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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1932

Page

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Japs and Chinese Renew Fight for Shanghai District

Local education notes report on a countywide questionnaire about tax policy and school funding. The Corry school board review shows most communities reject tax cuts and maintain current salaries unless required by law.

Shanghai District Comy Board of Education W. Bedford Titusville Guid of Education Corry Board Harry B. Smith O Irnal Erry Board Arts Titusviles School Board Mexiville Kane Grove City Greenville Corry Franklin Oi City Meadville Cory Bot Silies &S Branitin Oil City Pittsville

Today’s Five Best Radio Ents on NBC CBS Networks

The Jesters on WABC at 7 1h and An Evening in Paris on CBS at 9 30 share air time with Parade of States on WEAF at 9 30 and Slumber music on Wiz NBC at 11 and the Columbia Symphony Orchestra on WABC at 11 15.

WIZ NBC WABC CBS Paris WEAF Columbia Symphony Orchestra

Chinese Shells Fall in Neutral District

United Press report from Shanghai dated February 8 1932 states Chinese forces attacked Japanese defenses within the international settlement. Shelling hit near the Japanese consulate and ships, with the Chinese warning they cannot guarantee foreign lives and property due to Japanese military use of the area. The note lists several American and international properties including missions firms and homes in the central waterfront zone.

H.R. Ekins United Press Staff United Press Shanghai Whangpoo Cemisutur Muunornieshat Sapanese Antecat Central China Baptist Mission Robs Etl Collix Co Shanghai Power Co Shangh ‘Telephone O Pexaco and Socanyeon Pinles American Presbyterian Mission Singer

Washington sniper terror grips city in three day spree

United Press reports a crazed shooter in Maryland and Washington rapidly terrorizing residents. In three days a bakery owner Paul Reidel is killed, Gordon Back, a government employee, shot and critically wounded, and two girls Helen Andrews and Doris Beall wounded. The gunman stole 140 then fled, leaving authorities to pursue a man with a Maryland license plate.

United Press Washington Maryland Nice Phanton Paul Reidel Gimmimn Reidel Gordon TP Helen ‘Andrews Doris Beall Reidel Te Juiper

Carrie Nelson 81 Dies at Home in Corry

Mrs Carrie Nelson widow of a Nelson died at her home Sunday at 12 45 am after a long illness. Born in Denmark eighty one years ago she lived in the area forty years. Survived by two sons James and John Nelson and daughter Mrs Asina Filstner all of Corry and eight grandchildren. Funeral at 2 30 pm Tuesday at 520 East Columbus Avenue with Rev. William Hill of St Pauls Lutheran officiating. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery. Loren Tuomas and another man left for Toledo yesterday to buy new cars.

Carrie Nelson Nelson Denmark James John Nelson Asina Filstner Corry Davison East Columbus Avenue William Hill St. Paul's Lutheran Church Pine Grove Cemetery

Youthful gang leader slain in phone booth

Vincent Coll, 28, a baby-faced gang leader with a rumored $50,000 price on his head, was shot and killed in a drug store telephone booth. A masked gunman trapped Coll and fired through the booth door after entering the London Chemists store around 7 p.m., while Coll’s bodyguard stood nearby. The killer then warned customers to stay clear before firing.

United Press New York Vincent Coll Call Coll London Brel

Peace efforts fail as Shanghai fighting continues

Shanghai reports say the Chinese anti-Japanese renew two flanks near Woosung and Shan area after peace talks fail. Artillery battles flare around the international settlement while Admiral Nomura arrives to oversee operations. Chinese high command warns it may move into the foreign area if Japanese forces are defeated, signaling intensifying hostilities.

H. R. Ekins United Press Shanghai Pierre Ig Uy Shan Admira Kichisaten Nomura Japan Fune Shelly Iim Kuomin Rhute Shanghai Sumanerty Hongsheen Wir Ten [Chen Hai

Quick Opposition to Smith Move Sparks Democratic Tension

Washington dispatch reports a swift bipartisan opposition to Alfred H. Smith’s offer to run for president again. Critics argue he wasted 1925 chances and should step aside, fearing political death for the party and a renewed Smith Roosevelt feud. Garner and Baker supporters gain quietly as fears of a Smith McAuliffe split grow.

Raymond Clapper United Press Washington Alfred H. Smith Smith Franklin D. Roosevelt New York John N. Garner Texas Newton DD. Baker Ohio

Rose Allen Reunited With Family After Trial

Rose Allen reconciled with her brother and father after testifying at Edward Salturdey's murder trial. The debutante fainted when the jury acquitted Edward, then was carried by him to the district attorney’s office where her father awaited. They embraced and wept as they reunited and faced future separation.

Rose Allen United Press Horace Allen Rose

Former P R R Captain George Carr Stricken

Corry friends and acqus were shocked to learn of the sudden death of George F. Carr former captain of police of the Allegheny Division of the Pennsylvania railroad at his home in Carnegie Pa He is a former Oil City resident transferred recently He is survived by his widow one son and one daughter a sudden heart attack caused death early today

Corry Acqus George F. Carr Allegheny Division Pennsylvania Railroad Carnegie Mr. Carr Oil City Zots Charitd Mary

Train Snowbound Tragedy Sparks Fear and 70 Perished

A snowbound train between Brusre and Roguras in Rowmania left about 70 dead or missing as heavy storms trap carriages and freeze routes. Reports say plows could not reach villages, forcing passengers to endure hunger while communities face isolation and fear.

United Press Laluest Tonmenin Pel Brusre Roguras Rownaniit London Feh

Benefit show crowds to support CorryRelige Mun fund

A benefit musical comedy titled Pullies of 1462 will run Thursday through Saturday at the High School auditorium. The cast includes Milon Brown, Ky Ferdinand, Mrs. A G Postlethwaite, and many others with musical numbers by Carmena Charles, Lady of Spain, and Tell-Tales among others. Sponsored by Kiwanis Rotary Women’s and Professional clubs with Veterans groups aiding ticket sales, proceeds fund rock- and literacy-related projects with all but production costs to the fund.

Merkel Everyiay Miton Brown Ky « ‘Perdinand A. G. Postlethwaite Queen Isabella A. C. Lyons B. Ly Morrow W. A. Lees A. G. Rees Stanley Nicholsy Internabiong J. Faulson Dorothy Spiesman John Paulson Felix Sourface Clarence Shoop Christopher Columbus Jack Ruipersberger Polite Carmena—Charles Spain Harvey LeFevre Frances Dean Horton Davis W. H. Svott Frank DeLury Bill Ressler Caroline B. J. Sheen Leata Scott Cora Damon Joan Brown Mississippi Merrill Wilcox Mrs. Prank Anness Pest Entertainments Retich Aji Actu

Columbus damage suit postponed in Warren County court

The damage action by Miss Helen McClessus and Glare Cap Well of Columbus, seeking damages for injuries from an auto accident owned and driven by the defendant, was postponed to the next Warren County term. The delay was attributed to the defendant's sudden illness. Leb Hoylen and Raymond Barnes left for Cleveland and other cities on business for the Raymond Manufacturing Co.

Helen McClessus Glare Capwell Columbus The Plainne Werren County Warren Leb Hoylen Raymond Barnes Cleveland SL Touts Raymond Manufaturing Co

Eighteen Believed Dead in Coal Mine Fumes

Eighteen miners were believed dead today in a coal mine incident caused by toxic fumes. Rescue efforts were underway as officials confirmed missing workers and feared fatalities.

United Press

McFadden to Address Large Corry Rotary Gathering

Congressman Louis T. McFadden arrived in the city from Washington and will speak at a joint Rotary and Kiwanis meeting at the Hotel Corry. The Pennsylvania Republican, noted for debt policy critique, plans further talks in Oil City and Johnstown amid statewide speculation on his possible senate plans.

Louis T. McFadden Washington Rotary and Kiwanis Corry Pennsylvania Nbon Warren Rotary Club Corry Club Rep. McFachelen Conention U.S Betara McFadden Oil City Johnstown Senate Congress Sblow

Erie Pastor Speaker Here at Corry Baptistry Event

Rev Paul Rockwell pastor Emmanuel Baptist Church Erie spoke to teachers and combined youth classes at 645 yesterday at Corry Baptist Church. Large crowd attended the evening service and a prayer service followed. A comet and trumpet duet by Ralph Flick and Paul Gaurbas highlighted the young people meeting. Revs E A Hook and M Bencet joined in the exchange of pulpits.

Paul Rockwell Pmmanuel Baptist Church of Erie Corry Mr. Rockwell Ralph Flick Paul Gaurbas E. A. Hook Ma [Bencet Grulpits

Neutralization plan for Chinese ports eyed by United States

A Chinese port neutralization plan is reported, with Japan proposing demilitarized zones around Shanghai Canton Tsingtao and Tianjin to curb warlords and stabilize the area. The United States and Britain would need to back the move, potentially under modified Nine Power Treaty provisions, to avoid partition of China amid regional turmoil.

China Joseph H. Baird United Press Washington United Sites John Hay Chin Stimson United States Pli Ni Her Katsuji Dehwehi Japan Great Britain Miles. W. Vaughn United Bressh Torio Shanghai Canton Tsingtao Tientsin League of Nations

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