Corry Railroads Study Merger Effects and Evangelist Opens Revival
Corry railroad merger discussions prompt study of Eastern system consolidation while Mrs. C. S. Joshua, a Welsh evangelist, set to open revival services at First Methodist Episcopal Church in Corry Sunday at 11 am. The series aims to change church programs as crowds pack congregations with song services led by Walter Deel and special addresses by the evangelist. APhiladelphia fire loss report notes half a million dollars damaged by a blaze at Vel-Seal mill in Wrankford, with most damage caused by firefighting water and sprinkler systems.
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M. E
Lake Bris
Joshua
Evan
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Pias
Rical Church
Corry
Walter Deel
Philadelphia
Tizls
Re la France Industries
Fre
Wrankford
Railroad Merger Could Shape Corry's Rail Future
Rail workers in Corry and nearby anticipate major changes from the eastern rail consolidation. The plan, disclosed by President Hoover, centers on expanding the Pennsylvania Railroad and Erie lines, with the Erie’s Chicago to New York arterial role likely to grow. The move may alter PRR routes, add Wabash access to Kansas City and Denver, and give the Pennsy trackage rights along Lake Erie's shore via Nickel Plate.
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Corry
Eastern Railway
Pennsylvania Railroad
Erie Railroad
Chicago-New York
He van Sweringen
Post-Gazette
Pittsburgh
Hoover
Eastern Rail
Pennsylvania
Interstate Commerce Commission
Waitin
Easthern
W. W. Atlentry
Kansas City
Ohieha
Peninsylvania
Lake Erie
Death Claims C H Weidner
Spartansburg reports the death of Charles H Weidner 66 after a long illness following surgery at Corry hospital. He leaves wife Clara B Fuller, daughter Mrs Clifton Crosby, several grandchildren, sister Mrs Cassie Mulley and brother Joseph. Baptist services set for 2 PM Sunday in Rose Hill cemetery with Rev P P Kelly officiating.
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Charles H. Weidace
Thursatihe Corry Hospital
Seher
Weidner
Mr. Weidner
Jacob and
Mary Weidner
Jefferson County
Weidnex
Clara B. Fuller
P. P. Kelly
Rose, Hill Cemetery
Six Die in Western Pa Holiday Accidents
United Press tally reports six people killed in Western Pennsylvania auto and trolley accidents over New Year’s Day. At least 15 injured. Fatal crashes occurred at grade crossings in Corapolis Ingram Somerset and Johnstown. one boy drowned on the Youghiogheny River as his sled fell through ice at McKeesport.
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United Press
Ayer
Pennsylvania
Joseph Ankiie
Corapolis
Pittsburgh and Lake Erie
John Boyle
Ingram
Was Kelled
Gertrude Boyle
Wassyl Waysunko
Carnegie
Hay
Chefton
Mary A. Koch
Somerset
Wilbur Edwards
Johnstown
Somerset Srade
Lee Bishop
Koch
Arthur Denny
Tarentum
New Kensington Bridge
Mike Osiku
McKeesport
Youghiogheny River
Three Hurt In Auto Accident In Brocton
Three Toronto residents were hospitalized after an automobile collision near Brocton. Harry Bornstein, 25, suffered a fractured skull and facial burns, Nathan Mutizer, 45, fractured cheekbone, and Joel Mutlner, 18, fractured leg. The group was en route from Tar-
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Dunisirk
Toronto
Brooks Memorial Hospital
Brocton
Harry Bornstein
McCall Street
Nathan Mutizer
McCall
Bornstein
Jo! Mutlner
Nathen
Eurolite
Tar
Rogan Chosen to Head 1931 County Board
Erie officials announce Joseph J. Rogan will be elected chairman of the county commissioners at the January 5 re organization meeting. He will succeed Allie MacLean, with commissioners Davis and MacLean expected to vote in his favor.
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Erie, Jan
Joseph J. Rogan
Board of County Commissioners
Allie
New Year’s Eve Crash Damages Car on Icy Cleveland Streets
A car skidded on icy main street tracks in Cleveland failing to stay on rails. It ran off the road and crashed into a tree, leaving the vehicle wrecked. Hospital reports indicated all occupants likely would recover.
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Cleveland
Young Mother of 28 Stricken. Dies at Home
Mrs Gertrude Triscuit Marsh 28 wife of Harold Marsh died at 710 West Church Street reportedly from a heart attack while alone with two small children. Her body found by Mrs Triscuit on return about 12:30 AM. Husband in New York City telegraphed to reach Corry tonight. Born Elgin daughter of the late J Mimner and Alice Claye Airiscit. She had lived in the city eight years and leaves two children, oldest eight months. Body found at top of stairs in hall. doctor said heart attack while attempting to reach downstairs for help.
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Triscuit Marsh
Harold Mars
West Church Street
Oni Mis
We Marsh
Marsh
New York City
Corry
J.mimner
Alice Claye Airiscit
Elgin
Liquor law violations dominate 1930 county court docket
Clerk Annette Young reports 1930 county court figures show 76 liquor cases, 8 murder cases, and 51 motor vehiclefractions. The district attorney secured 70 convictions. 296 pleaded guilty, 116 discharged, 33 prisoners released under insolvency, and 39 nolle proceded. At year end 141 cases remained undecided. Funeral notices follow later.
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Annette Young
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