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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1929

Page

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Noted French Flier Saved by Parachute

Paris dispatch reports French ocean flyer Joseph Lebrix and companion Rosal escaped death when their plane broke apart midair over forests in India. Lebrix unharmed. Rosal slightly injured as both parachuted to safety near Allahabad en route from Lefour es France to Saigon.

United Preps Paris Joseph Lebrix China India Lebrixs Ronel le Brix Wen Lebel Ministry of All Birmanta Alla

Icy Highways Spark Weekend Auto Wrecks Across Area

Ice coated highways created a string of humorless wrecks over the weekend with drivers escaping injury. A Chrysler driven by Jack Whiteley and Mason near Warner's Corners overturned into a ditch, Whiteley with minor cuts and Mason severely lacerated. Two Cleveland men on a separate trip to New York skidded into a culvert, one losing a tooth and both lightly hurt. Several other slide offs occurred on icy routes from Corry to Pittfield and on the Jamestown-Erie roads. Mr and Mrs J J Nelson narrowly missed a trees after skidding east of the city, shaken but unharmed. their car towed for repairs.

Warner's Corners Jack Whiteley Mason Whiteley Tyul East South Street New York Colubus Cleveland Corry Pittafield Warren Jamestown Erie Smowfelt J. J. Nelson Ridgway Ford Nathan Chicago

Exercises Tonight at Alliance Church Christmas Program

Sunday School at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Ewereteer hosts an evening Christmas entertainment. The program opens with Joy to the World sung by the congregation. Participants include Alton Carnrika, Frank Grice, Leleta Fox, Raymond Weller, Bobbie Grice, Clarabelle Bloss, Albert Fox, Jessle May Shaver, Merritt Pequesa, Lyle Thompson, Donna Grane, Willy Nelly Bulnid Harvey, Donna Berkboure, Merte Vantaa, Bula Max, Harry Nelly, Halt Dimick, Marion Powers, Junior Hepler, Hazel Mckay, Mlovenne VanCise, Vernon Thompson, Betty Vandise, Harry Norton Harriet Hepler, Bula Anderson, and others from various Sunday School circles.

Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Ewereteer Christian and Missionary Affnce Congression Alton Carnrika Frank Grice Leleta Fox Raymond Weller Bobbie Grice Clarabelle Bloss Albert Fox Jessle May Shaver Merritt Pequesa Lyle Thompson Donna Grane Willy Nelly Bulnid Harvey Donmn Berkboure Merte Vantaa Bula Max Harry Nelly Halt Dimick Marion Powers Junior Hepler Hazel Mckay Mlovenne VanCise Vernon Thompson Betty Vandise Harry Norton Harriet Hepler Bula Anderson Walter Dundon Norma Grice Richard Fialfast Ciliate

Judges Named for Woman's Club Lighting Contest Here

Announcement of contest judges Miss Rebecca Mackenzie Mrs Betty King and W P Lambert was made today as entries open until seven o clock Tuesday evening. The Woman's Club urges all decorated homes to enter with Mrs St Clair and allows phone entries if needed. Judges will view displays Christmas Eve to New Year's Eve basing scores on beauty simplicity and effectiveness.

Rebecca Mackenzie Chai Min Mies Betty King Ralph Mtunsee W. P. Lamberd Hie City Mrs St. Clair

Woman Hurt in October Car Crash Leaves Hospital

Mrs Nettie Somston of Cleveland Ohio was discharged from Corry Hospital today and begins her journey home. Mrs Johnston remained hospitalized since she was hurt in the October 26 automobile crash east of the city. she suffered fractures to both legs and severe injuries. Stewart Stafford and others drove the car. passengers included Mrs Louise Smart and daughter Betty who were less severely injured.

Nettie Somston Cleveland Corry Hospital Louise Smart Betty

Prohibition Agents Reportedly Fail to Mop Up City Holiday Chaos

Widespread rumors claim federal prohibition agents, thirty to forty in number, raided Corry before Christmas. Instead, revelers caused numerous brawls and a night of wild celebrations. Three or four arrests were made. A Second Ward melee involved a man “in the army snow.” Police notes describe fights, a physician called for the injured, and a disorderly run of events across several venues.

Prohibition Corry Sn City Legion Second Ward

Crew Abandons Sinking Maria Luisa Near Weyptlar Coast

London Dec 23 The Lalit steamship Maria Luisa of 2371 tons was abandoned and adrift off the Weyptlar coast with three nearby vessels rushing to assist the crew. The ship’s position was logged at 30.25 north, 30.00 east.

Anneo London Lalit Weyptlar Lloyds

Taylor and Others Arrested for Recent Burglaries

Police report multiple arrests linked to a string of robberies in Corry and Union City over two to five years. Owen Taylor, alleged gang member, was nabbed at a Washington Street gas station around 11 Saturday. Albert Bishop, Union City rural carrier, also in custody with loot from Bishop home including a rifle tied to the Guignon store burglaries. Police expect a major cleanup as investigations continue.

Warr Corry Union City FE. E. Guigte Hardwara Owen Taylor State Parce Warren County Taylor Washington Torapojlee Albert Bishop Bishop's Bishop

Severe winter storm worsens Midwest snow crisis

United Press reports a sweeping storm blankets the Midwest and spreads toward the Great Lakes, halting air travel and disrupting rail and road traffic. From Chicago to Philadelphia, heavy snow and high winds strand commuters, delay trains, and create hazardous driving as temperatures drop and urban transit slows. Localities record up to six inches in some spots, with the Carolinas seeing coastal rain and inland snow warnings.

United Press Chicago Middlewest Thinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Shuimmen Wade Vass New York Stow Midwest Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Trainigen St. Louis Gallitzin Altoona Philadelphia Atlanta Winis P. J. Foley Tett Mermoan Buffalo Helen Shave Sarah Martin New Tone Tee Carolinas J. H. Martine Florida Florida and Hast Mredeticke Street Bouisiant Gates Aviunius Tennessee

Sunday School Christmas Program Draws 300 Plus Attendents

Over three hundred attended the St. Elizabeth's Sunday School Christmas program in the Municipal hall last evening. The day assembly hall was decorated in Christmas colors and a tree added to the cheer. Recitations cards and readings were given by the children and Santa Claus distributed candy to the youngsters.

St. Elizabeth's Chitten Santa Claus

Radio Interference Sparks Local Complaints Over Holidays

Radio owners in the city voiced complaints about heavy local interference seen in the past week. A radio fan claimed the interference likely originates from Christmas tree decorations, and owners urge a fix before Christmas programs. Visitation over the holidays includes Mrs. A J Desa’s guest list with Dean Edmonds of New York City.

Harry Richards Elster May Jeslie Groves Carring Dean Edmonds New York City A.J. Desa

Five injured in two Western rail wrecks

Western rail incidents near Hays Kansas and New Orleans lead to five seriously injured. In Kansas, two westbound and eastbound trains collided at Joram, derailing engines and several coaches while no passengers were reported hurt. Injured include engineer Walton and mail clerk A W Berger, with others shaken. In Louisiana, a Texas and Pacific train 22 and Southern Panic crossing collision near Avenue left both engines stocked and unknown injured.

United Press Hays Kaa Jason Pacific Joram Here Roday Althoug Walton New Orleans Dev Texas and Pacific Southern Panic Aia Avenue

Check Sharper Arrested Here Saturday After Check Flee

A Meadville union city conversation led to the arrest Saturday afternoon in this city of an alleged check finder who reportedly victimized Mendville establishments for about 200 dollars. Police traced the suspect, Lawrence S. Garett, via a forged check and recovered his recently overruled automobile near the passenger station. He was taken to Meadville for processing while Corry authorities learned he did not operate in their city.

Tawa Meadville Union City Mendville Milo Martin Autor Puirine Martin Bavl Ing Lawrence S. Garett Garnett Corry

Recital by Corrine Dean at the Gory Woman’s Hall

Corrine Dean, a talented vocalist and former Kansas City Opera member, will give a recital on Thursday evening, December 26, at o’clock. She recently impressed Brooklyn audiences and is expected to draw a large attendance from the club.

Corrine Dean Dean Brooklyn Kansas City Opera Company Miss Dean

Fire causes about 200 dollars damage at Clark plant

About 200 dollars damage resulted from a fire at the Haniel Clark Son Co. plant in the Third Ward shortly after 9 oclock Saturday morning. The blaze started between the kiln and the boiler room and proved stubborn to check.

Haniel Clark Son Co Third Ward

Christmas Cantatas Draw Stately City Attendance

Three beautiful cantatas lit up the city churches as Emmanuel Episcopal First Methodist Episcopal and First Baptist offered festive programs. Emmanuel’s Bethlehem Ephrata drew a large crowd with solos by Amelia Tryon and others under Mrs Edmonds direction. First Baptist presented His Natal Day in a richly sung program directed by Mrs Batton Smith. First Methodist offered The Light of Life with a 25-voice chorus under Walter Shelly, while First Presbyterian staged four Christmas anthems with Joseph Sherrick performing Andante Religioso.

Emmmanuel Epiecopal First Methodist Epiecopal First Baptist Emmanuel Episcopal Church Bethlehem Ephrata Ofelock Aidignee Amelia Tryon Carine Dean Edmonds Renievcit first-Methodist Episcopal Church Walter R. Shelly G. A. Bilston Oigar Clarente E. Shoop Ac Specia First Presbyterian ‘Thureh Ralph Dewey Joseph Sherrick

Corry Motor Sales Hold Christmas Party for Employees

Corry Motor Sales entertained employees and wives at Mrs. W. Bricker's home on North Center Street Saturday evening. A delicious roast chicken dinner was served and a social evening followed. The party was held as a Christmas celebration with guests including Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Mel Colley and their daughter from Brie.

Corry Motor Sales

Farme loc to lead opposition in Congress

Washington December 22 A fight looms over a massive mailroads consolidation plan by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Farm bloc leaders prepare material to oppose the proposal claiming no clear cut cut in farmer shipping rates while Republicans press to advance the plan. The issue likely to be taken up after holidays by the House and Senate commissions.

Paul R. Mallon United Press Washington Congress Interstate Commerce Euision Farm Top Plan Ring House Senate Interstate Commerce Cit Ten New England Fess Ohio Haelf

Governor Fisher Opens State Police Circuit

Governor Fisher inaugurates a new telephone printer system linking 95 municipal, state police and patrol units to State Police Headquarters in Harrisburg. The system enables simultaneous flashing from four sending stations Harrisburg Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Wyoming to all receiving stations across the district and relay to districts nationwide.

AcTrush Insner Harrisbuns Harrisburg Philadelphia Pittsburgh Wyoming

No Congestion Claims Denied In Local Rail Yards

Corry yards were said to have no congestion despite reports of heavy freight buildup. Agent England stated the only trouble involved an eastbound freight stopping to unload a butter car for Bracken Bros, requiring extra engine and crew to resume movement.

Corry England Bracken Bros

Stocks Close Lower On Exchange Today

Stocks on the New York Exchange closed fractionally lower. Closing figures include American Smelting 70, Anaconda 1115, Chrysler 834, General Motors 40, Studebaker 41, Willys Overland 744, Atlantic Refining 87, Texan 54, Bele 58, New York Central 1674, U S Steel 159, General Electric 22, Aero Supply 10, Associated Gas A 37, Packard 10, Columbia Gas Electric 3.

New York Stock Exchange American Smelters Anaconda Chrysler General Motors Studebaker Willys Overland Atlantic Refining Texan Bele New York Centra U. S. Steel Juanio General Electric Aero Supply Asssociated Gas A Packard Columbia Gese Electric

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