Storm Deluge Hits Middle West Then Eases Spurs City Trains
Bitter cold and a ferocious blizzard crippled travel across the middle west driving trains late in Chicago and pacing the toll of deaths and injuries. Snow and ice left roads treacherous as hundreds faced exposure while workers restored services and aided stranded residents.
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Middle West
Hile
Chicago
Middle-West
Nial States
Acre
Battleford
Saskatchewan
Moose Jam
Dixie
Great Lakes
Lake County
Til
Yweir
Cornes
George McRedle
Valparaigo
Jomes
Merrilvale
Aid C. A. Donnel
Install Kiwanis Officers Next Week
Today's Kiwanis meeting focused on committee reports with 33 members present. C. H. Hopkins of Star Film Production Co plans to show club and orchestra photographs at Rex Theatre and news-event footage at next week's session.
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Service Club
iCieamis ‘Club
C. H. Hopkins
Star Film Production Co
Cleveland
Otter Corry Pictures
Rex Theatre
Bnchding
J. H-Martin
VanTussel
Franke Wimer
Hopkins
Johnston
Christmas Exercises at Pentecostal Church
UmmiStunn exercises at the Pentecostal church will be held Friday evening at o'clock. A fine program has been arranged and the public is invited to attend. The Journal postpones publication of the full program until Friday's issue due to space.
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Ummistunn
Christmas Party Planned at Odd Fellows Hall
The Lady Frank lin Rebeka Lodge and Odd Fellows announce their annual Christmas party at the Odd Fellows Hall on Friday evening. A large crowd is expected with a Christmas program arranged by the committee. A Christmas tree will feature gift exchanges and a lunch. members should bring gifts not exceeding ten cents.
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Lady Franklin Rebeka Lodge
Meeting of Woman's Missionary Society
The Presbyterian church Woman's Missionary Society met in the church parlors for its regular session. Mrs. Austin and Mrs. Cressey led devotionals and two piano solos by Miss Smith delighted the attendees. Reports from a Titusville convention and papers on Educational Opportunities for Women in Syria and Persia were presented.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Austin
Roger Cressey
1Imean Smith
Syria
Persia
Whittlésey
Whittlesey
Olin Brabken
Harry J. Smith
Jean MacInnes
Holiday Mail Rush Nears Peak at Local Office
Postmaster Bentley and the local postal staff urge early mailing for Christmas delivery. Patrons are advised to stamp and address mail clearly to street and number before deposit. Avoid phone calls at the desk during the rush to keep windows open for customers and speed service.
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C. S Bentley
Beudtay
Washington
Post Office
R Quest
Milk Pool Price Set At 2 97 In Early November
The Dairymen's League Cooperative Association declares a November milk pool price of 2.97 per 100 pounds in an 8.5 mile zone, 26 cents above the 1921-28 average, but 11 cents below the prior year. Despite the dip vs last year, total November receipts for league farmers are projected to be the largest in the association’s history, surpassing last November by about 570000 dollars.
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Dairymen's League Co-operative Association, “Inc
League
Association
Stocks Sell Sharply Lower On Exchange
Stocks sold sharply lower on the New York Exchange amid holiday congestion. Major issues listed include Anaconda Chrysler General Motors Atlantic Refining Texas Gulf Birle New York Central Bethlehem U S Steel Radium Curtis Wright Aero Supply Associated Gas. Stolen silver napkin holders were recovered and returned to May Brigham after being found hidden in a box on a neighbor’s roof.
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New York Exchange
Anaconda
Chrysler
Géneral Motors
Atlantic Refining
Texas
Birle
New York Central
Bethlehem
U.S. Steel
Radin
Curtis~ Wright
Aero Supply
Associated Gas
Mugene Brigham
West Pleasant Street
W. H. Bilis
May Grighan
Corry Man Sentenced for Non Support After Court Admission
James Hall 49 of Cory, Pa appeared in non support court in Corry on December 18. He admitted multiple arrests by his wife and was ordered to pay his wife seven dollars weekly. The case included allegations he used a blacksnake whip on his daughter and cited biblical passages during questioning.
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Erib
James Hall
Cory
A. P. Rossiter
Wilfie Banks
Hall
Goa ‘Ald
Masonic Drive Tops Campaign With 52000 Subscriptions
A large meeting at the Hotel Corry celebrated the Gerry Margeone Building Association debt-refunding drive. Subscriptions reached 52000 with a grand total reported at 61400, while volunteers from the local fraternity and a VFW fife and drum corps assisted. Fronted by Harrison A. Purvis and Edwin S. Tiewis, the effort praised by Fr T. Babbitt as a success and a boost for Corry.
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Hotel Corry
V. F. W. Drum Corps
Gerry Margone Building Association
Berg
Liem
Harrison A. Purtis
Corey Masonic Building
Edwin S. TieWis
George §. Peck
Iictorious “Square
Clifton M. Howard
Rhodes, Sons
Hullburg
Shoop
Harry B. Smith
Fr T. Babbitt
Corry
Thes
Cassius L. Alexander
James W. Bricken
George & Davig CW. Davison
D. A
Sizom
Trani O. Howerd
Gertrude EK. Mackenzie
W.B. Mou
V. F. W. Fife and Drum Corps
Ketchum
Butler's Pittsburgh Speech Probed by Officials
Washington reports a speech by General Smedley Butler in Pittsburgh on December 6 has triggered inquiries by state and federal departments. Officials consider referring the matter to the White House for a recommendation. Butler, famed for anti bootlegger actions, alleged Marines interference in Central American elections and the selection of candidates. Navy Secretary Adams has asked for Butler's version but offered no public comment.
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Smedley Butler
Pittsburgh
United Press
Washington
Smedley
Butler
State
Muevy
White House
Buller
Philadelphia
Pitts-burgh
Adams
General Butler
Busy bulletins report deaths and accidents across multiple cities
United Press reports detail a bus collision near Barcelona killing twenty and injuring ten, a double shooting in Pawtucket amid a lover’s dispute, a blaze at sea off Paramaribo, a fatal electrocution at a Dallas high school, aviators missing over Le Bourget, bid openings in Harrisburg, a liquor racketeer identified in North Tonawanda, and a deadlocked jury in Mountain View's Connie Franklin case.
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Mountain View
Ark
Connie Prunkiin
Franklin
Christmas Program at Harding School Tonight
Harding school presents a Christmas In a Mouse Hole play this evening for the public. Pupils perform with costumes by the Home and School Association committee. The program starts promptly at 7:30 featuring music, whistling solo, and roles by Arthur Thompson Betty Lane Dabistrand Una Gustafsson Josep Consolo Edgin Dahl Ida Belt and Jack Horn.
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Harding School
Home and School Association
Exerewes
Harding Ton Bend
Perritt Pequesa
Ralph Holden
Mouse Hole
Mr. Mouse
Arthur ‘Thompson
Mrs. Mouse
Betty Lane Dabistrand
Una Gustafsson
Josep Consolo
Edgin Dahl
Bredérick Bughee
Jack Horn
The
Est
Ida Belt
Song
Harding School Girls
Two French Creek Residents Stricken
Spencer Burden age 72 died from a heart attack while walking from his house to the barn as his wife and son returned from town. Mrs Sophie Rhoades widow of Dana Rhoades died after a stroke earlier in the week. Funeral plans for Burden to be announced. Mrs Rhoades’ arrangements to be announced.
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French Creek
Ire
Spencer Burden
Sophis Rhoades
Dana Rhoades
Rhoades
French Cresk
Erle
Six Acquittals in Greensburg Rum Case
In Pittsburgh on December 19 the government case against the Greensburg Brewery collapsed after a directed verdict of not guilty on Prohibition charges. Six defendants were freed: H. T. Mallory Edward Roberts Charles Luobhe Alois S. Gruber J. B. Dietrich and S. Geract. The two remaining defendants F A Maddas and Frank Winters were acquitted and must stand trial.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Greenburg
Greensburg
F. A. Maddas
Frank Winters
H. T. Mallory
Edward Roberts
Charles Luobhe
Alois 5. Gruber
J.B. Dietrich
S. Geract
Christmas Program At Senior High School
A Christmas program will be given at the Senior High School auditorium at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. All parents and friends are invited to attend the entertainment featuring a school choir, orchestra numbers, violin solo, and a lyric titled Little Rocket's Christmas. Announcements by Principal Howard J. Sheen accompany the program. Reports of a fatal bus accident were unfounded with conflicting rumors about locations such as Senece Junction and Buffalo.
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North Wind
Journal Today
Senece Junction
Bradford
Buffalo
Hoover Haiti probe delayed past Christmas holidays
President Hoover's plan for an immediate Haiti investigation faces long delay. A House resolution authorizing a seven member commission and $30 000 was approved but Senate opposition and a Christmas break delay push the measure to February or later.
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United
Washington
Des
Hoover
House
Senate
Borah
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Haiti
Nicaragua
Heavy Fog Strands New York Harbor Vessels
Shipping men face potential losses running into millions as nine ships anchor off Sandy Hook and pilots fear collision. Fort Victoria sank yesterday while ferries run late. officials expect a cold southwest air mass to lift the fog by morning.
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Ray
New York
Sandy Hook
Fort Victoria
Weather Bureau
Five Best Radio Entertainments of Today
Radio listings show WAP and NBC at 8:00 EST Frischmann Hour. WEAF and NBC at 9:00 EST Seiberling Singers. WAC and CBS at 9:00 ST Detective Drama. 10:00 EST Vietor Program with Mary Garden. WEAP and NBC at 10:00 EST Grana Opera.
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WAP
NBC
Frischmann
WEAF
Seiberling
WAC
CBS
Vietor
Mary Garden
WEAP
Grana Opera
Asa
Fort Victoria sinks after collision in New York harbor
Rescue of 236 passengers and crew follows collision with the Algonquin near Ambrose Channel. Captain Agropolson stays aboard until lifesaving efforts fail as the ship sinks at 7 80 p m. Survivors are brought ashore to Ellis Island hospital for shock and sleep sickness.
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New York Harbor
Fort Victoria
United Press
New York
Agropolson
Nellie Steiger
Bragklynn
Staten Island
Bermuda
Port Victoria
Fort Victoria's Engines Were Almpsty
Calis
Hur Vbor Pratt
Francis Sinded
Eve Pilokshiy
Ler
Christmas Observance at Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian church hosts a Sunday school Christmas program in the ador room on Monday evening December 2 with a Christmas play, tree, music, and Santa Claus aiding in gift distribution. The Sunday service features four Christmas anthems and a violin solo, plus a lantern slide address on Syria and the Bagdad region.
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Presbyterian Church Sunday School
Santa Claus
Watt Jlgan
Josiph Sherrick
Syria
Syra
Palestine
Bagdad
Banquet and Dance Plans for Christmas Party
A committee met at Miss Isabelle Edwards home to finalize plans for the Masonic Hall Christmas banquet and dance on December 20. The event is promoted as a premier holiday gathering. Evergreen wreaths with red center lights have been added along the business district streets by the Kiwanis Club.
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Masonic Hall
Isabelle Edwards
Kiwanis Club
Wiilot
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