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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1931

Page

8

Local notables share holidays and travel in Spring Creek

Miss Buettner returns to Erie after holidays with her aunt in Warren visitors and travelers populate the week. Mr and Mrs Don Wilcox of Corry spend New Year’s with the Donaldsons. Dr. Robert Donaldson and Miss Zacharias return to Pittsburgh after Christmas. Charlotte McKelvey leaves for Baltimore and Staunton to resume Mary Baldwin College studies.

Spring Creek Wm. Tripp Robert Donaldson Joe Zacharias Pittsburgh Claire DeJeans Huntington L. 1 DeJear Misa Louise Mount of Corry Mcielvey New ‘Year's Day Mary Stickney North Tonawanda Claude Wead A. F. Johnson Corry Hospital Leon Cable Warren Paul Stone Janet Frederick Union City Glenn Donaldson Fred M. Yates Don Wilcox Charlotte McKelvey Baltimore Staunton Mary Baldwin College R. D. McKelvey Roy Lillie Ed Hall Sam Hurley Edna Whitten Lena Matteson Pridsy James Schwering Philadelphia Abbott Dairies Winnie Johnson Bm, Putnam L. Campbell A. W. Spielman Allan Porter New Castle Misa Thelma Henry Erie Wm. L. Henry A. Jon James Matteson J.C. Manwarring Tvan Hawkins Elwood Connell Ethel Bond Edith Hawkins Liula Hinckley Willis Price Little Son Perkins Mayville W. BE. Weaver St. He Son J. J. Peterson Verne Price Jamestown Boon Jessie Tillotson Akron G. H. Tillotson Jack Dougherty Frank Whiteley Eloise Milton Kay Youngsville G. H. Tittotson Q. F. Johnson F. Woodin J.C. Manwarting Frances Peterson Ivan Hawkins John Peterson Barron Whiteley Mary Chapman W. E. Weaver A. Roslini Clymer

Shoplifters Taken to Jail After Chase in Bratford

Robert Wilson and a companion from Bratford were arrested Wednesday by Chief Clyde Mecknall after a short chase. They faced larceny charges and bail was set at 500 dollars. Judge Emile Stoner ordered them held at Smethport County jail after failing to raise bail. Local youth were implicated in an attempted exchange of stolen shoes at the Brown Boot Shop. County Detective Jack Allison labeled the men as notorious.

Ran Wau Vf Curry Sku Ana Robert Wilson Bratford Clyde J. Mecknall Justice of the Peace Emile Stoner Smethport Jack Allison McKwall

Present at Epworth League Institute Meeting Report

Attendees Adineda Mack and Wemne mixer were present today at the Epworth League Midwinter Institute. They will report at the next Mem meeting, as the league continues its sessions this Sunday.

Epworth sAdineda Mack Wemne Peaghe Midwinter Institute Bower League

JAIL SENTENCES URGED FOR DRUNKEN DRIVERS IN PA

Harrisburg reports S Edward Gable of the Pennsylvania Motor Moderation calls for jail terms for drunken drivers as the best way to curb the growing menace of zig zag driving. He notes judges already plan jail for drunken driving and urges public cooperation to report intoxicated motorists to stop further accidents.

Harrisburg S. Edward Gabie Pennsylvania Te American Automobile Association Gable John M. Groff Lancaster County P. ©. Allee Federation

Bear Lake Friends Share Holiday Gatherings

Local residents recount visits and hospitality over Christmas and New Year. Families from Jamestown Corry and Mayville hosted relatives and friends, with numerous small gatherings, refreshment times, and travel to Jamestown for shopping and celebrations. Geraldine, Hawkins, Hinckley, Whiteley, and related households appear in multiple mentions amid community updates.

Pleasant surprise for Mr and Mrs Lewin at French Creek

A select group of friends hosted Mr and Mrs M L Lewin at French Creek on December 31. Attendees included the Warnshulls, Reddings, Moores, Kings, Emerys, Orrs, Williams, Swoestler, Smith, Conway, Urban, and Sweet. Weather kept some guests away. cards and games followed by lunch served by the ladies.

M. L. Lewin Benjamin Warnshull Famiy Chates Redding Homer and Clayton Henry Moore Russell Amy King Alton King Betty Myre Leon Emery Fred Orr

Merger plans submitted among major railroad lines

The document outlines proposed merger plans granting joint rates and routes across a network of railroads. It details allocations involving the Pennsylvania lines, Baltimore and Ohio, Reading, Erie, Nickel Plate system, Pere Marquette, and Lehigh Valley among others, with trackage rights into Buffalo and Lake Erie areas.

Contuuenum Uney Virginian Deepwater Jpint Pennsylvania Wabash Detroit Toledo and Ironton Norfolk & Western Baltimore & Ohio Ann Arbor Reading Central Railroad of New Jersey Maryland Buffalo Rochester Pittsburgh Buffalo and Susquehanna Lehigh & Hudson Chicago & Alton Chesapeake & Ohio-Nickel Plate van Sweringen van Sweringen-owned Hocking Valley Erie Bessemer Lake Erie Wheeling Pere Marquette Chicago & Western Illinois Lehigh Valley Pennsytoanid Trunte Grand Trunk Canadian National

Low safety record for soft coal miners 1980

A United Press report from Harrisburg states that Pennsylvania bituminous mines set a new low safety record in 1980 with 203 fatalities, 85 fewer than 1920. Hard coal production fell to 70 million tons from 72,985,844, while anthracite fatalities reached 498, with production details noted.

United Press Harrisburg Pennsylvania Department of Mines

Pittsfield Resident Named Anderson Plans Home Return

The passage notes Anderson of Pittsfield who expects to return home soon. Also mentions Air and Mirs and CD Herchidas and Sons spending New Years at the home of Mr and Mrs Aldsy in Moore Headville.

Heavy Snow Closes Jamestown Area Roads Paralyzed by Drifts

Snow storms keep highways across the county in drifted condition with 6 to 15 foot drifts on the Findley Lake Sherman Minyville route and other corridors. Seven teen plows toil day and night, with East Lake roads open and smooth ice on West Lake. Mayville to Westfield improved but still hazardous.

Jamestown Christeas Findley Lake Sherman-Minyville Sherman Chautauqua Lake Mayville East Lake West Lake Mayyilte Westfield Highway Department Clymer-Cutting- Finchey Lake Warren Department Jamestown-Stillwater Ellington Conewango Balcoms Erie Buffalo N.Y

Four Indians die from alcohol poisoning in Salamanca area

Coroner P. H. Bourne reports four Allegany Reservation Indians died after drinking a liquor substitute used for automotive radiators. Arthur Maybes, 21, of Quaker Bridge, and Lawrence Cooper, 23, found in their shacks. Bert Halfwhite and Robert Curry died at Coldspring within days. A woman also died from the same cause. All victims are Indians.

Salamanca Allegieny Reservation Salamanca City P. H. Bourne Arthur Maybes Quaker Bridge Rence Cooper Rence Cooper, 23, Was Dead In Yee Bert Halfwhite Robert Curry

General business conditions improve amid Hoover aided optimism

The news of a new agreement fueled stock market enthusiasm and optimism in general business. Hoover helped推动 the deal while steel industry stability and higher year end capacity forecasts boosted sentiment. Cotton grains and copper firmed as retailers cut prices to clear post holiday stock and shops planned reopenings.

Hoover

Fire destroys truck at Ridgway power plant

An auto truck at the West Penn Power Company Ridgway plant burst into flames Thursday about 11 o clock, racking a loss of about $8,000. Fire crews arrived late but prevented damage extending to two 19 200 volt transmission lines. wind direction aided containment.

Ridgway Wie West Penn Power Company Fyevlova Marty Nyquist

Bandits loot Pittsburgh grocery store in East Liberty

Two bands held up three men in a grocery store in the East Liberty district today and escaped with 800 dollars in cash and diamonds valued at 1125 dollars.

Pittsburgh East Liberty

Fall is Fatal to Buchanan

James Tsau Buchanan 77 prominent business leader dies after heart attack at West Penn Hospital. He led Pittsburgh firms including Pittsburgh Chemical Warehouse and Transfer, Wahlington Oil, and Taylors Town Natural Gas, and held directorships at Peoples Pittsburgh Trust and other key entities. Born August 3 1852 in Ontario, he began in dry goods and later served as private secretary to oil operator Capt J J Vandergrift, later trustee of his estate. He held high ranks in Scottish Rite Masonry and served on the Supreme Council for 81 years.

United Press Pittsburgh Jun James Tsau¢ Buchanan West Penn Teader Buchanan We Pittsburgh Crminal Warehouse Yransfer Company Wahlington Oil Company Tylorstown Natur) Gas Company Peoples Pittsburgh Rust Compin Manufacturers Light and Heat Company Natural Ga Company West Virginia Termnal ‘Trust Co Hsrlton Ond J. J. Vandergrift Capt. Vandergrift Buchanen Supreme Counell

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