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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1931

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Favor Co. Proposes Poor Board Levy Its Own Tax

Two Lychew board members Brie vdviews Rolly McCray and Joseph J Rogan propose legislation to authorize the Directors of the Poor to levy their own tax. They argue county commissioners would gain tax relief and taxpayers save money as current demands strain county revenue and govern- ment funding.

Lychew Board Brie Vdviews Rolly McCray Joseph J. Rogan Hedds McCray Hays

Murder of Omaha political leader shocks city

Marty Lapidus a prominent Jewish reform Republican leader and head of Omaha Fixture and Supply Co. was shot to death after an evening at the Jews Community Club. Police say an unidentified assailant fatally fired at his car as he drove away, with a bystander hearing three shots and a motor speed away.

United Press Omaha Neb Marty Lapidus Nebeasks Republican Party Omiba Polite Lapidus Oll Midaiy Creemes Omaha Fixture and Supply Co Ikind Kid J.B. Fitzgerland Lapidis Capiiis

Christmas Eve Rain Forecast Slows Santa Claus Trip

Washington dispatch notes a raincoat and boots needed for Santa Claus's rooftop pilgrimage as Christmas Eve weather shows considerable cloudiness in the east with occasional rain and no major temperature changes.

United Press Washington

Hold Three for Further Probe in Wilcox Job

Three itinerants picked up by city police Monday night faced short jail terms on disorderly conduct charges to allow further checks on their movements. The men Sweeney Clark and Miller gave no permanent addresses and denied Wilcox safe cracking links, though admitted passing near the station when the break occurred. Circumstantial evidence ties them to the job and possible local shoplifting.

Wilcox Kane Sweeney Clark Miller

Two Killed at Grade Crossing in Lock Haven

W A Parrish and wife of Cresson Pa were killed when their car was struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad freight train at a street crossing in Lock Haven. The couple were visiting their daughter Lorraine at State Teachers College for the holidays. The watchman says the driver did not heed the stop signal. the train dragged the car 200 yards before it hit a telegraph pole. Mrs Parrish died instantly and Mr Parrish died later at the hospital. The south bound train was crewed by conductor W Kiesl and engineer FR Hi Blull of Northumberland.

United Press Lock Haven W A. Pariah Cresson Pennsylvania Railroad Parrishes Lorraine State Teachers’ College Parrish W. Kieh Hi, Blull Northumberland

Erie Way Freight Derails Near Lovell's Station

A manned journal box caused a minor derailment of an eastbound Erie freight train just west of Lovell's Station. One car derailed and the wreck required a Meadville wrecker. eastbound tracks were blocked for about two hours.

Erie Lovell's Meadville

Today's Five Best Radio Entertainments

Rádio listings show Reis and Dunn on GBS at 6 45 pm Sousa's Band on NBC at 8 20 pm WABC CBS network 0 00 fast freight WEAR NBC 9 30 concert WABC CBS network 10 15 weeds three chain program.

WIREQ GBS Reis and Dunn NBC Sousa WABC CBS

Slight Improvement Seen in Trade Outlook Across Cities

Reports from major cities indicate better business and employment in Atlanta Chicago St Louis Kansas City and Memphis while warm weather and easing unemployment claims temper optimism. Bethlehem Steel supports living wages for 1000 Lackawanna workers and Boston adds 200 new firms boosting jobs. Rhode Island unemployment nears 74000 of 271000.

United Press Washington Atlanta Chicago St. Louis Kansas City Memphis Tenn New York City Feora Buffalo Bethlehem Steel Company Boston Rhode Island Philadelphia Pittsburgh

Fresh selling brings decline in stocks

Fresh selling by cautious traders pressured the market on December 25. The Dow Jones averages slipped as widespread profit taking and weak demand cooled early gains, with notable declines in utilities and industrials.

Cross

Subway car ties fall into crowd at Brooklyn station

Several ties dropped from a subway flat car into a waiting crowd at a Brooklyn outlying station. Transit officials said the incident caused injuries with estimates ranging from two to fifteen people. exact figures were not yet released.

Wee Annie Press New York Brooklyn Outyway Gey Transit Commission

Debt Holiday Ratified After Bitter Senate Session

The Hoover war debt and reparations moratorium was formally in effect after a 69 to 12 Senate vote and late-night session. Congress then adjourned for a Christmas vacation as lawmakers debated constitutional questions and potential debt cancellation plans.

Ay Lyle Wilson United Press Washington Hoover Congress Senate Sengtora House of Representatives St. Nicholas United States Garner Rainey Johnson Blaine Wisconsin Mr. Hoover China Nye Rep N. D. McKeilde Shipstead Minn Pratter N. D

Youngstown Man Dies From Auto Crash Injuries

Howard Boggins of Youngstown died from injuries after a collision in the Ma honing tunnel area of Ohio City. Boggins had visited W. A. Steen and was married here last January. his wife died three months later. He was employed as a salesman in Youngstown.

Howard Boggins Youngstown W. A. Steen East Prederick Street Boggins Mahoning Tunnel Ohio City Steen C. B. Porter

Man Shot After Stealing Chickens To Feed Family

In Rochester Pennsylvania on December 25 a 24 year old husband and father was shot and seriously injured after allegedly raiding his landlord’s chicken coop to feed his wife and two children who had only beans and water. Oliver Hopkins, landlord, said chicken roosts had been raided for some time and Jesse Weight of Sewiddey Townshin, Allegheny County, was hospitalized with shotgun wounds to the body and loss of blood.

Rochester Jesse Weight Sewiddey Townshin Allegheny County Rochester Hospital Oliver Hopkins Wright

Japanese Sweep Across Manchuria Continues

Japanese forces advance through Manchuria against bandits capturing two Chinese citadels and moving toward several targets near the front. Reports say units seized cities north of Mukden and disarmed Chinese troops as airstrikes and naval movements supported the drive.

United Press TOKIO Manchuria Ita Betes Yinkow

Erie Woman Killed Returning From Shopping

Mrs Howard Riblet of Erie died last night after being struck by a car driven by Frank Thompson of Brie as she carried Christmas bundles home. Thompson was released pending further inquiry into the fatality.

Howard Riblet Drie Riblet Frank Thompson Brie

Carry High School Class Reunion Promises Social Splendor

The Carry High School reunion set for Friday December 2 begins with a 7 PM dinner at Hotel Curry, followed by a dancing party at the Junior High School from 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM. Sherrick's Troubadours provide music, with alumni and the public invited to attend. reservations start Thursday at 502-R.

iFriday Sherrick Jinior Aligh Corry

Peacemaker stabbed trying to end quarrel in McKees Rocks

In McKees Rocks Pennsylvania a peacemaker, Charles Kwasysyskyn, 44, was stabbed while trying to settle a quarrel between two brothers at the home of 83 year old Michael Oles. Oles was stabbed in the back and suffered a lung injury after he intervened. Charles also injured his wrist and is in custody.

United Press Mckees Rocks Charles Kwasysyskyn Nici Michael Oles Charles Oles

Two Parents Sentenced in DC For Virtue Prisoner Case

In Washington on December 23, Harry N. Riley and his wife Elsie Riley were both sentenced to two years in jail for holding their daughter Edith Riley, 13, as a confinement prisoner in a closet for four years. Each was fined $250 by the District of Columbia Supreme Court.

Ee Washington Edith Riley Harry N. Riley Elsie Justice Arts District of Columbia Supreme Court

Four killed in Vatican wing collapse at St Peter's

United Press reports the roof and two floors of the Vatican right wing collapsed while workmen repaired the structure, killing four men including painter Carlo Vattaso and injuring others. rescuers recovered bodies and safeguarded priceless manuscripts and frescoes amid debris深

Vatican Thomas B. Morgan United Press Vatican City Pius XI Vatican Trease Sixtus V Carlo Vattaso Vattaso Martin Luther Pope Leo Kk Monseigneur Eugene Tisserant

Young Detroit bank wizard sentenced to prison

Robert M. Allan, a young Detroit banker and former president of American State Bank, was sentenced to 10 to 20 years in Jackson prison after being convicted of embezzling about 106000 dollars. Judge W McKay Skillman presided and Allan’s attorney filed a bond appeal pending Supreme Court review.

United Fres Detroit Robert M. Allan Jackson W. McKay Skillman Las ‘Queele American State Bank Allan Thomas F. Chawke Supreme” Court

State relief bill becomes law by default in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg December 28 The Pat riot bill providing 10 million dollars for unemployment relief in Pennsylvania becomes law by default at midnight December 2 Governor Pinchot said he would neither sign nor veto. The measure is seen as state aid to sub-divisions and not direct relief. The governor noted questions of constitutionality and said the bill could be reviewed by the state supreme court before it takes effect.

United Press Harrisburg Patriot Pennsylvania Pinchot Uday Tte Jegislagine Lohtinger Pinellot Rep Talbot Delaware Department of Welfare

Christmas Lighting Contest Entries Close Tonight

An entry form from the Women's Club notes the Third Annual Outdoor Lighting Contest at 121 Mott Street Corry Pa. Residents promise to abide by judges decisions and await the mention of a prize pool. Separate item reports a Japanese assault on a Chinese armored train car at Yinghow with prolonged fire exchanges.

Woman's Club Women's Club Mott Street Corry Uniteorres Peiping China Hswei-Liang Manchuria Yinghow Chiang

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