studio and the large velvet drop. Names of the dead and injuries were reported, with victims including Harold Bishop and Al Kramer of the Bronx and Jack Quinn of Brooklyn. Firefighters and ambulances swarmed the scene as bystanders watched. The studio, a two story brick building recently remodeled for sound films, was to produce Harry Delmar’s Miniature Revue. Police prevented the crowds from entering, while rescue teams battled the heat and smoke for hours. Authorities noted the event interrupted by a cold day as trains passed nearby. Counterfeit note activity was also reported in Charloroll, Pa, with attempts to pass five, ten, and twenty dollar notes identified.

United Press New York Pathe Company Park Avenue 120Th Street Stase Fuldie Bikins Harlem Harry Delmar

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Rotary Club Ohio Supreme Court Erie Phillips Hillstrom Finance Reorganized Board of Education C. A. Stennett Iristmias Sam Grouner Deanshoro Charlorol Iereh
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