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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1931

Page

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Lack of Funds Delays Ocean Hop of Tradewind

United Press reports funds to buy a new sextant for the Tradewind trip stalled the Ocean hop planned by Mrs. Beryl Hart and William MacDaren Jr. The party, after a damaged sextant, darkness and dwindling fuel, was forced back to the mainland. the tale continues on page six.

United Press Hampton Roads Beryl Hart William Si. Mac Daren Fiers William S. Maclaren New York Bermuda Atlantic Paris

First Meeting Of Month Called Off By Council

City Council cancels the monthly meeting with plans for only one session in January. Mayor C L Alexander and council members held a brief conference to transact necessary business and dissolve the evening gathering. Departments remain headed by the same officials as 1981 begins.

C. L. Alexander L. ‘Alexander Frank ‘T. England Ernest. A. Williams Ben F. Starr M. Leo Muldericis Walsh Tir Nesct

Tornado Strikes Uniontown Honored by 100 MPH Gusts

A tornado hit Uniontown, Pennsylvania, causing unroofed buildings, overturned vehicles, and downed trees. Initial speeds exceeded 100 mph with later readings around 80 to 102 mph. damage estimated near $50,000 as industrial plants shut and telegraph and power lines tangled the roads.

Uniontown Tephone Wales Trpye Burgess Field U. S. ‘Army Airport Here

Red Cross Will Meet Tuesday At City Hall

Red Cross will meet Tuesday evening at eight oclock in the municipal building. Ralph W Baker, field representative of the Red Cross of Washington DC, will be present to address the gathering. Local officers urge every member to attend as new officers will be elected.

Gairy American Real Cros Ralph W. Baker Feld Red Cross Washington Ib. C

French Pay Homage to Late Joffre, Hero of Marne

Paris reports thousands file past the bier of Marshal Joffre in Saint Louis chapel. The ailing hero bears a hidden knee amputation and battle scars of the Marne. France mourns as veterans endure the line for a final look, while foreign emissaries prepare tributes from the United States and Britain.

Joffre Marne Richard McMillan United Press Paris Marstl Joseph Joffre Chapel of Saint Louis France Bat ‘Ile Moarshal United States Walter B. Wdge Britain Royal Air Force Lord Tyrrell King George

Egan Named to Allegheny Bench in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg Pa January 5 Fisher appointed John P Egan to the court of common pleas Allegheny county to replace James B Drew who became a member of the Pennsylvania superior court Drew was elected to the higher post last November Egan is dean of the law school at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.

United Press Harrisburg Goysmnor Fisher John P. Egan Court of Common Pleas Allegheny County James B. Drew Drew Superior Court of Pennsylvania Gin Law School Duquesne University Pittsburgh

Four clubs join in help for unemployed in Corry

Four local clubs the Kiwanis Rotary Women and Business and Professional Women join to raise funds for the Community Chest. A committee led by Walter H. Scott plans entertainments at popular prices to aid families facing unemployment and financial distress. The events aim to fund relief and support the Community Chest.

W. H. Scott Se Rotary Kiwanis Woman’s Corry Community Chest Kiwanis Club Rotary Club Women’s Club Kunege Walter H. Scott C. M. Howard Sarah Desmond Inezitech Moris Chapin Donald Wilcox Guy Abbey B. Hawkins

Seven Die and Ten Hurt in Western Pa Accidents

Seven people were killed and at least ten injured in Western Pennsylvania auto accidents over the weekend with two more deaths from injuries earlier. Victims include Sarah Richael, 67, of Stoneloro. Trisha Cokinoff, 1, of Youngstown. and C Kosta Mersheff, 42, of Clairton, among others. The crashes, including a hit by a car and a wreck on a boulevard, prompted coroner reports for several deceased and injuries at local hospitals.

United Press Pennsylvania United Presss Sarah Richael Stoneloro Mercer Trisha Cokinoff Youngstown C Kosta Mersheff Clairton Meeesport- Duquesne Boblevard Victoria Mersheff Alex Naucoff Elizabeth Michael Guidos Duquesne Charles Ernest East Liberty Joseph Blumfeld Griver Louis Ango West Pane Braddock General Hospital HB. W. Hotkenberry West Pittsburgh Mary Malter Avalon Suburban General Hospital Bellevue Ohig River Boulevard Éeyalom

New York Auto Show Showcases Airplane Streamlining Cars

At the New York Automobile Show two giant 16 cylinder cars claim up to 120 mph speed while a smaller model with one quarter the cylinders offers high pace. Industry leaders like Robert Graham of Graham Paige forecast a strong year with over 500 thousand cars sold and a rebound in consumer buying. The display emphasizes airplane-inspired streamlining, chrome finishes, and bold colors as it previews the year ahead.

United Press New York Pigmles Robert €. Graham Graham Paige Motor Company Gratiani

Journal Begins Kyne Serial Story in Daily Installments

The Aguinst publishes the first installment of Peter B. Kyne's serial. Kyne, famous for Money to Burn, writes a new ongoing fiction piece valued by readers. The Journal will run liberal daily installments, aiming to captivate fans of the popular author.

Journal Peter B. Kyne Aguinst Kyne

Financial headlines mix in New York trading day

Markets report stock restrictions in unlisted issuers, bond firmness, cotton futures decline, and general liquidity easing in New York trading. Washington talks of campaign funding probes and radio regulation upheld by the Supreme Court. Britain and Norway mourn Princess Royal. A name barge bill moves toward March 1982. A court sustains prohibition case in New York circuit appeal. Two youths shot by police while stealing gasoline in Rankin Pennsylvania.

United Press New York United States Circuit Court of Appeals William Clare Newark

12000 Men Will Return to Work in Western Pa

Western Pennsylvania and surrounding districts will add about 12 000 jobs as production resumes and new plants open surveys show. 5000 more anticipated soon from announced expansions. Major boosts include 1 million dollar American Window Glass plant in Arnold with 400 workers and reopening of Bethlehem Steel in Johnstown along with coal mines and explosives firms across the region.

United Press Pittsburgh Triatute Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio Arnold Bethlehem Steel Johnstown Somerset County Keystone Coal Company

Westley Reappointed County Tax Collector in Erie County

F E Westley was reappointed county tax collector in Erie at a board of county commissioners meeting. He previously served in 1930 and his performance was reported satisfactory. The decision covers city and school taxes and maintains County duties in Corry.

Petey Serachee Eee Corry Board of County Commissioners Erie Westley

Jealousy Blamed in Canton Woman’s Murder Suicide

The body of Miss Mary Catherine Waite, 28, was sent home to Nitany in Clinton County after she was shot in San Francisco on Monday by Celso Quinto, a Filipino, who then killed himself. Police records indicate jealousy as the motive.

Crest Lock Haven Mary Catherine Waite Nittany Clinton County San Francisco Celso Quinto

Five Best Radio Ent Retains Daily Lineup

Radio listings show UBS network 6:00 Auto Show on Wand. WJZ NBC 6:15 Mor smail chor. WABC GES 9:00 The Three Bakers. WHAF NBC 10:00 Sherlock Holmes. WJZ NBC 10:00 Itu schéntor Ctyie orchestra.

Wand UBS WJZ NBC WABC GES Ituschéntor Ctyie Orchestra

Solons Resume in Atmosphere of Bitterness

Congress reconvenes amid bitterness over drought relief and unemployment programs. The House approved a 400 million appropriation for loans to farmers, with the measure moving to the Sun. Senate debates and power commission backlash intensify as extra session prospects loom. Local reports note demonstrations in Arkansas and a loan bill for drought-stricken farmers proposed by Senator Caraway.

Lyle C. Wilson United Press Washington Congress Moon House Jan Noyo Besa Arkansas Bank Clisiiten Hopy White House Senate Caraway Hoover Federal Power Commission Tariff Commission King Orday

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