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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1930

Page

8

Bradford Tree Cutters Face Arrest for Christmas Ties

Bradford residents face warrants and fines for cutting or buying Christmas trees in violation of law. Police traced vehicles and ownership through the Harrisburg motor bureau as a Bradford chemical firm assists in prosecutions led by Alderman Callins. About 100 people are expected to be charged.

Bradford Bradford- Lewis Rum Highway Bureau of Motor Vehicles Harrisburg Callins First Ward Hehan

Johnsonburg boys vanish after noon dismissal

Two Johnsonburg 16 year old brothers Harry Bliss and Richard Nitchie disappeared after Monday noon dismissal. They attend Johnsonburg borough school and live in the West End. Bliss is son of Verne Bliss, Nitchie son of Edward Nitchie. Relatives in Buffalo possible. boys may have gone there or to their cities. A separate item notes a short change artist swindling a Western Union office in Wavening.

Ridgwas Eeu vAeete Poe Witke World Johnnsonbburg Harry Bliss Richard Nitehls Johnsonburg West End Bliss Verne Bliss Nitchie Edward Nitchie Sharper Wavening Western Union Tom Formnis

Rogan Backs Westley for County Tax Collector

Joseph P. Rogen, chairman of the county board, said he will support F. E. Westley, Corry city treasurer, for county tax collector in That city. G. H. Gordon has held the post for two years, but complaints against him have been filed.

Erin Joseph P. Rogen Board of County Commissioners F. E. Westley Corry G. H. Gordon Rogan

Spectator Arrested at Falconer Basketball Game

Falconer resident John Sinatra was arrested Monday night at the Community Building during a Falconer Indies versus Clymer game on disorderly conduct. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Justice Oscar W. Sweet and awaits trial date.

Falconer John Sinatra Justice of the Pea Oscar W. Sweet Sinatra Falconer Indies Clymer Wesson Paplow Albert Hall

W R C Plans Valentine Party by Women’s Relief Corps

The Woman's Relief Corps meeting at the Veerans of Foreign Wars home included 28 members and two comrades Oliver Casler and S Bartle. They planned a St Valentine’s Day party with a meeting next Tuesday, dinner at 1, and a Valentine bring. Mrs Henry Asmin chairs the committee for a pleasant affair.

Aemciing Gacpjor Veerans of Foreign Wars Woman's Relief Corps Oliver Casler S. Bartle V. EW. Homie Henry Asmin

Doctor’s Thoxine relief for sore throat ad claims quicker cure

An advertisement promotes Thoxine as a fast sore throat remedy that also relieves coughing. It touts a double action formula with no harmful drugs, sold in 350 size and 1.00 bottles, with money back not offered, through N. F. Ames & Co and other drug stores.

N. F. Ames & Co Adyi

Wrightsville Residents Share News and Accidents

Wrightsville reports an auto crash involving Luther Carlson from Jamestown with injuries but recovering at his sister’s home. condolences go to the Luther Johnson family after Mrs. Johnson’s death. Local events include basketball games, visits from Victor Hagie and Alma Faust, and a Cemetery Aid meeting at Velma Fuller’s home.

Luther Carlson Luther Johnson Wrightsville Emil Lind Jamesstown Jamestown Alfred Danielson Helen Arnold Warren Corry Lottsville Lottsville Boys Baird Tires Odd Fellows Clyde Hagie Brie Alma Faust Sugar Grove Milspaw

Married at Ripley New York in Civil Ceremony

Miss Mona Guddebeck of Newton New Jersey wed Ferris Pratt of Erie at Ripley New York. The ceremony was performed Sunday afternoon at the parsonage by Rev John R Rich, with Pratt a former Corry resident employed by the Associated Gas and Electric System and Miss Guddebeck a Corry Hospital Training School graduate nurse. The couple reside in Erie where the groom works for Mutual Telephone Company.

Mona Guddebeck Newton N. J Corry Ferris Pratt Erie Ripley N.Y John R. Rich Methodist Episcopal Church Pratt Associated Gas and Electric System Cuddebeck Corry Hospital The Mutual Telephone Co

Philadelphia Fights Over Sunday Blue Law Revival

Philadelphia contends over reviving the 1791 Sunday observance law as two factions debate its impact on commerce and daily life. Francis J. Walsh leads the anti blue law group arguing it harms business and city vitality, while Rev. W. B. Formey's Sabbath Association emphasizes peace and lawfulness from Sunday rest.

Harry Ergulow United Press Philadelpher Bliue Philadelphia Pennsylvania Fracis J. Walsh New York W. B. Formey Walsh City Hall Square Philadelphia Athletics Atlantic City

Two Firemen Injured in Pittsburgh Crash

Battalion Fire Chief John J. Callaghan and Fireman Harry Ic were injured when their auto struck a steel pole while responding to a fire alarm. Both were cut and burned, with Callaghan suffering a leg injury. The fire car was demolished after the collision.

Pittsburgh John J. Callaghan Harry Ic Calaghan Callaghan

Eighteen School Children Hurt In Bus Crash

United Press reports a school bus carrying 30 children collided near Eligabeth town injuring 18 students none seriously. Driver Delbert Watkins blamed speeding. Marvin Woods Shelbyville Indiana arrested on reckless driving charges. Also an ad for two furnished rooms at 262 Franklin Street.

United Press Cincinnati Marvin Woods Shelbyville Ind Eligabeth Woods Delbert Watkins

Enlarge Oil City Substation Boosts Power Supply

The Associated Gas and Electric Co moves to enlarge its Sage Run Road substation six miles from Oil City to provide additional electricity for the city. New transformers will be added at the site near the former King’s Palace to supplement output from the Keystone Service Co plant. Local lines have connected with Associated lines for some time to meet rising demand in Oil City and vicinity.

Associated Gas and Electric Co Sage Run Oil City Jthis Everal Iking Keystone Oj City Westaig

Two Workmen Die In 28 Story Fall At Building

In San Francisco two workers died instantly when a platform collapsed from a cable break, causing a 28 story fall from the Alamanas Barn building. Victims were A. J. Smith foreman and Wilton Sadler helper. Onlookers reported the platform gave way under them.

United Press San Francisco Alamanas A. J. Smith Witon Sadler Smith Sadler

Services Draw Large Throngs at First Methodist Church

The First Methodist Episcopal church holds daily services with growing attendance. Tuesday night nearly doubled Monday, church school night follows Friday. Rev. Frank S. Neigh preaches plain gospel truths as Mrs. Frank J. Lillie and Mrs. Merrill Lilie sing. Walter R. Shelby leads singing. A class of new members will be received Sunday morning.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Frank S. Neigh Frank J. Lillie Merrill Lilie Walter R. Shelby Sie Church

Old Roman Statute Storks Law Aged Parents Care

An old Roman law known as the Storks law compelled children to support their elderly parents if they were in need. It drew on the imagined habit of storks caring for their elders when aged or injured.

Scouts Plan Special Services Next Week

All Scouts are urged to attend planned services in Corry for Week of observances. Rev Lyle D leads the program with 209 Scouts expected at the church and Sunday services, plus a midweek gathering.

Boy Scout Corry Now Manie Lyle D

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