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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1929

Page

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Swarthmore Eyes New Chautauqua Financing Plan

Local leaders discussed a revised funding method for a summer Chautauqua, replacing blanket guarantees with many small pledges. If adopted, the four day program would feature two fine class dramas and two lectures, with Ida Tarbell and Dr Cadman among promised talent, and a budget around $1300 to 1500 including possible tent costs.

Grice Hershey McKinnie Swarthmore Association Thstead Barat Wma Amize Ag 4 Dr. Cadman Ida. Tarbel Miss Hershey

George Dunkle Named Chief of Kane Police

George W Dunkle former Kane police patrolman has been named chief of police for the borough of Kane following a council meeting last night. The election ended a deadlock with four council members backing Dunkle and four backing Clyde McEwall. Burgess Nelson cast the deciding vote, leading to Dunkle's appointment to lead Kane police at once.

George W. Dunkle Kane Aviien Bilygess N- A Nelson Corry Dunkle Clyde McEwall McEnall Burrose Corry My Ching

Stewart Jump Ahead In Oil Board Fight

James I Martindale reports on a $443 million dividend by Indiana Standard to influence proxy votes in the clash between Col Robert W Stewart and Rockefeller interests over control. The move includes a 60 cent stock dividend and 62 1/2 cent regular dividend, aiming to sway 4.675 million IndianaStandard holders before the March 7 meeting in Whiting.

James i. Martindale United Press Chicago Gempany Indiana Robert W. Stewart Rockefeller Stewart Chaiman Nevloream Whiting Ind Observerr Vodia-Tr-Ue Innust Electron

Rescued Sailors From Gale Wreck Tell of Ocean Heroism

Corry witnesses a visiting ex-crewman recount the America liner rescue of the Italian freighter Florida. He describes a long voyage amid storms from Bremen Haven to New York, the lifeboat launch, and the crew’s brave work under Captain Pries orders. The tale highlights heroism, sea logs, and the strangers who helped during hardship.

Bremen New Tank City America Florida Philip Fregeau Fiscal Paseer Corry Journal Frugenu Journal Writer Americs Teaye Bremen Haven Pried Birt Manning Ttalian Beemen Haven Tce Atlantis New York Pricds

Stimson Picked for Cabinet by Hoover

President-elect Hoover has selected Henry L. Stimson, governor general of the Philippines, as Secretary of State. Stimson’s name had been discussed recently and Hoover had not commented until the offer was made and accepted.

Thomas L. Stokes United Press Miami Beach Pla Hoover Henry L. Stimson Philippines Stimson Weill

Lindbergh Heads Toward Nicaragua On Mail Flight

Charles A. Lindbergh departed from Tela Honduras en route to Managua Nicaragua on a Pan American mail service leg. He flew from Miami to Havana then to Tela, completing 690 miles in about six hours, with two companions aboard and a birthday celebration in the air.

United Press Boston Tropical Radio Charles A. Lindbergh Tela Honduras Mauta Nicamgyuatta Belize Hamluras Lindbergh Air Mail Central America Pan-American Airways United States Panini Cahal Cube Central American Managua Nicaragua Lindbergh Miami Havana J. A. Hambleton Tou Pan American Always Hany L. Buskey Mechanic Tor Tals Col Hin Hayana Bylize

Rotary Club Talks Astronomy At Warren Meeting

Rotary club members enjoyed an engaging talk on astronomy by Ray Steber of Warren. His subject The Sun Moon and the Planets drew keen interest, aided by slides. Directors later questioned the speaker following the regular meeting.

Ray Steber Warren Corry Service Club Rotary Glut Warren Min Sink

Narrow escape as car overturns on Roosevelt highway

George Ward and Alfred Brown narrowly escaped serious injuries when a Chevrolet driven by a former occupant left the road near a state hatchery just west of the city about 9 o clock. The rear wheel chain caught and caused the vehicle to overturn into an embankment. Ward sustained shoulder injuries and head bruises while Brown and the other occupant escaped with minor bruises. The top and frame of the car were damaged.

George Ward Alfred Brown Roosevelt Highway State Hatchery Ward Brown Gay

Fords Off for Florida

Boston February 5 Mr and Mrs Henry Ford left for their Port Myers Florida home after a day in Boston and at Ford’s Wayside Inn Sunbury. Ford and his wife declined to see newspapermen and evaded photographers at departure.

Florida Boston Henry Ford Port Myers Pia Pords Ion Ab Sunbury

Defeat reshapes Senate control of defense bloc

Washington report notes the Senate rejected President Coolidge's naval build plan, placing the self-styled national defense bloc in full control. Amid a flurry of amendments, party lines held as only sixteen Republicans backed the president, signaling a shift toward later action on the disputed $274 million project and potential disarmament talks.

Paul R. Mallon United Press Washington FBI Coolidge Senate National Defense Bloc Trpestrich UML Meer Eiger Rae Hoover J .Harrison Mississippi Norris Nebraska BC Republikans

Premier denies revolt in Spain widespread

Madrid Feb 1 Premier Primo de Rivera dismissed reports of a general uprising as rumors spread by those who ignore orders and fire. He said troops are loyal except a few artillery chiefs and officers who issued countermanding commands at Ciudad Real and Valencia. He vowed action against disobedient officers and said Sanches Guerra’s failure to act led to dismissal and a trial.

Madrid Primo de Rivera Spain United Press Today Ciudad Reat Valencia Primo Dé Rivera Valshold Castro

Appeal Made for Children's Clothing Drive

Community aid groups enlist the Journal to boost a children's clothing appeal. Donations are directed to Nes on East Smith Street or Mrs Ward on Community Street, with guidance from Mrs Robert King and Mrs Franic Heath for collection coordination.

Childyen’s Aid Society Nes East Smith Street Don Wiles West Wayne Frantic Heath West Pleasant Street Ward Slrae

Rescue of Bainbridge Crew by Coast Guards Near Elizabeth City

The four masted schooner Bainbridge, bound for Fair Haven from Jacksonville with a load of lumber, wrecked near the Nags Head coast. Eight crewmen were rescued after the Coast Guard braved heavy surf, with Captain Adams injured by shifting lumber and taken to hospital. The vessel broke up as dawn rose and lumber washed ashore.

United Press Elizabesh City Bainbridge Colass Fair Haven Mass Jacksonville Fla Nagsfieud Coast Guard Adams Dowa Hospital

Ohio legislature moves to impeach state treasurer Buckley

The Ohio House moves to impeach State Treasurer Bert B Buckley after a federal conviction for conspiring to bribe a prohibition officer. A committee is appointed to investigate the case and report back, following Gov. Myers Cooper's request that Buckley resign.

United Press Calumbus, O Ohio Bert Buckley Treasunet House of Representatives Buckley Moteet Myers Cooper

Five Best Radio Features Schedule

A fragmented listing shows WEAF WEAP WABG WABCO and other networks airing radio features. Items include a Paul Whiteman concert series, early 1930s programs like The Voice of Columbia and Vaudeville Hour with times in EST and station identifiers. The entry reads as a broadcast timetable with network names and show titles.

WEAF National League of Wome WABG Paul Whiteman WEAP WABCO Voice of Columbia

Hawks sets transcontinental flight record in Air Express

Captain Frank Hawks lands at Roosevelt Field at 2 58 p m after an 18 hour 21 minute nonstop flight from Los Angeles in the Lockheed Vega monoplane Air Express carrying 1600 pounds including 480 gallons of gasoline. He beat the Goebel Tufts time and aimed to reach New York with high altitude flight and route over the southwest to Kentucky.

United Press Oosevelt Field L Ly Frank M. Hawks Air Express Roncevelt Field Los Angeles Art Goebel Harey Tuck New York Pratik Hawka Roosevelt Field Lexageléa Us Ecler Curtiss An Goebel Harry Tucket Howie’ Air Express Trove Spe Gupizin Frank Hawks Hawks Metropolitan Pacific Harry Tueter Hawi Rodeevelt Field Tucson Anz Hawks Was Flying At An Air Side Which Matedentification Airtutt Alport Kentucky Louisville Portstonth Miifi- Wienert Ohio Morgantown W. Va

Young American Geologists Reported Lost in Rhodesia Swamp

Andrews and Heins, two young American geologists, are feared drowned after entering a swamp near the Cham River while hunting in northern Rhodesia. Reports from the interior say one man entered the water to retrieve a duck and disappeared. the other was lost during the attempt to assist.

United Press Capetown South Africa D. Andrews M 2. Heins Northern Rhodesia Othe

Bank Hold Up Nets $4 000 In Cash And Checks

Three armed bandits robbed a United Banking and Trust Company branch in Cleveland at noon today and escaped with four thousand dollars in cash and checks. Police searched the area for the suspects.

United Press Cleveland United Banking and Trust Company

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George Dunkle Kane Police Burgess Mleeting Stewart Stewart Indiana Standard Lee Conqnestal Trading Company Philip Frageau Panama Rotary Club VOTE al Valencia John Degandt United Press Staff Coast Guards North Carolina Ohio Treas Arizona Young American
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